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Crafting effective online Terms and Conditions (T&Cs) for consumer contracts is increasingly vital for businesses in a digital world. In the UK, a mix of specific regulations and consumer protection laws, such as the Consumer Rights Act 2015 (CRA) and the Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation, and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013 (CCR), provide an essential safety net for online consumer interactions.
iLaw has appointed Rachel Lester as its new Head of Employment Law. Rachel's addition to the team is significant given that employment law issues are among the most common and impactful challenges that businesses face, affecting both employers and employees significantly.
A Production Order is a legal mandate compelling an individual or business to furnish documents to a law enforcement agency, such as the CPS, NCA, HMRC, or SFO. These orders are increasingly common in investigations involving frozen funds, compelling the production of or access to specific materials, including bank statements, within a defined timeframe.
Legal conflicts are inevitable. However, the journey to resolve these conflicts doesn't always have to lead through the court's doors. With the UK government's push towards reducing litigation costs, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) has emerged as an appealing choice for those seeking a remedy without the intimidating prospect of a trial (as most cases are settled long before they go to court).
Restraint orders, issued by the Crown Court, are legal measures that prohibit specified individuals from handling their assets during a criminal investigation in England or Wales. These orders do not necessitate a criminal charge or conviction and are typically enacted early in investigations. Their primary goal is to safeguard assets against dissipation or concealment in anticipation of a potential criminal conviction.
Smart contracts have been revolutionising the way we execute agreements in the modern world. These are not your typical contracts, but computer programmes that automate the enforcement of agreements, stored securely on a blockchain. They trigger actions, such as transferring funds, when predefined conditions are met, ensuring a seamless, trustworthy, and efficient process.
The Environment Agency has established an Economic Crime Unit (ECU) aimed at curbing money laundering and other financial crimes within the waste management industry. The ECU's mission, in the agency's own words, is "to ensure those working in waste management do the right thing and gangsters are unable to operate in the sector." This initiative comes in response to findings that nearly 20% of all waste in England is managed illegally.
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023, while less publicised than its name might suggest, is a crucial piece of legislation broadening the scope of corporate criminal liability. Its primary aim is to bolster the UK's capabilities in detecting and sanctioning significant economic crimes, including the estimated £100 billion laundered annually through the UK.
When an appropriate investigating officer, as defined by PoCA 2002, issues a Disclosure Order, they must provide written notice to those believed to hold relevant information. If you receive this notice, compliance is mandatory – you must furnish the requested information, answer specific questions, or produce documents as required.
The HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) may launch a criminal investigation when there are suspicions of tax evasion or fraud by businesses or individuals. Such investigations are particularly serious and may stem from findings during civil investigations that suggest criminal behaviour.
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