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UK Litigation Brief | April 2024

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 13:26:28 +0100

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Welcome to the latest edition of Osborne Clarke's Litigation Brief

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EU strengthens its arsenal in fight against environmental crime

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 14:59:31 +0100

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Revised legislation brings in 'qualified' offences to criminalise serious environmental damage and replaces the 2008 law

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English County Court rules against landlord opposing statutory renewal lease on 'ground f'

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 17:34:36 +0100

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A tenant can temporarily vacate part of the premises affected by the works to defeat a landlord's opposition

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English High Court considers 'balance of convenience' in Sparta damages ruling

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 14:56:23 +0100

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The decision demonstrates how disputes about restrictive covenants are highly fact sensitive and evidence based

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European Parliament formally adopts Product Liability Directive

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 14:21:12 +0100

What changes and practical actions should businesses be considering?

UK government unveils draft procurement regulations for public sector bids

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 11:17:51 +0100

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Authorities and suppliers will need to keep an eye on information published about procurements and resulting contracts

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UK FCA reaffirms tackling financial crime as a top priority

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 13:03:05 +0000

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The financial regulator has set out areas of focus for preventing and reducing financial crime in 2024

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Bribery, fraud and anti-money laundering | UK Regulatory Outlook March 2024

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:09:13 +0000

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The Payment Services (Amendment) Regulations 2024 | ECCTA 2023 explanatory notes | Government updates AI-powered fraud detection tool with sanctions data

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District Court of Amsterdam declares green claims of KLM misleading and unlawful

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 16:41:10 +0000

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First Dutch greenwashing case brought in a class action on the legality of advertising statements

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New changes in the Spanish civil procedure are effective from 20 March

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 12:08:37 +0000

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A series of far-reaching changes in the procedural system will have a significant impact on the daily work of professionals as well as on companies

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UK sanctions against Russia two years on – how have things changed?

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 15:00:41 +0000

In this video, Nick Price and Kristian Assirati discuss how the regime has developed, its impact on businesses and OFSI's approach

Belgium reforms its Civil Code with changes to extra-contractual liability

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 15:10:13 +0000

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As Book 6 is comprehensively updated – what are the main changes?

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Spanish companies can be summoned electronically from 20 March

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 10:50:16 +0000

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Measures for an effective control of the electronic judicial platforms should be taken immediately

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Digital ad ruling by CJEU finds IAB Europe 'joint controller' for consent in TCF processing

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 10:10:41 +0000

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Businesses relying on the online advertising framework may need to amend policies and user-facing information

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Breach of duty is not enough to bring a claim for negligence in England

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 10:16:27 +0000

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High Court decision serves as reminder that a claimant must prove all constituent elements of a claim in negligence

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UK financial institution notices: HMRC doubles down on customer location and employee data

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 11:25:09 +0000

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HMRC's report provides several important updates for financial institutions on its use of information notices

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The UK Procurement Act 2023 brings new rules for frameworks and dynamic markets

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 11:37:41 +0000

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The changes that are set to be introduced later this year could prove useful for both suppliers and authorities

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Updated EPO examination guidelines address AI, accelerated oppositions and antibody claims

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 16:32:48 +0000

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The European Patent Office's new guidelines entered into force on 1 March

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UK Upper Tribunal confirms 'period of reasonable belief' requirement for adverse possession

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 10:59:34 +0000

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There must be 10 years of reasonable belief of land ownership immediately prior to the date of application

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English High Court considers limitation of liability for dishonest breach

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 10:51:29 +0000

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The case reinforces the importance of clear drafting and the courts' literal approach to interpreting clauses

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UK Court of Appeal rules in favour of developer on interpretation of restrictive covenant

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 11:47:39 +0000

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The words 'and also' demonstrate the importance of contractual interpretation when considering modification of covenant

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First-Tier Tribunal rules against building owner in first contested remediation contribution order

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 11:39:17 +0000

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'Just and equitable test' when requiring a party to contribute to remediating costs under the Building Safety Act 2022

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High Court rules in UK’s third-ever cartel damages judgment

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 16:42:53 +0000

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Osborne Clarke acts for successful corporate claimants in damages claim relating to a worldwide LCD panels cartel

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Dutch Supreme Court receives preliminary questions on rent modification clauses

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 17:12:29 +0000

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Subdistrict courts have recently been ruling on lease agreements with a focus on unfair terms and modification clauses

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UK Litigation Brief | January 2024

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 16:03:52 +0000

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Welcome to the latest edition of Osborne Clarke's Litigation Brief

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