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The UK's revised National Planning Policy Framework places greater emphasis on digital infrastructure, with data centres...
08/21/2026

The UK's revised National Planning Policy Framework places greater emphasis on digital infrastructure, with data centres playing an increasingly important role in supporting growth and innovation. https://bit.ly/3U6UNve

Featured in The Planner, BCLP Partner, Giles Pink, highlights how the government's recognition of data centres as critical infrastructure is expected to drive demand for suitable development sites and shape future planning decisions. He notes the importance of access to power and water supply, effective noise mitigation, and the potential for higher residential densities in urban and suburban locations as land pressures increase.

As planning policy evolves to support AI infrastructure, housing, and economic growth, developers and investors will be watching closely to see how these changes are implemented.

Read the full article at the link above.

What happens when the US Supreme Court revisits long standing constitutional doctrines? https://bit.ly/4cs1zli In a rece...
08/20/2026

What happens when the US Supreme Court revisits long standing constitutional doctrines? https://bit.ly/4cs1zli

In a recent interview with Law Week Colorado, BCLP partner Brian Underwood discussed how the Court's 2025 to 2026 term is reshaping key questions around executive authority, precedent, and free speech.

Brian noted that while individual decisions often attract attention on their own, a broader view of the Court's First Amendment docket reveals a consistent skepticism toward government restrictions on speech, even as other areas of constitutional law continue to evolve.

Read the full article at the link.

BCLP advised Oceanwide Plaza LLC in connection with the successful sale of the three-tower mixed use development in down...
08/19/2026

BCLP advised Oceanwide Plaza LLC in connection with the successful sale of the three-tower mixed use development in downtown Los Angeles through its Chapter 11 proceedings. https://bit.ly/4xRuJTj

The project, which includes residential, hotel, and commercial components, was approximately 60% complete when construction stopped in 2019 and later entered bankruptcy in 2024.

Acting for Oceanwide, BCLP successfully negotiated and secured approval of the sale transaction in the US Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California. The deal provides approximately $517 million in cash and credit consideration and includes a commitment by the acquiring joint venture to complete the development with an estimated additional investment of $800 million.

Read more about the transaction at the link.

A trademark dispute more than a decade in the making could have significant implications for brand owners. https://bit.l...
08/19/2026

A trademark dispute more than a decade in the making could have significant implications for brand owners. https://bit.ly/4x9gh9m

In a recent ruling in Jack Daniel’s v. VIP Products, the Ninth Circuit found that Jack Daniel’s failed to prove trademark dilution by tarnishment related to the "Bad Spaniels" dog toy.

Speaking with World Trademark Review, BCLP partner Jeff Wakolbinger noted that the decision makes dilution by tarnishment a much more difficult claim to prove, but he reinforced that dilution by blurring remains an important avenue for owners of truly famous marks.

Read more about Jeff's perspective and the potential impact of this decision at the link.

The SEC has stepped away from shareholder proposal exclusion reviews. What does that mean for public companies? https://...
08/19/2026

The SEC has stepped away from shareholder proposal exclusion reviews. What does that mean for public companies? https://bit.ly/4x7JzVA

The SEC's Division of Corporation Finance announced it will no longer respond to Rule 14a-8 no action letter requests, ending a long-standing process many companies relied on when seeking to exclude shareholder proposals.

While companies must still notify the SEC when omitting a proposal from proxy materials, they will no longer receive no objection letters from the agency.

As companies navigate this change, they may face greater scrutiny from shareholders, activists, and other stakeholders when making exclusion decisions.

Read our latest analysis on the implications of this shift.

PFAS remains one of the most active and rapidly evolving areas of environmental regulation impacting a wide range of ind...
08/18/2026

PFAS remains one of the most active and rapidly evolving areas of environmental regulation impacting a wide range of industries and businesses. https://bit.ly/4ggQfth

In a recent interview with Chemical & Engineering News, BCLP Partner Erin Brooks discussed the legal, scientific, and practical considerations shaping PFAS policy and the challenges stakeholders face as the regulatory landscape continues to evolve.

As businesses continue to navigate an increasingly complex PFAS landscape, BCLP advises clients across the regulatory, litigation, enforcement and transactional arenas, providing a comprehensive view of PFAS-related considerations.

Read more at the link.

Could an updated ACAS Code of Practice provide new opportunities for employers? https://bit.ly/4zqeXQGThe proposed chang...
08/18/2026

Could an updated ACAS Code of Practice provide new opportunities for employers? https://bit.ly/4zqeXQG

The proposed changes would emphasize the need for employees to clearly explain their concerns and elevate the importance of exploring informal resolutions, including via mediation. This could give employers new tactics when responding to disciplinary and grievance issues, particularly the type of unwieldy AI-generated complaints that are becoming more common.

In our latest article, Caroline Noblet and Bradley Houlston explore how the proposed changes could impact an employer’s strategy when defending claims and negotiating settlements.

Many businesses may be underestimating the impact of the EU's new packaging regulation. https://www.bclplaw.com/en-US/ev...
08/17/2026

Many businesses may be underestimating the impact of the EU's new packaging regulation. https://www.bclplaw.com/en-US/events-insights-news/new-eu-packaging-rules-are-now-in-force-is-your-business-compliant.html?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=bclp-post&utm_campaign=&utm_id=transactions-insight

The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), which came into effect on 12 August 2026, introduces a new compliance framework for companies placing packaged goods on the EU market, including organizations headquartered outside the EU.

While some requirements will be phased in over the coming years, businesses should be acting now. Packaging redesign, supply chain reviews, conformity assessments, and updated documentation can take significant time to implement.

Read our latest insight by Carol Osborne, Jonathan Morris, Nick Harding and Anna Blest for a practical overview of the regulation.

What determines trademark infringement: a brand’s packaging or a consumer’s perception? https://bit.ly/4wueURs In a rece...
08/13/2026

What determines trademark infringement: a brand’s packaging or a consumer’s perception? https://bit.ly/4wueURs

In a recent Law360 article highlighting trademark cases to watch in the second half of 2026, BCLP partner Jeff Wakolbinger shared insights on a closely watched dispute between Mondelez International and Aldi involving alleged trade dress infringement.

Read the full article to learn more about the trademark cases drawing attention in 2026.

What do the latest construction and real estate developments mean for your business?Join BCLP in London on September 9 f...
08/13/2026

What do the latest construction and real estate developments mean for your business?

Join BCLP in London on September 9 for our Construction Legal Update 2026, where we will discuss key judgments from the past 12 months and proposed legislative changes shaping the sector.

Topics include:
• Adjudication and extensions of time
• Building safety developments
• Payment notices and market trends
• Practical implications for construction and real estate businesses

Hosted by Partners Shy Jackson, James Clarke and Jennifer Varley, this session will provide practical insights into the latest developments affecting the market, followed by a networking reception on the terrace.

Please register your interest here: https://bit.ly/4hpCCdI

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