The Law Commission has published its much-anticipated consultation paper on proposed reform to the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954. This consultation asks a fundamental question: should a statutory scheme of security of tenure exist and if so, how should it operate? Commercial leases, from warehouse premises to offices and shops usually have a legal right to a new lease when the existing lease ends, unless the parties have agreed otherwise, or a landlord can meet one of a short list of exceptions ...
When must controllers respond to DSARs with more than just a copy of personal data? Is it enough to point to a privacy notice to satisfy the extra GDPR requirements? UK and EU courts are increasingly saying that it's not enough. Handling data subject access requests (DSARs) is an ongoing compliance burden for many organisations. In this series, we consider how different strategies can cut the task down to size ...
What are single-use vapes and why are they being banned? Single-use vapes are vapes which are not designed or intended to be re-used and are not refillable and/or not rechargeable. They are being banned for both health reasons and environmental reasons. As regards the environmental reasons, they pose a major waste problem in the UK, as they are often thrown away in general waste or littered, instead of being recycled ...
The domestic implementation of NIS2 continues to advance at pace. In this note, we outline Italy’s formal adoption of NIS2, highlight the key dates you need to know for registration, compliance and enforcement. For further information about NIS2, including sector-specific guidance, please visit our Resiliency page ...
In October of 2024, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (“OFCCP”) announced it had received two Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”) requests to disclose EEO-1 Type 2 Consolidated Report data, which is filed annually by prime federal government contractors and first tier sub-contractors. The Type 2 report is one of the annual filings required for multiple-establishment covered contractors. The report includes demographic data for all U.S ...
On October 11, 2024, the United States Department of Defense (DOD) published a final rule implementing its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program, which is designed to verify that defense contractors are adequately protecting sensitive information from cybersecurity threats. The CMMC applies to contractors who process, store, or transmit Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) or Federal Contract Information (FCI), which is most DOD contractors ...
Remuneration and governance The Bill inserts provisions into the Water Industry Act 1991 to enable Ofwat to make rules about pay and governance in the water industry ...
Resolutions and meetings of Guernsey Companies The articles of incorporation (the “Articles”) of a company must always be checked for specific requirements relating to general meetings. Note, however, that in certain circumstances the Articles may be overridden by The Companies (Guernsey) Law, 2008 (as amended) (the “Law”), which provides for certain basic shareholder protections in specific circumstances ...
By: Ruben Gotlieb, Esq. As many of you know by now, Donald Trump has won a second term as president. Additionally, Republicans in the U.S. Senate will have a small majority in Congress. It is still uncertain who will hold a majority in the House of Representatives. What does this mean for tax legislation set to expire, or “sunset,” at the end of 2025? To pass a permanent tax law, a majority of at least 60 senators is needed. Without this, the law can only last for 10 years ...
The Belgian takeover market is currently undergoing a full transformation. Three experts from the independent law firm, ALTIUS, share their insights about the new dynamics in the field of mergers and acquisitions (M&A). “We see clear links with restructurings, bankruptcies, and the evolution of the real estate market.” The new dynamics currently driving the takeover market in our country are the result of various factors ...
****Dear Ladies and Gentlemen!**** Since 2022 restrictions are imposed with respect to transactions with persons from “unfriendly” countries in the Russian Federation. Thus, for a certain number of transactions/operations (i.e. issuance/repayment of loans, execution of financial instruments, distribution of dividends/profits etc ...
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) has approved a new credentialing organization for certain healthcare workers for immigration purposes. USCIS approved the application from International Education Evaluations, LLC (IEE), which went into effect October 25, 2024 ...
Abstract “[I]t is better that ten guilty persons escape than that one innocent suffer.” 4 William Blackstone, Commentaries *358. “[I]t is better that ten innocent men suffer than that one guilty man escape.” Otto von Bismarck, Germany’s first chancellor, quoted in John W. Wade, Uniform Comparative Fault Act, 14 Forum 379, 385 (1979). Punishing the innocent is considered an “error” that the legal system must minimize ...
By: Melissa Groisman, Esq. As of October 1, 2024, Florida has implemented stricter flood disclosure requirements for residential real estate transactions. This means that sellers are now required to disclose a property’s flood risk to potential buyers prior to executing a purchase and sale agreement. What Does This Mean for Sellers and Buyers? Sellers: To comply with the new law, sellers must disclose any previous flood damage claims and federal assistance received due to flooding ...
A critical new bill is now making its way through Parliament, with potential far-reaching implications for the general public and the real estate sector if passed. The bill, often referred to as Martyn’s Law, was named in honour of Martyn Hett, who was killed in the Manchester Arena attack in 2017, and whose mother has been a steadfast advocate for its enactment ...
This is a meaningful Budget for the affordable housing sector, with positive signs that housing, particularly affordable housing, is being prioritised by the government. This reflects a recognition of how crucial community building is for social cohesion and the economy. As highlighted in the Radix Big Tent Housing Commission’s recommendations last week, a prompt rent settlement is essential for the affordable housing sector and for Registered Providers ...
Hark! A recent Alabama Supreme Court indemnity decision, Mobile Infirmary Association v. Quest Diagnostics Clinical Laboratories, may require you to retrieve your drafting pen. Although not a case involving a construction dispute, Mobile Infirmary does address a key component of risk shifting in construction contracts — the indemnity clause ...
Deal round-up: Schemes of Arrangement in Guernsey This surge in takeovers reflects a general market trend for companies listed on the London Stock Exchange (“LSE”) over this same period and it is no surprise that Guernsey companies have been affected, given that Guernsey is the second most common jurisdiction for companies listed on the LSE, second only to the UK itself. The takeovers have been a mixture of public-to-private deals and consolidations by way of a share exchange ...
Climate change is affecting the world, and its impact is notably most seen in the rise in sea levels and flooding from major weather systems, as evident in the recent events in Florida in the US. These changes directly threaten oceanfront communities and the local real estate market. Oceanfront properties, once considered prime real estate, are now facing significant devaluation globally due to the encroaching threat of rising waters ...
The recent takeover of Capital & Regional by NewRiver REIT marks the latest example of consolidation in the UK REIT market, following other notable deals such as the LondonMetric takeover of LXi, as well as the merger between Tritax Big Box and UKCM. This wave of corporate activity has been driven by several factors. One trend is the shift towards specialisation, with REITs increasingly differentiating themselves to investors by focusing on specific sectors ...
By: Matthew Ginder, Esq. As the general election approaches in November, Florida voters will have the opportunity to decide on the state’s adult-use marijuana initiative identified on the ballot as Amendment 3. In the most expensive state marijuana legalization effort to date, there have been various narratives about Amendment 3. This blog is intended to clarify important aspects of Amendment 3 ...
Tine Renate Granlund has core expertise in real estate, construction law, and dispute resolution/litigation. She assists contractors at all stages of property development projects – from problem-solving in the early phase, drafting contracts, and handling challenges along the way to disputes that may arise subsequently ...
October 8, 2024 By: John L. Hosack and Jason E. Goldstein In a victory for all insureds who have title insurance policies, and possibly a victory for insureds under other real property related insurance policies, the California Court of Appeal in Tait v. Commonwealth Land Title Insurance Company (2024) 103 Cal.App.5th 271, 277 (rev ...
October 2, 2024 By: Manuel Fishman* Beginning on January 1, 2025, landlords of commercial properties – be they office, industrial or retail, will need to develop new procedures when entering into leases with a newly defined class of tenants, identified as “qualified commercial tenants ...
A recent High Court decision has important implications for commercial real estate owners considering taking enforcement action against defaulting tenants, particularly during unprecedented situations or in connection with newly enacted legislation ...
