Debt arising under unrecognised foreign judgment sufficient to found English bankruptcy proceedings 2024-03-26 00:00 Read more
The regulators mount up! Addressing risks associated with critical third parties operating in the insurance and financial services sector 2024-03-20 00:00 Read more
Limitation of liability clause did not limit primary payment obligation (High Court) 2024-03-15 00:00 Read more
"Consent or pay"- ICO opens a call for views and publishes initial guidance 2024-03-13 00:00 Read more
Restructuring plans post-Adler: English court approves McDermott's restructuring plan, Aggregate required to re-convene meeting 2024-03-07 00:00 Read more
Real estate building blocks - How to give and get property notices (and for all the right reasons) 2024-02-26 00:00 Read more
AI: data round up - French authority's guidance on data protection issues in generative AI 2024-02-20 00:00 Read more
Directors' duties: when is a conflict of interest deemed to be authorised? 2024-02-15 00:00 Read more
The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill: what it means for leaseholders and owners of mixed-use developments 2024-02-09 12:32 Read more
Adler restructuring plan: the Part 26A procedure comes of age with the first test of cross-class cram down in Court of Appeal 2024-01-24 00:00 Read more
UK imposes new regulations on "connectable products" to safeguard against cyber risks - how should you prepare? 2024-01-17 00:00 Read more
How enforceable is a clause clawing back a bonus from a departing employee? 2024-01-15 00:00 Read more
Real estate building blocks - Misrepresentation and pre-contract enquiries 2024-01-11 00:00 Read more
Franchise case update: A tale of two franchises, two renewal disputes and two very different outcomes... 2024-01-10 00:00 Read more
Must subsequent grievances be in writing for the Acas Code on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures to apply? 2024-01-09 00:00 Read more
A useful reminder on "good faith", the Braganza duty and contractual interpretation 2024-01-07 00:00 Read more
The ICO issues new guidance on transfer risk assessments for UK-US personal data transfers 2023-12-28 00:00 Read more
Adjudication and telecommunications works - to form or not to form part of the land, that is the question 2023-12-19 00:00 Read more
It's no "matter" - the Supreme Court gives guidance on how to identify matters to be arbitrated 2023-12-18 00:00 Read more
Distressed disposals: High Court provides clarity in relation to interpretation of key enforcement provision in intercreditor agreement 2023-12-15 00:00 Read more
More time to bring claims "deliberately concealed" - Supreme Court on what this means in Canada Square v Potter 2023-12-15 00:00 Read more
Limitation and other issues - an early Christmas present from the TCC - Part 2 2023-12-12 00:00 Read more
Limitation and other issues - an early Christmas present from the TCC - Part 1 2023-12-05 00:00 Read more
Pharma disputes: what trends are we seeing in the UK and what can life sciences companies do to avoid becoming embroiled in litigation? 2023-12-04 00:00 Read more
New identification principle makes it easier to prosecute corporates for crimes 2023-11-27 00:00 Read more
Supreme Court rules on challenges to officeholder decisions: the bar is set high 2023-11-10 00:00 Read more
Clarification and consolidation, but no fundamental re-write: the PRA consults on amendments to its approach to third-country insurance branches in the UK 2023-11-09 00:00 Read more
Binding decision adopted by EDPB on Meta's processing for behavioural advertising in the EEA 2023-11-03 00:00 Read more
Secretary of State For Business and Trade v Barnsby (Re Pure Zanzibar Ltd) [2023] EWHC 2284 (Ch) 2023-10-13 00:00 Read more
CMA to be given new consumer and competition law powers that will affect the life sciences sector 2023-09-18 00:00 Read more
Drax v Wipro: finding the "least bizarre" solution to a tricky limitation clause 2023-09-15 00:00 Read more
No protection from third party harassment and watered down duty to prevent sexual harassment 2023-09-14 00:00 Read more
Businesses at risk of unlimited fines if they fail to prevent their employees committing fraud 2023-09-14 00:00 Read more
When is a "sub-participation" not a sub-participation? The recent decision in Yieldpoint Stable v Kimura 2023-09-06 00:00 Read more
Safeguarding the C-suite: good governance, director indemnities and D&O insurance in the life sciences sector 2023-09-04 00:00 Read more
High Court considers the meaning of "material adverse change" in recent case 2023-07-30 00:00 Read more
Erroneous belief that employee was malingering was found to be discriminatory 2023-07-27 00:00 Read more
Don't be greedy - a claimant's Part 36 offer to accept only slightly less than the sum claimed could provide no costs benefit 2023-07-24 00:00 Read more
Concurrent leases and the Electronic Communications Code - the relationship clarified 2023-07-24 00:00 Read more
Court holds borrower liable to pay break fee under one-sided mandate letter 2023-07-21 00:00 Read more
The use of artificial intelligence in life sciences: recent developments and guiding principles 2023-07-21 00:00 Read more
Commercial and technology contracts legal A-Z: Y is for (Wh)y have a written contract? 2023-07-21 00:00 Read more
What constitutes "carrying on business" for the purposes of a bankruptcy petition? 2023-07-19 00:00 Read more
Further immigration changes announced affecting students, the EU settlement scheme, the Ukraine extension scheme and sponsored workers 2023-07-19 00:00 Read more
Holiday pay on the termination of employment should be calculated in same way as holiday pay received during employment 2023-07-18 00:00 Read more
Sponsor licence update: new National Insurance number requirement for Level 1 Users 2023-07-18 00:00 Read more
Does a receiver benefit from immunity from claims arising from the disposal of an asset where the court approved the sale? 2023-07-13 00:00 Read more
The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill: significant changes to the UK competition law regime ahead 2023-07-12 00:00 Read more
Caveat vendor - the UK may introduce significant fines for breaches of consumer protection law 2023-07-11 00:00 Read more
European Commission adopts adequacy decision for the EU-US Data Privacy Framework 2023-07-11 00:00 Read more
The FCA Consumer Duty - final countdown to new rules for open products and services coming into force 31 July 2023 2023-07-10 00:00 Read more
Hong Kong exclusive jurisdiction clause no bar to winding up in England - City Gardens Ltd v DOK82 Ltd 2023-07-05 00:00 Read more
Commercial and technology contracts legal A-Z: V is for vertical restrictions 2023-06-26 00:00 Read more
Artificial intelligence, ChatGPT and the workplace: what it means for businesses 2023-06-21 00:00 Read more
Royal assent for bills on neonatal leave, carers' leave and extended redundancy protection 2023-06-09 00:00 Read more
EDPB publishes updated guidelines on personal data breach notifications under the GDPR 2023-06-07 00:00 Read more
Avanti Communications Ltd - High Court considers fixed charges in context of administration sale 2023-05-23 00:00 Read more
Two minds don't think alike - maximising the potential of your neurodiverse workforce 2023-05-04 00:00 Read more
Commercial and technology contracts legal A-Z: U is for unfair contract terms 2023-04-26 00:00 Read more
Court of Appeal: no duty to protect employees from criminal conviction or indemnify against loss 2023-04-25 00:00 Read more
Changes to the immigration rules - electronic authorisation scheme, the new founder route and other changes 2023-04-06 00:00 Read more
Recent immigration changes for sponsors - updating and replacing key personnel and renewing annual CoS allocations 2023-04-05 00:00 Read more
April 2023: changes to rates and limits for statutory payments and tribunal awards 2023-04-05 00:00 Read more
Upcoming changes to the immigration rules this spring and changes to sponsor guidance - the impact on sponsors 2023-04-05 00:00 Read more
Contractual payment obligation for services not triggered - Supreme Court considers unjust enrichment in Barton v Morris 2023-04-04 00:00 Read more
EDPB adopts new guidelines on international transfers and dark patterns on social media 2023-04-04 00:00 Read more
ICO issues guidance on artificial intelligence: life sciences businesses, take note 2023-03-31 00:00 Read more
Use it or lose it - the three-year limitation under section 283A of the Insolvency Act 1986 2023-03-30 00:00 Read more
Vulnerable workers to get right to request a more predictable work pattern 2023-03-20 00:00 Read more
High Court hands down first reported decision approving an unsecured credit bid in administration 2023-03-20 00:00 Read more
Commercial and technology contracts legal A-Z: R is for retention of title 2023-03-01 00:00 Read more
Enforcing share security by way of appropriation under the uk financial collateral regulations: what is a "commercially reasonable" value? 2023-02-28 00:00 Read more
Five point guide - options for commercial landlords when their tenants fall into arrears 2023-02-04 00:00 Read more
Tick tock goes the clock, but when does time start ticking on claims for payment? 2023-01-24 00:00 Read more
Distributors' conduct can be attributable to a supplier but the "Intel principle" also applies to exclusivity clauses (ECJ) 2023-01-22 00:00 Read more
Britishvolt collapses into administration - has the UK's vision of itself as a battery powerhouse lost its spark? 2023-01-20 00:00 Read more
The right to be forgotten - recent updates for navigating the freedom of information 2023-01-18 00:00 Read more
2022: A year of adjudication in review - King's College and the Adjudication Society's annual report on adjudication 2023-01-17 00:00 Read more
What support is there in the UK's immigration system for the life sciences sector? 2022-12-19 00:00 Read more
UK consultation on UNCITRAL model law on "judgments" - do the proposals go far enough? 2022-12-12 00:00 Read more
Force majeure failure in the Court of Appeal - paying in another currency should have cut it 2022-11-30 00:00 Read more
Commercial and technology contracts legal A-Z: L is for limitations of liability 2022-11-16 00:00 Read more
A-Z of banking and finance: C is for conditions precedent and conditions subsequent 2022-11-15 00:00 Read more
Avoiding personal liability in relation to the re-use of (insolvent) company names - key points which directors need to know 2022-11-11 00:00 Read more
Commercial and technology contracts legal A-Z: K is for key performance indicator 2022-11-02 00:00 Read more
Pickett v Balkind [2022]: a useful reminder about waiving privilege and expert independence 2022-10-31 00:00 Read more
Amendments to the Arbitration Act 1996? A look at The Law Commission's review 2022-10-31 00:00 Read more
Was it discriminatory to grant special paid leave during the Covid-19 pandemic? 2022-10-05 00:00 Read more
Know your limits: deadline for suspending a bankrupt's discharge under section 279(3) of the Insolvency Act 1986 2022-09-30 00:00 Read more
What do employers need to do following the end of Covid-adjusted right to work checks? 2022-09-30 00:00 Read more
From "Wagatha Christie" to "Dr Bitcoin" - a reminder of the potentially catastrophic consequence of downfalls in disclosure or errant evidence 2022-09-22 00:00 Read more
Is a party obliged to comply with an ADR clause, before bringing a claim in court? 2022-09-22 00:00 Read more
CIGA Report March 2022: assessing the impact of the new insolvency provisions 2022-09-08 00:00 Read more
Government responds to consultation and publishes employment status guidance 2022-09-05 00:00 Read more
New proposals to improve cooperation and efficiency of cross-border insolvencies 2022-09-05 00:00 Read more
Private pensions are available to judgment creditor in long-running enforcement saga 2022-08-25 00:00 Read more
Case law update - commercial common sense interpretation of an ambiguous clause 2022-08-18 09:17 Read more
Auction sales and complying with a seller's duty to disclose title defects 2022-08-18 00:00 Read more
A small difference in comparative age is not necessarily fatal to an age discrimination claim 2022-08-17 00:00 Read more
Can arguing "Bad Habits" in litigation lead to a judge lessening a successful party's costs order? Another lesson from the "Ed Sheeran case"... 2022-08-04 01:00 Read more
Liquidated damages provisions held to be enforceable despite a number of alleged drafting errors in the contract - Buckingham Group Contracting Ltd v Peel L&P Investments and Property Ltd [2022] 2022-07-26 10:26 Read more
The government has published its response to the consultation on the UK data regime 2022-07-25 00:00 Read more
UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association publishes its recommendations for delivering a net-zero financial centre 2022-07-19 00:00 Read more
A "sanction" can be the consequence of an unreasonable refusal to mediate in the commercial court 2022-07-14 00:00 Read more
Immigration issues: top tips for insolvency practitioners and those acquiring a company in administration 2022-07-04 00:00 Read more
Park v CNH Industrial Capital Europe Limited - the fallout from judgment obtained by fraud 2022-06-29 00:00 Read more
Can a scheme of arrangement remove entrenched provisions in a company's memorandum and/or articles? 2022-06-28 00:00 Read more
"A hurdle to jump" - Alternative dispute resolution has an unfairly negative public image, but what can be done about it? 2022-06-22 00:00 Read more
Fraudster's bank not liable for monies lost in authorised push payment fraud - implications for banks and victims 2022-06-21 13:19 Read more
UK audit and corporate governance reform: better financial reporting ahead 2022-06-15 00:00 Read more
What does the GMB and Deliveroo voluntary partnership agreement mean for its workers? 2022-06-01 00:00 Read more
Does the National Security and Investment Act 2021 apply to equitable share charges? 2022-05-31 00:00 Read more
Unprecedented war for talent reflects a seismic shift in power on Britain's hyper-aggressive job market 2022-05-26 00:00 Read more
Q&A: I lease a commercial property and want to make alterations to it. What do I need to consider? 2022-05-23 00:00 Read more
Lessons for lenders: events of default, waivers and reserving your rights - acceleration notices 2022-05-19 00:00 Read more
Assignment of claims by a liquidator - Court of Appeal affirms the "formidable" test for challenging an officeholder's decision 2022-05-16 12:43 Read more
The Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Bill - What now for landlords and tenants? 2022-05-16 00:00 Read more
Losing the private keys to your bitcoin - can you force developers to help you out? 2022-05-09 00:00 Read more
Know your limits: deadline for suspending a bankrupt's discharge under section 279(3) of the Insolvency Act 1986 2022-05-09 00:00 Read more
Smart contracts - what are they and how do they fit in with traditional contracts? 2022-04-27 00:00 Read more
Exclusion clauses: Court of Appeal awards significant damages for wasted expenditure 2022-04-26 00:00 Read more
A clearly drafted contract can be Integral to an application for summary judgment and NOM's the word 2022-04-22 00:00 Read more
The question worth £80m: does an exclusion for loss of profit, revenue and savings exclude a claim for wasted expenditure? 2022-04-22 00:00 Read more
Q&A: I want to exercise a break clause in my lease. What do I need to consider? 2022-04-22 00:00 Read more
Obligation to notify agency workers of vacancies with hirer does not extend to right to apply and be considered for vacancies 2022-04-21 00:00 Read more
Investing in the UK - immigrating to the UK is no longer a route paved with gold 2022-04-20 00:00 Read more
Authorised push payment fraud and the duties owed by the reasonably prudent banker 2022-04-19 00:00 Read more
Electronic Money Regulations 2011: Court of Appeal holds no statutory trust imposed upon funds 2022-04-14 00:00 Read more
Consultation on voluntary and mandatory disability workforce reporting for large employers 2022-04-08 00:00 Read more
Post 1 April 2022 - Covid-19: new era, new guidance, new challenges for employers... 2022-04-04 00:00 Read more
Pay now argue later - a comforting case for suppliers seeking an action for the price 2022-04-04 00:00 Read more
Franchisor obtains injunction for ex-franchisee's breach of restrictive covenants 2022-04-01 00:00 Read more
UK's asset-freezing sanctions on Russian individuals and companies - what they mean for the rest of us 2022-03-31 00:00 Read more
Case law update - reasonable endeavours of the non defaulting party in force majeure provisions 2022-03-31 00:00 Read more
What use can an employer make of personal emails from work email addresses? 2022-03-25 00:00 Read more
UK personal data transfers - introducing the International Data Transfer Agreement (IDTA) and the UK Addendum 2022-03-23 00:00 Read more
Patisserie Valerie's application under the Disclosure Pilot proves to be far from a cakewalk 2022-03-21 00:00 Read more
EE Limited and Hutchinson 3G UK Limited v Affinity Water: putting a price on the value of a water tower 2022-03-18 00:00 Read more
"Bad Habits" lead to... im-"perfect" disclosure: what can Ed Sheeran tell us about disclosure obligations? 2022-03-17 00:00 Read more
How (and how not) to terminate a construction contract and other issues... 2022-03-14 00:00 Read more
CMA consultation on the retained Vertical Agreements Block Exemption Regulation 2022-02-23 00:00 Read more
Belgian Data Protection Authority fines IAB Europe EUR250k for GDPR breaches 2022-02-21 00:00 Read more
Cladding remediation - letters to residential developers and the Construction Products Association 2022-02-18 00:00 Read more