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11 Nov 2013

Food Registration - and liability for offences - a recent case

You should be aware that the law requires that food business operators to register their individual establishments with the appropriate Local Authority. Of possible relevance especially to operators who have a tenanted estate, a recent case ...

06 Nov 2013

Fire Safety - a timely reminder (again)

With recent news of another successful prosecution for ‘inadequate fire safety measures’ in licensed premises, it is worth a further periodic reminder perhaps that: Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsibil...

20 Sep 2013

e-cigarettes - the industry view?

E-cigarettes – they seem to be increasing in popularity. Indeed two ‘e-bacconists’ have recent opening within 500 yards of our office. What is the industry view?  Does your company have a policy as to whether they can be use...

13 Sep 2013

Fake ID - a useful resource?

Sheffield Safeguarding Children Board has produced a useful and interesting factsheet on the use of false ID, in part directed at those who may be tempted to use such and the possible consequences of so doing. In case of interest it can be found ...

13 Sep 2013

PwC 2014 Hotels Forecast just released

The PwC Hospitality and Leisure Practice ‘Hotels Forecast for 2014’ has just been released and a copy can be found here, in case of interest.  Their executive bullet point summary of a very comprehensive review of the market is t...

09 Sep 2013

Judicial Review: proposals for further reform

Following on from the consultation ‘Judicial Review – Proposals for Reform’, which ran from December 2012 to January 2013 see our article - 'Planning: Judicial Review - Summer 2013 amendments to reduce planning delays'. The lates...