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The point of no returnI have noticed on a quote from a supplier that the product cannot be cancelled or returned. Is this legal? Surely this contravenes the Sale of Goods Act or the Distance Selling Regulations. 02 September 2010

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Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
A free newsletter and catalogue are available from the site and there is a media centre, list of services and products and events and resources sections

Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply
Technical issues, news and events, links and a bookshop covering legal as well as most other aspects of purchasing and supply

Competition Commission
An independent public body that investigates on referral by the UK competition authorities all matters concerning monopolies, mergers and economic regulation of utility companies. Also hears appeals against decisions of the director general of fair trading and utilities regulators

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Best of British?The tender for trains for the new Crossrail link aims to support UK suppliers in line with EU rules but value for money comes first.

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LEGAL ANALYSIS

Best of British?The tender for trains for the new Crossrail link aims to support UK suppliers in line with EU rules but value for money comes first. 10 May 2012
Italy expands role of local public servicesA recent ruling has allowed public services to take on regional contracts where the private sector is not sufficient. 10 May 2012

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All change in public procurement
David Hansom examines whether the carrot or the stick approach will be most effective in opening global procurement markets.
An exception, rather than the rule
Francis Maude has urged buyers to avoid the use of the competitive dialogue process where possible, but what does this mean in practice for buyers? David Hansom explains.

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COURT REPORTS

Evropaïki Dynamiki v European CommissionIs bidder experience relevant at both selection and award stages of the tender? 10 May 2012
Classic court report: Raffles v Wichelhaus (1864)Does a mutual mistake entitle a party to terminate a contract? 10 May 2012
Rainy Sky S.A. and others v Kookmin BankWill a court use 'common sense' to interpret a contract? 12 April 2012

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