The knowledge bank for Government contains regular
updates on the latest legal developments plus notes from
events and conferences we host.
Authority Alert (13.10.08)
Crash of Icelandic banks raises questions of financial stability for
local authorities – will the Treasury step in?
Authority Alert (22.04.08)
The
long-awaited local assessment framework regulations
come into force on May 8. This Alert provides a quick
overview of these regulations prior to more detailed notes
which will follow the publication of Standards Board
Guidance.
Authority Alert (17.04.08)
OFT investigation into construction companies' bid rigging
Authority Alert (31.01.08)
A ruling by the House of Lords
yesterday on the time limit for bringing personal injuries
claims could open the floodgates to claims relating to
events that happened long ago. Local authorities with
children and social care responsibilities face a potential
rise in historical compensation claims by people who were
sexually abused by a teacher or other local authority
employee when they were at school or in the authority’s
care.
Authority Alert (14.01.08)
Monitoring Officer's advice to members - common sense
prevails in Planning Committee and in the Court of Appeal.
Patient Safety in a Reformed
Regulatory Environment
Notes from the conference hosted by Bevan Brittan.
Authority View - Spring 2008
Authority View - Autumn 2007
Authority View - Summer 2007
Authority View - Spring 2007
Authority View - Autumn 2006
Authority View - Spring 2006
Authority View - Summer 2005
Authority View - Spring 2005
Authority View -
Autumn 2005
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Knowledge is for guidance only. As every
legal issue has its own unique
characteristics, we always advise you to
check with us before taking action.

