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Court of Appeal provides step-by-step guidance on determining whether a European regulation forms part of UK domestic law and sets out how to analyse the impact of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement and the European Union (Future Relationship) Act 2020 (Lipton v BA City Flyer Ltd)

Court of Appeal provides step-by-step guidance on determining whether a European regulation forms part of UK domestic law and sets out how to analyse the impact of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement and the European Union (Future Relationship) Act 2020 (Lipton v BA City Flyer Ltd)

Coroner’s findings, independence of experts and registrant denials (Towuaghantse v GMC)

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Forming enforceable contracts—intention to create legal relations

An intention to create legal relations is requiredThere are various situations in which a court will hold that an agreement is not binding because,...

Introduction to passing off

Unlike many other countries, the UK has no unfair competition law. Brand owners seeking to prevent competitors from marketing ‘copycat’ products or...

Forming enforceable contracts—consideration

This Practice Note examines the doctrine of consideration and the key role it plays in English law in determining whether a contract is enforceable.A...

Contract interpretation—express terms in contracts

Express and implied contractual terms distinguishedContractual terms may be either express or implied:•express terms—are terms which are actually...

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Facilitation payments under the Bribery Act 2010

Facilitating the performance of a duty by public officialsFacilitation payments, also known as facilitating or grease payments, are generally small...

Produced in partnership with Richard Furlong of Carmelite Chambers 12th Jan

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HCPC—Main hearing of the Health and Care Professions Tribunal

This Practice Note explains the main fitness to practise hearing before the Health and Care Professions Tribunal (HCPT). It deals with preparation for...

Produced in partnership with Paul Renteurs of 2 Hare Court 12th Jan

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Highways, street works and statutory undertakers

Coronavirus (COVID-19): This Practice Note contains guidance on matters that have temporarily been altered to assist in the management of the...

Produced in partnership with Nicholas Hancox of Nicholas Hancox Solicitors Ltd and Alistair Frew of Lodders LLP 12th Jan

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Active bribery, passive bribery and bribing foreign public officials

The purpose of this Practice Note is to provide a general understanding of the offences under section 1, 2 and 6 of the Bribery Act 2010 (BA 2010). It...

Produced in partnership with Joanne Kane of Carmelite Chambers 12th Jan

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Section 38 and section 278 Highways Act agreements—contractor’s perspective

This Practice Note examines agreements entered into under sections 38 and 278 of the Highways Act 1980, considering the obligations they impose and,...

9th Nov

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Single justice procedure

The introduction of trial by a single justice was a response to a belief, on the part of the government, that the use of two or three justices to deal...

Produced in partnership with Quinton Newcomb of Fulcrum Chambers 12th Jan

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Void contracts

When is a contract a void contract?A void contract is one that is wholly lacking in legal effect. A contract will be void where:•the parties contract...

9th Nov

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Damages in tort claims—recovery and assessment

This Practice Note considers what damages may be available as remedy for claims in tort, including negligence claims.For general guidance on damages,...

Produced in partnership with Lina Mattsson of Hardwicke Chambers 12th Jan

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Judicial review time limits—extensions and urgent cases

When a public body receives a claim form for judicial review, the first step is to consider whether the claim has been brought in time. For further...

Produced in partnership with Morayo Fagborun Bennett of Hardwicke Chambers 12th Jan

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Termination and expiry of contracts

This Practice Note provides an overview of contract expiry and of the different causes of termination and ways to discharge a contract, including...

9th Nov

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Termination for breach of contract

The termination of a contract by reason of one party’s breach of contract arises as follows:•one party to the contract is in breach of contract•the...

9th Nov

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Concurrent and reversionary leases

There can be only one lease at a time giving a right to possession and occupation of property. Consequently, if a landlord subsequently grants a lease...

9th Nov

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Civil recovery orders in SFO cases

A civil recovery order (CRO) is an order available to recover the proceeds of crime through action in the High Court, rather than the criminal court,...

9th Nov

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Definition and classification of highways

Coronavirus (COVID-19): This Practice Note contains guidance on matters that have temporarily been altered to assist in the management of the...

Produced in partnership with Nicholas Hancox of Nicholas Hancox Solicitors Ltd and Alistair Frew of Lodders LLP 12th Jan

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Letter responding to clarification requests

[On headed paper][insert date][Address of tenderer provided in request for clarification]Dear [[insert contact name of tenderer] OR [insert contact...

Produced in partnership with Peter Ware of Browne Jacobson 12th Jan

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IP rights and semiconductors

Background to semiconductorsA semiconductor is essentially any material which has electrical conductivity and can thus either conduct, or conversely,...

Produced in partnership with Greg Burke of RPC, Paul Joseph of RPC and Sophie Tuson of RPC 12th Jan

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CRC Initial Phase (Phase 2)—trading and surrendering allowances

The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (CRC Scheme)The CRC Scheme was a mandatory emissions trading scheme in the UK that aimed to cut carbon dioxide...

9th Apr

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CRC—key changes

The Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme (CRC) was a mandatory UK-wide trading scheme intended to incentivise large organisations to...

9th Apr

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CRC Initial Phase (Phase 2)—reporting

Brexit impact11 pm (GMT) on 31 December 2020 marks the end of the Brexit transition/implementation period entered into following the UK’s withdrawal...

9th Apr

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CRC Initial Phase (Phase 2)—compliance and enforcement

The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (CRC Scheme)The CRC Scheme is a mandatory emissions trading scheme in the UK that aims to cut carbon dioxide...

9th Apr

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CRC Initial Phase (Phase 2)—public sector organisation rules

The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (CRC Scheme)The CRC Scheme was a mandatory emissions trading scheme in the UK that aimed to cut carbon dioxide...

9th Apr

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Freedom of information case tracker

The freedom of information case tracker records and summarises key decisions and case law rulings relating to enforcement of the Freedom of...

9th Apr

Practice notes

Access to environmental information case tracker [Archived]

ARCHIVED: This Practice Note has been archived and is not maintained.This Practice Note collates and summarises notable archived decisions and case...

9th Apr

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Access to environmental information Directive 2003/4/EC—snapshot

Brexit impact11 pm (GMT) on 31 December 2020 marks the end of the Brexit transition/implementation period entered into following the UK’s withdrawal...

8th Apr

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Contaminated land—who may be liable?

Who may be liable?Anyone who is an 'appropriate person' may be liable for remediation of contaminated land under Part IIA of the Environmental...

8th Apr

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Energy performance certificates (EPCs)—what are they and when are they required?

Coronavirus (COVID-19): The requirements to obtain an EPC before a property is sold or let can be difficult to satisfy when social distancing measures...

7th Apr

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Energy performance certificates (EPCs)—energy assessor accreditation and energy assessments

Coronavirus (COVID-19): The requirements to obtain an EPC before a property is sold or let can be difficult to satisfy when social distancing measures...

11th Mar

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Flood management and drainage—lead local flood authority

Flood and Water Management Act 2010The Flood and Water Management Act 2010 (FWMA 2010) was enacted to provide:•more comprehensive management of flood...

9th Mar

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Contaminated land—enforcing authorities' power to carry out remediation work

When can enforcing authorities carry out remediation work?Enforcing authorities have power to do what is 'appropriate' by way of remediation under the...

9th Mar

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Contaminated land—objectives of the contaminated land regime

Background to the contaminated land regimeThe contaminated land regime was introduced in 2000 to:•deal with the legacy of contaminated sites in the UK...

9th Mar

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Environmental Information Regulations 2004—exceptions

The Environmental Information Regulations 2004, SI 2004/3391 (EIR 2004) give rights of public access to environmental information held by public...

9th Mar

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Environmental Information Regulations 2004—issues for businesses

The Environmental Information Regulations 2004 (EIR 2004), SI 2004/3391 poses a risk to businesses through exposure of sensitive commercial...

Produced in partnership with Patrick Senior of Stephenson Harwood 9th Mar

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Contaminated land—enforcing authorities’ options for securing remediation

Requirement for remediationEnforcing authorities must ensure that any land they identify as contaminated land under the Environmental Protection Act...

9th Mar

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Environmental Information Regulations 2004—requesting information

This Practice Note outlines guidance for private practitioners making requests, public authorities receiving requests, disclosures of information, and...

9th Mar

Practice notes

Contaminated land—definition of contaminated land

What is contaminated land?'Contaminated land' is a specific legal term defined in the Environmental Protection Act 1990, Pt IIA (EPA 1990). The...

9th Mar

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Contaminated land—determinations

Who makes the determination?Local authorities (LAs) have sole responsibility for determining whether land is contaminated land under the Environmental...

9th Mar

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Coroner’s findings, independence of experts and registrant denials (Towuaghantse v GMC)

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