Analyzing more than six decades of Supreme Court decisions, the study found that when justices write dissenting or concurring opinions, they frequently acknowledge the majority’s arguments. The research concludes these concessions don’t just represent collegiality but are strategic efforts to persuade colleagues and preserve influence within the court.

A new study examines a potential enforcement gap in the UK Contracts for Difference scheme. It shows that, although termination payments are designed to deter offshore wind generators from exiting contracts early, their practical recoverability may be weakened if highly leveraged project companies enter financial distress or insolvency. While no such case has been documented to date, the findings offer new insights into how CfD design can be strengthened while preserving project bankability and supporting the UK’s low-carbon energy transition.