Taking Stock: current legal issues affecting the consumer products and retail sectors

Welcome to the latest edition of Taking Stock, our consumer products and retail law bulletin. This publication explores recent legal developments in the consumer sector which should be of interest for in-house legal and business teams alike.

In this edition, we have four articles covering the following:

• The possibility of a sugar tax and the legal implications of such a proposal.
• The latest case law on penalty clauses and some drafting tips to increase the likelihood of them being enforceable.
• An update on the most recent developments in pensions law.
• The Modern Slavery Act and the steps that businesses should be taking in response.

If you would like to discuss any of the issues in this edition of Taking Stock or wish to provide any feedback, please contact Tom Scourfield (Head of Consumer Products), the author(s) of the relevant article or your usual contact at CMS.