From time to time, Blake Lapthorn solicitors' Business Regulatory team produces updates to keep you abreast of changes in the law that may affect your business. Click on the links in the below to read the latest news from the team.
 

Government gives further details of new offence of drug driving

10 May 2012

Our Motoring Offences team look at the proposed Crime, Communications and Court Bill which will cover the abuse of prescription drugs and illegal narcotics whilst driving.

Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2012

12 Apr 2012

Our Entertainment and Licensing team review some of the key changes introduced by the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 that will come into effect on 25 April.

firm appoints new head of Motoring Offences team

05 Apr 2012

Blake Lapthorn is pleased to announce the appointment of Tim Williamson as the new head of its Motoring Offences team. Tim, who is based in the firm's Oxford office, is a specialist in road traffic law.

first conviction under Bribery Act 2010

03 Apr 2012

Our Finance team looks at the background to the first conviction under the Bribery Act 2010 in November 2011, which saw a former magistrates' court administrative officer sentenced to six years in prison.

civil sanctions take off

03 Apr 2012

Our Environment team highlights new figures from the EA that show that the use of civil sanctions as an enforcement tool have accelerated, but mainly in relation to enforcement undertakings.

 

View the previous business regulatory news and updates.

For more information, please contact John Mitchell, head of Blake Lapthorn solicitors' Business Regulatory team in Southampton on 023 8085 7231; email john.mitchell@bllaw.co.uk.