22 May 2019 Blog When is a building practically complete? The Court of Appeal has given a very useful summary of the courts’ current view on what constitutes “practical completion” (if there is no definition in the contractual documents)... Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
21 May 2019 Blog Are the UK's working time record-keeping rules fit for purpose? The European Court of Justice has ruled that there is an EU-wide requirement under the Working Time Directive for employers to maintain an “objective, reliable and accessible system” to measure working time, including normal working time and daily and weekly rest breaks... Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
21 May 2019 Blog Student tenancies and licences: significant legislation We have prepared a briefing summarising some significant changes introduced under the following legislation... Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
21 May 2019 Blog Student tenancies and licences: significant legislation We have prepared a briefing summarising some significant changes introduced under the following legislation... Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
16 May 2019 Blog New SPC manufacturing waiver will favour generic pharmaceutical producers We are now well into the European election season, and pending legislation that did not make it through in the final days of activity will have to wait for the new EU Parliament and Commission. Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
15 May 2019 Blog Food labelling – distinguishing between meat & non-meat products; the UK position The European Parliament Agriculture Committee last month voted in favour of terms used to describe meat products being reserved exclusively for products made from meat; therefore vegetarian and vegan burgers and sausages would be classified as “discs and tubes”... Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
15 May 2019 Blog Unlawful psychiatric detention: patient receives £11,500 in damages Unlawful mental health detention – the financial consequences. A new decision provides important guidance on the liability of mental health providers and medical professionals in the difficult area of detaining patients, as well as the ability to recover damages where a claimant is unlawfully detained... Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
12 May 2019 Blog How should you react to the latest business failure in the healthcare sector? The administration of the Four Seasons care home group is the latest in a line of high profile insolvency processes of companies providing services to the public sector, coming hot on the heels of the Interserve administration and following the liquidation of Carillion last year... Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
12 May 2019 Blog Food Standards Agency recommends full ingredient and allergen labelling on Prepacked Food Prepared for Direct Sale (PPDS) The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) held a board meeting on 8 May where the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs ( DEFRA) consultation on the provision of information on allergens on prepacked food prepared for direct sale on food business premises (PPDS) was discussed and recommendations agreed for new legislation... Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
9 May 2019 Blog Promoting cyber security for Internet of Things devices The roll-out of 5G networks is ramping up with limited services available in parts of the US and South Korea. 2019 will see the launch of 5G in selected cities across the UK... Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
9 May 2019 Blog BEIS consults on proposals to increase transparency of UK companies Charitable companies, and charities with subsidiary trading companies, will be interested in a new consultation published by BEIS on 5 May, setting out proposals “to enhance the role of Companies House and increase the transparency of UK corporate entities”... Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
8 May 2019 Blog Online Harms White Paper – how might charities be affected by the proposed new regulatory framework? The UK is aiming to tackle illegal and undesirable online activity with a wide-ranging new legal duty... Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read