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  • NGO calls for international body to tackle commodity cartelsRevenue from fines for anti-competitive behaviour should be used to help developing countries earn more from their exports, according to CUTS International. 01 May 2012
  • Acting upThe Construction Act will be 
undergoing revisions this October 
 but will this help or hinder an 
already beleaguered industry? 08 September 2011
  • TTMI SARL v Statoil ASADoes a mistake compromise a contract's validity? 08 September 2011
  • Understanding international contractsCommunications between parties in a supply relationship can be challenging - more so when parties from different countries bring different laws, unique business practices and diverse cultural perspectives to the mix. 14 July 2011
  • Supermarkets face penalties for breaking supplier codeSupermarkets could be fined for breaches of a code of conduct governing dealings with suppliers, under proposals published by the government. 26 May 2011
  • CPG manufacturers fined €38 million for collusionThe German arms of Unilever, Kraft and Dr. Oetker have been fined a combined €38 million (£33.2 million) by Germany's competition authority for cartel activity. 19 March 2011
  • Yuanda (UK) Co Ltd v WW Gear Construction LtdWhat level of interest will represent a "substantial remedy" for late payment? 03 February 2011
  • Department of Health ignores competition complaintThe Department of Health has refused to refer a grievance about a lack of NHS tendering to a competition watchdog. 30 November 2010
  • A risk worth takingEdinburgh City Council took a "pragmatic view" when it transferred a contract originally won by Connaught to another supplier without a fresh tendering round, a lawyer has said. 09 November 2010
  • Food for thoughtEnsuring your supply chain traceability and quality control processes are robust will keep consumers and suppliers satisfied, as well as EU legislators sweet, says Donal McDaid 14 October 2010
  • High Court overturns legal aid tenderThe High Court has declared the tendering process for solicitors offering legal aid in family cases unlawful 02 October 2010
  • 'Novation' not a simple answer for public sectorPublic sector organisations transferring the contracts of companies in administration face a number of legal challenges, according to procurement lawyers. 27 September 2010
  • Tips on creating ethical contractsBuyers are central to ensuring responsible purchasing policies are adhered to throughout the supply chain, Cynthia Johnson says 20 May 2010
  • Scottish suppliers face FOI demandsSuppliers to public sector organisations in Scotland could soon be exposed to requests under the Freedom of Information Act. 18 December 2009
  • Offshore anglingThe imminent change to place of supply VAT rules could negate cost savings of offshoring financial services. Brush up on your contract rights before tackling this, says Belinda Doshi 03 December 2009
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