The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) has now launched its second post implementation review (PIR) of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, (CAR 2012) seeking help from those who have experience … [Read more...] about HSE seeking help from those who have experience working with asbestos
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Reimagining our network of canals and rivers to help ensure a ‘green’ recovery post-COVID-19: Guest opinion by Richard Parry
Building a strong UK economy and more mobile workforce post-COVID-19 provides a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to re-imagine how we use urban and semi-urban spaces to benefit the environment, … [Read more...] about Reimagining our network of canals and rivers to help ensure a ‘green’ recovery post-COVID-19: Guest opinion by Richard Parry
Between Rock and a hard place – diverging views on “no oral modification” clauses
In 2018, we reported on Rock Advertising v MWB Business Exchange Centres Limited ("Rock") – one of that year's hotly anticipated Supreme Court decisions, which considered the effect of what the … [Read more...] about Between Rock and a hard place – diverging views on “no oral modification” clauses
Aldi’s Cuthbert the Caterpillar returns – with a slight change
Last month, we discussed M&S suing Aldi for trademark infringement over its Colin the Caterpillar cake. Now Aldi has brought back its Colin lookalike, Cuthbert the Caterpillar, but with a slightly … [Read more...] about Aldi’s Cuthbert the Caterpillar returns – with a slight change
Queen’s Speech confirms banning of new ground rents – A first step in leasehold reform?
The Queen's Speech earlier today (11 May 2021) contained confirmation that ground rents for almost all new residential leases will be abolished. This has been widely expected since the announcement … [Read more...] about Queen’s Speech confirms banning of new ground rents – A first step in leasehold reform?
Act now for the long run: TPR releases its climate change strategy
Key points The Pensions Regulator (TPR) is clear: act now to protect savers from future climate impacts, or risk the consequences: "Any scheme that does not consider climate change is ignoring a … [Read more...] about Act now for the long run: TPR releases its climate change strategy