Alerts
Alerts archive 2007

Scoring extensions and avoiding penalties

The decision in Steria Limited v Sigma Wireless Communications Limited provides useful guidance on whether giving written notice can ever be a condition precedent to an entitlement to an extension of time, and the form such a notice should take.

Pension Protection Fund Ombudsman - first determination

The Pension Protection Fund Ombudsman (PPFO) has issued his first determination in relation to the High-Point Rendel Pension Scheme. The PPFO concluded that the failure score had been correctly determined.

Corporate manslaughter - time to get cracking

The Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 comes into force on 6 April 2008. Thinking you have plenty of time to assess its impact and take appropriate steps is likely to put your organisation at serious risk.

What to do when the competition authorities come to call

In AkzoNobel Chemicals and Akcros Chemicals Ltd v Commission of the European Communities, the Court of First Instance confirmed that in-house lawyer privilege will not be recognised in European Commission competition proceedings.

Court of Appeal picks winner in air freshener war

European Community registered design rights have reached the Court of Appeal in a battle between rival air freshener manufacturers Reckitt Benckiser and Proctor & Gamble.

Public involvement and consultation about health services

The Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 received Royal Assent and became law on 30 October 2007.

LGPS governance compliance statements:draft guidance

On or before 1 March 2008, Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) administering authorities will have to publish their first revised governance compliance statement.