Alerts
Alerts archive 2007

Pensions Act 2007

Pensions continue to be subject to legislative change. After what was at times a somewhat acrimonious Parliamentary process, the Pensions Act 2007 (PA07) finally received Royal Assent at the end of July.

Consumer Credit Act 2006: Post-contract information on arrears and default sums

This is the second of two briefing notes looking at the Consumer Credit (Information Requirements and Duration of Licences and Charges) Regulations 2007 which were laid before Parliament on 4 April 2007.

HM Treasury consults further on amendments to the CIS border for property transactions

CDM Regulations: compliance with mobilisation provisions

Our April briefing note discussed the new Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007. The issue on which we are being asked to advise more than any other, is the requirement to provide the principal contractor with a 'mobilisation period'.

Employers ceasing to participate in an underfunded multi-employer DB scheme: draft amendments to employer debt requirements

The current employer debt regime is complicated, problematic and inflexible. The De-Regulatory Review published on 25 July 2007, judicial comment and industry lobbying have all led the Department for Work and Pensions to consult on amendments to it.

Consumer Credit Act 2006 - Post-contract information

The Consumer Credit (Information Requirements and Duration of Licences and Charges) Regulations 2007 were laid before Parliament on 4 April 2007.

Recovering the cost of mediation

Recovery of costs is always an important issue. Severe cost sanctions can be ordered by the court if a party unreasonably refuses to engage in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) processes. Mediation, as a form of ADR, has been around for some time.