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Merck Mercuriadis, founder of Hipgnosis, to step down following Blackstone deal

UK port owners warn that delays in infrastructure improvements could threaten the shift to renewable energy

Moderna wins partial victory in Covid legal battle

Water companies are facing legal challenges following a landmark UK pollution ruling

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Hipgnosis Song Management announced that its founder Merck Mercuriadis will step down from his position as chairman after the proposed acquisition by Blackstone managed funds of Hipgnosis Songs Fund, a music investor.

Port leaders warn that the UK's transition towards renewable energy could be hampered by "unreasonable" delays in the approvals of the marine environment regulator.

Moderna secured a partial win in its intellectual-property battle with Pfizer, BioNTech and others over the development of Covid-19 vaccinations after a London Court found that one of Pfizer's US patents was infringed.

After a landmark Supreme Court judgment ruled that landowners or individuals could seek compensation for sewage discharged into UK waterways, water companies may face a number of legal challenges. (Compiled and published by Bengaluru Newsroom)