4 July 2019 Blog Net gains with multipurpose sports stadiums Ever since the English Roses won Commonwealth Gold on the Gold Coast in Australia last year, the interest and participation surrounding netball has been on the increase. Share this article Bookmark this page 4 min read
3 July 2019 Blog New Fundraising Code of Practice to come into effect in October 2019 Following a consultation in autumn last year, the Fundraising Regulator has now announced that the new Fundraising Code of Practice will be effective from October this year... Share this article Bookmark this page 1 min read
2 July 2019 Blog Charities and CASCs receive letters from HMRC requesting tax return The Charity Tax Group has reported that the first of the letters sent by HMRC to charities and Community Amateur Sports Clubs (CASCs) to notify them of the need to submit a tax return this year are now in the process of being received by their recipients... Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
2 July 2019 Blog Changing JCT Language – defects post completion Reading the recent case of Swansea Stadium Management Company Ltd v City & Council of Swansea and Another [2019] EWHC 989 reminded me of how the language of JCT contracts has changed over the years, sometimes quite subtlety... Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
1 July 2019 Blog Legislative changes to help implement the NHS Long Term Plan Last week brought the publication of the House of Commons' Health and Social Care Committee's thoughtful report on NHS England's proposals for legislative changes to help implement the NHS Long-term Plan... Share this article Bookmark this page 6 min read
1 July 2019 Blog Food System Review & National Food Strategy Launched The first significant assessment of the British food system in 75 years is to be led by Henry Dimbleby, co-founder and non-executive director of restaurant chain, Leon... Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
1 July 2019 Blog Brand Britain: Promoting British Food and Drink The House of Commons, Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee has published a report on the promotion of British food and drink and concluded strongly its’ support of the Food and Drink Federations’ (FDF) Food and Drink Manufacturing Sector Deal... Share this article Bookmark this page 4 min read
27 June 2019 Blog Ombudsman rules investigating teams need to consider abuse or neglect by an organisation too A decision by the Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman into a safeguarding investigation conducted by a County Council serves as a reminder of the need for Councils to consider ‘organisational abuse’ as part of their investigation processes... Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
27 June 2019 Blog A high hurdle: Court of Protection not persuaded to depart from general rule on costs A recent decision from the Court of Protection relating to the issue of costs within proceedings brought under section 21A of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 will be of interest to those working with those who lack capacity... Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
27 June 2019 Blog Adidas three stripes trade mark is knocked out of court In the era of athleisure fashion, sportswear branding is a highly valuable asset... Share this article Bookmark this page 4 min read
26 June 2019 Blog New Allergen Labelling Legislation Announced for Food 'Pre-Packed on Premises for Direct Sale' aka 'Natasha's Law' In line with the recommendation made by the Food Standards Agency following their consultation, Defra has confirmed that new food labelling laws will be introduced requiring all businesses who prepare and package food on the same premises to which they are sold are to carry a full list of ingredients and highlight the presence of the 14 allergens on such products... Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
26 June 2019 Blog No more ambiguity on time limits for abortion A recent decision from the Administrative Court, R (on the application of British Pregnancy Advisory Service) v Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, provides clarification of the time limit for termination of pregnancy performed under the Abortion Act 1967... Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read