28 February 2017 Blog Can a charity make grants to non-charitable organisations? Yes, but… Two recent case reports from the Charity Commission highlight the need for trustees of grant-making charities to take special care when making grants to non-charitable organisations... Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
22 February 2017 Blog Boots’ sweetheart union deal blocks recognition bid – for now The Court of Appeal has dismissed a challenge to the statutory union recognition procedures, which allow an employer’s existing relationship with a “sweetheart union” to block a recognition bid from an independent union... Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
16 February 2017 Blog Contractors’ liability in tort for independent sub-contractors The TCC's decision in Wilmott Dixon Construction Ltd -v- Robert West Consulting Ltd [2016] EWHC 3291 (TCC) reminds us that the Courts will only depart from the general rule, that a contractor is not liable for the negligence of (or other torts committed by) its independent sub-contractors, in exceptional circumstances... Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
16 February 2017 Blog New data protection laws include tighter cyber security requirements The recent official opening of the National Cyber Security Centre re-emphasises the need for continued cyber security measures by all organisations, to protect against the risks of cyber attack and inadvertent data loss. Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
14 February 2017 Blog Accountability moves up the data protection agenda The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will apply in the UK from 25 May 2018. Amongst the new measures it introduces is a greater emphasis on data controllers being both responsible for and able to demonstrate their compliance with the GDPR’s data protection principles. Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
8 February 2017 Blog Complying with data subject access requests The Court has clarified the requirements in respect of complying with data subject access requests under the Data Protection Act 1998. Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
8 February 2017 Blog Classifying borderline products In 2016 the Court of Appeal reversed this decision. Unlike the High Court, the Court of Appeal was not satisfied with the approach the MHRA had taken to the glucosamine market as a whole. Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
7 February 2017 Blog Gender pay reporting requirements finalised for education sector Thanks to the recent publication of new Equality Act reporting regulations for public authorities, we now have a complete picture of how the gender pay reporting requirements will apply in the education sector. Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
6 February 2017 Blog Anorexia - should the Mental Health Act be used to treat patients? The case of Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust v Z recently considered this issue. It is the second such case in 12 months. Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
31 January 2017 Blog Information Commissioner proposes enforcement action against charities The statement issued by the Information Commissioner’s Office (“ICO”) yesterday confirming its intention to fine eleven charities for breaches of the Data Protection Act 1998 (“DPA”) serves as a timely reminder of the ICO’s enforcement powers under the DPA. Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
30 January 2017 Blog 3D printing - two key legal issues 3D printing is moving from a narrow role as a prototyping technology to offer an exciting new spectrum of possibilities... Share this article Bookmark this page 4 min read
24 January 2017 Blog No right to cash without deed of novation? A common issue crossed my desk this month: a dispute had arisen on a typical design and build project where the employer was looking to recover costs from its D&B contractor... Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read