Jean-Yves Gilg

Jean-Yves Gilg

Editor, Solicitors Journal

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Planning lawyers reserved over impact of regional housing target ruling
Solicitors Journal

Planning lawyers reserved over impact of regional housing target ruling

Planning lawyers have dampened the initial enthusiasm that followed the ruling in the case brought by developer Cala Homes against local government minister Eric Pickles over the scrapping of regional housing targets, saying it may only have a limited effect on applications currently in the pipeline.
Government in court setback over regional planning policy
Solicitors Journal

Government in court setback over regional planning policy

The local government secretary's decision to do away with regional housing targets before any legislation to this effect has been adopted was unlawful, the High Court has ruled in a decision set to unblock planning applications stalled since the coalition has come to power.
APIL secures review of discount rate
Solicitors Journal

APIL secures review of discount rate

Ken Clarke, in his role as Lord Chancellor, has agreed to review the discount rate used by the courts to calculate personal injury awards after the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers threatened to bring a judicial review.
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