Court limits bank’s liability for APP fraud
A UK bank has been ruled not to be liable for losses suffered by a customer who was tricked by fraudsters into willingly instructing it to transfer large sums out […]
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Sharing positive Covid tests lawful, subject to data compliance
Leanne Francis tells HRNews employers can lawfully disclose employees’ positive Covid test results Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Recruiting ‘best fit’ candidates is ‘asking for trouble’
Kate Dodd tells HRNews about the case of Clements v Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Trust Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Indonesia to loosen foreign investment rules for local start-ups
Foreign investment in tech start-ups in special economic zones (SEZ) in Indonesia will be exempted from minimum standards applied to other types of foreign investment. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Singapore looking to bring in SPACs: SGX
The Singapore Exchange (SGX) is considering allowing special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) to list in the first quarter of 2021. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →India’s government approves $724m hydropower project
India has approved a Rs52.8billion ($724 million) investment for 850 megawatt (MW) Ratle hydropower project on Chenab river in Jammu and Kashmir. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →2021 to be ‘defining year’ for defined benefit commercial consolidators
This year will be pivotal for defined benefit (DB) pension consolidation. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Scottish government targets ‘hydrogen nation’ status
Scotland will need to substantially increase domestic production of low carbon hydrogen if it is to meet ambitious targets published last month, energy sector experts have said. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →UK debt relief limits under review as economic impact of Covid-19 bites
The UK government is consulting on changing the eligibility criteria for debt relief orders (DROs) to make them accessible to more people ahead of an expected increase in demand for […]
Continue Reading →Homes in England to be subject to new energy efficiency standards
New and existing dwellings in England will have to meet strict energy efficiency standards in the future under plans outlined by the government. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Flexible resourcing can help GCs with changing working patterns
In-house legal teams and general counsel will need to be agile and flexible if they are to meet the changing demands of their business in the coming year. Read Complete […]
Continue Reading →EU fines for gaming companies for unjustified geo-blocking
The European Commission has issued fines totalling €7.8 million to six publishers for restricting cross-border sales of video games based on their geographical location. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →How financial services providers can prepare for new AI regulation in Europe
Fresh legislation specifically regulating the use of artificial intelligence (AI) by businesses in Europe is expected to be proposed in the coming months. Recent publications by EU policymakers and lawmakers […]
Continue Reading →Plan for exit in case your construction joint venture unravels
Businesses must plan how to successfully exit from joint venture (JV) arrangements at the point they are negotiating the JV contract to address the risks they could face if those […]
Continue Reading →Rise in interim relief applications ‘a concern’
Sarah Ashberry tells HRNews the bar for claimants’ interim relief applications is set high Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Greenwashing under regulatory scrutiny
Sales of “environmentally friendly” goods and services exceeded £41 billion in the UK in 2019, and the incentive to promote eco credentials has never been greater. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →CMA study highlights risks to competition posed by algorithms
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a programme of work on analysing algorithms with the release of a study focused on the potential harms caused by algorithmic […]
Continue Reading →P6bn pumped hydro storage project to be built in Philippines
First Gen Hydro Power is investing P6 billion ($124.89 million) to develop a 120 megawatts (MW) Aya pumped hydro storage project in Pantabangan, Philippines. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Singapore clarifies rules on foreign workers
Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has clarified rules governing the work rights of some employees of foreign multinational companies. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Civil claims could be best recourse as UK investment fraud increases
Investment fraud in the UK is on the rise, according to recent statistics, prompting investors to consider the possible actions they can take in a bid to recover lost funds. […]
Continue Reading →Evaluation of boards could benefit from broader adoption of good practice
The UK’s Chartered Governance Institute (ICSA) has published a voluntary code of practice for independent board reviewers, and voluntary good practice principles for listed companies. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Autonomous vehicles approval scheme proposed for Britain
The UK government should set up a new national scheme for approving ‘automated driving systems’ (ADS) for use on roads in Great Britain without the need for human monitoring, the […]
Continue Reading →Direct and indirect loss for contractors
This guide will summarise the difference between direct and indirect, or consequential, loss resulting from breach of contract and the issues to be aware of when attempting to exclude liability […]
Continue Reading →UK M&A market rebounds from coronavirus crisis
The UK market for public mergers and acquisitions (M&A) should continue rebounding from the slowdown in deal activity witnessed in the early months of the coronavirus crisis during 2021, corporate […]
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