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September 12, 2018
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Internal investigations and audits: is your business creating a risk it can’t control?

If your business is exposed to allegations of wrongdoing or threats of litigation, often internal investigations will be necessary to establish the facts and to determine what, if any, exposure there is to prosecution or claims for damages. Unless you are able to establish a form of legal privilege over such investigations, the documents produced … Continued

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May 25, 2017
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Internal investigations not protected from disclosure?

Companies conducting internal investigations into suspected criminality need to think carefully in light of the recent decision in Director of the Serious Fraud Office v Eurasian Natural Resources Corp Ltd [2017] EWHC 1017 (QB).

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December 2, 2016
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Are you being treated fairly by your regulators?

UK businesses often manage relationships with a multitude of regulators: the HSE, the Environment Agency, local authorities, the FSA, government departments, the DVSA, to name but a few. Managing these relationships can be part of day-to-day operations or it can be an exceptional event, when things go wrong. All the regulators have their own approach … Continued

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February 5, 2016
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Fines for health and safety offences set to soar for large organisations

As of the 1 February 2016, the courts in England and Wales will be using the new sentencing guidelines for corporate manslaughter, health and safety and food offences. The guidelines apply to all such offences sentenced from the 1 February, regardless of when the offence was committed. The indications are that ‘large’ and ‘very large’ … Continued

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July 6, 2015
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Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015

On 6 April 2015, the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 came into force. The Regulations revoke the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 and result in a considerable reform of health and safety requirements in the construction context. The Regulations apply to almost all construction sites, both commercial and domestic. There are very few … Continued

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December 3, 2014
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Lyons Davidson sustainability success with ISO 14001 environmental management reaccreditation

Last week, our ISO 14001 Environmental Management System was audited. We are very pleased to announce that we passed the audit and have been awarded our certification for another three years. Nine years ago, we were the first law business to secure ISO 14001. Despite some of our peers subsequently following suit, we remain among … Continued

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January 14, 2013
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Lyons Davidson simulate interviews under caution to health and safety managers and consultants

Lyons Davidson’s Regulatory Corporate Crime team recently gave a presentation to regional businesses and consultants from various industries at the Avon Occupational Safety and Health Group Conference simulating interviews under caution. Health and safety law AOSH is a local society that promotes health, safety, welfare and environmental knowledge, understanding and best practice among employers in … Continued

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April 13, 2012
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Health and Safety Law: the Löfstedt Review

In May 2011, Professor Ragnar Löfstedt published his review of UK health and safety law, Reclaiming health and safety for all: an independent review of health and safety legislation. The Löfstedt Review is a key driver in the next phase of the coalition government’s ongoing deliberations on health and safety law. A previous review was … Continued

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April 2, 2012
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HSE Fees for Intervention: Update

Our article of 14 February 2012 explained the background to, and potential consequences of, the pending Health and Safety (Fees) Regulations 2012. These were due to be implemented on 6 April 2012. At the time of drafting our last article, it was proposed that the Regulations would place a duty on the HSE to recover … Continued

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February 14, 2012
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HSE Costs Recovery: fees for intervention

There has been much discussion and concern regarding the soon-to-be imposed Health and Safety Executive charging scheme. The idea of HSE inspectors charging for ‘their services’ has caused consternation from many industry representatives. The government sees it as a cost saving scheme, but its effects may change the way in which health and safety is … Continued