Spotlight on US EDI compliance risk for employers
US lawyer Cara Crotty tells HRNews how US enforcement is turning EDI into a compliance risk and what that means for employers operating on both sides of the Atlantic. Read […]
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UK immigration changes ‘significant’ for universities and business
Recent changes to the UK’s immigration rules will introduce tough new measures affecting foreign nationals who wish to study and work in the UK. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Payment under construction contracts in Ireland
Construction law in Ireland sets out obligations in respect of how payment is to be managed under construction contracts. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →ICO wins appeal over Clearview AI jurisdiction ruling
The UK’s data protection authority has won an appeal against a tribunal ruling which originally found it did not have the power to take enforcement action against an AI facial […]
Continue Reading →UK competition law collective proceedings regime evolving a decade on
As the UK’s competition law collective proceedings regime reaches its 10th anniversary, four notable cases may provide much-needed procedural clarity for opt-out collective actions in 2026 and beyond. Read Complete […]
Continue Reading →AI adoption in built environment ‘requires mindset shift’
The emergence of AI technologies presents significant opportunities for innovation in the built environment sector, but few organisations are primed to leverage its potential effectively, according to industry experts. Read […]
Continue Reading →All eyes on Netherlands elections as new EU political advert rules take effect
The forthcoming elections in the Netherlands will offer Europe a chance to see the impact new political advertising regulations will have across the continent. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Cyber security warning for UK operational technology sector
New guidance from the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) aimed at helping companies map their technology environment represents a good first step to stronger cyber security, an expert has […]
Continue Reading →Victorian construction contracts will require changes due to upcoming reforms
Upcoming reforms to the Victorian Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2002, if passed, will require changes to terms commonly used in construction contracts within Victoria. Read Complete […]
Continue Reading →Company secretary: Duties
This guide is based on UK law as at 1st February 2010, unless otherwise stated. There is no easily accessible job description for a company secretary. There are certain duties […]
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Continue Reading →Company secretary: An introduction
The job of the company secretary has changed over the years, both in perception and in fact. As long ago as 1971 the influential judge Lord Denning commented that the […]
Continue Reading →DFSA launches consultation over new DIFC crypto token rules
Plans to reform cryptocurrency regulation in Dubai’s International Financial Centre (DIFC) will bring the financial free zone’s rules into alignment with international best practices, according to an expert. Read Complete […]
Continue Reading →OFSI fine highlights need for timely voluntary disclosure
A recent fine imposed by the Office for Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) underscores the importance of businesses reporting sanctions non-compliance promptly, and that failure to do so may be costly, […]
Continue Reading →Saudi Arabia enhances salary protection with ‘unified employment contract’
A major reform to labour laws in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) will strengthen employee rights by introducing a new layer of legal accountability and help streamline wage dispute […]
Continue Reading →Regulatory shift could alter biosimilars business case
Pharmaceutical companies should look afresh at the business case for investing in ‘candidate’ biosimilars amidst signs that the cost of bringing those products to market globally could be about to […]
Continue Reading →Ruling boosts cross-border healthcare in the EU
A recent ruling is likely to encourage more EU-based healthcare providers to partner with health practitioners elsewhere in the EU to expand the services they offer to a wider group […]
Continue Reading →Apple leads consultation challenges to Digital Markets Act
A detailed submission by Apple critiquing the EU Digital Markets Act (DMA) could provide valuable insights into how the EU regime could be refined and also pointers for other jurisdictions […]
Continue Reading →Labour fees reduced in Qatar
Qatar’s Ministry of Labour has revealed new fees for a host of services related to hiring staff, including issuing work permits and recruitment licences – the latter having been dramatically […]
Continue Reading →New NHS England digital schemes are not ‘quick win’
Plans to launch a new digital NHS trust aimed at bringing down waiting lists and widening access to health services in England face significant safety and security concerns, an expert […]
Continue Reading →Irish role in European patent litigation strategy highlighted
Two court rulings issued in the same case highlight how the discovery process and expert cross-examination in Ireland can play a major role in a company’s pan-European patent litigation strategy, […]
Continue Reading →Significant changes to China’s arbitration law to be introduced
China’s Arbitration Law is undergoing its most significant reform since its inception in 1995. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →New town plans for England narrow as 12-site shortlist revealed
Plans for at least three new towns to be built in England within the next five years have been hailed for their diverse and “sensible” approach by experts. Read Complete […]
Continue Reading →New UK settlement rules for migrants raise concerns for business
The government has proposed significant changes to the current settlement rules for migrants, but introducing longer settlement periods could increase the risk of illegal working in the UK, an expert […]
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