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Call for contributions by the European Commission on the EU Regulation on the balanced approach to noise pollution at EU airports
The European Commission has opened a consultation to evaluate the effectiveness of EU Regulation No 598/2014, which establishes a procedural framework for managing noise pollution at major airports across the European Union. Stakeholders including airport operators, air carriers, environmental organizations, and aviation authorities have until 19 November 2026 to submit their contributions on whether the regulation has achieved its objectives and remains fit for purpose.
Luxembourg Environment
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CMS Luxembourg
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Greenwashing Enforcement Has Arrived: What The EU's New Fast Fashion Rules Signal For All Consumer-Facing Businesses
The EU's Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation has banned the destruction of unsold apparel and footwear from July 2026, forcing retailers to pivot from recycling and disposal to donation, resale and reuse strategies. With mandatory public reporting on unsold stock disposal and stricter policing of environmental marketing claims now in force, consumer-facing businesses across Ireland and the EU face a fundamental shift in how they manage inventory, report waste, and communicate sustainability creden
Ireland Environment
RL
RDJ LLP
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Abierta consulta pública sobre el Real Decreto por el que se regulan los requisitos de sostenibilidad energética, medioambiental y de resiliencia y soberanía digital aplicables a los centros de datos
El Gobierno español ha iniciado la tramitación urgente de un Real Decreto que establece requisitos de sostenibilidad energética, medioambiental y soberanía digital para centros de datos. ¿Cómo afectarán estas nuevas regulaciones a los operadores de centros de datos que buscan conectarse a la red eléctrica española? El proyecto condiciona los permisos de conexión al cumplimiento de estrictos criterios de eficiencia energética y uso de energías renov
Spain Environment
Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
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Förslag om nationellt förbud mot PFAS i vissa konsumentprodukter
Sweden proposes a national ban on consumer products containing PFAS above specified thresholds, covering cosmetics, ski wax, textiles, leather, and food contact materials. Companies manufacturing, importing, or selling affected products must map their supply chains and ensure reliable information from suppliers. The regulation would take effect January 1, 2028, ahead of broader EU restrictions currently under review.
Sweden Environment
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Advokatfirman Cederquist
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Here Comes The Sun And I Say “it’s Not Alright”
As extreme weather events intensify and become more frequent, construction projects face growing uncertainty over what constitutes "exceptionally adverse weather" under standard contracts like the JCT Design and Build Contract 2024. This analysis examines how weather-related delays are assessed, when extensions of time may be granted, and why parties should consider updating contractual thresholds to reflect evolving climate patterns and reduce the risk of costly disputes.
United Kingdom Real Estate
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Wedlake Bell
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Call for contributions by the European Commission on the EU Regulation on the balanced approach to noise pollution at EU airports
The European Commission has opened a consultation to evaluate the effectiveness of EU Regulation No 598/2014, which establishes a procedural framework for managing noise pollution at major airports across the European Union. Stakeholders including airport operators, air carriers, environmental organizations, and aviation authorities have until 19 November 2026 to submit their contributions on whether the regulation has achieved its objectives and remains fit for purpose.
Luxembourg Environment
CL
CMS Luxembourg
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Greenwashing Enforcement Has Arrived: What The EU's New Fast Fashion Rules Signal For All Consumer-Facing Businesses
The EU's Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation has banned the destruction of unsold apparel and footwear from July 2026, forcing retailers to pivot from recycling and disposal to donation, resale and reuse strategies. With mandatory public reporting on unsold stock disposal and stricter policing of environmental marketing claims now in force, consumer-facing businesses across Ireland and the EU face a fundamental shift in how they manage inventory, report waste, and communicate sustainability creden
Ireland Environment
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RDJ LLP
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Greenwashing Enforcement Has Arrived: What The EU's New Fast Fashion Rules Signal For All Consumer-Facing Businesses
The EU's Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation has banned the destruction of unsold apparel and footwear from July 2026, forcing retailers to pivot from recycling and disposal to donation, resale and reuse strategies. With mandatory public reporting on unsold stock disposal and stricter policing of environmental marketing claims now in force, consumer-facing businesses across Ireland and the EU face a fundamental shift in how they manage inventory, report waste, and communicate sustainability creden
Ireland Environment
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RDJ LLP
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