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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 […]
Continue Reading →UK pharma reimbursement scheme reform trailed
Pharmaceutical companies hoping to be paid more for supplying treatments to the UK NHS could see what they are paid in future be increasingly tied to how well their products […]
Continue Reading →The new IFR approval process for club owners in English football
With the introduction of the Independent Football Regulator (IFR), many of the powers and responsibilities currently held by England’s domestic leagues will either be duplicated or transferred to this new […]
Continue Reading →Dutch caretaker government announces several labour reforms
The Dutch caretaker government has revealed a wide-ranging labour reform package, which include significant changes to leave entitlements, proposals to make staffing arrangements more flexible and strengthened protections for vulnerable […]
Continue Reading →EU investigation opened into software support practices
The European Commission is investigating whether SAP may have infringed EU competition laws over practices that it is concerned could unfairly restrict business customers from taking advantage of rival maintenance […]
Continue Reading →New NSW authority launched to support approvals for data centres and energy projects
Around 30 major projects each year will receive increased government support from a new authority tasked with streamlining planning assessments. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Australian Energy Regulator introduces new requirements for embedded electricity networks
New guidance from the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) for site owners selling electricity to tenants and residents on private electricity networks will create stronger reporting requirements, consumer protections and transparency […]
Continue Reading →UK’s new right to work digital ID scheme will be ‘challenging’
Plans for a new mandatory digital ID card in the UK aimed at cutting down illegal working will prove ‘extremely challenging’ to implement, an expert has warned. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →South Africa court finds presentation of original guarantee not always pre-requisite for payment
Employers seeking to enforce guarantees under South African law can take comfort from a recent court decision, where a claim was allowed to proceed although the beneficiary had never been […]
Continue Reading →New Hillsborough law laid before UK parliament
The UK’s new ‘Hillsborough Law’ could have significant implications for private bodies who are responsible for delivering public services and functions, an expert has warned. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Nuclear deal envisages streamlined UK development
It should become quicker to develop and operate a nuclear power plant in the UK under the terms of an agreement the UK government has formed with the US. Read […]
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