ArticleContract Certainty Under The HammerTerms of sale can sometimes lead to unexpected and perhaps even unintended outcomes.United KingdomCorporate/Commercial LawClyde & Co
ArticleInquiry Means Closer Scrutiny For Big RetailersThe first formal investigation by the grocery industry watchdog has been launched following allegations by the Groceries Code Adjudicator that supermarket giant Tesco may have breached the Grocery Supply Code of Practice.United KingdomCorporate/Commercial LawClyde & Co
ArticleD&O Insurers Will Feel The Impact Of The Expanding Remit Of #MeToo ClaimsWith rising numbers of sexual misconduct allegations and increased awareness of gender pay inequality across all areas of business, media and political life, insurers can expect increased exposure...United KingdomEmployment and HRClyde & Co
ArticleEmployee Shareholder Status ApprovedFollowing much debate, on 24 April 2013 the House of Lords finally gave its approval to employee shareholder status which will now take effect from Autumn 2013. United KingdomEmployment and HRClyde & Co
ArticleEmployer Liability - High Court Finds That Precautions Taken By An Employer To Protect Employees From Asbestos In The 1970s Were SufficientThe claimant (Ms McGregor) was exposed to asbestos whilst working in a shop in the mid-1970s when the escalators were being replaced, causing dust to be released into the shop. United KingdomEmployment and HRClyde & Co
ArticleEnglish Contract Law: Penalty Clauses, When Do They Apply?Following a number of high profile decisions of the English courts on commonly used contractual provisions, this update examines the nature of a penalty clause under English Law. United KingdomEmployment and HRClyde & Co
ArticlePPF Contingent Assets - Pensions AlertSponsoring Employers and Trustees of defined benefit (DB) pension schemes may need to act quickly to get new forms of Pension Protection Fund (PPF) ...United KingdomEmployment and HRClyde & Co
ArticlePublic Authority Liability Update: Can You Do It If You B&Q It?The Claimant, a B&Q employee, sought damages for psychiatric illness and consequential loss caused by workrelated stress.United KingdomEmployment and HRClyde & Co
ArticleTrade Union Reform: An UpdateAs millions of commuters prepare for widespread delays following the RMT's announcement this week that Network Rail union members have voted in favour of strike action...United KingdomEmployment and HRClyde & Co
ArticleTransfers From Defined Benefit Pension SchemesThe FCA remains "extremely concerned" about firms exploiting consumers' lack of knowledge when transferring from defined benefit schemes.United KingdomEmployment and HRClyde & Co
ArticleThe UK Energy Bill 2015 – Update 4DECC releases its Impact Assessment on the closure of the Renewables Obligation for onshore wind.United KingdomEnergy and Natural ResourcesClyde & Co
ArticleChange In Bank Rate And Marginal Standing Facility RateThe Bank Rate has been adjusted by 25 basis points from 6.50 per cent to 6.25 per cent with effect from August 02, 2017. United KingdomFinance and BankingClyde & Co
ArticleFCA Consults On Expanding Access To The Financial Ombudsman Service For Small BusinessesThe UK financial watchdog launched a 12 week consultation on widening access to the Financial Ombudsman for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) to resolve disputes quickly...United KingdomFinance and BankingClyde & Co
ArticleFitness To Practise, Setting The Rules StraightThe Health and Care Professions Council have recently announced that they are consulting on proposed amendments to the two sets of rules that govern their registration process and their fitness to practice committees.United KingdomFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesClyde & Co
ArticleHealthcare Data Security In The Wake Of Vidal-HallWith the recent change in the interpretation of the law, all healthcare providers and those who insure them are now at increased risk of receiving claims under the UK's Data Protection Act 1998 (DPA).United KingdomFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesClyde & Co
ArticleNHS Litigation Authority Launches A Programme Of Reform For Its Main Indemnity Scheme (CNST)The NHS Litigation Authority has recently launched a programme of reform for its main indemnity scheme, the Clinical Negligence Scheme for Trusts (CNST).United KingdomFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesClyde & Co
ArticleAviva Life and Pensions UK Ltd & Ors, Re:Judge sanctions Brexit Part VII transfer scheme after considering various objections.United KingdomGovernment, Public SectorClyde & Co
ArticleChanges To The UK's Immigration Rules – December 2017Somewhat surprisingly, it appears that not all civil servants have been caught up on Brexit related matters. On 7 December 2017, the Government found time to announce the following key changes ...United KingdomImmigrationClyde & Co
ArticleThe Tier 2 Quota - A Sigh Of Relief For Sponsors?Following the Home Secretary's announcement regarding the Tier 2 annual quota, there may be hope for businesses wishing to recruit non-EEA nationals as part of the monthly quota.United KingdomImmigrationClyde & Co