On 20 March 2024 the EU's General Court overturned the decision of the EU to impose sanctions on former F1 driver Nikita Mazepin. The decision, which may pave the way for further challenges in the UK and Canada, provides an insight into what constitutes an "association" for sanctions purposes.
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Reforms proposed by the Bill will be relevant to multiple aspects of the use and management of Land in Scotland. Stuart Greenwood breaks down the key areas affected and how the regulations will change.
Certain provisions relating to drainage of surface water may be agreed between neighbouring landowners privately, such as by way of a servitude, but what if no formal agreement is in place? This article looks at the common law position on surface water drainage.
There are limited circumstances in which there may be a claim against SEPA or a local authority for compensation in relation to flood risk prevention and management operations.
In some circumstances there may be a claim under the law of nuisance if flooding is attributable to the use that a neighbouring landowner is making of their land.
Madgalena MacLean and Alison Hetherington summarise the key issues for developers to consider when deciding whether to implement a planning permission and proceed with construction.
Against the backdrop of a challenging financial landscape for the licensed trade and the hospitality and leisure sector, Kevin Clancy unpacks pertinent matters for insolvency practitioners.
On 4 April 2024 significant changes to Skilled Worker visas will be introduced, impacting minimum salary thresholds, the Shortage Occupation List, occupation codes, and supplementary employment conditions.
On 22 February 2024 the UK government published its first sanctions strategy. The strategy, titled "Deter, Disrupt and Demonstrate", highlights the areas being prioritised by the UK government and provides an insight into the changes that can be expected in the UK sanctions regime in coming years.
The Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill passed Stage 3 on 21 March 2024 and will be enacted into law. How will the licensing schemes work in practice and what are some key things to consider?
In response to criticism of recent eligibility criteria changes for certain financial promotion exemptions, the UK government announced in the 2024 Spring Budget that these changes would be partially reversed from 27 March 2024.
Nathaniel Buckingham and Hayley Russell discuss our Top 5 Adjudication cases of 2023 and highlight some of the key commercial lessons arising.