‘Time for clarity’ on employment status after Uber ruling
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Investors’ pressure for ethnic diversity on boards ‘an issue for HR’
James Sullivan Tailyour tells HRNews about HR’s role implementing UK’s Investment Association guidance Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Collaboration could be the solution for the African infrastructure delivery problem
It is widely agreed that African infrastructure across the continent – roads, electricity, water and sanitation – is in desperate need of an upgrade. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →The future of standard essential patent licensing
The law on standard essential patent (SEP) licensing has been heavily shaped by courts around the world in what is an increasingly global battleground over rights to use standardised communication […]
Continue Reading →EU consults on use of digital labour platforms
The EU Commission is consulting its trade unions and employers’ organisations about measures it plans to improve the working conditions of ‘crowdworkers’, gig economy workers who access jobs through digital […]
Continue Reading →Record Irish stockbroker fine
The Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) has issued its largest ever fine to a stockbroker. J&E Davy was fined €4.13 million after the CBI found fault with its systems for […]
Continue Reading →Flexible approach required for UK AGMs in 2021, say experts
Companies planning annual general meetings (AGMs) due to be held in the UK after 30 March will have to be flexible to meet both legal obligations and health and safety […]
Continue Reading →A guide to coronavirus tiers in England
The public health regulations that have been in force in England since 2 December 2020 implement a three tiered system of local restrictions. They were amended on 20 December to […]
Continue Reading →UK Budget 2021: immigration proposals leave gaps for some sectors
Immigration reforms announced by the UK government will help start-ups and fast-growing firms and those with internationally mobile staff, but leave gaps for some key sectors of the economy, an […]
Continue Reading →Could a collective DC scheme be right for your workforce?
With the legislative framework now in place, employers may be starting to think about whether an innovative collective defined contribution (CDC) pension scheme is the right solution for their workforce. […]
Continue Reading →Singapore plans support for SME digitisation
Singapore is putting funding and support measures in place to help small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) digitise their processes, products and services, according to Singapore’s communications and information minister […]
Continue Reading →China responsible for half of the world’s new offshore wind capacity in 2020
Over six gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind generation was installed around the world in 2020, with China responsible for over half of the installation, according to the Global Wind Energy […]
Continue Reading →Masala bonds will be crucial in India’s post-Covid development
Masala bonds enable Indian companies to borrow money from overseas without taking on any currency risk. After the Covid-19 crisis, they will play an important role in building the Indian […]
Continue Reading →Claims management companies could capitalise on BI insurance action
Business interruption insurance (BII) policyholders have reported an increase in targeted online marketing from claims management companies (CMCs) following the UK Supreme Court’s recent judgment on BII and Covid-19. Read […]
Continue Reading →OIA gives guidance on student study interruption complaints
Recent decisions by the Office of the Independent Adjudicator for Higher Education (OIA) offer guidance on the approach it will take to determining student complaints against their universities about Covid-related […]
Continue Reading →Sectors defined for UK national security merger control regime
A more specific category of acquisitions of UK companies will be subject to mandatory notification to the UK government for scrutiny on national security grounds than originally anticipated after the […]
Continue Reading →UK Budget 2021: R&D investment and tax reliefs positive for life sciences sector
A commitment to review the R&D tax relief system to ensure that tax reliefs remain competitive and well-targeted and the launch of a new fund targeting R&D intensive companies will […]
Continue Reading →Singapore Dependant’s Pass holders need work pass from 1 May
Foreigners who are staying in Singapore on Dependant’s passes (DP) will have to apply for a work pass and would no longer have the option to work on a letter […]
Continue Reading →Indonesia to merge three geothermal companies
Indonesia’s State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) Ministry is planning to merge three state-owned geothermal companies to form a giant geothermal holding company for domestic green energy use. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Malaysia to build the largest solar power plant in south east Asia
Plans have been announced to build A RM1.4 billion ($350 million) solar power plant in Pengerang in the south east of Johor state, Malaysia, according to Johor Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar. […]
Continue Reading →UK Budget 2021: boost for tech, R&D and innovation
New measures to help UK businesses fund their growth, and develop their digital skills in the process, are welcome steps towards ensuring the UK remains globally competitive, a legal expert […]
Continue Reading →ADGM enacts new data protection laws
Businesses operating in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) should review whether their policies and practices need to be updated before recently enacted new data protection laws have legal force, […]
Continue Reading →The role of IP in strategies for repurposing medicines
Drug repurposing can be a cost-effective form of innovating for organisations involved in the life sciences sector, offering potential benefits to patients as well as significant returns on investment. Read […]
Continue Reading →Actions and considerations for banks and fintechs seeking to collaborate
Collaboration is important to both banks and fintechs. Read Complete Article
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