Today, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) released its renewable electricity generation projections as part of its "Annual Energy Outlook — 2014" (AEO2014).

The Obama administration is considering cutting greenhouse-gas emissions from power plants by reaching beyond the plants themselves — an unusual approach that could run afoul of anti-pollution laws.

The UN climate conference in Lima set the stage for Paris in 2015. Next year’s accord is to provide a working, albeit not a final, answer to the question: Is it possible to keep global warming at or below the 2 degree Celsius limit? This limit is considered the boundary beyond which the negative climatic, economic and social consequences of climate change are thought to become intolerably severe and potentially irreversible.

Next-generation hybrid cars combining electric and gas power in new ways are emerging as a low-cost alternative for consumers as batteries get cheaper and more efficient.

Fortune 500 brands and a range of other non-utility entities are catalyzing America’s growing demand for renewable energy by purchasing a record amount of wind power in 2018, according to a recent report by the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA). Consumer demand combined with policy stability and low, stable prices helped wind power capacity installations rise to the third strongest quarter in the industry’s history.

The Jackson Smart Energy District aims to achieve the parent firm’s 2040 clean energy goals some 15 to 20 years earlier. Those goals include producing 40 percent of the district’s energy needs from on-site renewable sources.

New Hampshire is preparing to follow the lead of other New England states and create a system for procuring renewable energy on behalf of residents.

The U.S Jones Act affects the construction of U.S. offshore wind farms by limiting certain activities in U.S. waters to U.S.-registered vessels owned and operated by qualified U.S. citizens. Much of the expertise in the construction of offshore wind farms is European based. The logical mechanism for marrying European expertise with U.S. firms qualified to operate where the U.S. Jones Act applies are joint ventures. Such joint ventures must take into account the stringent U.S. citizenship requirements applicable to the ownership and operation of Jones Act vessels.

MAN Energy Solutions, VERBUND and New Brunswick Power are all experimenting with zero-carbon hydrogen as a future fuel source. Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems is also considering the alternative.

Iowa economic development officials are tentatively endorsing a tax credit for battery storage to complement the state’s wind and solar generation.

Back in the 1980s and 1990s, the twin forces of privatization and deregulation of public infrastructure services ascended to a global paradigm of progress and development. Government management of services such as telecommunications, transportation, water, and energy was deemed inefficient, underperforming, and monopolistic. Private industry – accountable to the profits and losses of an open market and, thus, believed more efficient than government – was proclaimed the better way for consumer choice and a more efficient use of taxpayers’ expenses.

While the China market has been a miracle for Australian food exporters, the data belies many of the operating challenges individual Australian firms face.

Australian table grape exports to Korea have continuously increased year on year, with a three-fold increase each year from 162 tonnes in 2017; 776 tons in 2018 and 3,224 tons in 2019.

Malwarebytes Researchers Say Attacks Appear Related to Magecart
Cybercriminals are hiding malicious JavaScript skimmers in the "favicon" icons of several ecommerce websites in an effort to steal payment card data from customers, researchers at Malwarebytes say.

Malwarebytes Researchers Say Attacks Appear Related to Magecart
Cybercriminals are hiding malicious JavaScript skimmers in the "favicon" icons of several ecommerce websites in an effort to steal payment card data from customers, researchers at Malwarebytes say.

Malwarebytes Researchers Say Attacks Appear Related to Magecart
Cybercriminals are hiding malicious JavaScript skimmers in the "favicon" icons of several ecommerce websites in an effort to steal payment card data from customers, researchers at Malwarebytes say.

Malwarebytes Researchers Say Attacks Appear Related to Magecart
Cybercriminals are hiding malicious JavaScript skimmers in the "favicon" icons of several ecommerce websites in an effort to steal payment card data from customers, researchers at Malwarebytes say.

It’s easy to get caught up in the holiday bustle: shopping, decorating, parties, and preparation. Our to-do lists can seem endless, but we carry on because it is that special time of year, a season of giving.

Royal DSM NV, the world’s largest vitamin manufacturer, expects to begin producing cellulosic ethanol in the U.S. by July as the government considers reducing the amount of renewable fuel that oil companies will be required to buy.

The Obama administration is considering cutting greenhouse-gas emissions from power plants by reaching beyond the plants themselves — an unusual approach that could run afoul of anti-pollution laws.

India will begin construction this year on an $8 billion project backed by Germany’s development bank to upgrade its grid to handle a more than doubling of renewable power capacity by 2022.

The U.K. government didn’t get the best deal for consumers when it awarded 16.6 billion pounds ($26.8 billion) worth of clean-energy contracts, according to a parliamentary committee.

Japan is considering reducing the incentives for developers of solar power projects by as much as 16 percent to reflect lower operating and maintenance costs.

Publicly, the United Nations climate-change talks look mired in disputes over everything from money to the length of the proposed agreement.

On 19 March, the Financial Services Authority published its much anticipated second consultation on AIFMD: “Implementation of the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive” – CP 13/9. The FSA paper came hot on the heels of HM ...

In the same week that the Recast Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID 2) and its companion Regulation (MiFIR) were ...

The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, James Brokenshire, has published the Government’s response to the consultation on leasehold reform. Described as delivering on the Government’s manifesto pledge to &ld...

In September 2019, the UK government introduced new legislation which will change the way in which food businesses are required to provided allergen information. The new legislation, which comes into force on 1 October 2021, requires food businesses...

COVID-19 is creating a fast-changing and uncertain landscape. Many prospective tenants will be undertaking fit out works under their agreements for lease. Our webinar held on 31st March highlighted some important practical steps that could be taken ...

  For landlords involved in construction works, COVID-19 is creating a fast-changing and uncertain landscape. Whilst many things are beyond a landlord's control, there are some important practical steps that can be taken to maximise control ov...

Slovak-Austrian Chamber of Commerce together with law firm Eversheds Sutherland invites you to a webinar: First practical experience with measures to mitigate the economic consequences of COVID19 in Slovakia. The Slovak republic applied a number of ...

Cherry Tree Finance sought to appeal against the decision that an early redemption penalty imposed by it was unfair. Mr and Mrs Evans carried out an antique restoration business from a property they owned. The property comprised part business and p...

From 6 April 2008, all new consumer credit agreements and consumer hire agreements will be regulated regardless of the amount of credit (unless they are exempt). The main exemption is for first charge mortgages regulated by the FSA. ...

It is reported today in the media that a Deputy District Judge in the South Shields County Court has made a finding against MBNA ("the Creditor") in respect of various aspects of the enforceability of a credit card agreement and a payment protection...

Hot on the heels of our guide to credit hire essentials we find that the enforceability of the credit hire agreements themselves is back on the agenda. In the case of Wei v Cambridge Power and Light Company (2010) the court decided in an appeal hear...

  When delivering the UK’s Budget on 16 March 2016, the Chancellor of the Exchequer warned that we face a “cocktail of risks”. Undoubtedly, this is not likely to be anyone’s first choice from the cocktail menu, however d...

Manchester is the City Region that has most enthusiastically embraced the devolution agenda – unsurprisingly, perhaps, given its long standing commitment to the cause of devolved powers and city region autonomy. In addition to embracing the Me...

The Government chose the last month of 2016 to announce some legislative proposals that will have a significant impact on the ability of local planning authorities (LPAs) to impose planning conditions. Consultation seeking views on proposals for imp...

In September 2016 Communities secretary Sajid Javid decided not to confirm a compulsory purchase order (CPO) which underpinned regeneration proposals for the Aylesbury Estate in the London Borough of Southwark (Southwark). The CPO sought to acquire ...

The adoption of the NPPF’s positive policy for the exploration and extraction of on-shore oil and gas in the NPPF will have to considered afresh by the Government. The policy was challenged on behalf of an organisation known as Talk Fracking. ...

A Planning Inspector has decided that ‘event fees’ should be taken into account in assessing the viability of retirement living developments and their ability to contribute to planning gain. Usually due on the death of a resident, the In...

Wesley Pydiamah, Partner in our Litigation and International Arbitration department and Manuel Tomas, Counsel, recently contributed to the 4th edition of The Guide to Advocacy published by Global Arbitration Review. In the chapter "Cultural Consider...

Background The Employment Bill is currently on its passage through Parliament and will, when enacted, have a significant impact on dispute resolution within the employment relationship. It is anticipated that relevant provisions within the Bill wil...

The repeal of the fated statutory dispute resolution procedures moved a step closer last week when ACAS issued, in draft, a revised Code of Practice on Discipline and Grievance for consultation.  The Code has been significantly amended and simp...

Today, Vince Cable has announced a number of measures with the stated aim of making “it easier for businesses when taking on, managing and letting go their staff, while also being fair to workers”. As well as announcing further details ...

In July this year, the Department for Business Enterprise & Regulatory Reform put forward the Draft Construction Contracts Bill (the 2008 Bill). A number of important changes have been proposed by the 2008 Bill,  but, most importantly for p...

No hurry to change your construction documents The most significant piece of legislation for the UK construction industry, Part II of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act...

In the current uncertain times it is common to hear rumours of financial difficulties at contractors and sub-contractors which are bound to cause concern for employers on construction works. However, there are a number of steps yo...

The spending review The Coalition Government has released the eagerly anticipated Comprehensive Spending Review which sets out its spending plans for reducing the £155 billion annual deficit. As the government had already announced its inten...