Updates and Briefing Papers

Disposal and Recycling of Lithium Battery-Powered Devices

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The lithium battery market in the UK is forecast to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) in the region of 15% to 2026, fuelled by mounting penetration of lithium battery-powered devices in everyday life, especially electric vehicles, consumer electronics, and medical equipment.

Burial Land Reform in the UK: Legal Frameworks, Complexities, and the Future

• FOIL

As urban populations swell and land available for new cemeteries becomes scarce, the management of burial grounds and the legal frameworks surrounding grave reuse and reclamation in the UK have garnered increasing attention.

39 Essex Chambers

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The Property (Digital Assets etc) Bill and AI Regulation: Legal Implications for England and Wales

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The UK government has recently introduced significant legislative measures aimed at modernising the legal framework to accommodate digital assets and regulate artificial intelligence (AI).

Connected and Automated Vehicles – MIB Presentation Slides

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Personal Injury Discount Rate – Scotland and Northern Ireland

• FOIL Northern Ireland
• FOIL Scotland

This brief update details the outcomes of the statutory reviews of the Personal Injury Discount Rate (PIDR) in Scotland and Northern Ireland.

E-Transport: Driving Sustainable Solutions

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Message from the CRU for the attention of FOIL stakeholders

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Driving Sustainable Practices in Modern Business

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As environmental, social, and governance (ESG) concerns continue to shape the global business landscape, regulatory bodies have implemented increasingly stringent measures to ensure corporate accountability and transparency.

The Impact of SA v Autoliv on Joint Expert Evidence in Civil Claims

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The recent Court of Appeal decision in PSA Automobiles SA & Ors v Autoliv & Ors [2024] EWCA Civ 609 has brought about a significant evolution in the approach to expert evidence in civil litigation, particularly concerning the use of joint experts.

Holmes v Poeton Holdings Limited

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Michael Holmes worked for Poeton Holdings Limited for 38 years, during which he was exposed to unsafe levels of Trichloroethylene (TCE), an organic solvent.

AI in Recruitment: Advancing DE&I in UK Insurance

• FOIL

Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionising the recruitment landscape, transforming how organisations identify, attract, and hire top talent.