13 June 2024 Blog Fundraising Code of Practice Review Positive news in the fundraising world - the new draft code of practice is finalised and a public consultation will take place in September. Share this article Bookmark this page 1 min read
13 June 2024 Blog What would a change of government mean for employment law? What the Labour Party Election Manifesto tells us about its plans for changing employment law... Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
13 June 2024 Blog Drafting for disaster – a research project gone wrong Drafting life science research agreements requires care over limitations and exclusions of liability, as well as managing project progress, as a recent dispute demonstrates. Share this article Bookmark this page 4 min read
13 June 2024 Blog Unknown unknowns – whose problem are they? The drive for renewable energy developments has amplified the importance of robust negotiation of operational rights over land. Jane Peel, a Principal Associate in the Agriculture team, discusses the balance of power between landowners and developers during these negotiations and the potential considerations which may be at play. Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
13 June 2024 Blog Criminal offences under the Data Protection Act: a reminder The ICO warns: “Just because your job may give you access to other people’s personal information, it doesn’t mean you have the legal right to look at it whenever you like”. Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
12 June 2024 Blog Criminal offences under the Data Protection Act: lessons for employers What employers can learn from a car rental manager's criminal conviction for a data protection offence... Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
10 June 2024 Blog New FCA rule anti greenwashing rules for financial products The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has updated its rules and guidance to address greenwashing in the advertising of financial services, effective from the 31 May 2024. Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
10 June 2024 Blog Navigating UK export controls: a brief overview We have seen a dramatic increase in the number of education sector clients reaching out to us for advice on the effect of UK Export Control regulations on academic research... Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
10 June 2024 Blog Making a “happy” meal out of classifications and genuine use of trade marks In an ongoing trade mark dispute between Supermac’s and McDonald’s, the European General Court’s decision in Case T-58/23 of 5 June 2024 partially revoked the registration of “BIG MAC”, in relation to goods corresponding to the chicken version of their well-known burger, as well as for services connected with the operation of restaurants and drive-through facilities. While some news outlets hailed this as a victory for Supermac’s, was it really – and was it worth it?... Share this article Bookmark this page 6 min read
7 June 2024 Blog World Food Safety Day 7 June 2024 - Steps for Managing a Food Safety Incident World Food Safety Day on 7 June 2024 will draw attention to food safety incidents. This year’s theme underlines the importance of being prepared for food safety incidents, no matter their size. We help with a useful guide for your business. Share this article Bookmark this page 6 min read
7 June 2024 Blog Food & Agri Update - 7 June World Food Safety Day! Are you prepared if a food safety incident occurs? E coli spike in cases, are you products at risk? Mondelez competition fine. CMA complaint over 'responsibly sourced'. Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive adopted in EU. McDonalds EU big Mac trade mark not extended to poultry. Is there divergence EU/UK in approach to defined dairy names? Oatly get Post Milk Generation approval. Animal welfare high on election agenda and 5 step welfare classification proposed in France, fois gras to be banned in UK if Labour win election. Finally Farming Recovery Fund expanded and Environment Agency held to have applied correct Farming Rules for Water regs. Share this article Bookmark this page 17 min read
6 June 2024 Blog What employment measures were saved during pre-election wash up? Three employment measures have been saved during pre-election "wash up"... Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read