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Tax Bites - December 2021
Welcome to the latest edition of RPC's Tax Bites - providing monthly bite-sized updates from the tax world. As always, if there are any areas you would like more information on (or if you have any questions or feedback), please let us know or get in touch with your usual RPC contact.
Read moreCounterfeiters beware: It all ends in tiers…
The UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) recently published the 2020 – 2021 IP Crime and Enforcement Report (the Report). The Report highlights the current and emerging threats surrounding counterfeiting and is a collaboration between the IPO and the IP Crime Group (which is made up of enforcement agencies and industry representatives). The Report details the work carried out by these organisations, to prevent IP crime.
Read moreVitol Aviation – Tribunal directs HMRC to issue closure notices where diverted profits tax review periods are ongoing
In Vitol Aviation UK Ltd and others v HMRC [2021] UKFTT 0353 (TC), the First-tier Tribunal (FTT) granted the Applicants' application for closure notices in respect of corporation tax enquiries, notwithstanding that the review periods for diverted profits tax (DPT) notices were ongoing in respect of the same accounting periods.
Read moreThe role of an in-house lawyer (a podcast with Will Bloomer)
Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode Peter is joined by Will Bloomer, Chief Corporate & Legal Affairs Officer at Howden Group and we will be discussing the role of an in-house lawyer in the insurance market.
Read moreLawyers' Liability and Regulatory Update November 2021
Welcome to the latest edition of our Lawyers Liability & Regulatory Update, in which we look back over the last month at key developments affecting lawyers and the professional risks they face.
Read moreCustoms and excise quarterly update - November 2021
In this update we report on (1) the revised timetable for border controls on imports from the EU; (2) regulations regarding the new Freeports; and (3) updates to safety and security requirements on imports and exports from the EU. We also comment on three recent cases relating to (1) time limits and procedural requirements in a customs context; (2) whether UK acquisition VAT can apply when a bonded warehouse is not located in the UK; and (3) the tariff classification of mastectomy bras.
Read moreIncreased penalty for employers who employ overstayers
Immigration (Amendment) Ordinance 2021 (“IAO”)
Read moreThe Week That Was - 26 November 2021
Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreSnapshots Autumn 2021: Your consumer fix
A roundup of key legal developments for the modern commercial lawyer focusing on everything you need to know in the consumer world.
Read moreSnapshots Autumn 2021: Your digital fix
A roundup of key legal developments for the modern commercial lawyer focusing on everything you need to know in the digital world.
Read moreSnapshots Autumn 2021: Your data fix
A roundup of key legal developments for the modern commercial lawyer focusing on everything you need to know in the data world.
Read moreSnapshots Autumn 2021: Your advertising and marketing fix
A roundup of key legal developments for the modern commercial lawyer focusing on everything you need to know in the advertising and marketing world.
Read moreSports Ticker (25 November 2021) - FIFA, UEFA's COP26 commitments, Fnatic's latest partnership and LIV Golf's shake up
During a fortnight in which Tracey Crouch has reported on her fan-led review into football (more on that in the next edition) and which has seen managerial exits and arrivals in the Premier League, the launch of DAZN's new innovation hub and Czech billionaire Kretinsky acquiring a 27% stake in West Ham, we feature Fnatic's new partnership with the New York Institute of Technology and COP26 commitments from UEFA and FIFA. We also take a look at the racism scandal at Yorkshire Cricket Club, the attempted shake up of professional golf and Sportsbet.io's new crypto fan fund.
Read moreSega’s battle against Man Utd in Football Manager trade mark case ends in settlement
As first published by leading sports law resource LawInSport, Jeremy Drew, Samuel Coppard and Harvey Briggs discuss the settlement reached in the trade mark infringement proceedings brought by Man United against Sega and Sports Interactive in relation to Football Manager and offer key considerations when settling disputes of this nature.
Read moreSnapshots Autumn 2021
A roundup of key legal developments for the modern commercial lawyer.
Read moreV@ Update – November 2021
Welcome to the November 2021 edition of RPC's V@, an update which provides analysis and news from the VAT world relevant to your business.
Read morePrize promotions need prizes!
If you are an influencer running a competition, how careful do you need to be when establishing entry criteria and awarding prizes?
Read moreConsumer surveys and Vodafone’s “The UK’s best…” claim
Can you use consumer surveys to support marketing phrases such as “The UK’s Best…”, when advertising your product or service?
Read moreCAP publishes guidance on depicting mental health conditions
What steps must advertisers take in order to ensure that any depiction of mental illness is not socially irresponsible or offensive?
Read moreCAP and BCAP announce progress with gambling ad consultation
What updates have arisen as a result of CAP and BCAP’s consultation responding to the findings of the GambleAware Final Synthesis Report?
Read moreCAP publishes guidance on country of origin claims
What do companies need to be mindful of when it comes to country of origin claims?
Read moreSupreme Court confirms (and confines the scope of) the doctrine of economic duress
Pakistan International Airline Corporation (Respondent) v Times Travel (UK) Ltd (Appellant) [2021] UKSC
Read moreSupreme Court reaffirms established approach to liquidated damages and the interpretation of “negligence” in liability cap
Triple Point Technology Inc v PTT Public Company Ltd [2021] UKSC
Read moreNon-contractual intentions are relevant to the reasonableness and enforceability of non-compete clauses
Harcus Sinclair LLP and another v Your Lawyers Ltd [2021] UKSC 32
Read moreCourt of Appeal finds no claim for unjust enrichment where it contradicts parties allocation of risk
Dargamo Holdings Ltd and another v Avonwick Holdings Ltd and others [2021] EWCA Civ 1149
Read moreHigh Court strikes out claims for compensation for distress for misuse of private information, breach of confidence and negligence
Warren v DSG Retail Ltd [2021] EWHC 2168 (QB)
Read moreGovernment consults on reforms to consumer protection law
What are the key proposals set out in the BEIS consultation paper for the reform of UK consumer protection regulation?
Read moreCTSI publishes guide on vulnerable consumers
Will the UK Government bring in more robust legislation to protect vulnerable consumers?
Read moreCMA threatens Groupon with court action over consumer practices
What are some of the key areas which the CMA focuses on in online marketplaces when assessing compliance with consumer protection regulation?
Read moreUK Government extends deadline to cease using CE marking until 2023
Why has the UK Government extended the deadline for use of the CE product marking for manufactured goods placed on the market in Great Britain to 1 January 2023?
Read moreDCMS consults on plans to reform UK data protection regime
What does the Government have in mind for the future of the UK’s data compliance landscape?
Read moreDCMS announces post-Brexit global data plan for the UK
How will the UK become a “business friendly” country for international data transfers?
Read moreICO releases summary of discussions between G7 data protection authorities
How will the G7 data protection authorities cooperate in the future and how will this cooperation potentially shape data protection within those countries?
Read moreICO approves first certification scheme criteria under the GDPR
How can the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) help businesses and other organisations demonstrate that they comply with data protection standards?
Read moreICO publishes guidance on three standards of Children’s Code
What must organisations do, or avoid doing, to meet the “best interests of the child”, “detrimental use of data” and “data minimisation” standards of the Children’s Code?
Read moreICO consults on new draft international data transfer proposals
What steps are being proposed by the UK’s ICO to protect personal data being transferred outside the UK?
Read moreNGO submits complaints on allegedly discriminatory algorithms for job ads
How can online platforms ensure their ad targeting algorithms are non-discriminatory?
Read moreDCMS and BEIS consult on new pro-competition regime for digital markets
What will a future pro-competition regime look like for digital markets and how will it potentially impact businesses operating in the digital marketplace?
Read moreLaw Commission publishes reforms targeting serious harm arising from online abuse.
Will the proposed reforms targeting serious harms arising from online abuse be more effective at criminalising harmful behaviour?
Read moreDCMS publishes policy paper on digital competition regulation
How does the Government plan to drive growth and innovation in digital technologies?
Read moreGovernment publishes online safety guidance for businesses
What are the key issues highlighted by the House of Lords with the Government’s Online Safety Bill?
Read moreEquity Commitment Letters – are they enforceable?
This blog examines a recent High Court decision relating to the construction of an equity commitment letter and asks just how committed is an equity commitment letter?
Read moreCrippin – ancillary dwelling qualified for principal private residence relief
Ancillary property qualifies for principle private residence relief despite being informally rented to friends.
Read moreClutching at draws - whose moral rights are they anyway?
In what amounts to a really bad day at the office for architecture practice, Richard Reid Associates (RRA), the High Court recently refused its applications to: (1) add additional defendants to ongoing proceedings; and (2) amend its pleadings to include additional moral rights infringement and breach of contract claims. To make matters even worse, the original defendant, property developer LME, also succeeded in striking out parts of RRA's original claim. We look at the procedural lessons that can be learnt from the judgment below.
Read moreClearer lines of communication
With increasing pressure on HMRC to collect more tax with less resource, it is more important than ever to communicate effectively with HMRC.
Read moreThe Week That Was - 19 November 2021
Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.
Read moreRPC Bites #40 - McDonald's wins opposition and dips into Non-Fungible Tokens, border checks on animal and plant-based imports delayed again and the Food and Drink Federation releases its Net Zero Handbook
Welcome to RPC Bites. Our aim in the next 2 minutes is to provide you with a flavour of some key legal, regulatory and commercial developments in the Food & Drink sector over the last fortnight… with the occasional bit of industry gossip thrown in for good measure. Enjoy!!
Read moreWhat's up with disclosure? The pilot goes into a new phase from November
November ushers in a brand new phase for the disclosure pilot with several substantive amendments being made to the rules.
Read moreShinelock Ltd – payment not deductible as a loan relationship debit
In Shinelock Ltd v HMRC [2021] UKFTT 320 (TC), the First-tier Tribunal (FTT) decided that a payment made by a company to its former shareholder was not deductible as a loan relationship debit and accordingly there was no non-trading loan relationship deficit (NTLRD) to offset the chargeable gain realised on the disposal of a property.
Read moreAn introduction to InsurTech (With Sarah Kocianski)
Welcome to Insurance Covered. In this episode our guest is Sarah Kocianski, Strategic Insight Lead at Founders Factory, an accelerator that invests in FinTech and InsurTech start-ups. This week we are looking at an introduction to InsurTech's.
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