21 May 2020 Blog Evolution in the law affecting cannabis-based products We recently reviewed the law on cannabis-based medicines. It is clear that changes in scientific data and social attitudes mean that producers are faced with rapid evolution and differences in regulatory approach between countries, not only for medicines but for other products too. Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
20 May 2020 Blog Remote planning committees – temporary solution or a glimpse to the future of decision making? At the start of April the government introduced new regulations allowing local authorities to hold meetings remotely. We consider whether the new regulations could herald a new era in determination of planning applications during the post-covid recovery period and beyond... Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
20 May 2020 Blog CLC publishes version four of its Site Operating Procedure On 18 May, the Construction Leadership Council (“CLC”) published v.4 of its Site Operating Procedure (“SOP”)... Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
19 May 2020 Blog Exciting Disruptors: Are robots the answer to restaurants reopening? In a marketing coup attracting wide press coverage The Tea Terrace, a business which operates tea rooms in Surrey and London, has acquired a fleet of robot serving staff to help improve social distancing in its restaurants as they re-open following lockdown... Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
19 May 2020 Blog Stepchange: mentally healthy universities To coincide with Mental Health Awareness Week, Universities UK has published a refreshed call for action and framework guidance document... Share this article Bookmark this page 1 min read
18 May 2020 Blog Moving out of lockdown - guidance for labs and research facilities The UK Government’s efforts to bring the country out of lock-down in a safe way includes extensive guidance for different kinds of workplace. Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
18 May 2020 Blog A fishy tale: Property rights in animals In Borwick Development Solutions Ltd v Clear Water Fisheries Ltd [2020] EWCA Civ 578, the Court of Appeal was tasked with determining the nature and extent of property rights in relation to fish populating a commercial fishery... Share this article Bookmark this page 6 min read
18 May 2020 Blog New guidance for charitable companies and CIOs on postponing AGMs during the pandemic Last week, BEIS and FRC published a further set of Q&As on the Government’s awaited legislation to assist companies with the difficulties of holding AGMS during the pandemic... Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
16 May 2020 Blog A record number of student complaints In the OIAHE's annual report for 2019 which was recently published, a record number of complaints - 2371 - were made by students at institutions which subscribe to the Student Complaints Scheme. This was a 21% increase on the previous year. Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
14 May 2020 Blog Injunctions in the Court of Protection – if there was any doubt remaining? I have to confess that having dealt with CoP proceedings for a number of years, I had always proceeded on the basis of my own understanding that the court does have power to grant injunctions in its own proceedings... Share this article Bookmark this page 4 min read
13 May 2020 Blog What are the immediate common interest implications for landlords and tenants of shopping centres and retail parks? The government has set out a loose timetable for the reopening of currently closed retailers from 1 June. Retailers will need to carry out risk assessments and be “COVID-19 Secure”... Share this article Bookmark this page 4 min read
13 May 2020 Blog Moving out of lockdown - guidance for labs and research facilities The UK Government’s efforts to bring the country out of lock-down in a safe way includes extensive guidance for different kinds of workplace. Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read