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Aviation update: EU emissions trading scheme becomes reality for airlines
The EU's extension of the EU Emissions Trading Scheme to include the aviation industry took effect on 1 January 2012, prompting intense criticism at an industry and State level. This briefing from explains in detail how the Scheme works and what aircraft operators should be doing to comply.
Law Firm: Holman Fenwick Willan | Published: 25 January 2012 | Practice Area: Air
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Squatting outside the law
The Government has bowed to pressure to make squatting at residential premises a criminal offence. This briefing argues an opportunity has been missed to have a radical rethink of the whole procedure around obtaining possession of premises from squatters.
Law Firm: Shoosmiths | Published: 06 January 2012 | Practice Area: Landlord and Tenant
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If in doubt, get out - vacant possession and break clause conditions
An eagerly awaited decision by the Court of Appeal has underlined the need for tenants to comply with all conditions attached to a break clause – and the risks they take in not doing so.
Law Firm: Shoosmiths | Published: 04 July 2011 | Practice Area: Landlord and Tenant
Ill health dismissals: EAT gives guidance on employers' considerations
The EAT has given guidance on how an employer should approach a capability dismissal on ill-health grounds. It confirmed that this is the same approach as in conduct dismissal cases. Shoosmiths discusses the implications of this decision.
Law Firm: Shoosmiths | Published: 17 June 2011 | Practice Area: Contract of Employment and Statutory rights
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Framework Act on low carbon is enforced in Korea
Full scale regulation on greenhouse gases has begun in Korea with both the Framework Act on Low Carbon, Green Growth, and the Enforcement Decree of the Framework Act came into effect in April 2010. Kim & Chang summarises the most significant aspects of the Framework Act.
Law Firm: Kim & Chang | Published: 20 May 2011 | Practice Area: Pollution of air, land and water
Aviation Emissions Trading Scheme – what airlines need to do
The aviation sector is required to enter into the EU Emissions Trading Scheme from 2012. However a case has been referred to the ECJ which may lead to the inclusion of non-EU aviation emissions in the EUETS being deemed unlawful, which airlines should track closely. Eversheds has the details.
Law Firm: Eversheds | Published: 01 December 2010 | Practice Area: Pollution of air, land and water
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California releases proposed regulations for America’s first economy-wide carbon cap-and-trade program
In the aftermath of the mid-term elections in the US, California has re-emerged as the most likely jurisdiction to set the precedent for an economy-wide cap-and-trade program that includes international offsets. Baker & McKenzie explains the consequences.
Law Firm: Baker & McKenzie | Published: 23 November 2010 | Practice Area: Pollution of air, land and water
Environmental Civil Sanctions: be prepared for 4 January
The Environment Agency intends to impose new civil sanctions on individuals and companies who commit certain environmental offences from 4 January 2011. This briefing from Nabarro considers the civil sanctions, the EA’s proposed approach and the implications for business.
Law Firm: Nabarro | Published: 09 November 2010 | Practice Area: Conservation
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Site Waste Management Plans: beware unlimited fines
The UK’s Environment Agency is becoming more pro-active in inspecting and enforcing compliance with Site Waste Management Plans, with fines for non-compliance unlimited. This briefing covers the requirements of SWMPs for both client and contractor, and the consequences of non-compliance.
Law Firm: Nabarro | Published: 12 October 2010 | Practice Area: Hazardous waste
Australian election briefing – climate wrap
The outcome of the election means that Australia may again move towards putting a price on carbon. Norton Rose argues that that this will likely consist of an emissions trading scheme rather than a carbon tax. The firms explores the power brokers, the outcomes and the likely policies.
Law Firm: Norton Rose | Published: 10 September 2010 | Practice Area: Electricity
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