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Live Music Bill update

- 20 January 2012

The Live Music Bill has today completed its report stage and third reading in the House of Commons. The next step is for the consideration of any amendments before obtaining Royal Assent, dates for which have not been released yet. We will keep you updated and confirm as and when the provisions will...

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London Olympics 2012: Advertising and Trading

- 20 January 2012

Along with the sporting and cultural impact of the London Olympics, businesses will also be affected - not only with a much anticipated (or hoped for) boost to the businesses' takings but also in a number of ways how the business can trade and advertise (even possibly on their own land) if proximate...

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Diamond Jubilee Licensing Relaxation update - draft Order

- 19 January 2012

As previously reported, it is the intention of the Government to allow a relaxation in the licensing hours for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee weekend. The draft Order has now been released and can be found by following this link - Licensing Act 2003 (Diamond Jubilee Licensing Hours) Order 2012. As...

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'Dealing with the 'problems' of late night drinking' - JG&P commentary

- 18 January 2012

Further to our item announcing the launch of this consultation (LINK), we have now had an opportunity to consider the detail and our commentary of the consultation and what it contains can be found in our article "Early Morning Restriction Orders and Late Night Levy Consultation". Of particular concern...

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