On 13 July, Ofwat launched an in-depth consultation into how to improve competition in the water and sewerage industries in England and Wales, for the benefit of water customers.

Ten years ago, lawyers from around the world were grappling with the fundamental issues concerning the legal systems which would apply to gambling transactions which straddled international boundaries.

2007 was a turbulent year for employers holding passports issued by the Government Actuary’s Department (GAD), with unilateral withdrawals of Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and Principal Civil Service Pension Scheme (PCSPS) passports followed by lengthy delays in the renewal process.

Many businesses are nowadays looking for ways to both reduce their exposure to volatile energy prices and to reduce their carbon footprint.

Today (Monday 10 September 2007), the Pensions Regulator published for consultation draft revisions to its guidance on clearance statements in respect of the potential use of its 'moral hazard' powers.

How valuable is a right of light? In the first right of light case to come before the Court of Appeal in more than 20 years, it was decided that interference with a right to light could not be compensated by a monetary payment. Instead, an injunction was the appropriate remedy.

Several cases have emphasised the importance of ensuring that businesses do not unwittingly breach copyright legislation.