The Victorian Planning Amendment (Better Decisions Made Faster) Act 2026 (the Act) received royal assent on 17 February 2026. This legislation represents the most significant overhaul of Victoria’s planning laws in decades, extensively amending the Planning and Environment Act 1987 (the Principal Act) across multiple stages of the planning process. […]

Recent federal court decisions in Maryland and the District of Columbia mark the latest developments in ongoing litigation over state and local restrictions on natural gas appliances. Both courts rejected preemption challenges under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975 (EPCA), further deepening a growing split among courts and […]

The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 (the Act), which received Royal Assent in October 2025, introduces a phased but fundamental restructuring of the private rented sector (PRS) in England, with core tenancy reforms coming into force from 1 May 2026. The changes aim to strengthen tenant protections, reshape rent-setting practices and […]

For the past few weeks, residents living in and around Dal Lake in Indian Kashmir have witnessed “a different phenomenon” as a green sludge has accumulated on the once pristine water. Photos circulating widely on social media triggered a public outcry. Some citizens and environmentalists warned that the transformation reflects […]

IN A NUTSHELL 🔍 Exploring zero waste living for a sustainable future means rethinking consumption so that nothing ends up in landfills or the environment; prioritize the five pillars in order — Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rot — because preventing waste is more effective than managing it. ♻️ A strong […]

Legislative Background  On 1 August 2025, Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT or the Commission) staff (Commission Staff) opened Project No. 58484, Evaluation of Transmission Cost Recovery, pursuant to Senate Bill 6 (SB 6), which requires the Commission to evaluate whether the existing methodology under Public Utility Regulatory Act (PURA) […]

Global law firm K&L Gates LLP represented ZipBy USA, Inc. in securing a significant appellate victory before the US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, which affirmed a US$4.5 million damages and attorneys’ fees judgment of the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts. The First Circuit upheld […]