Pensions risk transfer market resilient against Covid-19
The UK pensions risk transfer market has so far shown remarkable resilience to the economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Read Complete Article
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Getting your IP in order: stay in control of ownership
Businesses must put in place processes to ensure they own the intellectual property (IP) being created by or for the business. Failure to do so will result in losing control […]
Continue Reading →The importance of substantiating green claims in advertising
Businesses must ensure that any ‘green’ claims made in advertising can be substantiated. Unfounded green claims are likely to breach UK advertising regulations and could result in reputational damage for […]
Continue Reading →Ant group to raise $34.5bn in biggest IPO on record
Ant Group plans to raise $34.5 billion in initial public offerings (IPO) in Shanghai and Hong Kong. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Dispute resolution in the UAE
Luke Tapp explains how access to Arabic-speaking colleagues and local knowledge of the courts helps international clients. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →FCA updates on market abuse compliance during Covid-19
The transition to working from home and the economic turbulence associated with the Covid-19 pandemic have created new compliance challenges for firms subject to particular obligations to tackle market abuse […]
Continue Reading →Impact of LIBOR reform on project finance
There is just over a year to go before the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) ceases to be used as the measure of the average rate at which banks are […]
Continue Reading →Court rules on validity of administrators’ appointment after notice failure
The Insolvency and Companies Court (ICC) has ruled that an out-of-court administration appointment, which took place without the applicants having given the requisite five business days’ prior written notice to […]
Continue Reading →Poland creates legal framework for offshore wind development in the Baltic Sea
Poland has signed an agreement with six other countries with access to the Baltic Sea that it hopes will accelerate the development of offshore wind generation. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Catalonian commercial properties affected by Covid-19 to benefit from rent reduction
Businesses in Catalonia forced to close or reduce activities due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic will be able to request a reduction in rent. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →European Works Councils – HR teams and in-house lawyers should prepare for the post-transition period
Ben Brown tells HR News how EWCs will need to be rehomed from 1 January 2021 to remain valid for EU law purposes. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Germany joins EU cooperation scheme for FDI screening
Germany has amended its Foreign Trade and Payments Regulations to join the coordinated approach to screening foreign direct investments (FDI) by the EU member states. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Immigration – the frontier worker permit, a useful option
Louisa Cole tells HR News about the new frontier worker permit scheme, a useful option for those who travel frequently. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Risk Assessments – managing your risks during the pandemic
Katherine Metcalfe tells HR News about the challenge of managing risk in the face of ever-changing government guidance. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →The emerging wave of local content regulations in the African mining sector
As the deepest decade-long correction in commodities in 100 years reverses momentum, and miners look to re-invest, governments are likely to be torn between a legitimate desire to maintain effective […]
Continue Reading →Preparing renewable energy projects for sale or financing
When renewable energy projects are being developed, it is crucial to think ahead to future financing, sale or investment transactions to ensure that there are no skeletons in the closet […]
Continue Reading →Sectoral Marine Plan moves Scottish offshore wind development forward
The Scottish government has published its long-awaited strategic plan identifying sustainable options for the future development of commercial-scale offshore wind energy in Scotland. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Singapore to import electricity from Malaysia for a two year trial
Singapore plans to import 100 megawatts (MW) of electricity from Malaysia for a two year trial starting next year to diversify the country’s energy supply. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Tribunal sets out guidance on public benefit test for use of rooftops as telecoms sites
A pair of recent cases have clarified how rights conferred under the Electronic Communications Code (the Code) should be applied when it comes to the sharing of space, equipment upgrades […]
Continue Reading →Indonesia proposes changes to renewable energy prices
The Indonesian government is overhauling renewable energy pricing, establishing a fixed feed-in-tariff (FiT) for renewable projects so that developers do not need to negotiate pricing with Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN). […]
Continue Reading →Court of Appeal upholds virtual supervision of healthcare procedures amid pandemic
The English and Welsh Court of Appeal has rejected a judicial review attempt against the virtual supervision of medical procedures, recognising that healthcare professionals can still oversee an interaction using […]
Continue Reading →MEPs lobby for European rules governing use of artificial intelligence
The European Parliament has adopted three sets of proposed rules for the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI), with the aim of improving innovation, ethical standards and trust in technology. Read […]
Continue Reading →Corporate criminal offences – HMRC’s renewed focus on tax investigations
Penny Simmons comments on HMRC’s focus on tax investigations despite the pandemic. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Manufacturing and apprenticeships – a view from Germany
Lara-Christina Willems explains how businesses need to do more to attract young talent to the industry. Read Complete Article
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