Government's Air Quality Plan quashed – what are the implications for construction?
The High Court tells the government to move more quickly and take tougher measures to address poor air quality. What does this mean for construction projects?
29 November 2016
Can you withdraw permission to use a trade mark?
Handbags? In Martin Y Paz Diffusion SA v David Depuydt, the European Court was asked whether it was possible to withdraw consent given for the concurrent use of a trade mark for leather goods.
03 October 2013
Duty to collectively consult in redundancy situations
The Woolworths case: Advocate General's opinion issued about the extent of the employer's obligation to collectively consult in redundancy situations.
05 February 2015
Brexit in the workplace
With emotions running high following the Brexit vote, we consider some practical steps employers can take now to help diffuse tension and maintain workplace calm.
29 June 2016
Government response: EU Utilities and Concessions Directives Consultation & Implementation
The Cabinet Office has published its response to the consultations on the draft Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 and Concessions Contracts Regulations 2016 which were published last summer.
05 February 2016
Small-cap corporate governance: new QCA Code
We take a look at the new QCA corporate governance code and the next steps for companies.
08 May 2018
Brexit in court – The High Court hears Article 50 challenge
Following the first hearing of cases being brought against the government regarding Brexit, details are emerging of the government's view on how and when Article 50 may be invoked.
20 July 2016
Driverless cars: CCAV responds to consultation on regulatory and insurance changes
The government has published a response to its consultation on regulatory changes needed to support advanced driver assistance systems and automated vehicle technology. We summarise the key points.
26 January 2017
Skanska sells Cambridgeshire land for £35 million
Burges Salmon's Real Estate specialists have advised existing client Skanska on the sale of a significant development holding in Cambridge to developer Crest Nicholson for £35 million.
15 July 2014
Six-figure penalties for non-compliance with climate change regulations
The Environment Agency has published details of companies penalised for non-compliance with climate change regulations relating to EU ETS and CRC schemes.
05 July 2017
Draft New UK Procurement Regulations published
The Cabinet Office has published the draft Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the first in the package of legislation, which will implement EU Procurement Directives adopted earlier this year.
23 September 2014
Brexit: implications for UK infrastructure
This note considers some of the implications for the UK infrastructure sector following Brexit.
18 July 2016