Eversheds’ regular news update for solicitors in the food and drink sector. This edition: - Good things come in small packages - Deal or no deal? - EU ETS Phase III - Is this farewell to the 'Two Tier' Code? - Change Ahead for Grocery Retailers - Eversheds sponsors 2010 International Trade Awards

Eversheds’ latest update containing articles, statutory instruments and case law for lawyers working in, or with, local government in England and Wales.

This Eversheds PI bulletin includes: - Appeal Court finds authority not liable under Occupiers' Liability Act to youth falling fleeing a taxi - Breach of statutory duty, not worker conduct, starting point in employers' liability claim - Highway authority liable for failing to keep shrubs trimmed

An action note published by the Office of Government Commerce in July highlights concern about the use of framework agreements set up by non-contracting authorities. Such arrangements do not comply with the Public Contracts Regulations, and their use carries risk.

This decision by the ECJ terminates the controversial discussion as to whether patent protection for a DNA sequence is ‘absolute’ or ‘purpose-limited’ because the DNA sequence per se is known from nature and only its biological function has been newly identified.

China's Ministry of Commerce last month celebrated the second anniversary of its anti-monopoly law by announcing conditional clearance of Novartis' acquisition of Alcon. Eversheds examines the decision and reflects on the key moments of the first two years of China's developing antitrust regime.

This report by Eversheds identifies the steps organisations have taken to protect their businesses from the challenging economic climate. It also explores their plans for the future, as well as assessing current confidence levels among senior executives compared to the beginning of the year.

Adjudication is a useful tool for parties involved in construction disputes who are looking to resolve an issue, either during the course of or at the end of a project, as quickly and cost effectively as possible. This briefing examines the potential impact of changes to the law in this area.

This briefing from Eversheds analyses the Government Equalities Office’s recently launched consultation into the specific public sector duties that it intends to apply to certain public bodies pursuant to section 153 of the Equality Act 2010.

This briefing by Eversheds gives an overview of the changes made to the Bill in the House of Lords, and highlights some of the main points of clarification made by government spokespeople in the House of Commons.