Currently, two to three new Regulation entries are added to the Archive each day. Regulation Watch covers business related topics such as new legislation, changes in legislation, consultations and regulatory body announcements.
2nd
Regulation Consultations
Consultation Outcome: The Government has published the outcome of the consultation on the introduction of a scheme to licence orphan works.
Published Date: 30th May 2014
Regulator Services
Regulator Activity: ASA has, for the first time, referred two firms in breach of advertising rules to Trading Standards under the new legal backstop regime.
Published Date: 21st May 2014
Regulator Services
IP Services: The EU Trademark Offices have agreed on a common practice with regard to the protection of B&W and greyscale trademarks.
Published Date: 2nd January 1970
3rd
Regulation Consultations
IP Consultation: The IPO launches a consultation on the implementation of a number of changes being brought in under the Intellectual Property Act.
Published Date: 2nd June 2014
Business Laws
New Regulation: The Government has announced a number of reforms to protect the rights of landlords tied to large pub companies.
Published Date: 3rd June 2014
4th
Compliance Guidance
Compliance Guide: ICO has updated guidance on firms' data protection obligations when disclosing employee information under TUPE rules.
Published Date: 4th June 2014
5th
Business Laws
New Regulation: The Government has announced new legislation changing the way compensation is paid to firms and individuals affected by riots.
Published Date: 4th June 2014
Regulation Consultations
Consultation: Government consultation on proposals to reform the Riot (Damages) Act 1886.
Response Deadline: 1st August 2014
Business Laws
New Regulation: The Government has announced a range of proposals to support small businesses and tackle unfair behaviour.
Published Date: 4th June 2014
Regulator Services
New Scheme: The Government has announced the launch of a new cyber security certification scheme for businesses.
Published Date: 5th June 2014
Regulation Consultations
Consultation Outcome: The Government publishes the outcome of the consultation on the introduction of SBACs in non-economic regulators.
Published Date: 4th June 2014
Legal Statistics
Regulation Survey: According to a NAO survey, 51% businesses see the level of red tape in the UK as an impediment to success.
Published Date: 28th May 2014
Compliance Guidance
Compliance Services: The Acas helpline will be hosting a live twitter session on employment law and HR best practice on 5 June 2014.
Event Date: 5th June 2014
Compliance Guidance
Health and Safety Guidance: HSE will host a live twitter chat for small businesses on health and safety compliance issues.
Event Date: 5th June 2014
6th
Court Rulings
EU Ruling: Court of Justice of the European Union ruling on online browsing not constituting an infringement of copyright.
Ruling Date: 5th June 2014
Court Rulings
EU Ruling: Court of Justice of the European Union ruling on cartel members' liability for losses stemming from artificially high prices.
Ruling Date: 5th June 2014
9th
Business Laws
New Regulation: Small housing sites will be exempt from the zero carbon homes standard to be introduced from 2016 under the Infrastructure Bill.
Published Date: 4th June 2014
Legal Statistics
Regulator Statistics: According to research from the Times, only 0.5% of reports of suspected corruption received by the National Crime Agency were taken forward in 2013.
Published Date: 2nd June 2014
10th
Regulator Services
Internet Services: Nominet will introduce the new .uk domain suffixes from 10 June 2014.
Start Date: 10th June 2014
Legal Statistics
HR Statistics: According to a Croner survey, over 26% of UK employees plan to request flexible working following upcoming rule changes.
Published Date: 9th June 2014
11th
Court Rulings
UK Ruling: High Court ruling on the validity of an arbitration agreement within the meaning of the UK Arbitration Act.
Ruling Date: 11th June 2014
EU Laws
EU Regulation: EU Ministers have backed a Commission proposal to provide enhanced support to honest businesses in financial difficulty.
Published Date: 6th June 2014
Compliance Guidance
Regulator Guide: The Competition and Markets Authority issues new guidance for businesses on avoiding unfair provisions in consumer contracts.
Published Date: 5th June 2014
Business Laws
Regulation Update: From 12 June 2014, micro businesses will no longer be exempt from regulations banning excessive payment surcharges.
Implementation Deadline: 12th June 2014
12th
Legal Statistics
HR Statistics: According to research by Good Care Guide, only 15% of employers have a clear idea of how they will implement SPL.
Published Date: 12th June 2014
Regulation Consultations
Consultation Report: Outcome of the consultation on proposals to amend the Secretary of State’s powers under the EIGA.
Published Date: 4th June 2014
Regulator Services
Food Safety Services: The FSA releases a new tool to help SMEs implement a food safety management system based on HACCP principles.
Published Date: 29th May 2014
Regulation Consultations
Law Consultation: The UK Intellectual Property Office launches a call for evidence on plans to implement the UPC agreement.
Published Date: 10th June 2014
Court Rulings
UK Ruling: The High Court has ruled that parties to contracts must have a "substantive connection" with the UK before late payment interest rates apply.
Ruling Date: 12th June 2014
13th
EU Laws
New Regulation: New Consumer Contracts Regulations come into force on 13 June 2014, implementing the EU Directive on Consumer Rights.
Start Date: 13th June 2014
Business Laws
Export Licensing: The Government has suspended the OGEL for exports to Russia of military goods after exhibition or demonstration.
Published Date: 11th June 2014
Legal Statistics
Tribunal Statistics: According to Government data, 5,619 employment tribunal claims were brought forward in Q1 2014.
Published Date: 12th June 2014
EU Laws
EU Regulation: The EU has announced a new framework setting out plans to improve health and safety standards for workers.
Published Date: 6th June 2014
16th
Regulation Consultations
Law Consultation: HSE launches a consultation on proposals to align health and safety legislation with the EU direct acting CLP Regulation.
Published Date: 12th June 2014
Compliance Guidance
Industry Guide: The Competition and Markets Authority publishes new guidance on consumer protection law for lettings professionals.
Published Date: 13th June 2014
Regulation Consultations
Consultation Report: Outcome of the consultation on proposals to amend the medicines sections of the CAP and BCAP advertising Codes.
Published Date: 13th June 2014
Business Laws
New Regulation: The Government has announced proposed measures to improve the transparency of ‘pre-pack’ insolvency deals.
Published Date: 16th June 2014
17th
Compliance Guidance
Compliance Guidance: The Information Commissioner's Office publishes updated guidance on data controllers and the Data Protection Act.
Published Date: 16th June 2014
Court Rulings
New Ruling: John Lewis fined for sending marketing emails to a consumer without their consent.
Ruling Date: 1st June 2014
18th
Court Rulings
UK Ruling: The Employment Appeal Tribunal has ruled in favour of a business applying for the recovery of tribunal fees paid.
Ruling Date: 18th June 2014
Regulation Consultations
Agriculture Consultation: DEFRA has launched a consultation on proposed measures to enhance bovine TB cattle controls.
Published Date: 11th June 2014
Compliance Guidance
Export Guide: UKTI has published new guidance for companies looking to do business in Sri Lanka.
Published Date: 18th June 2014
Compliance Guidance
IP Guide: The IPO has published new guidelines for requesting accelerated processing of patent applications under the UK-China PPH pilot program.
Published Date: 13th June 2014
19th
Business Laws
Regulator Activity: The Competition and Markets Authority has brought its first prosecution under the Criminal Cartel Offence.
Published Date: 18th June 2014
Regulation Consultations
Consultation Outcome: Outcome of the consultation on the contents of upcoming legislation introducing mandatory equal pay audits.
Published Date: 19th June 2014
Court Rulings
UK Ruling: The Supreme Court has ruled that police cautions and minor convictions should not have to be disclosed in CRCs.
Ruling Date: 18th June 2014
Court Rulings
EU Ruling: The EU Court of Justice has ruled that the death of an employee does not end the right to paid annual leave.
Ruling Date: 12th June 2014
Compliance Guidance
Export Guide: The Export Control Organisation publishes new guidance for exporters on submitting open licence returns on SPIRE.
Published Date: 17th June 2014
20th
Compliance Guidance
Employment Law Guide: Acas has published new guidance on TUPE law in relation to business transfers.
Published Date: 3rd June 2014
Court Rulings
UK Ruling: The Court of Appeal rules that, under EU law, employers are not obliged to make adjustments for employees with disabled dependants.
Ruling Date: 13th May 2014
Regulation Consultations
Regulator Consultation: BIS and the Department of Education have launched a consultation on reforms to Government funding for Traineeships.
Published Date: 19th June 2014
23rd
Compliance Guidance
Export Guide: The Government has updated guidance on the open general export licence for exporting technology for military goods.
Published Date: 23rd June 2014
EU Laws
EU Regulation: The EU Commission has adopted a decision setting out new ecological criteria for awarding the EU Ecolabel to bed mattresses.
Published Date: 23rd June 2014
Crackdowns & Amnesty
Health & Safety Crackdown: HSE has begun making unannounced inspections at UK construction sites as part of a crackdown on poor working conditions.
Event Dates: 23rd June 2014-7th July 2014
Legal Statistics
Crackdown Statistics: According to Pinsent Masons, the number of asset seizures by the Serious Fraud Office increased by 29% in 2013.
Published Date: 23rd June 2014
Business Laws
Regulator Activity: A waste dealer has become the first to be jailed following an Environment Agency investigation into illegal WEEE exports.
Published Date: 20th June 2014
24th
Court Rulings
UK Ruling: An upper tribunal has upheld the decision to overturn a £300,000 fine imposed by the ICO on an individual for unsolicited direct marketing.
Ruling Date: 11th June 2014
25th
Crackdowns & Amnesty
New Regulation: The Government has announced new legislation to crack down on the use of exclusivity clauses in zero hours contracts.
Published Date: 25th June 2014
EU Laws
EU Regulation: The Council of European Union has banned all imports of goods from Crimea.
Published Date: 23rd June 2014
Compliance Guidance
New Regulation: The Government has announced new measures to support employees who make disclosures on wrongdoing in the workplace.
Published Date: 25th June 2014
26th
Compliance Guidance
E-Business Guide: The EU Commission has announced proposed new guidelines for SMEs on using cloud computing services.
Published Date: 26th June 2014
Regulation Consultations
Consultation Report: DEFRA publishes the outcome of the call for evidence on the operation of a single use carrier bag charge in England.
Published Date: 19th June 2014
Compliance Guidance
Procurement Guide: The Government has updated guidance for SMEs on bidding for government contracts.
Published Date: 25th June 2014
27th
Compliance Guidance
Best Practice Guide: Government guidance for large firms qualifying for the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme.
Published Date: 26th June 2014
Business Laws
New Regulation: UK legislation on reasonable handling of flexible working requests.
Ruling Date: 26th June 2014
30th
Compliance Guidance
M&A Guide: CMS Cameron McKenna has published a new guide on merger control regimes in Europe.
Published Date: 23rd June 2014
Compliance Guidance
IP Guide: The Intellectual Property Office issues new guidance on design law changes to be introduced under the Intellectual Property Act.
Published Date: 30th June 2014
Compliance Guidance
Regulator Warning: The Information Commissioner's Office has issued a privacy warning to firms following the UK launch of Google Glass.
Published Date: 26th June 2014
Compliance Guidance
Employee Law Guide: Acas has published a new Code of Practice and guidance on the recently extended right to request flexible working.
Published Date: 30th June 2014
Business Laws
Regulation Update: All employees with 26 weeks' continuous service will be able to request flexible working from 30 June 2014.
Start Date: 30th June 2014
Business Diary: UK Regulations - June 2014