News & Insights
Trade Secrets infringer publicly shamed
UK’s first reported publicity order granted for trade secrets infringements.
Farming succession: the Lump Sum Exit Scheme
Now is the time to consider the future of your farm with the introduction of the new ‘Lump Sum Exit Scheme’, which is intended to allow farmers to retire or take up a new occupation.
Boundary Agreements and binding successors in title
The recent case of Gibson v New looked at the enforceability of Boundary Agreements on successors in title and third parties.
Preparing to sell part of your farm?
Kelsie Essenhigh, Legal Director in FSP’s Agriculture and Rural Land team considers what you should look for on a sale of part of agricultural land.
Government seeks the power to stop builders building
The Government announced last week (on 14th February 2022) a proposed change to its Building Safety Bill, allowing a Government Minister to stop a named developer from doing development. This would be with no recourse for appeal or compensation, even where planning permission has been granted.
The importance of knowledge and approval
Katharine Riley provides a summary of the recent case Reeves v Drew.
Driverless Cars – who’s to blame?
The future legal framework has been mapped out by the Law Commissions of England, Scotland and Wales and proposes major legal changes for the driverless car era.