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Unified Patent Court

French, German and Italian UPC local divisions to now offer English as alternative language of proceedings

A late-stage U-turn may not provide claimants with as much control over language of proceedings as it initially appears
01/06/2023
Energy and Utilities

Unlock the gridlock: GB electricity industry calls for a fit-for-purpose connections regime

How have recent Ofgem proposals been received and can they deliver what generators want from the connection regime?
01/06/2023
Unified Patent Court

UPC publishes list of the acceptable languages before the local and regional divisions

The language of proceedings has caused controversy but the system adopted provides some flexibility for claimants

31/05/2023
Employment and pensions

The Supreme Court reiterates the importance of agreeing in detail on the aspects relating to the probationary period in employment contracts

The Supreme Court considers the termination of a contract for failure to pass the probationary period to be unfair dismissal
31/05/2023
Regulatory Outlook

The Public Sector Contracts Law finally welcomes the possibility to revise the price of public sector contracts without exceptions

Such revision will only be applicable to a part of the price of the contract, and shall require that the
31/05/2023
Real estate

Law 12/2023, of 24 May, on the right to housing

The new Law on the right to housing, in force since 26 May 2023, creates a specific legal framework, at
31/05/2023
Energy and Utilities

The Energy Transition | National Grid sets out case for urgent reform to support the energy transition

Welcome to our top picks of the latest energy regulatory and market developments in the UK's transition to net zero.

30/05/2023
Real estate

The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 to apply to existing rented residential properties

Landlords should be aware that all residential occupation contracts in Wales, whenever granted, will require written statement
30/05/2023
Commercial

Marketinglaw update | May 2023

Welcome to the latest edition of Marketinglaw.
29/05/2023
Regulatory Outlook

Regulated procurement | UK Regulatory Outlook May 2023

Update on the Procurement Bill | Guidance on tackling modern slavery updated with revised selection questionnaire | Amending regulations published
25/05/2023
Regulatory Outlook

Modern slavery | UK Regulatory Outlook May 2023

Guidance on tackling modern slavery updated with revised selection questionnaire | Update on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive

25/05/2023