23 May 2024 Blog What could the UK General Election mean for employment law? What we know about the impact of the General Election on employment legislation currently going through Parliament and potential future reform Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
23 May 2024 Blog 43 Days to Go: UK General Election for charities Not long until the next general election. Charities have a short window to make the most of the opportunities to get their message at the forefront of public debate in the run up to 4 July 2024. Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
22 May 2024 Blog Greenwashing: Where are we now? Greenwashing is a type of marketing that (intentionally or unintentionally) presents companies as more sustainable than they in fact are, in order to appeal to an increasingly eco-conscious public. Share this article Bookmark this page 4 min read
21 May 2024 Blog New guidance and increased ASA scrutiny of sustainability and environmental claims in food and agriculture adverts planned for summer 2024. The ASA plans to start proactive monitoring of food & beverage adverts for misleading sustainability claims this summer. New guidance on key issues affecting food and agriculture is also planned. This is likely to include claims such as "regenerative farming", "biodegradable", environmental credentials of plant-based alternatives and natural/fresh imagery as implied environmental claims Share this article Bookmark this page 4 min read
20 May 2024 Blog IPCPP’s first review of a proposed contract award Independent Panel publishes first Provider Selection Regime case review... Share this article Bookmark this page 4 min read
20 May 2024 Blog Are CQC prosecutions on the rise? With the CQC's new Single Assessment Framework in full swing, we assess the uptick in CQC prosecutions and its approach to enforcement under the new framework... Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
17 May 2024 Blog Food and Agri Update - Friday 17 May ummary overview of the 2nd annual Downing Street food summit, grants & support, EU and CAP, CMA report on retailer pricing in groceries sector, ASA continues focus on green claims and will be using AI to proactively monitor, plus podcast guidance due and new rules on alcohol alternatives, at or below 0.5% abv. ASA rulings on denigrating competitors and claims to treat a disease... 'Hangcure' anyone? FSA looks at ultra processed foods and adult allergens with a focus on plant based allergens. Finally, food fraud - is your internal risk assessment and supply chain robust enough? Share this article Bookmark this page 10 min read
17 May 2024 Blog How to be clear about royalty payments in a pharmaceutical licensing transaction A recent Court of Appeal case looks at how to draft royalty clauses in a pharmaceutical patent licence, where claim scope and validity may be uncertain, and the product at an early stage of development. Share this article Bookmark this page 4 min read
17 May 2024 Blog ESG Funds - Naming Requirements ESG funds continue to grow in popularity – so it’s no surprise the rules are getting tighter. The new development shows that the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) are keen to fight greenwashing from the outset. As part of the ongoing development surrounding investments funds with a ESG focus, ESMA announced its guidelines for the use of ESG related terms in a fund’s name. Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
16 May 2024 Blog Should employers be worried about interim relief? A summary of how interim relief works in the Employment Tribunal and what employers facing an application should do... Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
16 May 2024 Blog Volunteer entitled to expenses classed as worker The subject of rights and status of volunteers needs careful consideration, and has developed significantly with recent cases. The latest case comes to some thought provoking conclusions that could have an impact on many charities. Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
13 May 2024 Blog Campaigning and political activity The next general election, whenever it comes, offers a great opportunity for charities to get their message across. Here is the Mills & Reeve guide to making the most of the General Election 2024/5. Share this article Bookmark this page 7 min read