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UK-wide consultation launched to tackle dairy sector supply chain issues

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On 24 June 2020, the UK Government launched a consultation seeking to end any unfair practices across the UK’s dairy sector. This consultation is seeking views from dairy farmers and processors on whether future regulation could be used to strengthen fairness and transparency.

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Understanding the significance of heads of terms in commercial agreements

Commercial contracts and agreements
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Heads of term can be problematic, particularly where discussions stall or the parties fail to enter into the main contract. In this article we set out the most common issues which arise in relation to heads of terms.

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Unique challenges when conducting remote court hearings

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The less formal court environment has presented unique challenges, but will this develop into a common trend or will there be more rigid rules brought in?

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Unlawful eviction and harassment – think before you act!

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Landlords sometimes overlook the proper eviction procedures for removing an occupier from their property, putting them at risk of unintentionally committing a criminal and/or civil offence related to unlawful eviction and/or harassment.

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Update on contracting authorities co-operating together

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An Advocate General’s opinion in ISE v Stadt Koln Case C-796/18 has provided guidance on the circumstances in which contracting authorities can co-operate with other contracting authorities without needing to procure the arrangement.

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Update: Commercial Court – Business Interruption insurance test case

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The Financial Conduct Authority issued legal proceedings on 10 June 2020 against a number of leading UK insurers which will lead to a test case in the Commercial Court concerning Business Interruption insurance policy wording and coverage.

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Update: Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022

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The Act came into force on 1 August and on that day Companies House opened its Overseas Entities Register for registration by overseas entities that now, or in the future, own registered land.

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Updated guidance on right to work checks

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The guidance to employer’s right to work checks has been updated for the end of the current grace period which ends on 30 June 2021.

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Victimisation: the right not to remain silent

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The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) recently considered the case of Warburton v Chief Constable of Northamptonshire Police and outlined the proper test to determine whether a person has been victimised at work.

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Wealth, Health and Inheritance Briefing

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Wills & probate
Welcome to our Wealth, Health and Inheritance Briefing.

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