UK Government launches consultation on AI and copyright
Elizabeth Withers and Ryan Copeland consider the Government's consultation on copyright law and artificial intelligence (AI).
ASA ruling on Wahed Invest Ltd: a critical analysis
George McLellan and Fred Groves provide insight into the recent ASA ruling on poster advertisements on Transport for London locations for an online Islamic investment company.
Clarification of Section 73 powers: Implications for local planning authorities
Rebecca Stewart covers the recent Court of Appeal guidance on the scope of planning condition variations permissible under section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.
AI in the energy sector
Maggie Burns shares her views on how AI will affect the energy sector and the new guidance from OFGEM.
Reforms to the NSIP Regime proposed in Government working paper
Alastair Lewis, Emyr Thomas, Emily Knowles and James Goldthorpe look over proposed changes to the planning system in the Planning and Infrastructure Bill.
Hydrogen in domestic heating – Developments in the UK
Meghan Vaillancourt analyses the Autumn Budget commitment to invest further in Hydrogen and heat-pump heating systems.
Heat network regulation – a comprehensive guide
Steve Gummer and Meghan Vaillancourt provide guidance on forthcoming developments in the regulation of heat networks.
Defective Premises Act 1972 and Building Liability Orders
Helen Arthur and Rachel Murray-Smith analyse a recent Technology and Construction Court decision finding that a freeholder, a Special Purpose Vehicle, had breached a Freehold Purchase Agreement.
Court of Appeal confirms Natural England’s right to seek injunction as an incidental power
Joe Walker and Samuel Hart analyse a recent Court of Appeal ruling on the powers of Natural England that has relevance to other public authorities.
Building Safety and The Remediation Acceleration Plan – What to expect in 2025
Melanie Blake and Rachel Murray-Smith summarise the actions flowing from the Remediation Acceleration Plan as it comes into action.
Travis Perkins fined £2m for fatal accident
The Sharpe Pritchard team provide an update on a recent case in which Travis Perkins, a building materials supplier, was fined £2 million for causing a fatal accident.
Navigating changes to TUPE, and the Employment Rights Bill in procurement
David Leach and Natasha Barlow explore recent proposals to amend TUPE provisions in connection with public procurements.
Recognising the challenge of IT procurements
Charlotte Smith explores a recent report from a spending watchdog on the issues faced when procuring technology suppliers and how the government is tackling them.
The importance of Jervis v Harris [1996] – a contractual self-help tool for landlords
James Mallery-Nelson analyses a 1996 High Court decision that established a key precedent, providing commercial landlords with a common law mechanism to enforce tenants’ repairing obligations under their leases.
Abandoning a Procurement – Is it time to jump ship?
Sally Stock, Beth Edwards and Shyann Sheehy discuss the process of abandoning a procurement process, as well as highlighting restrictions on when it can be done.
Phasing-out of petrol and diesel cars for 2030: Comments and observations
Fred Groves and George Mclellan provide their views on the recent DfT consultation into phasing out petrol & diesel vehicles by 2030.
Employment Appeals Tribunal rules that a charity trustee was not precluded from bringing a whistleblowing claim
David Leach and Brianna Hall provide an update on a recent case from the Employment Appeals Tribunal, in which a charity trustee was not prevented from bringing a whistleblowing claim.
A shift in policy – More focused and cautious approach to legal reform nearly 4 years after Brexit?
Elizabeth Withers and Sally Stock provide insight into the decision not to enact Section 6 of the Retained EU Law Act.
Summary of the English Devolution White Paper
Rachel Murray-Smith, Beth Edwards and Freddie Farrell provide an overview of the white paper on devolution intended to increase powers of local authorities.
Summary of the Clean Power 2030 Action Plan: A new era of clean electricity
Steve Gummer and Freddie Farrell summarise the Clean Power 2030 Action Plan, covering the steps it takes to increase 'homegrown' energy production.
The Subsidy Advice Unit: Making a Referral
Beatrice Wood talks through the process of making a referral to the Subsidy Advice Unit.
DfE’s Condition Improvement Fund – CMA Launches Investigation into Possible Bid-Rigging
Oliver Slater, Beth Edwards, Beatrice Wood and Shyann Sheehy share details of a recent CMA investigation into suspected bid-rigging in relation to a government fund.
Planning Reform – Government Publishes Policy Paper on Modernising Planning Committees
Emily Knowles and James Goldthorpe provide an update on the recent policy developments in planning law.
Webinar: NEC101 – Compensation Events, an introduction
Join Laura Campbell (Sharpe Pritchard) and Robert Gerrard (NEC Consultant) for this webinar as we go over NEC Compensation Events – what common mistakes people make, general advice and best practice.
Termination under JCT contracts
David Owens and Harnaek Rahania provide a brief reminder on how Employers can terminate under JCT contracts.
Defects under NEC4 contracts – summary of key terminology and mechanisms
Allan Owen outlines the key principles and mechanisms relating to Defects in NEC4 contracts.
Bus franchising reform – on the road to change?
Beth Edwards and Shyann Sheehy explore the possible introduction of bus franchising.
It’s time for CATOs
Steve Gummer and Shyann Sheehy explore Competitively Appointed Transmission Owners (CATOs) and consider their benefits and drawbacks.
Social housing and the new tenant satisfaction measures
Richard Sharpe examines the impact of the new tenant satisfaction measures regime.
Roof Gardens and Higher-Risk Buildings – A tale of one too many storeys.
David Owens and Helen Arthur explore a recent First Tier Tribunal decision regarding the meaning of “higher-risk building’ under the Building Safety Act 2022.
Pensions and IDRP for Pension Complaints to the Pensions Ombudsman
David Leach discusses pension disputes, the IDRP process and the pensions ombudsman in this pre-recorded webinar.
Budget 2024: Highlights for local government
Rachel Murray-Smith, Peter Collins and Bernadette Hillman consider the impacts of the new measures laid out by in the Autumn Budget 2024 for the local government sector.
Budget 2024: What was in it for construction?
Michael Comba and David Owens discuss the impact of the new government's first budget on the construction industry.
Companies House outlines transition plan for upcoming company law reforms
In the latest in the series of blog posts covering the introduction of reforms to the UK corporate governance regime, Peter Collins considers the latest policy paper released by Companies House.
Performance bonds and parent company guarantees in construction contracts
Sydney Rich and Rachel Murray-Smith explain performance bonds, PCGs and how building contracts are affected.
Fueling Change: How local authorities can unlock the benefits of the Warm Homes Grant
Oliver Slater and Steve Gummer provide insight into how local authorities can best make use of the recently announced 'Warm Homes Grant' for their eligible homes.
