Early exit charges in pension schemes
A cap on early exit charges will apply to "flexible benefits" from 2017 if current proposals go through. It will be 1% in existing schemes and 0% in new ones.
29 June 2016
Biodiversity Net Gain for Landowners and Land Managers
The live consultation on Biodiversity Net Gain gives landowners and land managers the chance to get up to speed with the direction of travel for this area, and consider what opportunities this presents for rural land
08 March 2022
Transforming Public Procurement: Part 3
What’s the future of bid challenges?
16 March 2022
Early encouragement for FCA intervention
The Court of Appeal decision in R (on the application of Christopher Willford) v FSA [2012]EWHC 1417 (Admin) provides early encouragement to the FSA’s successor, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
17 June 2013
Government's Air Quality Plan quashed – what are the implications for construction?
The High Court tells the government to move more quickly and take tougher measures to address poor air quality. What does this mean for construction projects?
29 November 2016
Can you withdraw permission to use a trade mark?
Handbags? In Martin Y Paz Diffusion SA v David Depuydt, the European Court was asked whether it was possible to withdraw consent given for the concurrent use of a trade mark for leather goods.
03 October 2013
Duty to collectively consult in redundancy situations
The Woolworths case: Advocate General's opinion issued about the extent of the employer's obligation to collectively consult in redundancy situations.
05 February 2015
Brexit in the workplace
With emotions running high following the Brexit vote, we consider some practical steps employers can take now to help diffuse tension and maintain workplace calm.
29 June 2016
Government response: EU Utilities and Concessions Directives Consultation & Implementation
The Cabinet Office has published its response to the consultations on the draft Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 and Concessions Contracts Regulations 2016 which were published last summer.
05 February 2016
Small-cap corporate governance: new QCA Code
We take a look at the new QCA corporate governance code and the next steps for companies.
08 May 2018
Brexit in court – The High Court hears Article 50 challenge
Following the first hearing of cases being brought against the government regarding Brexit, details are emerging of the government's view on how and when Article 50 may be invoked.
20 July 2016
Driverless cars: CCAV responds to consultation on regulatory and insurance changes
The government has published a response to its consultation on regulatory changes needed to support advanced driver assistance systems and automated vehicle technology. We summarise the key points.
26 January 2017