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Global whistleblower protection laws: a comprehensive guide to legal requirements – OUT-LAW.com

Posted September 14th, 2023 in disclosure, EC law, foreign jurisdictions, news, whistleblowers by tracey

‘Whistleblowing complaints are growing in frequency all over the world and in all kinds of organisations.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 13th September 2023

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Retained EU law in the UK after Brexit – OUT-LAW.com

Posted September 14th, 2023 in amendments, brexit, EC law, enforcement, news, repeals by tracey

‘Some EU law has been carried over into UK law after Brexit, so that there would be continuity in the many areas of UK law originally based on EU law.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 13th September 2023

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UK regulator clarifies ‘may contain’ food allergen labelling requirements – OUT-LAW.com

Posted September 11th, 2023 in codes of practice, food, labelling, news by tracey

‘The UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) has updated its guidance on food allergen labelling and information requirements, providing important clarifications over the use of the so-called “may contain” label by food producers and retailers.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 8th September 2023

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Strike action ‘minimum services’ code in Britain drafted – OUT-LAW.com

‘Businesses affected by strike action in Britain this year have an opportunity to help the government find a way to ensure services in six important areas impacting the economy continue to be delivered while such action is underway.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 5th September 2023

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UK AI copyright code expected this autumn – OUT-LAW.com

‘A new code of practice aimed at balancing the rights of content creators with the desire of AI developers to train their systems using quality data is set to be finalised this autumn, Out-Law understands.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 31st August 2023

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Limitation periods in international arbitration – OUT-LAW.com

Posted August 31st, 2023 in arbitration, enforcement, limitations, news, treaties by tracey

‘Parties to international arbitration should pay close attention to the applicable limitation periods, particularly where the project involves a potential mix of applicable sources of law.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 31st August 2023

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Emphasis on sanctions compliance legal advice record-keeping under new licence – OUT-LAW.com

‘The UK government has granted a general licence to enable UK lawyers to provide legal advice to non-UK individuals and businesses in relation to their compliance with international sanctions on Russia, without breaching UK sanctions regulations themselves.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 22nd August 2023

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The UK Bribery Act 2010: principles, offences and penalties – OUT-LAW.com

Posted August 21st, 2023 in bribery, company law, news by tracey

‘The Bribery Act 2010 (the Act) came into force in April 2011, overhauling UK anti-bribery legislation.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 18th August 2023

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UK sustainability disclosure standards expected by July 2024 – OUT-LAW.com

‘New UK sustainability corporate disclosure standards are expected to be endorsed by the UK government by July 2024.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 16th August 2023

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Bribery arrests bring corruption risks faced by mining firms into focus – OUT-LAW.com

Posted August 15th, 2023 in bribery, corruption, national crime agency, news by sally

‘Recent charges brought by the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) highlight the need for businesses to be alert to the risk of bribes being solicited to move their projects forward, an expert in managing corruption risk has said.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 14th August 2023

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Construction terms: contractual notices and condition precedent notices – OUT-LAW.com

Posted August 11th, 2023 in construction industry, contracts, news, notification, precedent by tracey

‘The precise difference between the definition of a contractual notice and a condition precedent notice can be difficult to discern.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 10th August 2023

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Rulings support trustees in bankruptcy in carrying out their duties – OUT-LAW.com

Posted August 11th, 2023 in appeals, bankruptcy, insolvency, news, Supreme Court, trustees in bankruptcy by tracey

‘A new ruling by the UK Supreme Court, coupled with another recent judgment, will support trustees in bankruptcy in carrying out their duties free from undue interference, an insolvency law expert has said.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 10th August 2023

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Law Commission digital asset proposals ‘reassuring’ – OUT-LAW.com

Posted August 10th, 2023 in cryptocurrencies, Law Commission, news, reports by tracey

‘Law Commission proposals for how digital assets should be treated in English common law are “reassuring” and will help eliminate uncertainty over their legal status, according to two legal experts.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 9th August 2023

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Court of Appeal: ongoing judicial review can be ‘reasonable excuse’ for late tax payment – OUT-LAW.com

Posted August 2nd, 2023 in appeals, delay, HM Revenue & Customs, judicial review, news, tax avoidance, taxation by sally

‘The existence of judicial review (JR) proceedings can, in the right circumstances, be a reasonable excuse for non-payment or late payment of UK tax, the Court of Appeal has confirmed.’

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OUT-LAW, 1st August 2023

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Consumer Duty: ‘most significant change’ to UK financial services regulation in a decade comes into force – OUT-LAW.com

Posted August 1st, 2023 in complaints, consumer protection, financial regulation, news, ombudsmen by sally

‘The Consumer Duty, which comes into force today, is the “most significant change to financial services regulation” in a decade, according to one legal expert.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 31st July 2023

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Businesses must review strike plans after agency worker ruling – OUT-LAW.com

Posted July 31st, 2023 in employment, industrial action, news by tracey

‘British employers facing industrial action have been urged to review their contingency plans after a High Court decision struck down rules allowing agency staff to perform the roles of striking workers.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 28th July 2023

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Supreme Court litigation funding ruling poses challenge for mass actions – OUT-LAW.com

Posted July 31st, 2023 in appeals, competition, damages, news, Supreme Court, third parties by tracey

‘A landmark UK Supreme Court ruling on third-party litigation funding rules poses challenges for existing and future collective proceedings, according to two legal experts.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 28th July 2023

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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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