Burges Salmon News http://www.burges-salmon.com Thu Mar 12 19:31:39 GMT 2009 10 March 2009 In Gray's Timber Products Limited v Revenue & Customs Commissioners the Inner House of the Court of Session provided further guidance on valuing employment related securities. http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/tax/corporate_tax/News/6607.aspx 25 February 2009 We're helping to fund a new scheme for young athletes - Springboard - to help them become winners. http://www.burges-salmon.com/news_and_events/6581.aspx 10 February 2009 We have teamed up with SportsAid and together we are linking up with Bristol City Council, Bristol University and the West of England Sport Trust (Wesport) to create a new scheme called Springboard. http://www.burges-salmon.com/news_and_events/6546.aspx 03 February 2009 Update from our Real Estate unit. http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/real_estate/News/6544.aspx 30 January 2009 New company law changes will affect the way charitable companies are managed by their trustees. http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Sectors/Charities and Social Enterprise/News/6537.aspx 30 January 2009 The Competition Commission has cleared the acquisition by Long Clawson Dairy Limited of the Stilton and speciality cheese business of Dairy Crest plc after accepting the failing firm defence applied.  http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/commercial/Competition/News/6538.aspx 26 January 2009 In a ruling that employers could well do without, the ECJ has ruled on the long-standing issue of whether workers on long-term sick leave are entitled to paid holiday under the Working Time Directive. http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/employment/News/6535.aspx 26 January 2009 We hosted a breakfast meeting where the West’s foremost experts in the aerospace and defence sectors met to discuss the implications of taking a more collaborative approach to procurement. http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Sectors/aerospace_and_defence/News/6536.aspx 26 January 2009 Our Charity of the Year for 2008 was The Jessie May Trust, which provides nursing care at home for children with a terminal illness. http://www.burges-salmon.com/news_and_events/6506.aspx 20 January 2009 We were pleased to see that we came 2nd in the RollOnFriday firm of the year survey. http://www.burges-salmon.com/news_and_events/6513.aspx 15 January 2009 We acted as advisers to Lighthouse Group plc on the purchase of the business of Godfrey Pearson Limited, a firm of Independent Financial Advisers. http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/corporate/News/6500.aspx 22 December 2008 We welcome Miles Farren back to the firm to take up position as our first ever Legal Director. http://www.burges-salmon.com/news_and_events/6439.aspx 12 March 2009 Julian Boswall joins us as a partner in the firm's Planning Unit. He comes to us from Eversheds where he has been part of its nuclear group. http://www.burges-salmon.com/news_and_events/6457.aspx 18 December 2008 New government proposals to square flexible retirement with the age discrimination regulations will disappoint many pension scheme trustees and employers.  http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/pensions_and_incentives/News/6433.aspx 18 December 2008 A recent High Court decision means that in cases where the landlord has opted to tax VAT on rent, the effect of decreasing VAT to 15% is that the rent has decreased with effect from the 1 December 2008. http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Sectors/agriculture/News/6434.aspx 16 December 2008 His Royal Highness, the Prince of Wales urged the legal profession to commit to combat global warming in his launch speech for the Legal Sector Alliance (LSA) in London on Wednesday 10 December 2008. http://www.burges-salmon.com/news_and_events/6411.aspx 08 December 2008 We have deployed the 3BClean server-based system to meet requirements for policy driven meta-data removal. http://www.burges-salmon.com/news_and_events/6408.aspx 05 December 2008 New financial limits applying to employment tribunal awards and other statutory payments have been announced. http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/employment/News/6400.aspx 21 November 2008 Pre-registration of substances under the EU REACH Regulation closes on 30 November 2008. http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/environment_and_health_and_safety/News/6358.aspx 26 January 2009 Chambers and Partners recently published their most recent client's guide to the legal profession. We improved our rankings in a number of areas, and were invited to write overviews of the Agriculture, Environment and Transport sectors for the guide. http://www.burges-salmon.com/news_and_events/6354.aspx 14 November 2008 Defined benefit pension schemes need to review their rules about revaluing early leavers' benefits. Some may want to do so urgently.    http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/pensions_and_incentives/News/6351.aspx 14 November 2008 The Code has been revised in preparation for the repeal of the statutory dismissal and grievance procedures, which is anticipated to take effect in April 2009. http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/employment/News/6352.aspx 03 February 2009 Update from our Real Estate unit. http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/real_estate/News/6319.aspx 05 December 2008 Chris Jackson will be our new managing partner and will start in the role on 1 May 2009. http://www.burges-salmon.com/news_and_events/6313.aspx 30 October 2008 We were a founder member of the Legal Sector Alliance (LSA). The LSA hopes to be an effective way in which the legal sector can work together to cut carbon emissions. http://www.burges-salmon.com/news_and_events/6311.aspx 31 October 2008 EU Law allows Member States to provide that supplies made by public bodies, which would otherwise be taxable for VAT purposes, are non-taxable. A Member State may only do so where there would not be a distortion of competition. This case of highlights the difficulties that arise in such circumstances.  http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/tax/News/6312.aspx 28 October 2008 The Burges Salmon (BS) Index is a quarterly survey sponsored by the firm on behalf of GWE Business West, formerly the Bristol Chamber of Commerce and Initiative. 150 senior managers from a wide range of companies based in the South West are surveyed. http://www.burges-salmon.com/news_and_events/6302.aspx 20 October 2008 Details of the first of a series of seminars run by our Employment Unit. http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/employment/News/6286.aspx 14 October 2008 The EAT has held that an employee was entitled to take time off work to care for a child even when she was given two weeks' notice of her childminder's unavailability. http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/employment/News/6264.aspx 14 October 2008 On 7 October 2008, the UK Government published its Banking Reform Proposals which will replace and enhance the existing emergency legislation http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/banking_and_finance/news/6266.aspx 22 October 2008 We recently hosted 'Cleantech Question Time' with industry leaders and partners from the firm.  http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Sectors/energy_and_utilities/News/6270.aspx 13 October 2008 HMRC has issued a briefing on the deduction of tax at source for interest treated as a distribution. http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/tax/corporate_tax/News/6262.aspx 13 October 2008 Following the Marks & Spencer Plc v David Halsey case legislation was introduced in the UK purporting to implement the ECJ's judgement.  http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/tax/corporate_tax/News/6263.aspx 30 October 2008 A growing focus on governance and conflicts.   http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/pensions_and_incentives/News/6256.aspx 07 October 2008 2 partners met with representatives from Indian law firms to build our better friends network. http://www.burges-salmon.com/news_and_events/6261.aspx 13 October 2008 New PAYE regulations came into force on 6 April 2008 permitting HMRC to make a direction to transfer an outstanding PAYE liability from an employer to an employee. http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/tax/corporate_tax/News/6255.aspx 10 March 2009 We have advised Westmark on its agreement with the Environment Agency for the construction of its new Headquarters. http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/real_estate/News/6300.aspx 30 September 2008 Advocate General's opinion gives initial comfort to employers. http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/employment/News/6246.aspx 25 September 2008 The Pensions Regulator has introduced life expectancy as a secondary trigger which may prompt intervention. http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/pensions_and_incentives/News/6236.aspx 19 September 2008 Seven of our lawyers are cycling from Bristol to Paris to raise money for our charity of the year, The Jessie May Trust. http://www.burges-salmon.com/news_and_events/6223.aspx 19 September 2008 The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has issued new guidance wanting pension schemes to communicate more effectively and openly with their members.  http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/pensions_and_incentives/News/6224.aspx 19 September 2008 We advised ALSTOM Transport who will supply additional new Pendolino high-speed tilting trains for use on the West Coast Main Line between London and Glasgow. http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Sectors/transport/rail/News/6225.aspx 12 March 2009 The latest Legal 500 directory confirms our status as a leading UK firm. http://www.burges-salmon.com/news_and_events/6221.aspx 16 September 2008 The government has introduced a new points based system (PBS) to replace the existing work permit system. This means that employers will have to hold a sponsorship licence if they want to recruit non-EEA nationals to work in the UK. http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/employment/News/6214.aspx 11 September 2008 We have just launched our new ‘Resist the Usual’ lawyer recruitment advertising campaign.   http://www.burges-salmon.com/news_and_events/6202.aspx 11 September 2008 We welcome 22 new trainees this month, our highest intake ever. http://www.burges-salmon.com/news_and_events/6203.aspx 13 October 2008 A closer look at HMRC guidance on salary sacrifice. http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/tax/corporate_tax/News/6204.aspx 10 September 2008 A review of the recent case of British Association for Shooting and Conservation Limited (BASC) v Commissioners for HMRC. http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/tax/corporate_tax/News/6128.aspx 04 September 2008 Will the new EU REACH Chemicals Regulations affect you? Read more about the changes and register for the webinar. http://www.burges-salmon.com/news_and_events/6125.aspx 02 September 2008 Last Tuesday the Government published its consultation document on expanding the right for parents to apply to their employers for flexible working.  http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/employment/News/6116.aspx 09 September 2008 Pensions schemes are challenging HMRC over VAT on investment management fees. http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/employment/News/6175.aspx 15 August 2008 Download the podcast from our climate change webinar. http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/environment_and_health_and_safety/environmental_litigation/News/6107.aspx 15 August 2008 Jeremy Dickerson comments on the black market for F1 merchandise. http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Sectors/tmt/sport/News/6108.aspx 30 January 2009 We provide a range of services to support your business. http://www.burges-salmon.com/news_and_events/6063.aspx 12 September 2008 The case Johnston Publishing (North) Limited v Revenue and Customs Commissioners concerns de-grouping charges which bite where a group company has received an asset on a no gain-no loss basis from another group company and then leaves that group. The company leaving the group is charged to corporation tax on chargeable gains to the extent there would have been a charge levied on the transferor company. http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/tax/corporate_tax/News/6109.aspx 11 August 2008 Rowing gold medallist Ed Coode is training to be a lawyer with us. http://www.burges-salmon.com/news_and_events/6053.aspx 12 September 2008 When an individual sells shares in a company he will expect to be taxed to capital gains tax on the proceeds received.  Almost invariably this will be more beneficial than the proceeds being treated as an income receipt.  For a higher rate taxpayer a capital receipt will be taxed at 18% with an annual exemption available whereas an income receipt will be taxed at 40%.  However the recent cases of Lloyd v Revenue and Customs Commissioners and Snell v Revenue and Customs Commissioners highlight the danger that HMRC may use anti avoidance legislation to reclassify the receipt as an income receipt in certain circumstances. http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/tax/corporate_tax/News/6110.aspx 12 September 2008 New Regulations have come into force to implement the changes to the VAT exemption for fund management services.  http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/tax/corporate_tax/News/6044.aspx 12 September 2008 In the case of Trustees of The Nelson Dance Family Settlement v HMRC (SpC 682) the Special Commissioner held that business property relief ("BPR") for inheritance tax purposes was available on transfers of value even where the transfer was not of the property itself (i.e. a business or an interest in a business) but simply reduced the value of that property. http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/tax/corporate_tax/News/6046.aspx 05 August 2008 An update on changes as a result of the Finance Act 2008 http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/pensions_and_incentives/News/6039.aspx 12 March 2009 We advised The Carbon Trust on the recently launched Carbon Trust Standard. http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/commercial/News/6041.aspx 04 August 2008 We have joined the UK Green Building Council. http://www.burges-salmon.com/news_and_events/6037.aspx 28 July 2008 Scope of duties and where should the responsibility lie? Your views sought. http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/pensions_and_incentives/News/5974.aspx 23 July 2008 The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has delayed the introduction of changes to the way it assesses longevity assumptions. http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/pensions_and_incentives/News/5940.aspx 31 July 2008 Prince Charles has appointed Burges Salmon's Bob Smyth as HRH Ambassador for the South West. http://www.burges-salmon.com/news_and_events/5906.aspx 21 July 2008 A recent case examines BPR issues. http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/private_client/News/5922.aspx 18 July 2008 Plewes v Adams Pork Produce Limited. http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/employment/News/5923.aspx 24 July 2008 Martine Trouard-Riolle, Head of their Corporate Risk Management team, is leaving to pursue other career options http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/pensions_and_incentives/News/5918.aspx 30 June 2008 The recent Special Commissioners' case of Corbally-Stourton v HMRC, has added clarity to the law on HMRC's ability to raise a discovery assessment. http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/tax/corporate_tax/News/5903.aspx 15 July 2008 The Government's Time to Train consultation will close on 10th September. http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/employment/News/5909.aspx 12 September 2008 The option to tax rules have been amended with effect from 1 June 2008 http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/tax/corporate_tax/News/5900.aspx 15 July 2008 We recently raised £1,600 for our charity of the year, The Jessie May Trust. http://www.burges-salmon.com/news_and_events/5910.aspx 23 June 2008 For the 5th year running our turnover has grown.   http://www.burges-salmon.com/news_and_events/5883.aspx 20 June 2008 We are one of the leading advisers to FTSE100 listed companies. http://www.burges-salmon.com/news_and_events/5879.aspx 20 June 2008 For the third year running we have been named Best Recruiter by LawCareers.Net. http://www.burges-salmon.com/news_and_events/5848.aspx 13 June 2008 From June 21st our independent pension trustee service will be called Temple Trustees. http://www.burges-salmon.com/news_and_events/5850.aspx 17 June 2008 The right to request flexible working is to be extended.  http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/employment/News/5854.aspx 13 June 2008 We've updated our Environmental Policy. http://www.burges-salmon.com/news_and_events/5844.aspx 20 June 2008 The EU REACH Chemicals Regulation 1907/2006 entered into force on 1 June 2007. Please read Burges Salmon's briefing note on the subject. http://www.burges-salmon.com/news_and_events/5638.aspx 27 May 2008 Our support to the University Law Clinic has been nominated for a LawWorks Pro Bono Award. http://www.burges-salmon.com/news_and_events/5660.aspx 24 July 2008 Clive Pugh, partner at Burges Salmon, answers questions about new guidance from the Pensions Regulator. http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/pensions_and_incentives/professional_trustee_services/News/5823.aspx 07 May 2008 The Information Commissioners Office has told the welsh public bodies that the Data Protection Act does not prevent information sharing, even between organisations. http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/commercial/data_protection_and_freedom_of_information/News/5030.aspx 19 May 2008 We have appointed 6 new partners.  http://www.burges-salmon.com/news_and_events/3920.aspx 16 July 2008 Chris Jackson, Partner and Solicitor Advocate, gave evidence to the Government's Work and Pensions Committee. http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/environment_and_health_and_safety/health_and_safety/News/4954.aspx 28 October 2008 We beat current Irish legal advisers to secure role advising on the procurement of a new fleet of trains for Translink http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Sectors/transport/News/3960.aspx 09 June 2008 Clive Pugh writes on legislating for conflicts of interest. http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/pensions_and_incentives/professional_trustee_services/News/5821.aspx 07 May 2008 The ICO has received notification of nearly 100 data breaches by public and private sector organisations since the loss of two discs containing the register of 25 million people claiming child benefit by HM Revenue and Customs last november.  http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/commercial/data_protection_and_freedom_of_information/News/5029.aspx 07 May 2008 The House of Lords has voted in favour of an amendment to the Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill (CJIB) that would make it an offence to intentionally or recklessly disclose personal data, or repeatedly and negligently allow personal data to be disclosed. http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/commercial/data_protection_and_freedom_of_information/News/5031.aspx 22 April 2008 The Crown Estate completes its sale of Oxford Street Quadrangle Block http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/real_estate/News/4531.aspx 07 May 2008 DEFRA has published a guidance booklet with hints for public authorities on how to handle requests for information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) and the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 (EIR).  http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/commercial/data_protection_and_freedom_of_information/News/5027.aspx 14 October 2008 We advised Avon and Somerset Police Authority on a major shared services programme with local councils and IBM. http://www.burges-salmon.com/news_and_events/3872.aspx 07 May 2008 The high court has annulled two information tribunal decisions requesting the Office of Government Commerce (OGC) to disclose information on ID card program. http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/commercial/data_protection_and_freedom_of_information/News/5026.aspx 23 June 2008 While the business day grows longer, meetings are held in more interesting locations. http://www.burges-salmon.com/news_and_events/5887.aspx 07 May 2008 The European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPA) has published an opinion on the draft directive which is set to amend current european privacy legislation.  http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/commercial/data_protection_and_freedom_of_information/News/5028.aspx 30 April 2008 ICO statement on legality of Phorm software http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/commercial/data_protection_and_freedom_of_information/News/3981.aspx 30 April 2008 Search engines must prove need for retention periods longer than 6 months http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/commercial/data_protection_and_freedom_of_information/News/3978.aspx 30 April 2008 NHS supports review of patients' data security http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/commercial/data_protection_and_freedom_of_information/News/3980.aspx 30 April 2008 Department of Health must improve freedom of information request handling http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/commercial/data_protection_and_freedom_of_information/News/3976.aspx 30 April 2008 Internet service providers allow Phorm to target advertisements based on website visits http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/commercial/data_protection_and_freedom_of_information/News/3977.aspx 30 April 2008 ICO Practice Note on management of data security breaches http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/commercial/data_protection_and_freedom_of_information/News/3974.aspx 30 April 2008 Practice Note on notification to ico of data security breaches http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/commercial/data_protection_and_freedom_of_information/News/3975.aspx 30 April 2008 ICO orders release of waste management contract http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/commercial/data_protection_and_freedom_of_information/News/3971.aspx 29 September 2008 In a deal worth £14.26 million, Bristol-based financial advisers Burns-Anderson plc has been acquired by The Money Portal Limited.  http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/corporate/News/3854.aspx 30 April 2008 ICO criticises Hounslow Primary Care Trust http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/commercial/data_protection_and_freedom_of_information/News/3972.aspx 26 September 2008 Ocean Parcs recently acquired Pontin’s Family Holiday. http://www.burges-salmon.com/news_and_events/3855.aspx 25 September 2008 We advised Avon and Somerset Police Authority on a Major Shared Services Programme with Local Councils and IBM. http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Sectors/public_sector/shared_services/News/3852.aspx 30 April 2008 ICO launches strategy to reduce risk http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/commercial/data_protection_and_freedom_of_information/News/3968.aspx 30 April 2008 ASA upholds complaint against ING Direct http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/commercial/data_protection_and_freedom_of_information/News/3969.aspx 30 April 2008 ICO reviews whether behavioural advertising site meets privacy standards http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/commercial/data_protection_and_freedom_of_information/News/3967.aspx 30 April 2008 Information Commissioner orders release of war decision cabinet minutes http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/commercial/data_protection_and_freedom_of_information/News/3966.aspx 30 April 2008 EU data protection watchdogs say any processor must obey EU rules http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/commercial/data_protection_and_freedom_of_information/News/3964.aspx 29 September 2008 Burges Salmon advised the sellers of Medico Legal Reporting on the transaction and certain of the management team on their investment in the acquiring vehicle. http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/corporate/News/3851.aspx 30 April 2008 Northern Rock deemed not a public authority for purpose of FOIA http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/commercial/data_protection_and_freedom_of_information/News/3959.aspx 29 April 2008 We advised CODA on the takeover offer by Unit 4 Agresso NV http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/corporate/News/3090.aspx 11 April 2008 Following the amalgamation of the former Inland Revenue and Customs and Excise into HM Revenue and Customs a consultation process has been ongoing, instigated by HM Revenue and Customs ("HMRC"), primarily focused on how powers, deterrents and safeguards can be both modernised and unified across different taxes. The two former separate departments have very different powers and indeed within each former department powers differed according to the taxes in question. http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/corporate/News/3118.aspx 11 April 2008 The Government has published a consultation paper entitled "Stamp Duty Land Tax: ensuring fairness for all" which sets out proposals for introducing an "Indirect Charge" to SDLT on the transfer of shares in special purpose vehicles used as a wrapper for residential property. http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/corporate/News/3121.aspx 30 April 2008 ECJ considers whether EC law requires ISPs to disclose file-sharers' details http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/commercial/data_protection_and_freedom_of_information/News/3954.aspx 09 May 2008 ICO launches new CCTV code of practice http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/commercial/data_protection_and_freedom_of_information/News/3957.aspx 30 April 2008 ICO orders local authorities to disclose pension fund commission payments to brokers http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/commercial/data_protection_and_freedom_of_information/News/3963.aspx 30 April 2008 ICO proposes additional powers and penalties under Data Protection Act http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/commercial/data_protection_and_freedom_of_information/News/3952.aspx 30 April 2008 ICO issues enforcement notice against Marks & Spencer http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/commercial/data_protection_and_freedom_of_information/News/3955.aspx 30 April 2008 Information Tribunal orders disclosure of draft government WMD dossier http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/commercial/data_protection_and_freedom_of_information/News/3953.aspx 30 April 2008 ICO accepts undertaking from financial services company for breach of DPA http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/commercial/data_protection_and_freedom_of_information/News/3958.aspx 30 April 2008 ICO issues enforcement notices against Carphone Warehouse and TalkTalk http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/commercial/data_protection_and_freedom_of_information/News/3949.aspx 30 April 2008 MPs call for tougher data laws http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/commercial/data_protection_and_freedom_of_information/News/3948.aspx 11 April 2008 We have chosen the Jessie May Trust to be our Charity of the Year. http://www.burges-salmon.com/news_and_events/3083.aspx 17 June 2008 Update regarding the Employment Bill.  http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/employment/News/3135.aspx 11 April 2008 Our lawyers supported in-house counsel of the Nationwide Building Society during its takeover by Legal & General. http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/corporate/News/3116.aspx 17 September 2008 UK High Court clarifies scope of Subject Access Rights http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/commercial/data_protection_and_freedom_of_information/News/3921.aspx 30 April 2008 Government announces review of information-sharing in the public and private sector http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/commercial/data_protection_and_freedom_of_information/News/3940.aspx 30 April 2008 ICO provides guidance on encryption  http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/commercial/data_protection_and_freedom_of_information/News/3943.aspx 30 April 2008 ICO publishes Good Practice Note on security of personal information  http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/commercial/data_protection_and_freedom_of_information/News/3945.aspx 30 April 2008 Information Commissioner statement on HMRC security breaches http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/commercial/data_protection_and_freedom_of_information/News/3946.aspx 17 June 2008 New financial limits applying to certain employment tribunal awards and other statutory payments have been announced.  http://www.burges-salmon.com/what_we_do/Practices/employment/News/3136.aspx