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No big surprises as first ASA rulings on harmful gender stereotyping published
15 Aug 2019
The new rules prohibiting advertisements from including gender stereotypes likely to cause harm or serious or widespread offence came into effect on 14 June 2019, after a 6 month lead-in period. It applies to both broadcast and non-broadcast ads, and has been introduced as BCAP Code Rule 4.14 and CAP Code 4.9 respectively. The ASA has not been slow to take action on this issue, having just (14 August 2019) published rulings on three ads, two of which were viewed on the very day the Rules came into effect.
SFO corporate co-operation guidance
14 Aug 2019
The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) published its much awaited corporate co-operation guidance on 6 August. Whilst the guidance delivers some much sought after clarity and should assist with accelerating investigations, there are some question marks over whether it sets the co-operation bar too high.
The Construction VAT reverse charge – what is it actually about?
14 Aug 2019
You have probably heard about VAT changing for the construction industry later this year, but some of the information about those changes can be very complex for non-tax-experts. This article aims to give you a high-level and simplified explanation of the changes, to help you understand the basics and consider how the changes may affect you.
Has the House of Commons missed its opportunity to avert a "no deal" Brexit?
12 Aug 2019
Since Boris Johnson's installation as Prime Minister the UK government's position has been that "exit day" will be 31 October 2019, and that a "no deal" Brexit must now be regarded as the working assumption.
Brexit and... copyright - an update
07 Aug 2019
With the United Kingdom ("UK") due to leave the European Union ("EU") on 31 October 2019, draft statutory instruments are beginning to emerge which provide a more concrete insight into the intellectual property landscape post-Brexit.
Brexit and... exhaustion of rights - an update
07 Aug 2019
With the United Kingdom ("UK") due to leave the European Union ("EU") on 31 October 2019, draft statutory instruments are beginning to emerge which provide a more concrete insight into the intellectual property landscape post-Brexit.
What to consider when making a business lasting power of attorney
07 Aug 2019
Susan Maxey, legal director at Womble Bond Dickinson, has extensive experience of advising individuals and trustees owning private company shares, and has been recognised in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2018.
Inheritance Tax - a future of simplification?
06 Aug 2019
In July, following its first report in November 2018 and an 'unprecedented' response to their consultation, the Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) published its second report on the simplification of inheritance tax (IHT).
Foundations for equality - promoting inclusivity in the construction sector
30 Jul 2019
It is 50 years since the riots at the Stonewall Inn in New York sparked the international Pride movement, 50 years since people stood up and said enough is enough to the hatred, prejudice and violence they faced on a daily basis. In those 50 years, a lot has changed but there is still so much to do before true equality is achieved.
