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P&E Update: Pensions Bulletin The Watch List; Reducing regulatory burdens: DWP Consultation; DWP response to consultation on investment regulations; Requirement to notify member of existence of GARs. Topics covered in this bulletin: Stop Press: Autumn Statement The Watch List Ne... P&E Update: Pensions Bulletin The Watch List; Banning member-borne commissions in auto-enrolment "qualifying schemes": DWP consultation; Scope for increased VAT recovery: New HMRC bulletin; Taxation of pensions consultation. The Watch List New Law banning member-borne... P&E Update: Employment/Employee Benefits Bulletin Modern slavery statements: implementation confirmed and guidance issued; No TUPE transfer where transferor remains employer (jointly with others); Supreme Court gives guidance on penalties doctrine. New Law modern slavery statements: implementation ... Who’s next after TalkTalk? Frequently Asked Questions on Cyber Risk Following the cyber-attack on TalkTalk, we answer the most pressing and frequently asked questions about cyber risk and discuss the appropriate legal and regulatory responses available to our clients. Our clients have been approaching us with incr... Brexit Essentials: Government will "Keep Calm and Carry On" despite Pannick Discusses the Prime Minister's proposals for reform, the likelihood of success in renegotiation, and the extent to which renegotiation will impact the referendum. On 3 November the High Court decided that the Government cannot give notice under Art... Brexit Essentials: UK proposals for EU reform Discusses the Prime Minister's proposals for reform, the likelihood of success in renegotiation, and the extent to which renegotiation will impact the referendum. Prime Minister David Cameron has committed to hold an "in/out" referendum o... P&E Update: Employment/Employee Benefits Bulletin Zero hours contracts; Whistleblowing: "public interest" in grievance about allocation of overtime; Collective redundancies: consultation obligations apply to employees of public administrative bodies. Topics covered in this bulletin: N... P&E Update: Pensions Bulletin Pension Schemes Act 2015: Update; Abolition of DB contracting-out: More regulations; 6th April, 2016 reduction in Lifetime Allowance: More on protections. Topics covered in this bulletin: Stop Press! The Watch List New LawPension Schemes Act 2015: ... Emerald Supplies v British Airways plc - Court of appeal strikes out economic tort claims Court of Appeal ruling overturning a decision to refuse British Airways' request to strike out or summarily dismiss economic tort claims in Emerald Supplies case. On 14 October 2015, the Court of Appeal overturned a decision of Mr Justice Pete... P&E Update: Employment/Employee Benefits Bulletin Limited backdating of pension rights for part-time workers and same-sex spouses; Data protection: ECJ votes down US Safe Harbour for transfer of personal data. Topics covered in this bulletin: New Law October 2015 changes in employment law Cases ...