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EU Securitisation Regulation—timeline

EU Securitisation Regulation—timeline This timeline shows key developments relating to Regulation (EU) 2017/2402 (the EU Securitisation Regulation) from January 2024 onwards. For earlier developments, see EU and UK Securitisation Regulations—timeline [Archived]. 2025 Date Source Document Description 1 April 2025 AFME The Joint Associations’ response to the ESMA consultation of February 2025 on the revision of the disclosure framework for private securitisation AFME, Commercial Real Estate Finance Council (CREFC) Europe and International Capital Market Association (ICMA) submitted a joint response to the European Securities and Markets Authority's (ESMA) consultation on revising private securitisation disclosure requirements. The joint response argues against: introducing a simplified reporting regime for EU-originated securitisations before wider reforms, citing concerns about potential changes to private securitisation definitions, continued template-based reporting requirements, and unresolved third-country reporting issues. They propose an alternative approach focusing on supervisory reporting needs while allowing more flexible investor disclosures.See: LNB News 01/04/2025 71. 31 March 2025 EBA Joint Committee Report on the implementation and functioning of the Securitisation Regulation (Article 44) The Joint Committee...

Drafting a building contract/schedule of amendments—checklist

Drafting a building contract/schedule of amendments—checklist Once the procurement route and form of building contract has been selected (see Practice Note: Choosing the right procurement method—construction projects) the employer should consider the following matters and incorporate the appropriate drafting in the building contract particulars and schedule of amendments. This Checklist assumes that the parties are using a standard form of building contract, such as a JCT form, and that the employer is proposing the first draft including the completed contract particulars and a schedule of amendments, which amends the standard terms. This list is not exhaustive, however, and there may be other project specific matters/risks that need to be taken into account: Contractual matters • Carry out due diligence on the contractor The employer needs to carry out due diligence on the contractor at the outset to determine whether its financial position is acceptable. Confirm the contractor’s company number and name at Companies House. • Obtain consultants’ details Confirm the full details of the consultants engaged by the employer; some...

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Disclosure—solicitors' obligations

Disclosure—solicitors' obligations This Practice Note identifies solicitors’ obligations in relation to disclosure to their client and the court. It also explains the need to preserve documents, provide the required disclosure and co-operate with the other side particularly in relation to electronic disclosure (e-disclosure). This Practice Note does not cover the provisions of the disclosure scheme operating in the Business and Property Courts. For guidance, see: Disclosure scheme—overview. Obligations Throughout the disclosure process you have obligations to your client, to the court and in accordance with other relevant provisions. These include, but are not limited to: • advising your client of the need to preserve documents—see further: Preservation of documents • ensuring your client complies with all relevant and applicable provisions and makes compliant disclosure—see further: Full disclosure • co-operating with the other side, specifically in relation to e-disclosure and/or where the claim is proceeding on the multi-track and does not involve a claim for personal injury—see further: Co-operating with the other side • a reasonable duty to manage...

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GB Energy Labelling Regulation (EU) 2017/1369—snapshot Title Assimilated Regulation (EU) 2017/1369 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 July 2017 setting a framework for energy labelling and repealing Directive 2010/30/EU (GB Energy Labelling Regulation) Entry into force 1 August 2017 Subject Energy labelling, energy efficiency of products In GB mandatory energy labelling is regulated by: • Assimilated Regulation (EU) 2017/1369 (the GB Energy Labelling Regulation) • Energy Information Regulations 2011 (EIR 2011) • Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products and Energy Information Regulations 2021, SI 2021/745 In-scope products have to comply with the information and labelling requirements contained therein. The EU Energy Labelling Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2017/1369) continues to apply in Northern Ireland post-Brexit. For more on the position in Northern Ireland, see Practice Note: What does the Northern Ireland Protocol (Windsor Framework) mean for the application of environmental law? DESNZ and the Office for Product Safety and Standards have produced guidance on energy information for suppliers and dealers setting out the different requirements...

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Ireland—data protection impact assessment—artificial intelligence

Ireland—data protection impact assessment—artificial intelligence DPIA screening questionnaire The screening questionnaire should be a concise document and not overly burdensome on the business. However, it needs to provide sufficient information to the DPO/Privacy POC to decide if a DPIA needs to be completed. Like the DPIA itself, the screening questionnaire will be drafted by a multidisciplinary team within the business. All completed screening questionnaires should be approved, time stamped and retained by the DPO/Privacy POC. Where a DPIA is required, it should be kept with the screening questionnaire to avoid duplication. The DPIA template is a continuation of the screening questionnaire. While the screening questionnaire and the DPIA detail AI use in accordance with EU GDPR requirements, companies deploying AI systems also need to factor in their obligations under additional relevant legislation, such as the requirement to carry out a fundamental rights impact assessment (FRIA) under the EU AI Act. While outside the scope of this document, information gathered as part of the screening questionnaire / DPIA exercise will be...

Data sharing decision form

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If a law firm has a digital copy of a complete matter file, is there a period of time that the firm must keep the physical copy of the file before it is destroyed?

If a law firm has a digital copy of a complete matter file, is there a period of time that the firm must keep the physical copy of the file before it is destroyed? We are not aware of any specific regulatory requirement mandating the retention of physical copies of matter files if a digital copy is available. Indeed, some firms operate on a paperless basis generally, holding hard copy original documents/deeds only. However, it is generally good practice for law firms to have a matter closing procedure that includes the storage and eventual destruction of both paper-based and digitally-stored records How to close a client

Would an equitable claim arise if a person, who is in possession of another's asset, incurs costs to upgrade the asset to be fit for purpose and seeks recovery of those costs from the owner?

Would an equitable claim arise if a person, who is in possession of another's asset, incurs costs to upgrade the asset to be fit for purpose and seeks recovery of those costs from the owner? In answering this Q&A, we assume you are referring to a business to business transaction for the hire of goods which have not been supplied fit for purpose. We assume that any contract is silent on the requirement to make goods fit for purpose and on the issue of the recovery of costs incurred in doing so. We also assume that the possibility of any contractual claims has been separately considered. In conducting our research we have focused on the law of bailment. This appears to be a bailment issue from the limited information provided. There are various kinds of bailment and there may be contractual provisions for dealing with the current scenario faced; see commentary: Breach of bailment obligations: Halsbury's Laws of England. For further information, see Practice Note: Bailment. In...

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Scottish Government consults on proposed minimum energy efficiency regulations for private rented sector

The Scottish Government has launched a consultation on the draft Energy Efficiency (Domestic Private Rented Property) (Scotland) Regulations, which would require all private rented sector (PRS) properties to meet a minimum Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) Heat Retention Rating of band C. The regulations, proposed under existing powers in the Energy Act 2011 (EnA 2011), would apply to new tenancies from 2028 and to all privately rented homes by the end of 2033. Properties that do not meet the minimum standard cannot be let out until the landlord makes the necessary energy efficiency improvements. The draft regulations also outline several exemptions, including those related to consent, negative impacts on the property’s fabric or structure, cost caps, and temporary exemptions. The consultation closes on 29 August 2025, with the regulations expected to be laid before the Scottish Parliament in early 2026 and come into force in 2028.

Information Law weekly highlights—5 June 2025

Welcome to this week’s edition of the Information Law weekly highlights: a hand-picked summary of news analysis, updates and new content related to laws governing the use and dissemination of information and personal data. Each week these highlights focus on developments in key topics such as data protection, ePrivacy, cybersecurity, breach of confidence, misuse of private information, and defamation.