Civil Law

When the Investment Scammer Provides Clues, Listen

Investment Scammer Drops Several Clues Along The Way

The story of Norman V. Meier, a Wakefield Massachusetts resident, demonstrates a way to uncover a fraudulent model before investing. First, a little about the Meier alleged financial investment fraud. Recently Meier was charged with several violations of the Securities Act. Over the course of eight years, Meier collected $ 7.9 million from over 180 investors throughout Europe, and even a handful in the United States, all while “operating” several businesses throughout … Read the rest

Civil Law

Investment in Transmission Infrastructure for Future Offshore Wind Developments

Given the ambitious targets for offshore wind in support of the UK’s net zero ambitions, it is recognised that the existing grid connection infrastructure may be inadequate and that it is likely that provision needs to be made for more co-ordinated grid connections that incorporate the additional capability required to connect future offshore generation projects.

The costs and investment required to support the later connection of future offshore development(s) is referred to as “Anticipatory Investment”. The UK’s Office of Gas … Read the rest