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Lexis®PSL In-house weekly highlights—26 May 2016

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Published on: 26 May 2016

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Headlines (News updates & analysis)
European referendum: EU Referendum 2016—What Brexit could mean for you and your clients
Competition law: BIS consults on proposals for refining the UK competition regime
Consultancy: BIS issues call for evidence on non-compete clauses
Consumer protection: Government consults on making switching easier for consumers
Contracts: Supreme Court determines liability for third parties in time charter agreements
Contracts: Court of Appeal considers if a contract exist by conduct
Corporate crime: Was Operation Tabernula a success?
E-commerce: European Commission proposes new e-commerce rules
Employment law: Choice of husband or job put Christian employee at particular disadvantage

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Welcome to the weekly round-up of the latest key legal news stories, handpicked by the Lexis®PSL in-house team, including news articles and links to cases, legislation and consultation trackers.

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