The International Obiter Committee has the honour of announcing that the gold medal for the fastest press release relating to the 2012 Olympic games is awarded to... Thompsons. A new world record of under two hours was recorded as the trade union law firm's missive welcoming London's successful bid pinged into our mailbox. But it also won a gold medal for the quickest attempt to impose a reality check. 'Those involved in building for the 2012 Games must not lose sight of workers' rights amid the pressure to deliver the infrastructure on time,' the release said. 'This is a great day for London and for British workers. London 2012 cannot be put off while projects, delayed by disputes caused by management riding roughshod over workers' rights, are ironed out. Protecting the rights of the workforce employed to create this great event will be key to ensuring London 2012 fulfils everyone's expectations.' You cannot say we have not been warned.