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In-house weekly highlights—24 August 2017

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Published on: 24 August 2017

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Confidential information
Injunction granted enabling client to access design data in BIM model
Contracts
Contractor fails to prove materials were unfit for purpose
Examining discretionary decisions under commercial agreements
Corporate
FRC consults on amendments to guidance on strategic report
Data protection
Data Protection Bill—can it balance protection and freedom?
Seeking consent under the General Data Protection Regulation

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Welcome to this week’s edition of the In-house news highlights, handpicked by the in-house PSL team.

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