by Hardwick Legal | Feb 25, 2021 | Purpose Built (LexisNexis)
<article><section><p>How has the <a href="https://www.lexisnexis.com/uk/lexispsl/environment/document/412012/622W-5553-GXFD-810T/linkHandler.faces?psldocinfo=UK_Withdrawal_from_the_European_Union__Continuity___Scotland__Act_2021_a_new_framework_for_environmental_governance_in_Scotland&linkInfo=F%23GB%23SC_ACTS%23num%25s2021_4a_Title%25&A=0.8311438073986346&bct=A&risb=&service=citation&langcountry=GB" target="_blank">UK Withdrawal from the European Union (Continuity) (Scotland) Act 2021</a> (the Continuity Act) impacted environmental policy and principles in Scotland following the end of the Brexit implementation period? </p><p>The Continuity Act received Royal Assent on 29 January 2021. The Act establishes a new framework for environmental governance in Scotland in order to fill post-Brexit gaps in regulation following the end of the Brexit implementation period on 31 December 2020, and provide powers to implement the Scottish government’s policy of matching any future developments in EU environmental standards. </p></section></article>
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What is the impact of the UK Withdrawal from the European Union (Continuity) (Scotland) Act 2021 on environmental regulation in Scotland?
by Hardwick Legal | Feb 23, 2021 | Purpose Built (LexisNexis)
<p>Joining a property or property disputes team as a trainee or junior lawyer can be a daunting experience, especially as home-working often makes it more difficult to ‘learn by osmosis’ or ask questions of colleagues. </p><p>Recognising this, we have recently published two new starter guides: one for non-contentious property lawyers, and one for property disputes lawyers. The guides demystify common tasks given to junior fee-earners and provide guidance on how to avoid potentially serious mistakes. More experienced lawyers may also find this content useful, as they can direct trainees to it and therefore save time explaining the basics. </p><p>Among other things, the guides:</p><ul><li>explain the role of a property or property disputes lawyer</li><li>focus on the key issues that arise in property transactions (eg land ownership, registration, conveyancing and mortgages) or property disputes (eg disrepair, termination and insolvency)</li><li>link out to other useful sources and materials, including property disputes “quick guides”</li><li>provide tips on how to make the most of the Lexis®PSL product</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>See:</strong> <a data-sf-ec-immutable="" href="https://www.lexisnexis.co.uk/legal/guidance/property-new-starter-guide">Property—new starter guide</a> and <a data-sf-ec-immutable="" href="https://www.lexisnexis.co.uk/legal/guidance/property-disputes-new-starter-guide">Property Disputes—new starter guide</a>.</p>
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New starter guides for property and property disputes lawyers now available
by Hardwick Legal | Feb 12, 2021 | Purpose Built (LexisNexis)
<p><strong>What new obligations and responsibilities does the Environment Agency (EA) have following the end of the Brexit implementation period? And what are the wider implications of Brexit on environmental regulation? </strong></p><p>Prior to Brexit implementation period completion day on 31 December 2020, a series of statutory instruments were made to transfer responsibilities that previously fell to European regulators to the EA. The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP), to be established by the Environment Bill, will also be granted enforcement powers in order to fill the hole left by the removal of the supe</p>
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What are the Environment Agency’s obligations post-Brexit?
by Hardwick Legal | Feb 8, 2021 | Purpose Built (LexisNexis)
<p><strong>What is the remit of the newly established Interim Environmental Governance Secretariat (IEGS) and what powers does it have to investigate complaints against public authorities? </strong></p><p>On 19 November 2020, the government announced the establishment of the IEGS, a temporary body designed to provide interim environmental governance from 1 January 2021 until the permanent Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) becomes operational. </p><p><a href="https://www.shoosmiths.co.uk/people/cvdetails/angus-evers" target="_blank" data-sf-ec-immutab href="https://www.shoosmiths.co.uk/people/cvdetails/angus-evers" target="_blank"></a href="https://www.shoosmiths.co.uk/people/cvdetails/angus-evers" target="_blank" data-sf-ec-immutab></p>
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What is the role of the Interim Environmental Governance Secretariat?
by Hardwick Legal | Feb 4, 2021 | Purpose Built (LexisNexis)
<p>We have published a new Practice Note on the impact of the Northern Ireland Protocol on environmental law, see: <a data-sf-ec-immutable="" href="https://www.lexisnexis.co.uk/legal/guidance/what-does-the-northern-ireland-protocol-mean-for-the-application-of-environmental-law">What does the Northern Ireland Protocol mean for the application of environmental law?</a></p><p>The new Practice Note looks at the Northern Ireland Protocol, an integral part of the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement, and outlines those environmental regimes and relevant European legislation that will continue to apply in Northern Ireland following implementation period completion day. In particular, it provides details on chemicals, pesticides and biocides, waste, energy </p>
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Environmental law and the Northern Ireland Protocol
