Alerts
Alerts archive 2007
29.06.07
The Pensions Regulator intends to issue its first financial support direction (FSD) against the Bermudan-based Sea Containers Limited (SCL), which is currently restructuring under the US Chapter 11 bankruptcy process.
27.06.07
OFT launches market study into housebuilding: a help or a hindrance?
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) announced on the 22 June that it is to launch a 'groundbreaking' study into the UK housebuilding market. This has caused considerable speculation over the possible outcome for the UK's housebuilders.26.06.07
Before an employer can deduct liquidated and ascertained damages (LADs) under a JCT form of contract, he has to satisfy three conditions.
21.06.07
Having difficult conversations - how can you be sure what you say won't come back to haunt you?
In the last month, two Court of Appeal cases have considered the 'without prejudice' rule. Its ambit is now in doubt. This note is the result of a brainstorm with senior HR, in-house lawyers and leading counsel.19.06.07
07.06.07
Finalised regulations have been published which will introduce various measures designed to improve the administration and governance of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
05.06.07
In a contract, when a party is unable or unwilling to undertake to perform a specific obligation it will often agree to use its reasonable or best endeavours. But what does that mean and is there a difference between the two?
01.06.07
Landlords breathed a huge sigh of relief following the High Court's decision that a company voluntary arrangement which removed landlords' rights to enforce a parent company guarantee was unfairly prejudicial to the landlords. But is this relief justified?
01.06.07
