Late last year, HM Treasury released a consultation into reform of the Consumer Credit Act (CCA). This forms part of the package of measures introduced under the 'Edinburgh Reforms' on 9 December … [Read more...] about UK Treasury consults on reforms to Consumer Credit Act
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What’s the latest on Nutrient Neutrality?
In March 2022, Natural England issued an advice letter the Chief Planning Officer which stated that the increased levels of nutrients from waste water generated from developments are damaging … [Read more...] about What’s the latest on Nutrient Neutrality?
Capturing the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games from the perspective of an in-house lawyer on secondment
In this blog post, senior associate Khemi Salhan shares her experience of working for The Birmingham Organising Committee for the 2022 Commonwealth Games on secondment. Having been born and bred in … [Read more...] about Capturing the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games from the perspective of an in-house lawyer on secondment
Dubai Arbitration Week – A Round-Up
Over the last three or four years, there has been an increase in the hosting of 'arbitration weeks' across the globe including in London, Paris, Hong Kong and New York, with lawyers and experts in the … [Read more...] about Dubai Arbitration Week – A Round-Up
Start date of EPO’s transitional measures for obtaining Unitary Patents announced
The EPO has recently announced that its two new transitional measures to support users' early uptake of the Unitary Patent will become available for use on 1 January 2023. Previously, these … [Read more...] about Start date of EPO’s transitional measures for obtaining Unitary Patents announced
Building back biodiversity – Protecting the natural environment
Today is Biodiversity Day at COP27 in Sharm el–Sheikh. When people talk about climate change, there is understandably great attention on reducing greenhouse gases, particularly carbon dioxide, in … [Read more...] about Building back biodiversity – Protecting the natural environment