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Consumer law - creating harmony in Europe

Earlier this year we sent you our website compliance checklist, setting out how to comply with the requirements of distance selling and e-commerce regulations. However, these rules are set to change, and after three years in the making, the Consumer Rights Directive has now made it onto the books.

The big bad wolf: post transfer changes in location

There are often changes in location following a transfer under the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE). But this can cause real problems and risks of claims of automatic unfair dismissal.

No service provision change under TUPE where the client changes

In Hunter v McCarrick, the appointment of a property receiver to take control of a building at the same time as a change in the property management defeated the application of the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations (TUPE).

Don't get too close - new Olympic advertising regulations

Last week, new draft regulations were published, controlling advertising in the vicinity of Olympic venues. Brands should take note that contrary to the impression media coverage may have given, the regulations are not just a crackdown on streakers.

Before you take the plunge. Back to basics on contracts - Part 3. Hyperbole or misrepresentation? It can be a fine line

What is the position when you enter into a contract relying on inaccurate representations made to you by the other party? What happens if the other party tries to limit its liability for any misrepresentations relating to the contract?

Before you take the plunge. Back to basics on contracts - Part 2. Getting what you want - contracting on your own terms

So, you have a contract but on what terms? This should be such a simple question to answer but it's not always as easy as it sounds.

Before you take the plunge. Back to basics on contracts – Part 1. Contract? What contract?

It is crucial to know when a contract is formed and what its terms are. However, many contract disputes are arguments about whether or not there is a contract at all.

Bribery Act - stay out of trouble with our essential checklist

After months of speculation and media attention, the Bribery Act finally arrived on 1 July. A major new piece of legislation, it is designed to reform the criminal law of bribery, covering the offences of bribing another person and accepting a bribe.

Online retailing - The perils of paying lip service to consumer legislation

What is the potential impact of not complying with consumer legislation? While one of the biggest effects of non-compliance is to position a business in the marketplace as having little concern for consumer rights, it should not be forgotten these rules are actively enforced as well.

Spring employment watch

Welcome to our new quarterly round up of employment law developments. In this issue we take a look at key case law developments in discrimination and unfair dismissal as well as a reminder of important legislative developments.

Signed, sealed and delivered: the deed is done

Most people are familiar with the formula "signed, sealed and delivered", signifying a job completed with all loose ends tied up. Fewer fully understand the law that lies behind the words.

New EC law on payment terms

The European Commission has published its new directive (2011/7/EU) which seeks to tackle late payment in commercial transactions.

Wragge & Co enhances IP practice with new partner hire

Wragge & Co has boosted its IP capability with the appointment of a new partner. Patent litigator and life sciences specialist Paul Inman joins the firm's London office from Howrey LLP, where he was an IP partner.

Charging interest for late payment

On 20 October the European Parliament formally approved the European Commission's proposal to replace the Late Payment Directive. However, it has made a number of amendments to the European Commission's proposal.

New data protection guidelines in France on outsourcing and security

The French data protection authority (the CNIL) has published guidelines on outsourcing and personal data security.

Wragge & Co advises Smiths News PLC on £135 million banking facility

Wragge & Co's banking and finance experts have advised FTSE-listed Smiths News PLC on a £135 million banking facility with a syndicate of five banks. The deal is the firm's first banking instruction from Smiths News.

Wragge & Co wins diversity and equality award

Wragge & Co has won the Law Society Award for Excellence in Equality and Diversity. The international law firm saw off competition from Hogan Lovells, Simmons & Simmons, The InterLaw Diversity Forum for LGBT Networks and The College of Law/The Sutton Trust to win the award.

Wragge & Co in top five for innovation

Wragge & Co has been named one of the world's most innovative law firms in a Financial Times report. The firm is ranked in the top five in the FT's annual list of the 50 most innovative law firms.

Wragge & Co advises Dyson on £350 million fund raising

Wragge & Co's Banking and Finance team has advised engineering group Dyson on raising £350 million to fund its expansion.

Wragge & Co appoints new head of international arbitration

Wragge & Co has underlined its international dispute resolution ambitions with the appointment of a new partner. Peter Flint, Barlow Lyde & Gilbert's head of international arbitration, is joining the firm on 4 October 2010.