In the summer, the Government consulted on various measures to ease the Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) 'obligations' (cost) on small and medium sized developers. A range of proposals were put forward for … [Read more...] about Biodiversity Net Gain – difficult decisions kicked into the long grass
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Nature-based investment risks and opportunities for pension schemes
Nature-based risks and opportunities are starting to find their way onto more pension scheme trustee meeting agendas and into scheme investment strategies. To explore what this means in practice, … [Read more...] about Nature-based investment risks and opportunities for pension schemes
Copyright ends the data rush: No mining for AI chatbots
The Regional Court of Munich I recently issued a landmark decision in the GEMA vs. OpenAI case on the use of copyright-protected content in AI training. This article takes a closer look at the case … [Read more...] about Copyright ends the data rush: No mining for AI chatbots
Chat GPT v Justice: Ireland fights back. England, please copy.
Believe it or not, Industrial Tribunals (as they were then called) were supposed never to have lawyers in them. The idea was there would be quick and simple resolution of workplace disputes on the … [Read more...] about Chat GPT v Justice: Ireland fights back. England, please copy.
Unfair dismissal shake-up: preparing for unlimited compensation claims?
UPDATED 11 & 12 DECEMBER 2025 In a move with huge implications for UK businesses, the Government is looking to remove the cap on compensation for unfair dismissal at the same time as reducing … [Read more...] about Unfair dismissal shake-up: preparing for unlimited compensation claims?
Good news / BAD news – November 2025
Welcome to the twelfth edition of the “Good News / BAD News” Blog! Our BAD Team (that is, our Brands, Advertising and Designs Team), serves as trusted advisers to some of the most valuable brands … [Read more...] about Good news / BAD news – November 2025