Alerts
Alerts archive 2008

Securing exclusive appointments

Read Wragge & Co's expert analysis which demonstrates why any property agent or surveyor needs to get the drafting of their exclusive appointments right if they are to secure payment.

Property Update - June 2008

Wragge & Co LLP's real estate experts bring you the latest property law issues. Read their comment on these issues and take note of any action points that will help you and your organisation.

The Renewable Energy Strategy: finally a fair wind?

Yesterday, the Government announced its national renewable energy blueprint and put its renewable energy strategy out to consultation.

Department of Health publishes key guidance documents for commissioners

In May 2008, the Department of Health published the PCT Procurement Guide and Framework for Managing Choice, Cooperation and Competition. Read Wragge & Co's expert advice and comment on what this new guide could mean.

Commission right? Read on...

In a further indication that the housing market is becoming increasingly tough, there have been three cases within the last year concerning the ability of estate agents to claim and recover commission after introducing purchasers to a property.

Immigration update

Wragge & Co's legal experts bring you the latest immigration news.

Mortgage fraud and a chargee's power of sale

The recent case of Barclays Bank plc v Guy is an important Court of Appeal decision that includes important commentary on the provisions of the Land Registration Act 2002. Wragge & Co's legal experts analyse the decision and provide useful action points.

New Guidance on Data Protection Issues & TUPE Transfers

The Information Commissioners Office (ICO) has finally published new guidance on data protection issues & TUPE transfers. Wragge & Co's legal experts tell you what you need to know.

Defra Changes Guidance on Green Tariffs

On 16 June, Defra issued new guidance on how companies should calculate their carbon footprint. Read our expert comment on the new guidance.

Banking Update: report and review on recent cases

Wragge & Co's banking and finance experts bring you the latest on the cases and issues affecting the lending industry.

Citiworks: the end of private electricity distribution networks?

The so-called "Citiworks" case has gained a great deal of notoriety since the European Court of Justice (ECJ) delivered its judgment last month (22 May 2008).

Offshore electricity transmission: another piece of the jigsaw

Last Friday, Ofgem and BERR published a Policy Update. Read Wragge & Co's expert analysis of the update and take note of any relevant action points.

The ECJ has ruled but who has won? H3G have claimed victory in the long running "bubbles" comparative advertising case, but the truth is not so clear...

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has declined to follow the opinion of Advocate General Mengozzi.

The UK: no place for product placement?

The UK Government shocked advertisers yesterday by announcing that it will exercise its option under the new Audio-Visual Media Services Directive not to allow product placement to appear on British television.

Prison sentences for marine hose cartelists

The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has finally used the sharpest instrument in its cartel-busting toolkit, with the first prison sentences being passed against three British businessmen (a combined term of over eight years) under the cartel offence.

CC finds fault with PPI industry

On 5 June 2008, the Competition Commission (CC) published its provisional findings regarding competition in the Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) industry.

Balancing Act: Landmark European agreement on working time and agency workers

A landmark agreement on both the review of the Working Time Directive and a new Temporary (Agency) Workers Directive was reached by the EU Employment Council in the early hours this morning. Wragge & Co's legal experts bring you the latest on this news.

New ICO guidance on local authority intra-departmental sharing of personal data

Trade marks: equal treatment for all applicants?

Should applications for trade marks at EU member state registeries all be treated equally? The European Court of Justice will shortly have to consider this issue. Graf von Westphalen have put together an analysis of this important development.

Latest round of offshore wind gets the green light

The Crown Estate has today announced eagerly awaited further information in relation to the tender process for the latest round of offshore windfarms (Round 3) at the British Wind Energy Association conference in London.

OGC Model ICT agreement: Version 2.2 - evolution not revolution

Version 2.2 of the Office of Government Commerce (OGC) model information and communications technology (ICT) services agreement and guidance was published on 30 May 2008.