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R (Greyhound Board of Great Britain Ltd) v Welsh Ministers [2026] EWHC 670 (Admin) What are the practical implications of this case? The ruling reinforces the constitutional divide between the courts and the legislature. It explains that the scheme and framework of the Government of Wales Act 2006 (GWA 2006) embody that separation of powers, and that any judicial attempt to recognise and enforce a common law obligation on Welsh Ministers to consult prior to introducing legislation in the Senedd would trespass upon that boundary. This is not a departure from established principle; case law has already upheld comparable rules for lawmakers in Scotland and at Westminster. However, this is the first express confirmation of the position for Welsh lawmakers, and the first time this dimension of the GWA 2006 has been analysed in such depth. The court examined earlier
The solution arrived through the United Nations Compensation Commission (UNCC), a quasi‑judicial body handling mass claims, created under UN Security Council Resolution 687. By addressing environmental harm—most notably via its ‘F4’ claim class—the UNCC set a seminal benchmark shaping how international law and contemporary arbitral panels allocate financial responsibility for wartime ecological devastation. With present-day wars in areas such as Eastern Europe and the Middle East bringing dam breaches, strikes on chemical facilities, and the burning of farmland, the UNCC’s legacy endures as an essential reference point for states, global investors, and companies engaged in post‑conflict arbitration. The F4 claims: Quantifying the unquantifiable Prior to the 1990s, mechanisms in international law for war reparations overwhelmingly favoured property loss, foregone earnings, and bodily injury. The natural world was commonly treated as a mute, non-compensable victim of armed hostilities...
Understanding the farming business as a business Many farms still use long-standing structures that arose by habit, not strategy. Sole traders, informal partnerships and outdated partnership deeds are common. While once effective, such setups can cause major issues around succession, tax planning and involving the next generation. A corporate team can take a fresh, business-led view of the farm, asking: Who owns the land and other critical assets? Who manages daily operations? Who carries the risk and who enjoys the return? What is the enduring plan for succession? From this review, the team can confirm whether the current setup is fit for purpose or if an alternative — for example an updated partnership agreement, a company, a limited liability partnership, or a blended model — would better meet the family’s aims. Tax efficiency through joined-up advice Tax sits at the centre of most
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High Court Judge Karen Steyn ordered Clarke to pay £3m towards The Guardian's legal costs within 28 days after the actor lost his libel claim against the news organisation The dispute stemmed from a series of reports alleging Clarke exploited his status to repeatedly target women. The 49-year-old, known for Doctor Who and the Kidulthood film franchise, sued Guardian News & Media Ltd over seven articles and a podcast released between April 2021 and March 2022. The initial piece alleged he was a 'sexual predator' who had abused or sexually harassed 20 women. In August, Judge Steyn found that the majority of the sexual misconduct and bullying allegations were 'substantially true'. She also determined Clarke had lied to the court and 'was not a credible or reliable witness'. On 23 September 2025, the judge ordered that costs be paid on the indemnity basis, making it...
Digital markets CMA publishes SMS Levy Rules under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 The CMA has issued its SMS Levy Rules, alongside a digest of consultation feedback, outlining how levies will be calculated and paid by Strategic Market Status ( SMS) designated undertakings, pursuant to section 110 of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 accordingly. Background Earlier in 2025, the CMA consulted on draft provisions, exploring whether the levy should be set by turnover, number of designations, or by share of designations overall. It favoured equal apportionment across SMS firms, prioritising simplicity and predictability overall......
In this issue: Wills Court of Protection UK taxes for Private Client HMRC Manuals updates Tax avoidance, evasion and non-compliance Budgets and Finance Bills Contentious trusts and estates Pensions, insurance and tax efficient investments International Question of the week Additional Private Client updates this week Daily and weekly news alerts Lex Talk®Private Client: a Lexis+® community New and updated content Dates for your diary Trackers Useful information Wills Llamas, legacies, and legalities—does a gift in a Will fail if the charity ceases to exist? ( British Camelids Ltd v Brooke Hospital for Animals) Animal-loving conservationist Candia Midworth, who kept llamas on her Surrey farm, directed that her £1.9m estate be shared equally among a number of animal charities. By the date of her death on 8 April 2022, some of those...
In this issue: Key PI and clinical negligence news Clinical negligence Product liability Injuries caused by animals Psychiatric and occupational stress Other PI and clinical negligence news Lexis Nexis® PI & Clinical Negligence Quantum Database Lexis Nexis® Quantum Portal Lex Talk®PI & Clinical Negligence: a Lexis®Nexis community Daily and weekly news alerts Lexis Nexis® Webinars Useful information Key PI and clinical negligence news DHSC and NHS England launch Jess’s Rule to avoid delays in diagnosis The Department of Health and Social Care ( DHSC) and NHS England have rolled out Jess’s Rule across general practitioner ( GP) surgeries in England to cut missed or delayed diagnoses and reduce avoidable deaths. The scheme asks GPs to use a ‘three strikes and rethink approach’—reassessing their clinical judgement if, after three consultations, no firm diagnosis exists or symptoms have intensified. Jess’s Rule sets out prompts to reflect, review and rethink whenever a patient’s condition remains unclear. This could include...
In this issue: Key developments UK immigration control: how it works Challenging immigration decisions and enforcement International Daily and weekly news alerts New and updated content Key developments Future developments— Immigration calendar Our Immigration calendar highlights upcoming developments of note for business immigration advisers. UK immigration control: how it works Home Office announces first small boat migrant removal under UK- France returns agreement The Home Office confirmed the first return of a small boat migrant under the UK– France returns arrangement, effective from 6 August 2025. The person, who arrived by small boat in August, was removed on a commercial flight on 18 September 2025. Further flights are scheduled for this week and next, and the earliest arrivals through the new lawful route are anticipated in the coming days. The Home Secretary indicated the Home Office will appeal to the Court of...
In this issue: Data Protection Sanctions Other Risk & Compliance updates this week Daily and weekly news alerts Trackers New and updated content Data Protection ICO reminds small businesses to protect personal data as cyber-crimes rise The Information Commissioner’s Office ( ICO) has urged small businesses to bolster cyber security in response to a continuing rise in cyber-attacks, with government figures showing 7.7 million incidents in the past year. The ICO underlined that, while some attacks are sophisticated, many organisations still disregard essential controls and basic safeguards. To reduce risks and safeguard personal data, the ICO advises: Regular encrypted backups of data Robust passwords plus multi-factor authentication Vigilance when dealing with phishing emails Secure use of devices and networks Restricted access to sensitive information Proper disposal of obsolete...
In this issue: Pension Schemes Bill The Pensions Regulator The Pension Protection Fund Taxation Members and benefits Public sector pensions Dates for your diary Trackers Pension Schemes Bill New version of Pension Schemes Bill published incorporating Public Bill Committee amendments A refreshed iteration of the Pension Schemes Bill, reflecting changes made by the House of Commons Public Bill Committee, was released on 18 September 2025. Every government-backed amendment tabled during Committee Stage was approved and now appears in the updated text, including fresh clauses responding to the Virgin Media decision that permit retrospective confirmation of alterations that might otherwise be void. None of the non-government proposals succeeded, though the government indicated it will introduce amendments at a subsequent stage to remove the Pension Protection Fund administration levy (a proposal by John MIlne MP seeking this outcome was withdrawn as ‘unworkable’ in its current form). The Committee commenced its line-by-line...
Hora v United Kingdom ( Application no 1048/20) Background In 2007, Michael Hora was found guilty of two rapes and a sexual assault; he had earlier, in 2000, received a rape conviction. The court imposed an indeterminate sentence for public protection, setting a minimum tariff of four years. Although that tariff ended in 2011, he remains in custody, the Parole Board having declined to order his release (para 5 of the judgment). At the general election on 12 December 2019, section 3 of the Representation of the People Act 1983 prevented him from voting; that provision excludes convicted prisoners serving custodial terms from the franchise (paras 6, 27). He brought a complaint in Strasbourg, asserting that this breached his right to free elections under Article 3 of Protocol No 1, relying on Hirst v UK ( No 2) and subsequent...
In this issue: Trade marks/passing off Designs General IP Daily and weekly news alerts New and updated content Dates for your diary Trackers Useful information Trade marks/passing off Premier Inn rest easy after High Court rules no trade mark infringement in easy Group claim (easy Group v Premier Inn) The High Court rejected easy Group’s trade mark infringement action against Premier Inn, which objected to Premier Inn’s use of ‘ Rest easy’ in branding introduced during an April 2021 rebrand. easy Group advanced claims under sections 10(2) and 10(3) of the Trade Marks Act 1994 ( TMA 1994) and also sought declarations invalidating the Premier Inn series trade mark. The court found no infringement under TMA 1994, s 10(2), noting ‘ Rest easy’ is a commonplace English phrase and that easy Group had not shown sufficient consumer confusion. The TMA 194, s 10(3) allegation also failed, with the judge concluding there was...
In this issue: Electricity and gas market regulation and licensing Capacity Market, balancing services and energy system flexibility Planning issues in energy projects Energy disputes Air emissions, efficiency, and climate change International energy New and updated content Dates for your diary Trackers Key developments and materials Daily and weekly news alerts Electricity and gas market regulation and licensing Ofgem consults on extending ongoing fit and proper requirements across all licences Ofgem has opened a consultation proposing that the continuing fit and proper person obligations should apply to every licence holder. These obligations, which for now cover only gas and electricity suppliers and carbon dioxide transport and storage licence holders, would be broadened so that all Ofgem licensees must ensure senior staff remain appropriate for their posts beyond the initial licence grant. The move...
In this issue: Anti-dumping Free trade agreements Customs Daily and weekly news alerts New and updated content Anti-dumping TRA proposes anti-dumping duties on engine oils from Lithuania and UAE The Trade Remedies Authority ( TRA) has issued a Statement of Essential Facts proposing lasting anti-dumping duties on engine oils and hydraulic fluids imported from Lithuania and the UAE. Opened in June 2024 after an application by Aztec Oils Ltd, the investigation covered passenger car motor oils, heavy-duty commercial vehicle oils and hydraulic oils. The TRA found that UK producers—largely small businesses with fewer than 100 employees—suffered material injury, with industry sales of £285m from April 2023 to March 2024. Proposed duty rates rise to 84.72% for individual participating companies, with country-wide rates of 95.36% for Lithuania and 34.55% for the UAE, intended to run for five years. See: LNB News...
Antitrust the Commission opens probe into SAP’s maintenance and support services for on-premises ERP software The Commission has initiated a formal inquiry into SAP’s behaviour in the aftermarket for maintenance and support tied to its on-premises ERP software, in which the Commission initially views SAP as occupying a dominant position. Background SAP is a Germany-based multinational that creates software applications for companies enabling businesses and firms to run their operations. This encompasses ERP software tools, supporting functions like overseeing corporate finances, human resources, and project management......
In this issue: Status and worker categories Pay Prohibited conduct (discrimination etc) Diversity and the gender pay gap Maternity, parents and carers Judicial Appointments Commission launches selection exercise to recruit non-legal members to ETs in England and Wales Employment Appeal Tribunal New and updated content Dates for your diary Trackers Employment resources on Lexis+® Lex Talk®Employment: a Lexis®Nexis community Daily and weekly news alerts Status and worker categories European Parliament’s Committee proposes stricter traineeship rules The European Parliament’s Employment and Social Affairs Committee has backed a report proposing revisions to the draft EU Traineeship Directive. Passed by 42 votes to 9, it sets a precise definition of a traineeship, makes written contracts compulsory, limits duration to six months, and provides for social protection for trainees across the EU. The measures are designed to deter...
In this issue: Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 Company disclosures, records and registers Private equity Daily and weekly news alerts New and updated content Dates for your diary Trackers Useful information Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 Register of People with Significant Control ( Amendment) Regulations 2025 SI 2025/1036 These Regulations revise the Companies Act 2006 ( CA 2006), substituting the obligation for companies to keep ‘local’ registers of their registrable persons and registrable relevant legal entities with a requirement to notify Companies House of People with Significant Control ( PSC) information. They take effect immediately after CA 2006, s 790LA (duty to notify the registrar of confirmed persons with significant control) is fully commenced. ( Updated from draft on 23 September 2025.) See: LNB News 24/09/2025 1......
In this issue: Criminal liability Appeal and judicial review Sentencing Bribery, corruption, sanctions and export controls Environmental offences Fraud, forgery, tax and theft offences Financial services and pensions offences Health and safety and corporate manslaughter offences Insolvency offences and Companies Act offences Daily and weekly news alerts New and updated content Dates for your diary Trackers Useful information Criminal liability Duty of candour could be transformative, but doubts remain The government intends to introduce a statutory duty of candour for public office via the Public Office ( Accountability) Bill, a step that could markedly enhance transparency across authorities; nevertheless, practitioners remain sceptical about whether enforcement will be sufficiently robust. See News Analysis: Duty of candour could be transformative, but doubts remain. Appeal and judicial review Court of Appeal issues guidance on appeals for defendants unfit to plead ( Kurtaj v R) The Court of Appeal examined a renewed request for permission to appeal under section 15 of the Criminal Appeal Act 1968 by an...
In this issue: Post-market Intellectual property Pharmaceuticals—regulatory framework Research and development Medical devices Daily and weekly news alerts New and updated content Trackers Useful information Post-market What’s next for UK product liability? Andrew Austin, partner; Harriet Hanks, counsel; and Rachel Duffy, senior associate at Freshfields LLP, examine the UK Law Commission’s review of the domestic product liability framework for defective goods, with a particular lens on emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, and set against notable recent developments in the EU. See News Analysis: What’s next for UK product liability? EMA updates pharmacovigilance requirements and ends Eudra Vigilance pilot phase The European Medicines Agency ( EMA) has released guidance following adoption of Commission Implementing Regulation ( EU) 2025/1466, which amends Regulation ( EU) No 520/2012. This change formally concludes the Eudra Vigilance signal detection pilot for Marketing...
In this issue: Building Safety Arbitration Infrastructure projects Standard Form Contracts Daily and weekly news alerts New and updated content Construction trackers Latest Q& A Building Safety The Building Safety ( Wales) Bill On 7 July 2025, Housing Minister Jayne Bryant laid the Building Safety ( Wales) Bill before the Senedd. The legislation addresses the safety regime for the occupation and ongoing management of multi‑occupied residential buildings in Wales. In this piece, Rebecca Rees, partner at Hugh James, outlines the Bill’s key provisions. See News Analysis: The Building Safety ( Wales) Bill... HSE updates guidance on registered building inspectors HSE has refreshed its guidance for registered building inspectors, expanding details on building categories and inspector classes, including the scope of permissible work. See: LNB News 19/09/2025...
In this issue: Air emissions and climate change Energy for environmental lawyers Environmental enforcement and prosecutions Environmental information Environmental taxes, reliefs and incentives ESG and sustainability Health and safety Marine Nature, biodiversity and habitat conservation Waste Water, flooding and drainage Daily and weekly news alerts New and updated content Air emissions and climate change The House of Lords European Affairs Committee has sent a letter to the Cabinet Office concerning planned UK– EU talks on establishing a common sanitary and phytosanitary ( SPS) area and on connecting the respective emissions trading systems ( ETS). The Committee asks for clarity on: Parliament’s scrutiny of any dynamic alignment; the negotiation schedule and anticipated go‑live dates; and the scale of UK financial contributions to the relevant EU agencies and systems. It also seeks an...
On 16 September, the opening reception took place at Six Senses Kocataş Mansions. The next day delivered a packed programme of panels examining new and emerging trends steering the future of arbitration, the effect of sanctions on cross‑border disputes, and how dispute resolution is evolving within global construction projects. Throughout the day, discussions also explored, in particular, the ways geopolitical realignments and sector‑specific pressures are shaping arbitration tactics and institutional operations. The conference’s third day, 18 September, concentrated primarily on the overlap between enforcement considerations and technology’s growing part in arbitration......
EFAMA argued that distributed ledger technology ( DLT) can effectively remove current growth hurdles created by fragmentation across capital markets where shares and bonds are traded. DLT is a digital, distributed method of recording financial transactions at the same time in multiple different locations. It also lets issuers tokenise assets into transferable digital tokens and accelerates settlement by applying uniform procedures throughout the EU. Businesses participating in an EU‑wide DLT pilot are urging a shift towards a modernised, permanent legal regime, to foster competition and create a fairer level playing field with conventional finance. “ A large number of European companies from across the value chain have invested heavily in DLT and are at the forefront of the financial sector’s digital shift,” said Tanguy van de Werve, EFAMA’s director general. “ These initiatives ought to be matched at......
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