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The UK Government has launched a consultation on standardising Section 106 planning obligations for medium-sized residential developments delivering between 10 and 49 homes.

Care home operators face complex legal and regulatory requirements when considering whether to terminate a resident's placement. This guidance examines the contractual, safeguarding, and capacity considerations...

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When a vessel sale falls through due to a seller's negligence in missing the cancellation deadline, can the buyer recover the full value of their lost bargain? The UK Supreme Court's landmark decision in Lila Lisbon addresses this critical question under the widely-used Norwegian SALEFORM 2012 contract, potentially reshaping damages claims across international shipping transactions.

Understand riparian rights, ownership responsibilities and common watercourse disputes affecting landowners, buyers and developers.

Healthcare providers delivering medical services at sporting and cultural events face a significant regulatory shift as new amendments remove longstanding exemptions from Care Quality Commission registration. The changes, stemming from recommendations in the Manchester Arena Inquiry, will require many event healthcare providers to register with the CQC for the first time, fundamentally altering how medical services at festivals, concerts, and sporting fixtures are regulated.

Digital communications like WhatsApp and emails have fundamentally transformed property disputes under TOLATA, providing courts with real-time evidence of parties' intentions about jointly owned property. When unmarried couples separate and disagree over property ownership, these casual messages can become the most powerful evidence in court, often carrying more weight than later witness statements. Understanding how digital evidence is gathered, disclosed and assessed has become essential in modern propert

UK executors and beneficiaries dealing with US assets face significant delays in obtaining IRS Transfer Certificates, with waiting times now extending to two or three years. This comprehensive FAQ addresses the critical questions surrounding Form 706-NA applications, US estate tax requirements, and the practical challenges of administering estates containing US shares and investments when the deceased was not a US citizen.

The Renters' Rights Act 2025 introduces a mandatory Private Rented Sector Database requiring landlords to register their rental properties from December 2026. With regional rollout beginning in the West Midlands and significant penalties for non-compliance, landlords must prepare their documentation and understand the registration requirements before the three-month deadline arrives in their area.

The August 2026 National Planning Policy Framework introduces Policy N4, establishing a dedicated decision-making framework for development within England's National Parks, the Broads, and National Landscapes. This new policy strengthens protections by requiring substantial weight be given to conserving natural beauty and special qualities...

The Solicitors Regulation Authority has issued a stark warning about artificial intelligence misuse in legal practice, highlighting growing concerns over fabricated case citations and confidentiality breaches. With 42 reported incidents between July 2025 and July 2026, the regulator emphasizes that AI adoption does not diminish professional accountability, as solicitors remain fully responsible for verifying AI-generated content and protecting client information.

The revised National Policy Statement for Ports (NPSP) has been laid before Parliament and is expected to become the key planning policy document for major port developments in England and Wales. This article looks at the main changes and what they could mean for port authorities, developers, investors and other stakeholders.

UK right to work checks are set to change significantly from 1 October 2026. Section 48 of the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 will expand compliance obligations beyond traditional employees and could require organisations to carry out checks on a wider range of workers, contractors and labour arrangements.

Opening a children's home requires more than just Ofsted registration. Providers increasingly face complex challenges where planning law and social care regulation intersect, creating potential obstacles that can delay or derail registration applications. Understanding how staffing arrangements, property use, and operational models affect both planning permissions and regulatory compliance has become essential for successful children's home establishment.

A small pod of Iberian orcas has been interacting with vessels in the Strait of Gibraltar and Gulf of Cadiz since 2020, causing significant damage to some yachts and even sinking six vessels. What are the legal obligations for yacht owners navigating these waters, and how can they protect themselves both during encounters and in terms of insurance coverage?

August 2026 brought significant developments in property litigation, from the Upper Tribunal's willingness to discharge restrictive covenants that no longer serve practical purposes, to the Supreme Court's landmark ruling limiting technical challenges to Right to Manage claims. These decisions reshape how landlords, leaseholders, and developers navigate covenant disputes, service charge recovery, and RTM procedures.

Singapore Arbitration 2/26 examines when vessel delays under a previous fixture may constitute anticipatory repudiatory breach of a subsequent charterparty. The award clarifies charterers' rights to terminate before the cancelling date and reaffirms the Monroe Obligation's application even without express ETA provisions.

UK vessel registration offers vessel owners far more than administrative compliance. From legal protection under English maritime law to international recognition and access to marine finance, Part I Registration on the UK Ship Register provides significant commercial and operational advantages for both private and commercial vessel owners navigating global waters.