In R (on the application of Risk Management Partners Ltd) v Brent London Borough Council and others, the High Court has issued a very significant judgment concerning the powers of Local Authorities to establish mutual insurance companies, the direct award of contracts to in-house companies and liability and delay in relation to an action for breach of the Public Contracts Regulations 2006 (the "Regulations").

Our advertising and marketing team read the Advertising Standard Authority's (ASA) rulings every week and each month select the ones we think you need to know about and of course, one for fun.

When entering into construction contracts, schools and academy trusts have two main options for execution: "under hand" agreements or "deeds".

The life sciences industry (which for the purposes of this article are seen as encompassing medicine, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals)...

OpenAI's integration of advertisements into ChatGPT marks a significant shift in how retailers can reach consumers through conversational AI. As this emerging channel offers contextual relevance at moments of genuine purchasing intent, retailers must navigate complex advertising regulations, data protection requirements, and sector-specific rules to ensure compliance while capitalizing on this novel marketing opportunity.

Since the government announced the Schools White Paper in the Spending Review, education leaders have been anticipating significant changes to SEND provision...

The Government has delayed the Schools White Paper to spend more time on proposed special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) reforms.

While the Johnson v FirstRand Bank Supreme Court judgment was eagerly awaited by the motor finance industry, its significance extends well beyond this sector.

It has been nearly five years since the BBC's investigation uncovered evidence of ‘incredibly poor practice' across private antenatal scanning facilities in the UK.

In 2007, a state of uncertainty was created over the precise circumstances in which development agreements are to be classified as 'public works contracts' for the purposes of EU public procurement law, and consequently subject to a competitive tendering requirement.

Following the decision in Savage last year, there has been much debate surrounding the duties placed on healthcare providers under the Human Rights Act in respect of patients who may pose a risk of suicide.

In June 2024, property developer Mr Aubrey Weis appealed to the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT), challenging approximately £120m in loans...

In addition, data subjects may issue subject access requests to find out what data is/was at risk, which involves further time and, possibly, legal and consultancy fees.

The traditional distinction between cyber and physical risks is rapidly dissolving. Whilst cyber insurance initially addressed purely digital losses...

The ASA recently published its research on the portrayal of older people in advertising, with authenticity emerging as a key theme - particularly in how beauty and fashion retailers depict older women.

Since the tragic events on the 3 July 2009, in which six people died in a fire at Lakanal House, a block of flats in London, there has been increased focus on social landlords' duties regarding fire safety.

When Family Court proceedings reach your school, getting it right depends on three things: handling disclosures properly, referring to Children's Services without delay, and complying with court orders accurately and on time.

The world's first live AI-assisted brain surgery marks a pivotal moment in healthcare innovation, demonstrating how artificial intelligence can augment clinical expertise during complex neurosurgical procedures. As this technology becomes more prevalent in NHS and private medical settings, what governance frameworks and risk management strategies must healthcare organizations implement to balance innovation with patient safety? This analysis explores the opportunities, challenges, and critical consideration

In R (on the application of SAG) v the Governing Body of Winchmore School, a 14-year-old pupil faced permanent exclusion after entering a teacher's hotel room without permission during a school skiing trip.

Britain's electricity grid faces unprecedented demand. With approximately 750 gigawatts queued for connection across the energy sector, UK data centre developers confront a dual challenge.