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Limitation period for “continuing nuisance” in environmental cases

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The Court of Appeal has examined when a common law nuisance can be said to be “continuing” and therefore qualify for a more generous application of the limitation rules. The judgment is of relevance to landowners, developers,...more

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Can Kicking and Buck Passing: Reform of Corporate Criminal Liability

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In January 2017, the UK Government issued a consultation paper calling for evidence on reforming corporate criminal liability for economic crime. Nearly four years later, on 3 November 2020, the Government’s response was...more

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Enforcement Undertakings: The Shifting Landscape of Environmental Criminal Liability

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In recent years, there has been a fundamental change in the way that breaches of environmental law in England and Wales are dealt with – the number of prosecutions is decreasing, the quantum of fines is increasing and the use...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

COVID-19 UK: Litigation – Keeping the show on the road: the English courts give further guidance on adjournments and extensions of...

A recent judgment of the English High Court provides helpful guidance on the courts' approach to managing cases in response to the practical difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic (Muncipio de Mariana and others v BHP...more

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Supreme Court affirms in Vedanta a general principles path to hear Zambian environmental claims

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The case of Vedanta Resources plc and Konkola Copper Mines plc v Lungowe and others has received a lot of attention in recent years.  In essence, 1,826 Zambian citizens are suing Konkola Copper Mines plc (a public company...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Currents - Energy Industry Insights - May 2019 #2

New Sulfur Caps for Shipping Fuels Will Help Make the Shale Boom Even Bigger "Now the shale revolution will help shippers across the world comply with the International Maritime Organization's 2020 standards, called "IMO...more

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.

Food & Beverage Litigation Update | August 2018

LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS & STANDARDS - FDA Announces Modernization for Dairy Product Identities - Following his related statements at a conference, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb has...more

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Parent company may owe a duty of care to employees of African subsidiary

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This case is the latest in a line of cases before the English courts about parent company liability, specifically the duty of care owed for activities of their subsidiaries. ...more

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No English jurisdiction over Nigerian oil pollution claims against Shell

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In a highly mediatised ruling, the English High Court refused jurisdiction over claims brought against Royal Dutch Shell and its Nigerian subsidiary, Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Ltd, by over 42,000...more

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Key Decision on Corporate Separateness – English High Court Decides Not to “impose liability in an indeterminate amount, for an...

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In a highly anticipated judgment, the English High Court has ruled that Royal Dutch Shell (RDS), a holding company that is the ultimate parent of the Shell Group, does not owe a duty of care to residents of the Niger Delta in...more

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Higher Fines Imposed for Environmental Offences

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Powerday plc was issued a record fine in April this year for offences relating to operations involving over 17,000 tonnes of waste deposited and stored illegally. Powerday – one of the biggest waste-management companies in...more

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