Insights

22nd January 2019

Achievement of ‘Practical Completion’ under a building contract has significant consequences, including marking the end of substantive works and the start of the defects liability period. However, while this is a term known by many across the construction industry, there is no single definition that constitutes Practical Completion.

22nd January 2019

Although it concerned the interpretation of a sub-contract, the case of Clancy Docwra Limited -v- E.On Energy Solutions Limited [2018] will impact upon all tiers of the supply chain.

18th January 2019

The Network and Information Systems Regulations 2018 (“NIS Regulations”) rather quietly came into force in UK law on 10 May 2018, overshadowed by all the attention given to the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”). For many that rely on business continuity for essential and/or digital services, this is a welcome piece of legislation to ensure cyber security standards are met and to protect business continuity in the age of the internet.

14th January 2019

Today marks the date that the Trade Marks Regulations 2018 (SI 2018/825) come into force. The new Regulations implement the Trade Marks Directive (2015/2436) and amend the Trade Marks Act 1994 and the Trade Mark Rules 2008.

9th January 2019

The Government this week published the results of its recent consultation into the use of drones in the UK. Following the consultation, it is expected that the new legislation will introduce new rules for drone users

8th January 2019

In this article, Heyma Holmes reviews the Good Work Plan from December 2018 and what it means for employers and employees alike.