ClientEarth, in its capacity as shareholder, has announced it is to bring a "derivative" claim against Shell's board of directors in relation to the company's net-zero energy plan.
Insights: Energy, Waste and Natural Resources
Renewable energy facility gets green light for funding
A North East based renewable energy developer has secured additional funding to construct biogas generation facilities in Staffordshire, with help from Ward Hadaway.
Tightening the knot(weed)
Owners of land affected by Japanese knotweed will already be well aware of the problems associated with its presence and the damage it can cause to property. However, a recent Court of Appeal decision in a claim brought by two homeowners against Network Rail is a stark warning to any land owner that they could face private nuisance claims if they do not take proper steps to prevent the encroachment of the knotweed on to adjoining or neighbouring land.
Government presses on with its Apprenticeship Levy plans
In line with its commitment to implement new apprenticeship arrangements from next May, a raft of documentation was published on 25 October 2016 on GOV.UK. Publications from the Department for Education (DfE) and the Skills Funding Agency (SFA) set out in considerable detail how levy and apprenticeship training will interact as the Government looks to drive up both quality and quantity in apprenticeships.
Heat network regulations – are you up to speed?
Ward Hadaway is teaming up with biomass specialist Re:heat to host a series of technical seminars across the North to advise green fuel users on the Government’s new Heat Network Regulations.
