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Drones and robots: liability for designers, manufacturers and insurers | Shook, Hardy & Bacon

The beginning of 2014 saw the launch of a plethora of smart technology. Amazon grabbed the headlines with the news that they were considering the use of drones for package deliveries. Our prediction (IHL211, June 2013) that driverless cars would be with us sooner than thought came true with an announcement that Milton Keynes is …

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Tech Entrepreneurs take on the prime minister on immigration policy | Magrath Sheldrick LLP

The government’s policy of reducing net migration to the tens of thousands continues to attract fierce debate among important stakeholders. In a recent development, a number of the UK’s most powerful technology leaders have issued a warning to the prime minister that businesses within the technology sector will suffer if the Home Office presses ahead …

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The rule of penalties subjected 
to a thorough going-over | Cooley

The much anticipated judgment of the Supreme Court in the conjoined appeals of Cavendish Square Holdings BV v Talal El Makdessi and ParkingEye Ltd v Barry Beavis [2015] was handed down last month.

Energy efficiency in the UK: legal changes and commercial impact | Burges Salmon

In recent years various UK governments have made commitments at international, European and national levels to reduce overall emissions of greenhouse gases including through the promotion of energy efficiency. These high-level commitments have impacted both commercial and domestic energy consumers through the introduction of regulation, taxation and incentives aimed at helping to meet these commitments.


Another reason to lie awake 
at night | Druces LLP

Being a boss of an SME has been likened to a plate juggler having to be constantly alert to what is happening in all parts of the business and ready to take swift action to avoid smashing the company crockery. Managing the business in the ordinary course and dealing with matters as they arise (to …

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Devolution of Scottish employment tribunals | Brodies

On 1 September this year, as part 
of her ‘Programme for Scotland’ speech outlining proposed legislation in the Scottish parliament, the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon outlined a number of measures that the Scottish Government hopes will ‘place a strong – and growing – emphasis on fair work’. Principally among these was a commitment to abolish …

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The Court of Appeal clarifies the law on remedies for misrepresentation | Cooley

The remedies available for misrepresentation depend on whether the misrepresentation was fraudulent, negligent or innocent. If a misrepresentation is fraudulent or negligent, the claimant may claim both rescission and damages under s2(1) of the Misrepresentation Act 1967 (the Act). If a misrepresentation is negligent or innocent, the court has the discretion to award rescission or …

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Shale gas: the developing regulatory regime
 | Burges Salmon

One of the challenges facing the shale gas industry is grappling with the different regulatory regimes in each jurisdiction. The UK provides an interesting illustration of these challenges. In England, the Conservative Party supports the progression of the industry. In comparison, the Welsh, Scottish and Northern Irish administrations are taking a more cautious approach. This …

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A hostile environment for illegal immigrants: 
the Immigration Bill 2015 | Magrath Sheldrick LLP

Immigration has become one of the largest public policy issues in the UK. According to the Office for National Statistics, net migration reached an all time high of 330,000 in the year to March 2015. Given the long-term demographic impacts and the effect on public services, the UK government has set ambitious targets to reduce …

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Forfeiting leases: a practical overview | Falcon Chambers

Forfeiture is a means for a landlord to terminate a lease, in the event of some default by the tenant. The right must be conferred expressly: there must be a ‘forfeiture clause’ or a ‘proviso for re-entry’. It can be contrasted with a break clause exercisable by a landlord, which also confers a unilateral right …

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