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HMRC barred from proceedings for failing to meet disclosure obligations – OUT-LAW.com

Posted July 27th, 2023 in disclosure, fraud, HM Revenue & Customs, news, tax evasion, tribunals, VAT by sally

‘The First-tier Tax Tribunal has barred HM Revenue & Customs from taking any further part in proceedings against a taxpayer, Ebuyer (UK) Limited (Ebuyer), because of its failures to comply with directions – an “unless order” – issued by the tribunal.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 25th July 2023

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M&S decision brings embodied carbon impacts to fore in re-development v refurbishment debate – OUT-LAW.com

Posted July 24th, 2023 in climate change, environmental protection, news, planning by tracey

‘The recent decision in relation to Marks & Spencer’s flagship Oxford Street store highlights the increasing scrutiny being placed on the embodied carbon associated with re-development.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 21st July 2023

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Appeal court clarifies Electronic Communications Code interpretation – OUT-LAW.com

Posted July 24th, 2023 in appeals, codes of practice, interpretation, news, telecommunications by tracey

‘A recent unanimous ruling of the Court of Appeal has reiterated the willingness of the courts of England and Wales to consider and apply the purpose of the Electronic Communications Code (the Code) when seeking to interpret provisions of the Code that lack clarity – to the benefit of both operators and infrastructure providers alike, experts have said.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 21st July 2023

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David Carrick: Wiltshire Police investigated over 2016 allegations – BBC News

‘A police force is being investigated after concerns were raised about its handling of allegations made in 2016 about serial rapist officer, David Carrick.’

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BBC News, 23rd July 2023

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Consent not needed to offer customers better savings rates, UK banks told – OUT-LAW.com

Posted July 21st, 2023 in banking, data protection, news by tracey

‘Financial institutions in the UK can lawfully send customers neutral information comparing the savings products they provide without needing the customers’ consent to do so, two regulators have confirmed.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 20th July 2023

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Ruling gives clarity on assessing cumulative carbon emissions from infrastructure development – OUT-LAW.com

‘The courts in the UK should not be drawn into considering policy when examining if climate decision-making has been lawful, a High Court judge has said.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 19th July 2023

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Construction law terms: assignment and novation – OUT-LAW.com

Posted July 17th, 2023 in assignment, construction industry, contracts, news by tracey

‘The terms “assignment” and “novation” are sometimes used interchangeably in relation to construction projects, but they are, in fact, very different.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 14th July 2023

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Ruling confirms Building Safety Act’s impact on retrospective defect claims – OUT-LAW.com

‘A new ruling has highlighted how claims concerning building defects that would otherwise be time-barred can still be raised under the 2022 Building Safety Act, an expert has said.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 14th July 2023

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Landmark Sizewell C ruling instructive for projects of all shapes and sizes – OUT-LAW.com

‘The High Court’s ruling that the UK government’s approval of the proposed Sizewell C nuclear power plant was lawful contains valuable reminders on how projects of all shapes and sizes should approach environmental assessments.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 6th July 2023

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UK government avoids ‘self-inflicted wound’ by abandoning Bill of Rights Bill – OUT-LAW.com

Posted July 7th, 2023 in bills, government departments, human rights, news by tracey

‘The UK government’s decision to abandon its plan for sweeping reforms to human rights legislation comes as no surprise, according to one legal expert.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 6th July 2023

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Construction disputes and FIDIC: how the 1999 Red Book deals with disputes – OUT-LAW.com

Posted July 3rd, 2023 in arbitration, construction industry, contracts, dispute resolution, news by tracey

‘The 1999 FIDIC Red Book of standard form construction contracts introduced the dispute adjudication board (DAB) as part of a contract-specific tiered dispute resolution process.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 3rd July 2023

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Lord Anderson publishes review of Investigatory Powers Act – Home Office

‘Lord Anderson has published his independent review of the Investigatory Powers Act 2016.’

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Home Office, 30th June 2023

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New Financial Services and Markets Act will establish UK’s post-Brexit regulatory framework – OUT-LAW.com

Posted June 30th, 2023 in bills, brexit, EC law, financial regulation, news by tracey

‘Less than a year since it was first laid before parliament, the Financial Services and Markets Bill has been granted Royal Assent – firing the starting pistol on what is likely to be a marathon effort to establish the UK’s post-Brexit financial services legislative and regulatory landscape.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 29th June 2023

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Wales: The Good, the Bad and the Converted – part 1 – Nearly Legal

Posted June 26th, 2023 in housing, landlord & tenant, news, notification, Wales by tracey

‘Followers of the updates under Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 (“the Act”) will be well aware of many of the changes implemented in the Welsh housing law “big bang” on the 1st December 2022 (“the appointed day”), most recently written about on Nearly Legal here. My primary focus in this post focuses particularly on those developments affecting “converted contracts” – those contracts which had moved over from one of the previous tenancy regimes on the appointed day.’

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Nearly Legal, 23rd June 2023

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FSA proposals aim to drive improvements in UK food safety and hygiene – OUT-LAW.com

Posted June 22nd, 2023 in consultations, food, food hygiene, health & safety, news by tracey

‘A recent consultation published by the UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) puts risk management practices, food safety culture and sustained compliance at the centre of its proposals for a modernised food hygiene delivery model.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 20th June 2023

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Court rules that genuine attempt to restructure did not put assets beyond reach of creditors – OUT-LAW.com

Posted June 21st, 2023 in company law, fraud, insolvency, news, winding up by tracey

‘A recent ruling of the English High Court found that a genuine attempt to restructure a company did not amount to an ‘informal winding-up’ in contradiction of insolvency laws on the distribution of assets to creditors.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 20th June 2023

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Driver of Croydon tram in fatal 2016 crash cleared by Old Bailey jury – The Guardian

Posted June 20th, 2023 in health & safety, news, railways, transport by sally

‘The driver in the Croydon tram crash that killed seven people has been found not guilty of failing to take reasonable care of his passengers.’

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The Guardian, 19th June 2023

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Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted June 19th, 2023 in legislation by michael

SI 2023/668 – The Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Act 2007 (Extension of Duration of Non-jury Trial Provisions) Order 2023

SI 2023/666 – The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 2023

SI 2023/664 – The Scotland Act 2016 (Social Security) (Disability Living Allowance) (Amendment) Regulations 2023

SI 2023/665 – The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2023

SI 2023/662 – The Civil Aviation (Investigation of Air Accidents and Incidents) (Guernsey) Order 2023

SI 2023/660 – The Little Crow Solar Park (Amendment) Order 2023

SI 2023/658 – The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (Amendment) Regulations 2023

SI 2023/656 – The Libya (Sanctions) (Overseas Territories) (Amendment) Order 2023

SI 2023/655 – The Public Order Act 1986 (Serious Disruption to the Life of the Community) Regulations 2023

SI 2023/654 – The Redditch (Electoral Changes) Order 2023

SI 2023/653 – The Stevenage (Electoral Changes) Order 2023

SI 2023/652 – The Maidstone (Electoral Changes) Order 2023

SI 2023/651 – The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2023

SI 2023/644 – The Dunham Bridge (Revision of Tolls) Order 2023

SI 2023/640 – The Social Security (Income and Capital Disregards) (Amendment) Regulations 2023

SI 2023/627 – The Medical Devices (Amendment) (Great Britain) Regulations 2023

SI 2023/618 – The Customs (Northern Ireland: Repayment and Remission) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2023

S! 2023/616 – The Republic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2023

SI 2023/603 – The Care Quality Commission (Fees) (Reviews and Performance Assessments: Integrated Care System) Regulations 2023

SI 2023/602 – The Relationships and Sexuality Education (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Regulations 2023

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

FCA proposes tougher rules for cryptoasset marketing – OUT-LAW.com

Posted June 16th, 2023 in advertising, cryptocurrencies, financial services ombudsman, news by tracey

‘The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has set out new rules on how cryptoasset firms can advertise their products, including a cooling-off period for first time investors.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 15th June 2023

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E-signatures in England and Wales – OUT-LAW.com

Posted June 9th, 2023 in contracts, electronic filing, fraud, news by tracey

‘Under English law, what constitutes a signature is flexible. A person’s intention can determine whether they have entered into binding agreements or transactions.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 8th June 2023

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