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In this issue: EU fundamentals Corporate Competition and state aid Data protection Dispute resolution Financial services Energy Environment Insurance and reinsurance IP Regulatory TMT International trade Daily and weekly news alerts New and updated content EU fundamentals Polish Presidency of Council of the EU publishes presidency programme The Polish Presidency of the Council of the EU has released its plan for 1 January–30 June 2025, with a core aim of reinforcing Europe’s security. It will champion EU enlargement, reinforce defence and energy security, press ahead with migration and asylum reform, and maintain backing for Ukraine against Russian aggression. Legislative work will prioritise digital transformation, green energy, health resilience, and labour rights. The presidency also plans to streamline regulation, boost competitiveness, and build global partnerships on trade, cybersecurity, and industrial policy. Full particulars appear in the programme, with additional detail set out below. See: LNB News 08/01/2025 25. ...

In this issue: Electricity and gas market regulation and licensing Networks and network connections Renewable energy Property and construction issues in the energy sector Planning issues in energy projects Air emissions, efficiency, and climate change International energy Daily and weekly news alerts New and updated content Dates for your diary Trackers Electricity and gas market regulation and licensing DESNZ launches call for evidence on Ofgem review DESNZ has begun a comprehensive assessment of Ofgem, opening a call for evidence to collect views on the regulator’s role in fostering an innovative energy market that delivers for consumers. The exercise will look at Ofgem’s mandate, consumer protection powers, overall scope and remit, how standards are set, and the effectiveness of redress routes. Proposals on the table include tighter deadlines for complaint handling, bolstering the energy ombudsman, and widening the reach of automatic compensation schemes. It will also examine Ofgem’s part in approving infrastructure projects....

In this issue: New technologies Information technology Internet Media Advertising, marketing and sponsorship Telecommunications LexTalk®TMT: a Lexis®Nexis community Daily and weekly news alerts New and updated content Dates for your diary Trackers Useful information New technologies Contractually measuring the performance of AI systems TMT analysis: Artificial intelligence (AI) now underpins many technology services, yet framing clear performance obligations in contracts can be difficult. In contrast to classic software, AI evolves over time, depends on substantial, varied datasets, and must balance layered aims, including transparency and the mitigation of bias. Below, we examine methods to define and uphold AI performance within agreements, drawing out workable market approaches and key clauses that support consistency and compliance in a rapidly changing environment. Written by Marcus Bagnall and Mark Deem, partners at Wiggin LLP. See News Analysis: Contractually measuring the performance of AI systems. House of Lords pushes for AI and copyright transparency measures...

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Call-off The method, within a framework agreement, of directing particular works to be undertaken when needed, as appropriate. According to the arrangement's format and conditions, a call-off might demand that a separate contract is concluded, or it may simply need the instructing party to issue a call off notice. Refer to Practice Note: Framework agreements in construction—call-off procedures. CAR insurance Consult Contractor's all risk (CAR) insurance below. Category A fit out Interior fit out provided to a fundamental standard for landlords/developers, typically. Pinning down the scope is challenging, as it can differ quite widely in practice. Nevertheless, guidance does exist, such as authoritative publications issued by the British Council for Offices. Category B fit out Interior fit out delivered to an exact specified design for occupiers/owners...

Every employer aims to maximise the contribution of their workforce. Keeping sight of how people are performing is a vital part of that. When expectations fall short, employers must be able to manage performance, giving staff a fair opportunity to improve. Where adequate progress does not materialise, employers should understand how to act proportionately and lawfully, which could, in the end, involve dismissal. Handling any performance improvement procedure fairly is critical so that, if dismissal follows, the employer can properly resist any unfair dismissal claim (see Practice Notes: Dismissing fairly for poor performance and Reason for dismissal—capability) and any possible discrimination claim (see, for example, Practice Notes: Direct discrimination and Indirect discrimination). At common law, there is an implied warranty that an employee is competent to carry out the role for which they were hired. For more detail, see Practice Note: Types of contractual term in employment—Employee’s implied obligations, under the heading ‘Competence’. Acas guidance on managing performance has been archived and can be accessed via The National Archives website....

This Practice Note mirrors obligations set out in the SRA Code of Conduct for Solicitors, RELs, RFLs and RSLs, and the SRA Code of Conduct for Firms (together, the ‘SRA Codes of Conduct’). See also Precedent: Client care manual. Regulatory duties concerning client care are broad and span many topics. Client care expectations also appear in the Law Society’s voluntary practice management standard, Lexcel. These are compulsory for firms that hold, or are working towards, accreditation. They are not compulsory for other firms, though they indicate good practice. SRA and other requirements SRA and other regulatory obligations relating to client care address these themes: dealing with client matters vulnerable clients accepting and refusing instructions and ceasing to act client protections information on costs commissions and financial benefits referrals and fee sharing supervision complaints client care letter other requirements Dealing with client matters The SRA Principles set the ethical standards required of...