Firms suspected of Bribery Act offences may be investigated, SFO Director says

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) is reviewing organisations' compliance with new UK bribery laws and has identified some businesses that it may investigate, the Director of the SFO has said. 08 Nov 2011

Deeds not 'delivered' despite signatures, rules High Court

Guarantees and warranties given by the directors of a company did not take effect despite the signing, witnessing and handing over of documents, the High Court has ruled. The documents in question were deeds and the Court said that they had not been 'delivered'.... 20 Oct 2011

Out-Law Guides

Software giant's terms of service restricts users' redress rights

Electronic Arts (EA) is asking US customers to agree to a new user contract that restricts their rights of redress. 28 Sep 2011

Sony asks customers to waive right to collective redress

TMT Sony has changed the terms and conditions of its PlayStation Network (PSN) and asked its users to sign away their right to collective redress but a UK lawyer has said that the clause may not be upheld by UK courts. 21 Sep 2011