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Richard Adams

5/31/2023 2:47:36 PM

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Fire Safety: 39 Essex Chambers' Seminar "The Building Safety Act: One year on, where are we now?"

On 9 May 2023, 39 Essex Chambers hosted an evening seminar: "The Building Safety Act: One year on, where are we now?"

The event was...

Fire Safety: 39 Essex Chambers' Seminar "The Building Safety Act: One year on, where are we now?"

Kevin Kennedy

5/31/2023 8:52:12 AM

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Moving ahead with rural land

Last week the Government published its response to the Rock Review. As a reminder, the Rock Review was the report issued in...

Tom Whittaker

5/30/2023 5:29:58 AM

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Navigating UK AI regulation: flowchart

The UK Government has published a White Paper setting out how it proposes to regulate Artificial Intelligence (AI) (read our article here).

Roxanne Ratcliff

5/26/2023 10:13:25 AM

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Reverse mentoring for ED&I

Inclusive leadership requires empathy. Empathy to understand your people, their perspectives and the diverse teams you are managing. Over...

Patrick Parkin

5/25/2023 11:02:10 AM

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Changes to the way Patient Choice works with updates to NHS App

The NHS announced improvements to the NHS App this morning to help patients understand their options for treatment.This is a very...

Changes to the way Patient Choice works with updates to NHS App

Kevin Kennedy

5/25/2023 10:36:50 AM

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Bringing biodiversity to people

Spring is motoring on and the Chelsea Flower Show is in full swing, leading to an surge in uplifting flower and garden-based photos in...

Sarah Sutherland

5/23/2023 2:19:46 PM

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Consultation on updated GLA guidance: Affordable Housing and Development Viability - what changes are proposed?

The Greater London Authority has launched a consultation regarding a draft Affordable Housing and Development Viability London Plan...

Consultation on updated GLA guidance: Affordable Housing and Development Viability - what changes are proposed?

Sarah Sutherland

5/23/2023 2:11:50 PM

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Draft NPSNN published: Revolution or evolution?

An updated draft NPSNN was published for consultation on 14 March 2023. My colleague John Arthur, a senior associate in our Planning...

Draft NPSNN published: Revolution or evolution?

Lydia Cullimore

5/23/2023 6:57:24 AM

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Rail infrastructure: Network Rail publishes its plan for developing the railway in CP7 (2024-29)

On 19 May 2023, Network Rail published its Strategic Business Plan (SBP) for England and Wales for the period from 1 April 2024 to 31...

Rail infrastructure: Network Rail publishes its plan for developing the railway in CP7 (2024-29)

AJ Venter

5/22/2023 6:29:48 PM

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Public M&A Update: Takeover Code Amendments (May 2023)

Following the conclusion of relevant consultations by the Code Committee, various amendments to the Takeover Code took effect on 22 May...

Public M&A Update: Takeover Code Amendments (May 2023)

Rory Trust

5/22/2023 4:20:04 PM

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MHRA publishes new adverse incidents guidance for Software as a Medical Device

The MHRA has published new guidance (May 2023) on reporting adverse incidents involving Software as a Medical Device.

The advice for...

MHRA publishes new adverse incidents guidance for Software as a Medical Device

James Green

5/22/2023 12:05:06 PM

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FCA plans to simplify remuneration rules for smaller banks and building societies

The FCA has opened a consultation into proposed changes to the remuneration rules for firms who are dual-regulated; that is, those firms...

FCA plans to simplify remuneration rules for smaller banks and building societies

Roxanne Ratcliff

5/19/2023 12:15:31 PM

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Delivering individualised wellbeing support

At Burges Salmon we decided to take an individualised approach to our people’s wellbeing - encouraging everyone to look out for one...

Delivering individualised wellbeing support

Tom Whittaker

5/18/2023 5:14:21 PM

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Artificial Intelligence regulation horizon scanning: key events to look forward to in the UK, EU and US

Artificial Intelligence (AI) regulations are on the horizon. We have updated our one page visual horizon scan with a selection of the key...

Artificial Intelligence regulation horizon scanning: key events to look forward to in the UK, EU and US

Kate Granville Smith

5/18/2023 4:23:25 PM

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The ESG Elephant is now in the room (tPR)

The Pensions Regulator (Louise Davey, Director of Regulatory Policy, Analysis and Advice) has published a blog entitled "The ESG elephant...

The ESG Elephant is now in the room (tPR)

Victoria Barnes

5/17/2023 5:53:12 PM

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Claim against Shell’s directors for mismanaging climate risk dismissed by High Court

On 12 May 2023 the English High Court refused ClientEarth permission to proceed with its derivative action against Shell’s 11 directors,...

Claim against Shell’s directors for mismanaging climate risk dismissed by High Court

Kevin Kennedy

5/16/2023 9:06:54 AM

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Fundamental reform of residential tenancies - how this could work in practice for Estates and Private Clients

The Renters Reform Bill has been a long time coming, but has been endorsed along the way by successive Conservative governments....

Fundamental reform of residential tenancies - how this could work in practice for Estates and Private Clients

Tom Weld

5/15/2023 5:10:43 PM

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Building Safety - Responsible Actors Scheme

Amidst a flurry of recent activity within the building safety sphere, the UK Government has now published a draft version of the Building...

Building Safety - Responsible Actors Scheme

Carly Phillips-Jones

5/15/2023 12:00:00 AM

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Consumer Duty: Findings from the FCA’s review of fair value frameworks

The FCA has recently published the findings of its review of firms' fair value assessment frameworks under the Consumer Duty.

Under the...

Consumer Duty: Findings from the FCA’s review of fair value frameworks

John Roberts

5/14/2023 8:07:21 PM

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"Don't panic but do act!": FCA speech as Consumer Duty implementation deadline approaches

The FCA has published a speech delivered by Sheldon Mills (Executive Director, Consumers and Competition) reminding firms that they have...

"Don't panic but do act!": FCA speech as Consumer Duty implementation deadline approaches

Sarah Sutherland

5/11/2023 12:13:56 PM

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The importance of compliance with pre-commencement conditions

Two recent Court judgments serve as an important reminder of the importance of complying with the scope of a planning permission in order...

The importance of compliance with pre-commencement conditions

Ross Fairley

5/11/2023 8:35:58 AM

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Grid Constraints are the number 1 issue

This BBC article is no real surprise for those in the electricity sector who have been wrestling with grid constraints for over a decade....

Pip Galland

5/10/2023 2:41:04 PM

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“Wellbeing washing” – a negative cycle to avoid

Employee wellbeing remains an important strategic objective for most employers. Companies with a positive employee culture cultivate...

“Wellbeing washing” – a negative cycle to avoid

Kevin Kennedy

5/10/2023 10:47:13 AM

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Innovations to feed the world

Stepping back and taking an overview of one of the great genuinely global questions - how do we feed the world? - produce interesting...

John Roberts

5/9/2023 4:08:17 PM

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New financial resilience regulatory return: policy statement and further consultation

Following a consultation process begun in October 2022 (see our earlier blog post here) the FCA has published a policy statement (PS22/3)...

New financial resilience regulatory return: policy statement and further consultation

Emma Andrews

5/9/2023 1:53:11 PM

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RenewableUK's Green Hydrogen Conference - key takeaways

It was great to attend RenewableUK's Green Hydrogen Conference last Wednesday. Once again Burges Salmon sponsored the event and...

Tom Whittaker

5/9/2023 7:09:30 AM

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Responsible AI and Global AI Governance: G7 Digital and Tech ministers' statement

The Digital and Technology ministers of the G7 countries published a declaration addressing, amongst other things, responsible AI and...

Tom Whittaker

5/5/2023 12:23:11 PM

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Competition and Markets Authority review into AI foundation models

The Competition and Markets Authority has launched an initial review of artificial intelligence – specifically of foundation models. We...

John Roberts

5/4/2023 3:02:52 PM

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FCA responds to wide-ranging Treasury Committee questions

A letter has been published from the FCA to the Chair of the Treasury Select Committee addressing follow-up questions in the aftermath of...

FCA responds to wide-ranging Treasury Committee questions

Michael Duncan

5/4/2023 1:37:41 PM

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First ever unsecured credit bid approved by the Courts - Re Sova Capital Ltd [2023] EWHC 452 (Ch)

Sova Capital Ltd (“Sova”) was an FCA authorised and regulated broker. Before it went into Special Administration, Sova provided...

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Burges Salmon blog Archive

Fire Safety: 39 Essex Chambers' Seminar "The Building Safety Act: One year on, where are we now?"

Moving ahead with rural land

Navigating UK AI regulation: flowchart

Reverse mentoring for ED&I

Changes to the way Patient Choice works with updates to NHS App

Bringing biodiversity to people

Consultation on updated GLA guidance: Affordable Housing and Development Viability - what changes are proposed?

Draft NPSNN published: Revolution or evolution?

Rail infrastructure: Network Rail publishes its plan for developing the railway in CP7 (2024-29)

Public M&A Update: Takeover Code Amendments (May 2023)

MHRA publishes new adverse incidents guidance for Software as a Medical Device

FCA plans to simplify remuneration rules for smaller banks and building societies

Delivering individualised wellbeing support

Artificial Intelligence regulation horizon scanning: key events to look forward to in the UK, EU and US

The ESG Elephant is now in the room (tPR)

Claim against Shell’s directors for mismanaging climate risk dismissed by High Court

Fundamental reform of residential tenancies - how this could work in practice for Estates and Private Clients

Building Safety - Responsible Actors Scheme

Consumer Duty: Findings from the FCA’s review of fair value frameworks

"Don't panic but do act!": FCA speech as Consumer Duty implementation deadline approaches

The importance of compliance with pre-commencement conditions

Grid Constraints are the number 1 issue

“Wellbeing washing” – a negative cycle to avoid

Innovations to feed the world

New financial resilience regulatory return: policy statement and further consultation

RenewableUK's Green Hydrogen Conference - key takeaways

Responsible AI and Global AI Governance: G7 Digital and Tech ministers' statement

Competition and Markets Authority review into AI foundation models

FCA responds to wide-ranging Treasury Committee questions

First ever unsecured credit bid approved by the Courts - Re Sova Capital Ltd [2023] EWHC 452 (Ch)