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.

Construction lawyers in the United Kingdom are very proud of the fact that most innovative developments in the dispute resolution world seem to originate in the world of construction. Civil court procedures in England now incorporate many practices that were once exclusively found in the Official Referees' (now the Technology and Construction) Court in London.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has provided new guidance on a collective agreement between leading UK supermarkets that aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in grocery supply chains.

An amendment to the EU Waste Framework Directive (WFD) is currently making its way through the legislative process. Once adopted, this will introduce new measures to support the circular...

In a tougher fundraising environment, start-ups are increasingly turning to corporate venture capital (CVC). While CVCs offer valuable industry expertise and opportunities, companies must manage potential conflicts and negotiate careful protections in shareholder agreements.

Ethical supply chains have been an issue for asset managers for many years. There have long been concerns, for example, about China, where a large proportion of the silicon...

Changing the tax treatment of decentralised finance lending and staking of cryptoassets could bring welcome certainty for VC and PE funds, but questions remain...

King Charles III's speech outlined Labour's legislative agenda, including plans to regulate AI. While the approach contrasts with the previous government's, specifics remain unclear. The UK aims to balance AI regulation with innovation, paralleling the EU's stringent AI Act.

Expanding internationally is an exciting prospect for companies looking to reach new markets to propel growth. However, it's important for businesses to balance the plethora of growth...

The High Court's ruling in *Stephenson v Paymaster* requires substantive misuse of private information (MPI) claims for recovery of "after the event" (ATE) insurance premiums, limiting the ability to claim ATE costs in data breach cases.

The General Court of the European Union (GC) recently issued a ruling in case T-38/21, which is of significant importance for the realm of public procurement.

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. Both parties' manifestos contain proposals...

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...

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Following the enactment of the Procurement Act 2023 in October last year, secondary legislation has now been published that makes more detailed provision for aspects of the new regime.

The Information Commissioner's Office published new guidance last week to clarify when and why it will use its discretion to issue a monetary penalty notice to organisations that infringe...

If regulators can keep pace with innovation, such as battery storage, new revenue streams await logistics owners.

The compliance deadlines for the European Union's (EU) new cross-sector legislation on artificial intelligence (AI) have been revised following a delay in publication, notwithstanding that the text is settled.