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Court of Appeal finds that SoS was not required to carry out a quantitative assessment of need for Drax CCR generating station (ClientEarth v Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy)

Court of Appeal finds that SoS was not required to carry out a quantitative assessment of need for Drax CCR generating station (ClientEarth v Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy)

Lloyd’s comes under fire over offshore drilling insurance

The following Environment news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on Lloyd’s comes under fire over offshore drilling insurance

What does IP completion day mean for the status of EU law in the UK?

The following Banking & Finance news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on What does IP completion day mean for the status of EU law in the UK?

Relevant relationship agreement law—a guide for the perplexed

The following Corporate Crime news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on Relevant relationship agreement law—a guide for the perplexed

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Nuisance and the rule in Rylands v Fletcher—common law liability for pollution

Private nuisancePrivate nuisance is an unlawful interference with a person's use or enjoyment of land or some right over or in connection with it....

What is a contract of insurance?

This Practice Note covers the legal framework and regulatory guidance to be considered in determining whether an arrangement constitutes a contract of...

Commercial Property Standard Enquiries (CPSE)—environmental and health and safety enquiries

Commercial Property Standard Enquiries (CPSEs) are industry standard pre-contract enquiries used in commercial property transactions. CPSEs are...

Compensation orders in criminal cases

What is compensation?A compensation order is defined in the Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act 2000 (PCC(S)A 2000), to mean an order which...

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Lease transactions toolkit (environmental issues)—Commercial Property Standard Enquiries and additional environmental enquiries

Commercial Property Standard EnquiriesThe Commercial Property Standard Enquiries (CPSE) have become the industry standard pre-contract enquiries for...

Produced in partnership with ELM Law 12th Jan

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Mortgagee in possession

This Practice Note covers the rights and responsibilities of a mortgagee in possession.RightsA legal mortgagee has a right to possession of the...

9th Nov

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Judicial review time limits—extensions and urgent cases

When a public body receives a claim form for judicial review, the first step is to consider whether the claim has been brought in time. For further...

Produced in partnership with Morayo Fagborun Bennett of Hardwicke Chambers 12th Jan

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Costs for judicial review—general principles

General rule on costs in judicial reviewThe general rule in relation to costs in judicial review, as in other proceedings, is that costs follow the...

Produced in partnership with Morayo Fagborun Bennett of Hardwicke Chambers 12th Jan

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General principles of insurance contract law

What is insurance law?Insurance law can be split into three parts:•insurance contract law which governs the contractual relationship between insureds...

9th Nov

In-house

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Waste types and controls—controlled waste

Controlled waste is subject to legislative control. It is defined in Part II to the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (EPA 1990), see Definition of...

9th Nov

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Forfeiture

The power of the court to order the forfeiture of property under the PCC(S)A 2000The Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act 2000 is the principal...

9th Nov

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Judicial review—what it is and when it can be used—Scotland

Background to judicial review in ScotlandJudicial review represents the means by which the courts control the exercise of governmental power. Judicial...

Produced in partnership with Carolyn Morgan of Harper Macleod LLP 12th Jan

Scottish Law

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Introduction to retained EU law

This Practice Note provides an introduction to retained EU law, which is an entirely new legal concept introduced to UK domestic law in preparation...

9th Nov

Brexit

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Appealing a conviction in the Crown Court

This Practice Note explains the right of defendants who have been convicted in criminal proceedings to appeal against their convictions in the...

Produced in partnership with Doughty Street Chambers 12th Jan

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Public nuisance—general principles

Public nuisancePublic nuisance involves a nuisance being carried out, which affects a section of the general public. It has been defined as: 'acts or...

9th Nov

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Local authorities—powers to investigate environmental crime

When do local authorities investigate environmental offences?Environmental offences cover a broad range of crimes which affect the surroundings we...

Produced in partnership with Laura Phillips of 6 Pump Court 12th Jan

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Overview of the EU legal system

Brexit: This Practice Note contains guidance on subjects impacted by the UK’s withdrawal from the EU. As of 31 January 2020 (exit day), the UK is no...

Produced in partnership with Laura Bolado 12th Jan

Brexit

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Presumption in favour of sustainable development

Policy contextThe original version of the National Planning Policy Framework (2012 NPPF) was published on 27 March 2012, taking immediate effect. It...

9th Nov

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Double funding

Brexit: The UK left the EU on 31 January 2020. This has implications for the schemes providing for agricultural subsidies in England and Wales, which...

9th Nov

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Human rights mandatory reporting

Business and human rights is an emerging area. Not only did the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) receive unanimous approval...

Produced in partnership with Ardea International 25th Jan

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Supply chain sustainability

The public increasingly hold organisations responsible for the impact of their and their suppliers' practices on the environment, local communities...

Produced in partnership with Simon Garbett of Squire Patton Boggs, Ian Skinner of Squire Patton Boggs, Sarah Rathke Esq. of Squire Patton Boggs and Dynda Thomas of Squire Patton Boggs 25th Jan

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The EU Disclosure Regulation—one minute guide

BREXIT: As of exit day (31 January 2020), the UK is no longer an EU Member State. However, in accordance with the Withdrawal Agreement, the UK has...

Produced in partnership with Lora Froud of Macfarlanes and Tiffany Cox of Macfarlanes 25th Jan

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Climate-related disclosures for UK financial institutions—new UK mandatory requirements

BREXIT: As of exit day (31 January 2020), the UK is no longer an EU Member State. However, in accordance with the Withdrawal Agreement, the UK has...

Produced in partnership with Arun Srivastava of Paul Hastings 22nd Jan

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The EU Taxonomy Regulation—one-minute guide

This one minute guide, written in partnership with Philippa List, professional support lawyer, and Mikhaelle Schiappacasse, partner at Dechert,...

Produced in partnership with Philippa List of Dechert and Mikhaelle Schiappacasse of Dechert 22nd Jan

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Sustainable finance and ESG—key global principles for financial institutions

Global sustainable finance and ESG initiatives for financial institutionsThis Practice Note covers some of the key environmental, social and...

Produced in partnership with Dianne Bell of Freelance 22nd Jan

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Corporate social responsibility and human rights initiatives

Defining corporate social responsibilityCorporate social responsibility (CSR), also known as corporate responsibility or corporate citizenship is a...

22nd Jan

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Sustainable finance—recent news

IP COMPLETION DAY: 11pm (GMT) on 31 December 2020 marks the end of the Brexit transition/implementation period entered into following the UK’s...

22nd Jan

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Global, EU and UK sustainable finance initiatives

In response to the Paris Agreement, governments and intra-governmental organisations launched a number of measures to promote sustainable finance. To...

Produced in partnership with Kathryn Emmett, Rosa Mottershead, Rob Marsh, Andrew Hedges, Imogen Garner and Cara Dowling of Norton Rose Fulbright 22nd Jan

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Directive 2014/95/EU on disclosure of non-financial and diversity information—snapshot

Brexit impact11 pm (GMT) on 31 December 2020 marks the end of the Brexit transition/implementation period entered into following the UK’s withdrawal...

Produced in partnership with Ardea International (previously CLT Envirolaw) 19th Jan

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Mandatory environmental reporting

Companies operating in the UK may be required to report on environmental matters in accordance with:•the Companies Act 2006 (CA 2006)•accounting...

Produced in partnership with Ardea International 19th Jan

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Environmental social governance—the investment market

Brexit impact11 pm (GMT) on 31 December 2020 marks the end of the Brexit transition/implementation period entered into following the UK’s withdrawal...

Produced in partnership with Tim Clare of Anthesis 19th Jan

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The Equator Principles

The Equator Principles (EPs) are a risk management framework for determining, assessing and managing environmental and social risk in project...

17th Jan

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Sustainable securitisations

IP COMPLETION DAY: 11pm (GMT) on 31 December 2020 marks the end of the Brexit transition/implementation period entered into following the UK’s...

Produced in partnership with Mindy Hauman of White & Case, Chris McGarry of White & Case and Debashis Dey of White & Case 17th Jan

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Sustainability-linked loans

IP COMPLETION DAY: 11pm (GMT) on 31 December 2020 marks the end of the Brexit transition/implementation period entered into following the UK’s...

Produced in partnership with Alec Buchanan of White & Case and Mindy Hauman of White & Case 17th Jan

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ESG issues in pensions

IP COMPLETION DAY: 11pm (GMT) on 31 December 2020 marks the end of the Brexit transition/implementation period entered into following the UK’s...

16th Jan

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Climate change adaptation in public procurement

Brexit impact—public procurementThe UK public procurement regime derives from EU public procurement laws, and is therefore impacted by the UK’s...

Produced in partnership with CLT Envirolaw 16th Jan

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A guide to sustainable public procurement

Brexit impact—public procurementThe UK public procurement regime derives from EU public procurement laws, and is therefore impacted by the UK’s...

Produced in partnership with Catherine Wolfenden of Osborne Clarke 16th Jan

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The UN Global Compact and human rights

The UN Global Compact (UNGC) is a voluntary initiative set up in 2000 under the auspices of the United Nations. Its aim is to involve commercial and...

15th Jan

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