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AG Opinion: Key Clarification On AA And AA Screening
The European Court of Justice's Advocate General has issued an opinion addressing whether valid conservation objectives for special protection areas are required before conducting appropriate assessments under the Habitats Directive. This interpretation could significantly impact development consent procedures across the EU, particularly for large-scale projects where site-specific conservation objectives have not yet been formally established.
Ireland Litigation
WF
William Fry
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Reform Of Finland’s Land Use Legislation – Key Takeaways For Project Developers
Finland's land use planning system is undergoing a major overhaul with the proposed Land Use Act, introducing significant changes to regional plan authority, planning processes, and renewable energy project requirements. The reform aims to streamline administrative procedures while imposing new distance requirements for wind turbines and planning obligations for solar power plants that will fundamentally reshape how developers approach renewable energy projects.
Finland Environment
CS
Castren & Snellman Attorneys
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Rendita Catastale In Italy
The rendita catastale is a foundational yet often misunderstood element of Italy's property taxation system, representing the theoretical rental income homeowners effectively pay themselves. This imputed value plays a surprisingly significant role in Italy's GDP and explains why successive governments handle property taxation with such political sensitivity. Understanding this concept is essential for anyone navigating property ownership, inheritance planning, or financial decisions in Italy.
Italy Real Estate
SI
Spectrum IFA Group
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Patents In Construction. A Technology Dispute Starts Much Earlier Than With The Filing Of A Lawsuit
In the construction industry, success is nowadays less often determined only by the lowest price or deadline. Technology has become a new field of competitive struggle, as it dictates the conditions on construction sites. Practice shows that it is the patents that increasingly often determine who can build, sell, and make money from innovations, and who will be forced to pay high compensation for violating someone else's rights
Poland IP
JP
JWP Patent & Trademark Attorneys
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