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Development, flood risk and planning judgment
Rohini Vekaria considers what the High Court decision in Gladman and recent NPPF/PPG amendments mean in practice.
A National Security Assessment: Biodiversity Loss and Ecosystem Collapse – Implications for Infrastructure and Energy
Bridget Newman talks readers through the recent National Security Assessment on Global Biodiversity Loss, Ecosystem Collapse and National Security, explaining what it means for infrastructure, energy and long-term investment planning.
The EIP: 10 Days of the 10 Goals - Goal 10: Access to nature
Margherita Cornaglia examines the final goal of the Government's Enviromental Improvement Plan 2025.
The EIP: 10 Days of the 10 Goals - Goal 9: Biosecurity
Charles Bishop examines the Government's plans for biosecurity under Goal 9 of the Government's EIP 2025.
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Intentional homelessness and tenancies obtained by false statement
Jonathan Manning and Annette Cafferkey set out the points of significance from an important Court of Appeal ruling on whether someone evicted because of false statements she had made to obtain the tenancy was intentionally homeless.
Defective but not fatal
Craig Leigh looks at the Court of Appeal case of Duffy v Birmingham City Council, which involved an underlying housing conditions claim, and considers the limits of technical challenges in costs litigation.
Renters’ Rights Act 2025 - what it means for local authorities
V. Charles Ward outlines the key provisions for local authorities in the Renters’ Rights Act and considers whether the legislation will achieve the Government's aims.
The A to Z of Housing Discrimination Case Law - Akerman-Livingstone v Aster
Iris Ferber KC and Karolina Zielinska start at “A”: Akerman-Livingstone v Aster Communities, heard by the Supreme Court in 2015.
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The lawfulness of emailing licensing decision notices
The High Court has dismissed a claim that a revocation decision was not validly served because it went to spam. Gary Grant and Armin Solimani set out points of good practice following the ruling.
Sentencing guidelines for HSE offences and public bodies
Mark Ruffell, who recently represented a public body being prosecuted by the HSE, considers the arguments that can be made for fines being imposed on public bodies that are below the guidelines in less serious HSE prosecuted cases.
The Supreme Court on termination of JCT contracts
Sarah Grant analyses a landmark Supreme Court decision on the requirements for termination of a JCT contract.
Chickens, Fish and Lobsters - how are they protected?
42 Bedford Row provide an analysis of legal protections on particular species and case law in the area.
Webinars
Making solar add up – The revenues of a solar plant
Join the Green Steves in this insightful episode featuring Steve Gummer guest expert Manon Derelle, a seasoned professional in energy markets with over a decade of consulting experience.
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The A to Z of Housing Discrimination Case Law - Akerman-Livingstone v Aster
Iris Ferber KC and Karolina Zielinska start at “A”: Akerman-Livingstone v Aster Communities, heard by the Supreme Court in 2015.
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Chickens, Fish and Lobsters - how are they protected?
42 Bedford Row provide an analysis of legal protections on particular species and case law in the area.
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Interveners in financial remedy proceedings
To continue our current family law webinar series, Andrew and Catrin discuss practical tips for intervener claims in financial remedy proceedings – how to identify them, case management, preparing documentation and costs considerations.
Standish 18 months on
Paul Pavlou and Anne Hogarth revisit the case of Standish v Standish 18 months on, examining the judgment’s impact on financial remedy practice and emerging judicial trends, as well as presenting a general case law update.
Employment webinar: Managing settlements: the legal and practical issues, and the pitfalls to avoid
Rajiv Joshi, Jonathan Walsh and Tom Pimenta provide insight into the strict requirements for settlement discussions and many practical issues to consider.
The Planning and Infrastructure Bill – what’s in, what’s out and will it work?
Join Landmark’s barristers for an initial review of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill and what it might mean for planning in practice.
Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation: the planning perspective
In this webinar, you will hear about how devolution and local government reorganisation will shape plan-making and development management.
Procurement Act 2023 webinar: Key Update
This webinar will cover the key features of the Procurement Act 2023 and its implementing secondary legislation.
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In this webinar, you will hear about developments on practical and procedural issues.
Inquiry Law webinar series — Session 3: Challenging (& Challenge Proofing) Inquiries
Through this webinar series, practitioners will learn about key principles and upcoming reforms in the area of inquiry law and hear specialist counsel’s top tips on best practice in the field.
Inquiry Law webinar series - Session 2: Issues of Evidence
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This webinar will examine some of the legal issues that practitioners in Healthcare Law commonly encounter.
Events
What’s a fair grade? Academic assessment and the duty to make reasonable adjustments - 3PB
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Land Deals v Public Works Contracts v Grant Funding Agreements - the choice is yours - DWF
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