Luxembourg law addresses EU AI Act enforcement
A new law in Luxembourg has been proposed that would give the country’s data protection authority and a range of other sectoral regulators powers to enforce compliance with the EU […]
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Insurers’ cyber resilience under PRA spotlight in 2025
New policy to guide how insurers and other financial services firms manage technology and cyber risks will be developed by UK regulators later this year, according to the Prudential Regulation […]
Continue Reading →EU ‘Omnibus simplification package’ on ESG reporting to be introduced in February
The European Commission will examine the CSRD, CSDDD, and EU Taxonomy to reduce red tape and condense reporting obligations in an ‘Omnibus package’ expected by the end of February. Read […]
Continue Reading →UK AI action plan provides for shift in regulatory approach
The UK should move to a more centralised system for the regulation of AI if sector regulators fail to sufficiently promote innovation in the way they carry out their duties, […]
Continue Reading →Law ‘must continue to evolve’ in line with a rapid shift towards a digital society
A recent High Court of England and Wales decision highlights the speed at which the law is continuing to evolve and must continue to, so that it can properly deal […]
Continue Reading →UAE businesses must act now ahead of climate change law
Businesses across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) should begin preparations now to ensure compliance before the new law “On the Reduction of Climate Change Effects” comes into force. Read Complete […]
Continue Reading →Data centre development at the centre of UK AI plan
The government could alter planning guidance to immediately facilitate the development of new data centres it seeks to drive its ambitions for AI-enabled growth, a planning law expert has said. […]
Continue Reading →Tax reforms to encourage investments in Luxembourg
Recent reforms of Luxembourg’s tax law are expected to make the jurisdiction more competitive for investors and international businesses, tax experts have said. The reforms aim to improve tax certainty […]
Continue Reading →The regulation of AI in UK insurance: an introductory guide
The UK has chosen to take a less centralised approach to the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) than the EU. Financial services regulators are monitoring the growth in the adoption […]
Continue Reading →HMRC introduces new R&D relief correction process
HM Revenue and Customs’ (HMRC) new specialist research and development (R&D) disclosure facility provides a structured process for businesses to correct their tax filings and repay any overpaid credits or […]
Continue Reading →Colluding bidders for UK public contracts risk debarment in 2025
Businesses that collude with one another to try to secure certain UK public contracts risk being barred from being awarded those contracts when new rules take effect next month, experts […]
Continue Reading →Irish third country investment screening regime takes effect
The commencement of Ireland’s new third country investment screening regime means that notifiable transactions may not complete without clearance, marking a significant development in Ireland’s investment landscape, experts have said. […]
Continue Reading →UK data protection law facing scrutiny and reform in 2025
Businesses could see material changes to UK data protection laws in 2025 at a time when the compatibility of those laws with equivalent legislation in the EU will be under […]
Continue Reading →Ireland’s CCPC confirmed in EU Data Governance Act role
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has been confirmed as Ireland’s regulator for overseeing compliance with the Data Governance Act (DGA) – an EU law that promotes greater data […]
Continue Reading →Omani media law brings new era of digital media regulation
A new law that has come into effect in Oman heralds a new era of digital media regulation in the country, experts have said. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Report offers businesses help with arbitration strategies, says expert
A new report can help businesses develop robust data-led strategies for successfully resolving disputes through arbitration, expert have said. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Landlord’s repudiatory breach entitled tenant to terminate lease agreement
A recent ruling could embolden tenants in disputes over their rights under lease agreements and should spur landlords to review those agreements and clarify any uncertainties over what activity is […]
Continue Reading →Qatar arbitration boosted with QICCA rules update
Modernised arbitration rules introduced by the Qatar International Centre for Conciliation and Arbitration (QICCA) have come into effect. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →FCA plans product information reforms for consumer composite investments
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is consulting on product information requirements for so-called consumer composite investments (CCIs) in what forms part of a wider effort to streamline regulation in UK […]
Continue Reading →Drug spending study demonstrates disconnected approach
A recent study on the population-health impact of new drugs demonstrates a disconnected economist-driven approach to the benefits that such drugs provide, experts have said. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →FCA proposes admission and disclosures regime for regulating cryptoassets
Further details of the UK Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA’s) proposed regulatory regime for cryptoassets have been published in a new discussion paper, covering admission to trading, disclosures and market abuse. […]
Continue Reading →Hong Kong security of payment bill is ‘significant step’ for construction sector
The enactment of the Construction Industry Security of Payment Bill will enhance the financial stability and efficiency of the construction industry in Hong Kong, an expert has said. Read Complete […]
Continue Reading →Pharma companies get some clarity on SPCs for combination products
Pharmaceutical companies have obtained clarity that so-called combination products are not precluded from obtaining supplementary protection certificates (SPCs) following a new ruling by the EU’s highest court. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Revised EU product liability regime expands to AI software providers
Technology companies offering products and services in the EU will need to prepare for significant changes to be brought in by the new Product Liability Directive which has broadened the […]
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