Affordable Housing Exemptions and Vacant Building Credit Quashed
A High Court decision has led to provisions introduced in the National Planning Policy Guidance in late 2014 relating to affordable housing exemptions and vacant building credit being quashed.
07 August 2015
AIM companies: insider lists
This briefing explains the new regime which requires companies admitted to trading on AIM to maintain insider lists.
23 June 2016
Adoption of new agricultural block exemption regulation and guidelines
On 25 June, the European Commission announced that it had adopted a new agricultural block exemption regulation and state aid guidelines in relation to agriculture, forestry and rural development.
27 June 2014
Three stripes and you're out: Adidas trade mark dispute continues
The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has confirmed its 2016 decision to uphold Shoe Branding Europe’s invalidity request in relation to Adidas' three-stripe trade mark.
02 August 2017
Adjudication: are "smash and grabs" a thing of the past?
The Technology and Construction Court (TCC) has looked at several "smash and grab" construction adjudication cases recently. Have "smash and grabs" had their day?
25 January 2017
Adoption by the EU Council of the new procurement package
On 11 February, the Council of the EU adopted without amendment a package of three new directives which will overhaul the operation of public procurement across the EU.
12 February 2014
Actuary has no concern for security
The actuary is not required to consider the security of benefits where a bulk transfer without member consents is proposed. Increased security cannot be traded off against lower headline benefits.
29 June 2016
Co-location of battery storage on renewable sites
Recent developments in battery storage technology and the drop in availability of renewable incentives, have led to a focus on co-locating battery storage alongside solar or wind energy projects.
04 July 2016
Construction and engineering Pre-Action Protocol – revised and revitalised
The second edition of the Pre-Action Protocol for construction and engineering disputes came into force on 14 November. It aims to create a more proportionate, quicker and cheaper process.
29 November 2016
AIM companies dealing with inside information
This briefing explains the new regime for the disclosure of inside information by companies admitted to trading on AIM. The new regime comes into effect on 3 July 2016.
23 June 2016
Brexit and competition law: an essential summary of key competition and state aid implications
How will state aid and competition law fare after Brexit? This update provides a concise summary on where things currently stand.
16 April 2018
Accident Branch investigations: what can they be compelled to disclose?
Two recent High Court decisions have held that evidence obtained during an Air Accident Investigation Branch safety investigation should not ordinarily be disclosed for criminal proceedings.
21 October 2016