Two recent cases underscore the importance of precise language in settlement agreements. In Dawnvale Café v Hylgar Properties and Bin Obaid & Ors v Al-Hezaimi, courts ruled that unclear wording limited the scope of claims settled, highlighting the need for careful drafting.

This is the second in our ongoing series looking at the changes to Belgian law due to the recent reforms to the Civil Code (Book VI). You can find the introduction to the series here.

The Transition Pathway Taskforce (TPT) has published its final set of sector-specific guidance to assist companies in preparing climate transition plans.

The European Parliament has adopted its position on the regulation to prohibit products made with forced labour going on the EU market. Under the regulation...

As the UK approaches its general election, the two main contenders to form the next government, the Conservative and Labour parties, have unveiled their manifestos. Both parties' manifestos contain proposals...

The European Commission, and national consumer protection authorities from 22 Member States, Norway and Iceland have published the results of a screening sweep of 576 posts...

To ensure the UK is fully prepared to deal with hybrid warfare including cyber attacks and misinformation campaigns, the Labour Party has committed to undertaking...

The Supreme Court has ruled in its judgment no. 545/2024 on the possibility of registering an equality plan drawn up unilaterally by a company, after having tried, without success, to form the negotiating committee...

The Collective bargaining agreements for the chemical industry and the industrial chemical wholesalers and importers sector establish wage increases in excess of 10%, linked to their wage guarantee clauses...

The Council of Ministers in mid-March sent to the Spanish Parliament the draft law creating the Financial Customer Ombudsman's Authority, a regulation defined by the minister for economy...

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has announced that its long-awaited general code of practice was laid in Parliament on 10 January 2024...

With renewable subsidies ending, asset owners are exploring corporate power purchase agreements for operational assets. CPPAs now offer shorter terms and multi-party structures, providing flexibility and new revenue opportunities for renewable energy projects.

The Supreme Court clarified force majeure provisions, ruling in RTI Ltd v MUR Shipping BV that reasonable endeavours do not require accepting non-contractual payments, emphasizing the principles of contractual freedom and the need for clear language to waive contractual rights.

The Draft Bill establishes an ambitious framework that recognizes sustainable mobility as a fundamental right, promoting the creation of an environmentally friendly transport ecosystem that is efficient and inclusive.

As the UK approaches its general election, the two main contenders to form the next government, the Conservative and Labour parties have unveiled their manifestos...

As the UK approaches its general election, the two main contenders to form the next government, the Conservative and Labour parties have unveiled their manifestos...

Recently, a communication has been published in the Refund List Management System (Polish: System Obsługi List Refundacyjnych), a web portal through which market authorization holders...

On 13 June the UK Labour Party issued its election manifesto. It confirmed some (mainly still vague) proposals about new legislation to deal with exploitative zero hours arrangements, tax avoidance and new employment...

New judicial powers can now mandate participation in alternative dispute resolution (ADR), reducing the onus on parties to voluntarily consider mediation. Recent rulings highlight the English courts' emphasis on ADR, reinforcing cost sanctions for unreasonable refusal to mediate.

The two leading parties, Labour and Conservative, competing to form the next government after the general election on 4 July have published their manifestos. While both parties have given commitments...