16 March 2018 Blog New legislation and guidance on novel foods The aim of the changes is to enable business to bring innovative foods to the market efficiently, while maintaining high levels of safety for consumers. The categories of novel foods covered have been expanded. There are now ten categories, including... Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
12 March 2018 Blog 'Fairtrade' & 'Fairly Traded' logos examined on the basis of consumer understanding The ‘Fairtrade’ logo was intended to stand as a collective guarantee of ethical trading but last year there was a move away by Sainsbury’s and Green & Black to their own ‘Fairly Traded’ certifications... Share this article Bookmark this page 4 min read
12 March 2018 Blog Regulator's report on the Mental Health Act finds “limited or no improvement” in key concerns raised in previous years On 1 March the Care Quality Commission published its annual report on Monitoring the Mental Health Act in 2016/17... Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
9 March 2018 Blog Football Club trade marks, a cautionary tale from Dulwich Hamlet FC Readers might have seen the disheartening news for Dulwich Hamlet FC (DHFC) about their possible exclusion from their ground at Champion Hill. Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
9 March 2018 Blog National Apprenticeship Week – highlighting the opportunities This week’s National Apprenticeship Week showcases the success of apprenticeships and recognises that apprenticeships can bring exciting opportunities. Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
8 March 2018 Blog Grocery Code Adjudicator launches investigation Grocery Code Adjudicator (GCA), Christine Tacon, has today launched an investigation into Co-operative Group Limited... Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
8 March 2018 Blog Is London doing enough to fund UK life sciences? James Clark, Head of Tech & Life Sciences at the London Stock Exchange, recently reported a total of £2.4 billion raised in IPO and follow on capital in the UK-listed life sciences sector in 2017. Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
6 March 2018 Blog Good news for (negligent) surveyors Stuart Pemble has had another article published in Estates Gazette which examines the Supreme Court's decision in Tiuta International Ltd (in liquidation) v De Villiers Surveyors Ltd... Share this article Bookmark this page 1 min read
5 March 2018 Blog Novel Foods: new legislation & guidance for 2018 Technology can move fast and an update was needed of the 20 year old legislation on novel foods, to simplify the authorisation process and take into account new developments... Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
2 March 2018 Blog Successful use of both patent and design rights to protect a colonoscopy device Medical device innovators often rely on patent protection, but they should not forget the importance of other rights. Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
1 March 2018 Blog Round-up of ASA Rulings in Food & Drink Sector (February) February was a month of ASA (Advertising Standards Authority) rulings in the food sector concerning responsibility in adverts... Share this article Bookmark this page 9 min read
1 March 2018 Blog CCTV update: recording the balance When, where, and in what circumstances it is appropriate to use CCTV monitoring is a much debated topic. An individual's rights to privacy in day-to-day life must be balanced against the potential benefits of CCTV for others. Where the balance lies was considered in two recent cases... Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read