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New UK Software Security Code of Practice – what does it mean for software vendors?
The UK government has published the Software Security Code of Practice which aims to clarify the expectations on vendors and create a consistent standard of software security across the market.
Modifying restrictive covenants to allow development – Great Jackson St Estates Limited v The Council of the City of Manchester
The Court of Appeal has handed down its judgment on yet another case involving an application to modify restrictive covenants under Section 84 of the Law of Property Act 1925, this time concerning two large apartment towers to be constructed on the site of redundant warehouse buildings.
Unfair commercial practices under the new Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024
The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 revokes and replaces the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulation and took effect from 6 April 2025.
Construction Management – Different Structure, Different Risks?
We take a look at some of the potential issues when procuring projects via construction management.
Leasehold Reform in 2025 – Update – Part 2
Leaseholder’s welcome changes to the Right to Manage regime
New Companies House Identification Verification Process
By Autumn 2025, Companies House is expected to make identity verification (IDV) a compulsory part of new company incorporations and a requirement both for existing and newly appointed directors as well as persons with significant control (PSCs).
Changes to the Use Classes Order 1987
The Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2020 (the ‘2020 Regulations’) came into force on 1 September 2020 and here we briefly discuss the changes those Regulations introduced.
What does the Supreme Court’s ruling on biological sex mean for employers?
The Supreme Court has reached a unanimous decision that the terms “man” and “woman” under the Equality Act 2010 only relate to a person’s biological sex.
Evidencing English Language – Slower and More Expensive?
Ecctis have launched their new Qualification and Language Service, which looks set to increase the cost and delay involved in verifying English language proficiency for visa applications.