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: Environmental law
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.
Seminar reveals what lies beneath
THE question of who owns the mines and minerals beneath land and the potential for developers being held to ransom over the exercise of such rights is becoming an increasingly important issue for a range of players in the property sector, according to a leading law firm.
