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ArticleWasted Management And Staff Time – Evidence Needed To Recover LossesThe High Court recently held that damages would not be awarded for wasted management and staff time despite finding an unlawful means conspiracy to have existed.United KingdomLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationShepherd and Wedderburn
ArticleWhen Is The Nearest Relative Not The ‘Nearest Relative'?In the recent case of Renfrewshire Council, Applicant 2022 S.L.T. (Sh Ct) 250, the court ordered that none of the three feuding sisters should exercise the functions of 'nearest relative' during the period...United KingdomLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationShepherd and Wedderburn
ArticleAn Adjudicator's Decision In Two Separate But Substantially Similar Adjudications Are Both Held By The Court To Be EnforceableIn the recent case of Construction Muzzy Ltd v Davis Construction (South East) Ltd [2025] the English courts considered the challenging of two decisions made by the same Adjudicator on grounds of natural justice and jurisdiction. United KingdomReal Estate and ConstructionShepherd and Wedderburn
ArticleMidas Lacking The Golden Touch? Midas Construction Limited (In Liquidation) v Harmsworth Pension Funds Trustees LimitedCourt held that an insolvent company was required to provide adequate security when enforcing an adjudication decision. United KingdomReal Estate and ConstructionShepherd and Wedderburn
ArticleHave The Brexit Winds Of Change Begun To Blow?The government has set out new employment law measures in the policy paper ‘Smarter Regulation to Grow the Economy'. The measures include removing reporting requirements from the Working...European UnionEmployment and HRShepherd and Wedderburn
ArticleBrexit Bulletin: What Does A 'No-Deal' Brexit Mean For CAP Payments?While the UK Government remain confident a ‘no-deal' Brexit is unlikely, it will continue to issue briefing notes outlining what and who would be affected in a no deal scenario. European UnionGovernment, Public SectorShepherd and Wedderburn
ArticleThe MAC Report: What Businesses Need To Be Aware OfDespite evidence submitted to the MAC highlighting the unpopularity of the Tier 2 sponsorship system, it recommends that sponsorship continue.European UnionImmigrationShepherd and Wedderburn
ArticleEU Receives Black And White Flag In Mazepin Sanctions DisputeOn 20 March 2024 the EU's General Court overturned the decision of the EU to impose sanctions on former F1 driver Nikita Mazepin.European UnionInternational LawShepherd and Wedderburn
ArticleAuthorised Representatives Under GDPRThe General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has an extraterritorial scope of application, meaning that companies based outside of the EU but doing business within the EU will often be subject to the GDPR regime.European UnionPrivacyShepherd and Wedderburn
ArticleOverview Of Responses From The Scottish Government's Consultation On A Proposed Review Of Fire Safety TopicsThe Scottish Government's public consultation on a proposed review of fire safety topics closed on 7 March 2025. Having had the time to consider the consultation responses...ScotlandGovernment, Public SectorShepherd and Wedderburn
ArticleCancelling Missives In Scotland: What Buyers And Sellers Need To Know Before Walking AwaySometimes, after two parties have signed a contract for sale of heritable property in Scotland, one of them wishes to pull out. That party might be legally entitled to do so...ScotlandReal Estate and ConstructionShepherd and Wedderburn
ArticleRural Businesses And Easing COVID-19 Restrictions In ScotlandThe Scottish Government has published its route map out of lockdown, legislating five levels, each imposing increasingly tougher restrictions. United KingdomCoronavirus (COVID-19)Shepherd and Wedderburn
ArticleThe Scottish Government's Five-tier System: What Are Licensed Premises Permitted To Do?The Scottish Government has announced that a number of council areas in Scotland are to be placed under level 4 restrictions, the strictest tier. What does that mean for business?United KingdomCoronavirus (COVID-19)Shepherd and Wedderburn
ArticleDnaNudge Ltd – Conflicting Articles Of AssociationThe Court of Appeal's decision regarding conflicting provisions in DnaNudge Ltd v Ventura Capital GP Ltd highlights the importance of ensuring there's no provision clashes when drafting articles of association.United KingdomCorporate/Commercial LawShepherd and Wedderburn
ArticleTCC Decides Multiple Payment Applications Can Be One DisputeThe Technology and Construction Court (TCC) in Quadro Services Ltd v Creagh Concrete Products Ltd [2021] EWHC 2637 (TCC) held that a claim referred to adjudication with three separate payment applications was still considered ...United KingdomCorporate/Commercial LawShepherd and Wedderburn
ArticleThe Importance Of Philanthropy In The Charity SectorPhilanthropy remains crucial in the UK amid financial challenges faced by charities due to economic pressures on government funding. All levels of giving are essential, providing mutual benefits and fostering intergenerational involvement, with tax reliefs enhancing donations.United KingdomCorporate/Commercial LawShepherd and Wedderburn
ArticleWhy ESG Should Be At The Top Of Every Organisation's AgendaLong-term sustainability is critical for every business. Measuring the route and timeframes to successful implementation of sustainability principles will remain high on the agenda for business and investors for some time.United KingdomCorporate/Commercial LawShepherd and Wedderburn
ArticleBrexit: What Can Employers Do Now To Help Support Their EU Employees?One of the most pressing issues for employers in relation to Brexit is immigration and the rights of EU citizens following the UK's exit from the EU. United KingdomEmployment and HRShepherd and Wedderburn
ArticleDefined Contribution Pension Scheme Chair's Statement: How To Avoid A FineTrustees of ‘relevant schemes' providing defined contribution (DC) benefits must prepare a chair's statement containing prescribed information within seven months of the end of the scheme year.United KingdomEmployment and HRShepherd and Wedderburn