ArticleRegulation UpdateThe biggest regulatory development in 2023 for many will be the new FCA ‘Consumer Duty'.United KingdomConsumer ProtectionBirketts
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ArticleEU – US Adequacy DecisionOn 10 July 2023, the European Commission adopted a new adequacy decision on the EU – US Data Privacy Framework (the Framework), which will impact how personal...GlobalPrivacyBirketts
ArticleThe Government Is Proposing To Limit Non-Compete Clauses – What Are The Implications?In May 2023, the Government issued a response to its 2020 consultation on post termination restrictions, confirming that it intends to introduce legislation...United KingdomEmployment and HRBirketts
ArticlePublic Rights Of Way And Access: Environmental Land ManagementPublic rights of way and public access have become a widely discussed subject particularly in the last year with increasing and new use.United KingdomEnvironmentBirketts
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ArticleA New RegulatorIn January 2021, the Government announced the creation of a new national regulator for construction products. The aim is to ensure that homes are constructed using safe materials, ...United KingdomReal Estate and ConstructionBirketts
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ArticleThe Residential Property Developer TaxThe Residential Property Developer Tax (RPDT) is a tax on the profits of companies carrying out residential property development (RPD) activities, and took effect on 1 April 2022. In this article we consider...United KingdomTaxBirketts
ArticleThe Traffic Commissioner's Annual Report 2022-23: Key Statistics And Challenges In The Transport IndustryThe Traffic Commissioner's Annual Report for the year ending 31 March 2023 was published on 20 July 2023. As the transport industry continues to evolve, Traffic Commissioners...United KingdomTransportBirketts
ArticleThe Economic Crime (Transparency And Enforcement) Act 2022 And The Register Of Overseas Entities – Implications And Considerations For LendersAfter the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 (‘the Act') came into force on 15 March 2022, Companies House opened the Register of Overseas Entities (‘the ROE') on 1 August 2022.United KingdomFinance and BankingBirketts
ArticleIndustrial Action: Key Points For EmployersThe wave of industrial action across key public services shows no sign of abating in 2023. Teachers are the latest profession to have voted in favour of striking, with the first strike in England and Wales...United KingdomEmployment and HRBirketts
ArticleWhat To Expect In 2023 (And Beyond)As we start a new year, we look ahead to provide you with a summary of key employment law reforms and developments to keep track of in 2023, and beyond.United KingdomEmployment and HRBirketts
ArticleThe New Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 – What You Need To KnowFollowing the Grenfell Tower tragedy, the Government has implemented a raft of new legislation aimed at improving the management of fire and structural safety risks in multi-occupied...United KingdomReal Estate and ConstructionBirketts
ArticleOwn A Property? Here's What You Need To Know About Property TrustsWhere two or more people buy a property, a trust is automatically imposed upon them without them having to do anything. The legal owners, therefore, hold the property on trust, and so are trustees. United KingdomReal Estate and ConstructionBirketts
ArticleWill Data Protection Law Reform Open The Door To Easier International Data Transfers?International data transfers have long been a thorny issue, but they currently take the crown for the greatest cause of data protection headaches for privacy professionals.European UnionPrivacyBirketts
ArticleDivorce Day: New Year, New Me – Starting Again With Minimal Stress And TensionAs a new year begins, January becomes an opportunity for a fresh start and a promise to do something differently. For some, this can simply mean drinking less or hitting the gym more but for others...United KingdomFamily and MatrimonialBirketts
ArticleLost WillsBeing unable to locate the original will of a loved one can lead to added stress and upset at an already difficult time. It is however a problem commonly encountered ...United KingdomFamily and MatrimonialBirketts