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Jul 11, 2025

Follow the Rules to Make the Rules: 8th Circuit Vacates “Click-to-Cancel” Rule

The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals has issued a per curiam opinion vacating the FTC’s Click-to-Cancel Rule based on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)’s failure to comply with a procedural requirement in the FTC Act. This means that clients do not have to meet the July 14, 2025, compliance date but should be mindful of continuing state legal requirements as well as any future developments that could change their compliance obligations.
Insights
Jul 11, 2025

Governor Kehoe Signs Repeal of State Paid Sick Leave Law

On May 14, 2025, the Missouri Legislature repealed the brand new paid sick leave law (the “Sick Leave Law”) that voters approved last November.  Governor Kehoe’s July 10, 2025 signature officially enacts that repeal and begins a rollback of the sick leave requirements employers have spent the last few months implementing.  The repeal will take full effect on August 28, 2025—ninety days after the close of the regular legislative session. 
Insights
Jul 11, 2025

Unpicking the Government’s Bill to ban upwards only rent reviews

The Government (through Deputy PM Angela Rayner) introduced the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill into the Commons on 10 July. Amongst other matters the Bill seeks to reignite a Labour policy last seen at the turn of the century - a ban on upwards only rent review mechanisms in commercial leases. We’ve taken a look at what this would mean for the real estate market.
Insights
Jul 08, 2025

Planning measures in the new 10-Year Infrastructure Strategy

Publication of the new 10-year Infrastructure Strategy and 10-Year Industrial Strategy in June meant two more manifesto commitments could be ticked off before the end of the government’s first year in office.  This blog concentrates on the Infrastructure Strategy and discusses the ‘new approach’ to improve infrastructure delivery and the role of planning.
Insights
Jul 08, 2025

Takeover Panel consultation and new practice statements

The Takeover Panel has published a consultation paper on dual class share structures, IPOs and share buybacks. The proposed amendments to the Takeover Code clarify how the mandatory offer requirements apply to a company with a dual class share structure when a shareholder’s percentage of voting is increased as a consequence of a trigger event.Comments on the consultation paper should be made by 26 September 2025. Any changes will come into effect in Q1 2026.The Panel has also published two new Practice Statements on (i) profit forecasts, quantified financial benefits statements and investment research and (ii) unlisted share alternatives.

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Insights
Jul 11, 2025
Follow the Rules to Make the Rules: 8th Circuit Vacates “Click-to-Cancel” Rule
The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals has issued a per curiam opinion vacating the FTC’s Click-to-Cancel Rule based on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)’s failure to comply with a procedural requirement in the FTC Act. This means that clients do not have to meet the July 14, 2025, compliance date but should be mindful of continuing state legal requirements as well as any future developments that could change their compliance obligations.
Insights
Jul 11, 2025
Governor Kehoe Signs Repeal of State Paid Sick Leave Law
On May 14, 2025, the Missouri Legislature repealed the brand new paid sick leave law (the “Sick Leave Law”) that voters approved last November.  Governor Kehoe’s July 10, 2025 signature officially enacts that repeal and begins a rollback of the sick leave requirements employers have spent the last few months implementing.  The repeal will take full effect on August 28, 2025—ninety days after the close of the regular legislative session. 
Insights
Jul 11, 2025
Unpicking the Government’s Bill to ban upwards only rent reviews
The Government (through Deputy PM Angela Rayner) introduced the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill into the Commons on 10 July. Amongst other matters the Bill seeks to reignite a Labour policy last seen at the turn of the century - a ban on upwards only rent review mechanisms in commercial leases. We’ve taken a look at what this would mean for the real estate market.
Insights
Jul 10, 2025
Cookies in the Cross-Hairs: Enforcement Continues
Insights
Jul 10, 2025
Saudi Cabinet Approves New Law Expanding Foreign Ownership Rights in Real Estate
News
Jul 09, 2025
BCLP advised Unite Students on sale of student accommodation portfolio to Lone Star
Podcasts
Jul 08, 2025
Client Intelligent Conversations Series - Digital Transformation: Future-Proofing Business
Insights
Jul 08, 2025
Planning measures in the new 10-Year Infrastructure Strategy
Publication of the new 10-year Infrastructure Strategy and 10-Year Industrial Strategy in June meant two more manifesto commitments could be ticked off before the end of the government’s first year in office.  This blog concentrates on the Infrastructure Strategy and discusses the ‘new approach’ to improve infrastructure delivery and the role of planning.
Insights
Jul 08, 2025
Takeover Panel consultation and new practice statements
The Takeover Panel has published a consultation paper on dual class share structures, IPOs and share buybacks. The proposed amendments to the Takeover Code clarify how the mandatory offer requirements apply to a company with a dual class share structure when a shareholder’s percentage of voting is increased as a consequence of a trigger event.Comments on the consultation paper should be made by 26 September 2025. Any changes will come into effect in Q1 2026.The Panel has also published two new Practice Statements on (i) profit forecasts, quantified financial benefits statements and investment research and (ii) unlisted share alternatives.