ArticleKickstarter Has Come To Canada!Kickstarter, the popular Crowdfunding platform, has announced that Canadian projects can now be built. CanadaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentDLA Piper
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ArticlePublic Decision Making Newsletter - Winter 2019This newsletter summarises recent developments in law relating to resource management and local government in New Zealand that may be of interest to local authorities and decision makers. New ZealandGovernment, Public SectorDLA Piper UK LLP
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ArticleEnergy, Infrastructure And Projects Global Insight Issue 2, 2019One of the key trends in this issue is growing interest in sustainable, resilient and regenerative projects. This is driven by the heightened awareness United KingdomEnergy and Natural ResourcesDLA Piper UK LLP
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