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Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
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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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Standing firmThere are some key issues to consider in the government's advice on the assessment of suppliers' financial standing.

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LEGAL ANALYSIS

Standing firmThere are some key issues to consider in the government's advice on the assessment of suppliers' financial standing. 09 May 2013
Five tips: supply chain investigationsHow to make sure that your findings remain confidential. 09 May 2013

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How robust is your financial due diligence of suppliers?
Stephen Ashcroft advises taking a more rigorous approach to this potential area of risk in 2013.
How to align buyer/supplier goals when tendering
Stephen Ashcroft offers advice on the challenges that must be overcome and the method to achieve 'goal congruence'.

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COURT REPORTS

E-Nik v Department for Communities and Local GovernmentWhen is a 'take-or-pay' clause a penalty? 09 May 2013
Dunlop Pneumatic Tyre Co v New Garage and Motor Co [1914]When should liquidated damages be struck out as a penalty? 09 May 2013
Jones v Daniel [1894]Do additional terms create a counter offer? 11 April 2013

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