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Take 10 - 7 October 2022

Published on 10 Oct 2022. By Keith Mathieson, Partner and Rupert Cowper-Coles , Partner and Alex Wilson, Partner and Samantha Thompson, Senior Associate and Nadia Tymkiw, Senior Associate and Mafruhdha Miah, Senior Associate and Alex Pollock, Associate and Thomas Otter , Associate and Megan Grew, Associate

Welcome to RPC's Media and Communications law update for media lawyers. This month's digest reports on key media developments and the latest cases.

Take 10 - September 2022

Published on 16 Sep 2022. By Keith Mathieson, Partner and Rupert Cowper-Coles , Partner and Alex Wilson, Partner and Samantha Thompson, Senior Associate and Nadia Tymkiw, Senior Associate and Mafruhdha Miah, Senior Associate and Alex Pollock, Associate and Thomas Otter , Associate and Megan Grew, Associate

Welcome to RPC's Media and Communications law update for media lawyers. This month's digest reports on key media developments and the latest cases.

Take 10 - August 2022

Published on 01 Aug 2022. By Keith Mathieson, Partner and Rupert Cowper-Coles , Partner and Alex Wilson, Partner and Samantha Thompson, Senior Associate and Nadia Tymkiw, Senior Associate and Mafruhdha Miah, Senior Associate and Alex Pollock, Associate and Thomas Otter , Associate and Megan Grew, Associate

Welcome to RPC's Media and Communications law update for media lawyers. This month's digest reports on key media developments and the latest cases.

Take 10 - July 2022

Published on 08 Jul 2022. By Keith Mathieson, Partner and Rupert Cowper-Coles , Partner and Alex Wilson, Partner and Samantha Thompson, Senior Associate and Nadia Tymkiw, Senior Associate and Mafruhdha Miah, Senior Associate and Alex Pollock, Associate and Thomas Otter , Associate and Megan Grew, Associate

Welcome to RPC's Media and Communications law update for media lawyers. This month's digest reports on key media developments and the latest cases.

Take 10 - June 2022

Published on 17 Jun 2022. By Keith Mathieson, Partner

Welcome to RPC's Media and Communications law update for media lawyers. This month's digest reports on key media developments and the latest cases.

Take 10 - 20 May 2022

Published on 23 May 2022. By Keith Mathieson, Partner and Rupert Cowper-Coles , Partner and Alex Wilson, Partner and Samantha Thompson, Senior Associate and Nadia Tymkiw, Senior Associate and Mafruhdha Miah, Senior Associate and Alex Pollock, Associate and Thomas Otter , Associate and Megan Grew, Associate

Welcome to RPC's Media and Communications law update for media lawyers. This month's digest reports on key media developments and the latest cases.

Take 10 - May 2022

Published on 09 May 2022. By Keith Mathieson, Partner

Welcome to RPC's Media and Communications law update for media lawyers. This month's digest reports on key media developments and the latest cases.

Interim injunctions and competing public interests (Attorney General v BBC)

Published on 22 Apr 2022. By Mafruhdha Miah, Senior Associate

In Her Majesty's Attorney General for England and Wales v British Broadcasting Corporation [2022] EWHC 826 (QB), an interim injunction has been granted in favour of the Attorney General (AG) to restrain the BBC from broadcasting the identity and image of an alleged covert human intelligence source for MI5 (known only as ‘X’) who is accused of being abusive to two former partners and using his position with MI5 to terrorise and control one of the women. The injunction was granted on the basis that, while it "represented a very significant interference with the right of the BBC to freedom of expression and the correlative right of the public to receive the information the BBC wishes to publish" [23], such a measure was necessary in order to prevent a real and immediate risk to X’s life or safety, as well as the potential wider impact of publication on national security.

Take 10 #21

Published on 12 Apr 2022. By Keith Mathieson, Partner

Welcome to RPC's media and communications law update. This issue reports on key media developments and the latest cases.

Take 10 #20

Published on 24 Feb 2022.

Welcome to RPC's media and communications law update. This issue reports on key media developments and the latest cases.

Take 10 #19

Published on 10 Nov 2021.

Welcome to RPC's media and communications law update. This issue reports on key media developments and the latest cases.

Take 10 #18

Published on 10 Oct 2021.

Welcome to RPC's media and communications law update. This issue reports on key media developments and the latest cases.

Take 10 #17

Published on 10 Sep 2021.

Welcome to RPC's media and communications law update. This issue reports on key media developments and the latest cases.

Take 10 #16

Published on 18 Jul 2021.

Welcome to RPC's media and communications law update. This issue reports on key media developments and the latest cases.

Take 10 #15

Published on 20 Jun 2021.

Welcome to RPC's media and communications law update. This issue reports on key media developments and the latest cases.

Take 10 #14

Published on 20 May 2021.

Welcome to RPC's media and communications law update. This issue reports on key media developments and the latest cases.

Take 10 #13

Published on 07 May 2021.

Welcome to RPC's media and communications law update. This issue reports on key media developments and the latest cases.

Take 10 #11

Published on 18 Feb 2021.

Welcome to RPC's media and communications law update. This issue reports on key media developments and the latest cases.

Take 10 #12

Published on 04 Feb 2021.

Welcome to RPC's media and communications law update. This issue reports on key media developments and the latest cases.

Take 10 #10

Published on 22 Jan 2021.

Welcome to RPC's media and communications law update. This issue reports on key media developments and the latest cases.

Take 10 #9

Published on 08 Jan 2021.

Welcome to RPC's media and communications law update. This issue reports on key media developments and the latest cases.

Take 10 #8

Published on 24 Dec 2020.

Welcome to RPC's media and communications law update. This issue reports on key media developments and the latest cases.

Take 10 #7

Published on 04 Dec 2020.

Welcome to RPC's media and communications law update. This issue reports on key media developments and the latest cases.

Take 10 #6

Published on 20 Nov 2020.

Welcome to RPC's media and communications law update. This issue reports on key media developments and the latest cases.

Take 10 #5

Published on 30 Oct 2020.

Welcome to RPC's media and communications law update. This issue reports on key media developments and the latest cases.

Take 10 #4

Published on 16 Oct 2020.

Welcome to RPC's media and communications law update. This issue reports on key media developments and the latest cases.

Take 10 #3

Published on 28 Sep 2020.

Welcome to RPC's media and communications law update. This issue reports on key media developments and the latest cases.

Take 10 #2

Published on 30 Jun 2020.

Welcome to RPC's media and communications law update. This issue reports on key media developments and the latest cases.

Take 10 #1

Published on 30 Jun 2020.

Welcome to RPC's media and communications law update. This issue reports on key media developments and the latest cases.

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Construction and Engineering Law 2024

Published on 15 Aug 2024. By Tom Green, Partner and Arash Rajai, Partner and Alan Stone, Partner and Jonathan Carrington, Senior Associate

We are delighted to have contributed once again to ICLG's Construction and Engineering Law guide for 2024. The comprehensive guide delves into the multifaceted world of construction and engineering law, providing an essential reference for understanding and comparing the handling of common legal challenges across various jurisdictions.

AI in Construction

Published on 16 Jul 2024. By Georgina Haynes, Senior Associate

There is a lot of discussion around Artificial Intelligence ("AI") and its application to industry. We have considered what AI is, the benefits and risks, how it fits into the construction industry, the effect on insurers and what the future holds.

Court considers requirements for a condition precedent to litigation in Local Authority application

Published on 26 Apr 2024. By Zack Gould-Wilson, Senior Associate and Alexandra Anderson, Partner

In Lancashire Schools SPC Phase 2 Ltd v Lendlease Construction (Europe) Ltd [2024] EWHC 37 (TCC) a local authority failed in its application to have the claim against it stayed or struck out on the basis of non-compliance with a contractual dispute resolution mechanism.

JCT 2024 has landed! This is the ideal time to update your contracts

Published on 24 Apr 2024. By Arash Rajai, Partner and Joshua Green, Associate and Claire Wilmann, Senior Associate

The JCT 2024 suite of contracts has arrived, with the Design and Build Contract being the first to be released.

Code of Conduct for Leasing of Retail Premises to take effect from 1 February 2024

Published on 11 Dec 2023. By Bonnie Wong, Of Counsel

Following from the passing of the Lease Agreements for Retail Premises Bill which mandates compliance with the Code of Conduct for Leasing of Retail Premises in Singapore ("Code") for qualifying leases of retail premises earlier this year, the Lease Agreements for Retail Premises Act ("Act') is expected to take effect from 1 February 2024.

First out the traps: Dissecting the first remediation order under the Building Safety Act

Published on 04 Oct 2023. By Arash Rajai, Partner and Joshua Green, Associate

Our non-contentious construction team have recently contributed an article to Practical Law considering the first remediation order made by the First-tier Tribunal under section 123 of the Building Safety Act 2022 in Waite and others v Kedai Ltd (2023) LON/00AY/HYI/2022/0005 & 0016.

Whistle-blowing on illegal cartels drops 70% in 5 years

Published on 18 Sep 2023. By Chris Ross, Partner and Arash Rajai, Partner

Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) recently increased award to £250,000 Calls to the CMA hotline have plummeted from 1,442 in 2017 to 427 in 2022

Wilko becomes 'yet another casualty' of tough economic conditions facing UK retailers

Published on 10 Aug 2023. By Finella Fogarty, Partner, Head of Restructuring & Insolvency

'Perfect storm' of rising interest rates, increased energy bills, supply chain issues and squeezed customer spending is hitting retailers hard

Property Digital Rights – A New Revenue Stream in a Digital World

Published on 13 Jul 2023. By Elizabeth Alibhai, Partner

Advances in technology are opening up exciting new frontiers for property owners and managers. Almost two billion people globally use augmented reality (AR) on their mobile phones and nearly 400 million engage in a virtual metaverse reality.

The fit-out problem

Published on 24 May 2023. By Arash Rajai, Partner and Jon Ely, Partner

An article considering the insurance strategy of fit-out works, which looks at co-insurance following the Court of Appeal's judgment in FM Conway Ltd v The Rugby Football Union and others [2023] EWCA Civ 418, the approach under JCT contracts, public liability insurance and the tenant's liability.

Choppy waters ahead? The significance of Oceanfill

Published on 20 Mar 2023. By Elizabeth Alibhai, Partner and Paul Bagon, Partner and Will Beck, Of Counsel and Knowledge Lawyer

The economic outlook for the UK in 2023 remains uncertain, and more companies may need to restructure their businesses to ensure survival. This

Register of Overseas Entities – one month since the deadline and thousands still face penalties from failure to register

Published on 06 Mar 2023. By Jon Ely, Partner and Brooke Reed, Associate

The Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 ("the Act") enacted in March 2022 brought into force the register of overseas entities on 1 August 2022. Companies House holds and manages the new register which was introduced to provide greater transparency around UK land ownership. The transitional period ended on 31 January 2023, and as at 3 March 2023, 26,481 out of an estimated 32,440 have registered. Thousands of companies are still to register over a month on from the end of the transitional period, so we've turned our minds to consider the possible consequences of not registering, or delaying registering, as an overseas entity in accordance with the Act, including the potential for the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 to apply.

New building safety requirements

Published on 16 Feb 2023. By Elizabeth Alibhai, Partner and Brooke Reed, Associate

The Building Safety Act 2022 (the Act) is the central plank in the government’s response to the Grenfell Tower disaster. The Act was enacted with the aim of improving the standard of buildings in England and securing the safety of people in or about those buildings, with a particular focus on fire safety.

RPC expands real estate practice with the hire of Partner, Jon Ely

Published on 17 Jan 2023. By Jon Ely, Partner

International law firm RPC announced today that commercial property lawyer Jon Ely has joined the firm in Bristol as a Partner in the real estate practice.

Two-stage procurement: some key considerations for PCSAs

Published on 02 Nov 2022. By Arash Rajai, Partner and Claire Wilmann, Senior Associate

In our previous blog post, we introduced two-stage procurement and two key options for documenting it (a pre-construction services agreement (PCSA) followed by a separate main works contract and a Combined PCSA/Main Contract) noting that the differences were generally presentational or mechanical. For the purposes of this post, we will refer only to the PCSA and main contract option, but please note that the same principles apply to the Combined PCSA/Main Contract.

Cladding and Valuation: Important RICS guidance under consultation until 31 October 2022 – have your say!

Published on 20 Oct 2022. By Alexandra Anderson, Partner and Katharine Cusack, Partner

The consultation is part of RICS' plan to introduce a new professional standard for valuing properties in multi-storey, multi-occupancy residential buildings with cladding. This will take the form of an RICS-approved technical guidance note, with the objective of supporting an effective homebuying market.

Two-stage procurement

Published on 26 Sep 2022. By Arash Rajai, Partner and Claire Wilmann, Senior Associate

In a recent survey undertaken as part of the RIBA Construction Contracts and Law Report 2022, it was reported that over a third (37%) of respondents had used two-stage procurement over the last 12 months. We are similarly seeing two-stage procurement being used more and more in the construction industry, particularly for major building projects. In fact, the majority of recent development projects we have advised on in the UK were procured on a two-stage basis.

Register of Overseas Entities – Register now to keep transactions running smoothly

Published on 07 Sep 2022.

The Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 ("the Act") has been enacted as part of the Government's drive to increase transparency in the ownership of UK land. Companies and other legal entities governed by the law of a country or territory outside of the UK which own land in the UK satisfying certain requirements, or wish to own such land, must now register information with Companies House. A new Register of Overseas Entities ("the ROE") has been created and certain details of the registered overseas entities and their beneficial owners are available to the public.