Regulatory & Compliance

From October 2015, new obligations under section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act will apply to certain commercial organisations. Relevant businesses will be required to publish an annual ‘anti-slavery and…

Was your home or business one of the 300,000 across Lancashire that was affected by the recent water crisis? While United Utilities has advised its customers in the county that…

The issue of immigration to the UK is rarely out of the news these days and it has been brought into even sharper focus by the recent migrant crisis in…

New rules surrounding online content will change the way digital firms handle complaints about their products and services. The new Consumer Rights Act 2015 (CRA), which comes into force on…

Harrison Drury’s regulatory and licensing team has been successful in overturning a closure order, applied for by the Lancashire Constabulary, and made against a nightclub in Preston. The decision of…

Licensing experts at Harrison Drury have helped a renowned concert promotion company to expand one of its flagship summer music events. The firm represented Cuffe and Taylor in its bid…

Businesses of all sizes need to be aware of recently introduced rules that now enable parents to share up to a year of leave after the birth or adoption of…

The recent high-profile sacking of Jeremy Clarkson by the BBC following his assault on a co-worker holds many lessons for employers on how to handle misconduct in the workplace. The…

Think about the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) and it conjures images of drug dealers and criminal kingpins having their ill-gotten gains confiscated. Many will not associate it with relatively…

A number of high-profile politicians, sports stars, business people and other celebrities have got themselves into hot water for publishing defamatory comments on social media. The action Lord McAlpine took…

A review of sentencing guidelines could result in tougher penalties for individuals and organisations who flout health and safety regulations or breach food hygiene legislation. The Sentencing Council is consulting…

In a much anticipated decision, the European Court of Justice has ruled that being obese can constitute a disability for the purposes of EU equality at work legislation. The judgment…

Shared parental leave has been designed by the government to give new parents greater flexibility to care for their children. The new regulations will apply to parents of babies whose…

The case of Plastering Contractors Stanmore Ltd v Holden examines the question of what constitutes a ‘worker’ – and has wide-ranging legal implications for employers. The ‘worker’ category and what…

Tough criminal sanctions and robust regulations are being introduced to stop unscrupulous traders giving misleading statements on Foreign Exchange benchmarks. Draft legislation to regulate the Foreign Exchange closing spot rate has…

The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) spent £19.9 billion with UK industry in 2013 making it the number one customer for the nation’s manufacturing and engineering businesses. Over the next…

The recent ruling of the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) will affect employers whose workers are required to work overtime when they are asked to do so. Holiday pay has usually…

It’s easy to see why the launch or updating of professional standards, such as the General Dental Council’s latest guidance for dental teams, is often greeted somewhat reluctantly by healthcare…