ArticleFocus Antitrust - 8 July 2015The CMA has published its provisional findings after a year-long investigation into the energy market.United KingdomAntitrust/Competition LawCharles Russell Speechlys LLP
ArticleConstruct.Law - Summer 2020We're delighted to share our Summer edition of Construct.law, our bi-annual Construction, Engineering and Projects publication.United KingdomCoronavirus (COVID-19)Charles Russell Speechlys LLP
ArticleContact And COVID-19: An UpdateThe COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a significant degree of uncertainty concerning contact arrangements for children of separated parents. United KingdomCoronavirus (COVID-19)Charles Russell Speechlys LLP
ArticleLower League Football, COVID-19 And Beyond: The Bridge To A Sustainable FutureSport, and football in particular, has been dramatically impacted upon as a result of COVID-19 and government measures to prevent its spread.United KingdomCoronavirus (COVID-19)Charles Russell Speechlys LLP
ArticleRelief For Private Dental Practices? - Update Following The Verdict Of The FCA's Business Interruption Insurance Test CaseWe recently wrote about the implication of the Government's lockdown orders forcing dental practices to shut their doors, with all routine care being suspended nationwide.United KingdomCoronavirus (COVID-19)Charles Russell Speechlys LLP
ArticleFurlough - The Future Of Fraud?Recent headlines have suggested that up to £3.5 billion may have been fraudulently claimed under the government furlough scheme since it started earlier this year.United KingdomCriminal LawCharles Russell Speechlys LLP
ArticleSolar, So GoodThe IEA published its World Energy Outlook 2020 ("WEO") on Friday (with the linked Carbon Brief summary following quickly on its heels). United KingdomEnergy and Natural ResourcesCharles Russell Speechlys LLP
ArticleCOVID-19: Family Law And Access To JusticeSince late March 2020, the UK has been subject to a government-imposed lockdown in an attempt to contain the spread of COVID-19. United KingdomFamily and MatrimonialCharles Russell Speechlys LLP
ArticleLove In The Time Of Corona"No, not rich. I am a poor man with money, which is not the same thing" says one of the characters in Gabriel Garcia Marquez's classic book Love In The Time of Cholera.United KingdomFamily and MatrimonialCharles Russell Speechlys LLP
ArticleMFA Changes For Sponsor Management System AccessFrom Thursday 3 September, the Home Office will start introducing multi-factor authentication (MFA) for access to the sponsor management system. If you are a Level 1 user...United KingdomImmigrationCharles Russell Speechlys LLP
ArticleThe Conception Of A Drinks Brand - Innovation And IPCreativity and innovation are at the heart of IP and stories of individuals and friends creating successful brands with little capital and simply believing in their ideas are inspiringUnited KingdomIntellectual PropertyCharles Russell Speechlys LLP
ArticleBurger King, Stevenage And My FIFA ConfusionAs an IP lawyer fascinated by the interaction between sports, esports and gaming, it is no surprise that the story of Burger King's Stevenage FC campaign caught my eye.United KingdomMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentCharles Russell Speechlys LLP
ArticleMobile Privacy PrinciplesRecently the GSMA published a document promoting a user-centric privacy framework for the mobile eco-system in response to the convergence of the mobile and web industries.United KingdomPrivacyCharles Russell Speechlys LLP
ArticlePlanning For The Future: The White Paper – Glossy Presentation, Beautiful Snapshots, Glorious Intent, But Where Are The Numbers?The White Paper has much in it to engage with. It is full of intent and aspiration – for a once in a generation overhaul, rightly so.United KingdomReal Estate and ConstructionCharles Russell Speechlys LLP
ArticlePlanning Reform – The Second WaveThe long awaited White Paper entitled "Planning for the Future" is super glossy and stuffed full of photographs – get the message...United KingdomReal Estate and ConstructionCharles Russell Speechlys LLP
ArticlePossession Proceedings On Hold Again?As has been widely publicised, the temporary halt to proceedings on evicting tenants in England is due to expire over the coming weekend and, until very recently...United KingdomReal Estate and ConstructionCharles Russell Speechlys LLP
ArticleHMRC Target Footballers, Agents And Clubs In New Wave Of InvestigationsNew figures show that HMRC are ramping up investigations into footballers, agents and football clubs. United KingdomTaxCharles Russell Speechlys LLP
ArticleFCA Launches Review Into The Unsecured Credit MarketWith many people shopping away their lockdown blues, it has been reported that "Buy Now Pay Later" (BNPL) FinTechs have experienced an increase in revenues since the onset of Covid.United KingdomTechnologyCharles Russell Speechlys LLP
ArticleA Clear Direction Of TravelIt is no surprise that progress towards urban air aviation is continuing despite the current pandemic.United KingdomTransportCharles Russell Speechlys LLP
ArticleCan Payments Made Directly To A Government Be A Bribe?Recently the US Department of Justice (DOJ) published an Opinion Release concerning the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act .United StatesCriminal LawCharles Russell Speechlys LLP