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Employment tribunal rules on race discrimination appeal

Employment Appeal Tribunal upheld a decision regarding alleged racial abuse in a workplace incident

Tribunal confirms penalties for SN Lincoln Ltd

The First-tier Tribunal upheld penalties against SN Lincoln Ltd for failing to comply with pension regulations

Tribunal dismisses appeal over escalating penalty notice

Tribunal upheld the Pensions Regulator's decision to impose an escalating penalty on Pattinson Builders Ltd

Court dismisses appeal in Barclays Bank unfair relationship claim

Court dismissed an appeal against costs awarded for unreasonable conduct in a consumer credit dispute

Court of Appeal addresses leniency in prison contraband case

The Court of Appeal evaluated the leniency of sentences related to a conspiracy to smuggle contraband into a UK prison

Court rules on unlawful detention at Heathrow airport

Court of Appeal finds detention at Heathrow unlawful due to procedural unfairness in immigration decision

The likely impact of the Procurement Act 2023 in practice

Following the coming into force of the Procurement Act 2023 in February, Jennifer Clarke, a Legal Director in Shoosmiths’ commercial team, takes a closer look at the changes being introduced and the likely impact on contracting authorities and suppliers involved in the procurement process

Government unveils new fraud strategy

Fraud Minister announces expanded fraud strategy with international co-operation and tech-driven solutions to combat crime