Alerts
Alerts archive 2008

Two important issues affecting you

Our legal experts tackle two important issues concerning arbitration and exclusion clauses. Can you afford not to read on?

Corporate governance issues for UK subsidiaries of international corporates

The UK is home to many international businesses, including subsidiaries of overseas parent companies. Yet, corporate governance issues affect all companies within any group, not just the parent.

High Court ruling on bank charges

The High Court has handed down judgment in the first stage of the OFT's challenge to the legality and fairness of bank charges. For all you need to know on the judgment, read Wragge & Co's expert analysis.

Update your business - unfair trading law changes

Sales and marketing departments watch out – the revised Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations will now come into force on 26 May 2008. This new date gives traders much needed extra time to get their houses in order.

Banking update: report and review on recent cases

The proposed new general pre-action protocol, traceability of payments, receivers and foreign debts, unfair relationships and the Consumer Credit Act and the Uniform Rules for Collection; Wragge & Co's Banking & Finance experts bring you the latest news.

Transfer values: new regulations published

The Occupational Pension Schemes (Transfer Values) (Amendment) Regulations 2008 were published on 11 April 2008, and are due to come into force on 1 October 2008. Wragge & Co's legal experts analyse what this could mean for you and your organisation.

The property developer's step-by-step guide to generating green energy

Wragge & Co's construction and energy experts have compiled an analysis of the ways in which green energy can be produced and a step-by-step guide on how to become a renewable energy producer.

Proposed increase in the pension regulator's anti-avoidance powers

On 14 April 2008, the Government announced plans to give increased anti-avoidance powers to the Pensions Regulator. Read Wragge & Co's analysis of the Government proposals.

To waive (privilege) or not to waive? - that is the question

Wragge & Co's legal experts provide action and analysis on the costs consequences of unreasonable behaviour at a mediation and the potential automatic waiving of privilege in a document mentioned in a witness statement.

VAT on electronic services - the rules are changing

The rules on charging VAT on electronic services are changing.

ASA v Ryanair - OFT, you decide!

After banning its ninth Ryanair advert in just two years, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has referred Europe's largest budget airline to the Office of Fair Trading.

Imminent changes to the Sex Discrimination Act

On 6 April changes to the Sex Discrimination Act come into effect. Read Wragge & Co's alert to get all the information you need.

Part time workers: an opportune reminder

A quarter of employees in the UK work on a part-time basis and regulations are in place to ensure they are treated the same as their full-time colleagues. Wragge & Co's legal experts keep you informed of what this could mean to you and your organisation.

EC publishes White Paper on damages: an effective system of antitrust litigation?

On 3 April 2008, the European Commission (EC) published its White Paper on damages actions for breach of the EC antitrust rules.

Regulator and clearance: the finalised guidance

In September 2007 the Regulator published draft revised clearance guidance. Following consultation, the Regulator has now finalised this guidance. Read Wragge & Co's expert advice on what this could mean for you.

Money laundering and paid pension scheme trustees: deadline of 1 April changed

Money laundering regulations require some paid pension scheme trustees to register with HM Revenue and Customs. Read Wragge & Co's expert assessment of what this could mean for your organisation.