Under rules which came into force in April 2015, occupational pension schemes providing DC benefits (other than where the only DC benefits are AVCs) must have a chair of trustees (the Chair) in place.

Last April we reported on the ruling of the High Court that IBM UK had breached its duty of good faith to certain of its employees and former employees.

The Court of Appeal has given judgment in the Barnardo's case concerning switching from RPI to CPI for annual pension increases. The findings of the High Court have largely been upheld.

From 6 April 2016, trustees of schemes holding "flexible benefits" (broadly money purchase and cash balance benefits) will be required to issue retirement risk warnings to members before they access their benefits.

The High Speed 2 (HS2) Bill London – West Midlands (the Bill) had its first reading in Parliament on Monday 25 November 2013.

Charities can claim refunds for any overpaid Stamp Duty Land Tax on purchases of properties jointly with non-charity purchasers.

On 16 November 2015, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) handed down its judgment in the SIA Maxima Latvija case (C-345/14), on the application of competition law to a non-compete clause in a commercial property lease.

The Strategic Framework on Health and Safety at Work 2014–2020 aims to ensure that the EU remains at the forefront of high standards for working conditions.

Luxembourg may be a small country in size but it punches well above its geographical weight as a centre for funds.

While much of the country was embarking on preparations for the festive season, in December 2014 three company directors were found guilty and sentenced to a combined 28 years in prison for their part in a £23m biofuel fraud.

New prohibitions on member-borne commission come into force on 6 April 2016.

Dupuytren's Contracture (DC) is a condition that affects the sufferer by causing a thickening of the tissue located in the palm of the hand.

In an effort to deter material breaches of health and safety law, the Government has introduced the Fee for Intervention (FFI) scheme under the Health and Safety (Fees) Regulations 2012.

We tend to think of discrimination as an individual's cause of action.

Pensions Issues Arising From The Budget 2015

The Environment Agency is the UK Administrator of ESOS and the initial compliance period runs from 17 July 2014 to 5 December 2015.

In a dramatic announcement on 19 July, EU Commissioner Viviane Reding stated that the European Commission will be reviewing its Safe Harbor Agreement with the US.

The consultation on further reforms to the Community Infrastructure Levy closed in May 2013.

The short answer to the question posed appears to be: yes. This answer is in light of a recent decision given by Coulson J at a Case Management Conference review in the TCC.

A tenant's "persistent and wilful refusal" to co-operate with the covenants under her lease would allow her landlord to oppose her request for a new tenancy.