Using FIDIC construction contracts in Saudi Arabia
FIDIC is one of the most common forms of construction contract used in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Read Complete Article
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Planning for age assurance: the challenges facing the introduction of Australia’s social media age restriction laws
Age assurance to protect children from harmful online content has come sharply into focus this year in Australia and globally. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Patent litigation in Ireland: revocation, experts and discovery
This guide discusses both the legal basis for, and the procedural rules applicable to, patent revocation proceedings in Ireland, as well as the use of experts and discovery in Irish […]
Continue Reading →CMA seeks to enhance competition and customer choice in UK cloud infrastructure services
Recent findings of a statutory market investigation reflect a desire to ensure that the UK’s cloud services market remains open, innovative and responsive to customer needs, an expert has said. […]
Continue Reading →A5 dispute ‘a litmus test’ for infrastructure and climate ambitions
An ongoing legal dispute over the construction of a new A5 dual carriageway in Northern Ireland highlights the tensions between infrastructure ambitions and environmental accountability and could impact on other […]
Continue Reading →Australian employers face redundancy complexities after redeployment ruling
A new ruling should spur employers in Australia to consider whether employees they intend to make redundant could be redeployed into roles being performed by other workers, experts have said. […]
Continue Reading →England and Scotland crack down on ‘rogue’ non-surgical cosmetic procedures
New proposals to further regulate and licence non-surgical cosmetic procedures (NSCPs) in England and Scotland are welcome, but the governments must act quickly to ensure this “wild west” system has […]
Continue Reading →South African courts provide clarity on agricultural land development
Despite legislative change, recent developments underscore the continued relevance of South Africa’s primary piece of legislation influencing agricultural land development, highlighting the complexities of land classification and the need for […]
Continue Reading →South Africa bribery scandal caught on camera, in warning to businesses on compliance
An emerging row over claims a suspended South African CEO attempted to bribe a journalist to suppress investigations into her financial dealings highlights the need for companies to have rigorous […]
Continue Reading →ID verification duties to impact millions of UK directors
Millions of people involved in running UK businesses will be required to verify their identity with Companies House, the UK registry for companies, beginning from the middle of November this […]
Continue Reading →Two years of the UPC: why the patent court is growing in influence
The Unified Patent Court (UPC) has now been operating for two years, firmly establishing itself as a leading forum for patent disputes in Europe. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →CJEU ruling opens door for review of Court of Arbitration for Sport rulings
Athletes and sports clubs have been given the power to challenge decisions by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) within the legal systems of their own countries after a […]
Continue Reading →Cases broaden scope of ‘harassment’ for French employers
Recent decisions have broadened the scope of what constitutes harassment under French law, reinforcing the accountability of employers and corporate leadership. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Update to German pension legislation sets out comprehensive reform
New draft legislation from the Federal Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs (BMAS) aims to comprehensively reform and strengthen occupational pension schemes, but it remains to be seen whether this […]
Continue Reading →Product safety measures receive Royal Assent, but further certainty needed
The UK government’s attempt to address ongoing concerns over its new approach to product safety regulation are sensible and welcomed, but industry still needs further certainty, an expert has said. […]
Continue Reading →FCA retail insurance ‘roadmaps’ should spur industry wide re-evaluation
Insurance firms should re-evaluate their approach to important issues such as policy wording, outsourcing, and the way in which they handle claims by vulnerable customers, experts have said. Read Complete […]
Continue Reading →Framework ‘new era of legitimacy’ for stablecoins in Bahrain
The introduction of a framework for licensing and regulating stablecoin issuers by the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) signals a “new era of legitimacy and regulatory clarity” within the financial […]
Continue Reading →Ireland’s new planning and development legislation ‘to boost housing development’
The enactment of new planning and development legislation in Ireland is “very significant” and could prove pivotal in tackling long-standing and urgent issues in the country’s planning system, particularly those […]
Continue Reading →Pensions Ombudsman highlights need for new measures to address member ‘advice gap’
A recent Pensions Ombudsman (PO) determination highlights the importance of planned measures on ‘targeted support’ by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), which aim to fill the ‘advice gap’ for […]
Continue Reading →MAIB report flags concerns over ‘human watchkeepers’ in maritime industry
Collisions and groundings of merchant vessels show no sign of waning, raising questions about the future role of human watchkeepers following a series of tragic collisions, an expert says. Read […]
Continue Reading →Saudi Arabia offers investment opportunities in developing mining sector
Mining is Saudi Arabia is a core pillar of Vision 2030 – the Kingdom’s strategy to diversify its economy beyond oil – resulting in the offering of subsidies and financial […]
Continue Reading →Supreme Court: public bodies must take cumulative approach to ‘public interest’ test
A recent ruling by the UK Supreme Court has clarified that a cumulative or holistic approach should be applied to the public interest test relating to qualified exemptions under the […]
Continue Reading →Construction industry must act ahead of new building safety levy
The construction industry is being urged take action ahead of the implementation of a new building safety levy, which will introduce new costs for residential developments across England from October […]
Continue Reading →German court demonstrates balance between flexibility and fairness in public contracting
A recent decision illustrates how German courts enforce European principles such as transparency, equal treatment and competition even in “grey areas” of procurement law, an expert has said. Read Complete […]
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