Waiver of future claims in settlement agreement possible, rules EAT
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Pension trustees must ensure clear communications to members if overpayment issues arise
Pensions scheme trustees must ensure that communications with members are comprehensive and unambiguous, particularly where there are uncertainties over benefits and where potential overpayment investigations are ongoing, the Pensions Ombudsman […]
Continue Reading →More intervention could follow from proposed South African construction regulation changes
Recently proposed changes to South African legislation could result in tighter regulation of the country’s construction industry, with contractors and professional service providers facing fines for non-compliance if the changes […]
Continue Reading →UK general election 2024: pledges relevant to tech and industrial businesses
The potential of technology to help supercharge the UK’s economy has long been acknowledged across the political spectrum, but amidst the focus on efforts to address the ongoing cost-of-living crisis […]
Continue Reading →Pension buy-outs: issuing individual policies using assignment before winding up
Issuing individual policies using the assignment structure has become an increasingly preferred way for trustees to give effect to a pension buy-out, as it can help address several concerns that […]
Continue Reading →UK general election 2024: policies impacting the real estate sector
For the real estate sector there is much in the upcoming UK general election manifestos for businesses to digest and policies which organisations may wish to influence when they are […]
Continue Reading →UK general election 2024: pledges relevant to infrastructure businesses
Ambitious plans to reform the planning system, scale up the delivery of new homes, and enable investment in the modern ‘green’ infrastructure the UK needs to decarbonise, run through the […]
Continue Reading →Pension buy-outs: making the decision to fully buy-in
Trustees and sponsoring employers of defined benefit (DB) schemes are increasingly looking to fully buy-in their scheme to reduce risk. This is commonly a first step on the path to […]
Continue Reading →UK general election 2024: financial services sector policies and pledges
For the financial services sector, there is much in the 2024 UK general election manifestos to digest, many policies which organisations may wish to influence if and when they proceed […]
Continue Reading →Ruling in Hong Kong SAR confirms arbitral interim measures not subject to appeal
A recent ruling in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) has confirmed that interim measures ordered by arbitral tribunals are not subject to appeal. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Australian ruling underscores bankruptcy trustees’ need to maintain objectivity
A recent case in Australia has highlighted the importance of bankruptcy trustees being able to demonstrate that they have maintained objectivity in their administration of a bankrupt estate. Read Complete […]
Continue Reading →M&A deal prompts foreign subsidies investigation in EU first
The European Commission is investigating whether a guarantee and a loan provided by the UAE to one of its state-owned companies risk distorting competition in the EU internal market. Read […]
Continue Reading →PODCAST What the European election results mean for the EU Commission’s policy programme
Mainstream centrists parties held their ground, but victories for right wing parties will give them influence over the EU’s policy direction, spelling trouble for green policies and an increase in […]
Continue Reading →LCIA statistics show doubling arbitration parties Africa
Africa has become the fastest-growing region from which parties involved in London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) cases originate, as the institution’s latest statistics shows that a vast majority of […]
Continue Reading →What the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive means in practice
The EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is a transformational piece of legislation, which revises previous EU rules concerning the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) information corporate entities must report […]
Continue Reading →EU sustainability reporting requirements pose issues and opportunities for general counsel
The EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) regime is extensive and will pose a number of legal and regulatory issues for general counsel (GC) and in-house legal teams to address. […]
Continue Reading →EU parliament vote provides for shift in EU policy
After the EU’s parliament election, businesses have been advised to keep an eye on developments and to make clear political demands before the EU policy agenda is finalised. Read Complete […]
Continue Reading →‘Best-practice’ workplace investigations can help Australian employers avoid potential risks
Australian employers and HR practitioners can ensure workplace complaints and investigations are handled appropriately and avoid potential reputational damage by following certain ‘best-practice’ steps. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →UK food and beverage firms must ensure protection against E. coli outbreak
The current UK E. coli outbreak provides a real-world example of why it is important for businesses in the food and beverage industry to have robust measures in place to […]
Continue Reading →Universities ensure their net zero target remain deliverable
Universities have been advised to review their sustainability-related targets and ensure they have a robust plan in place to meet them amidst a growing culture of activism and class action-style […]
Continue Reading →Singapore’s hydrogen-ready power plant plans reflect higher energy demands
Singapore’s Energy Market Authority (EMA) has announced plans to build two more natural gas, hydrogen-compatible power plants by 2030 to help ensure energy security and reliability amid growing electricity needs. […]
Continue Reading →IP addresses ruled floating charge under loan security agreement
Lenders should be aware that despite their static nature, IP addresses have been classified as floating charge assets under a loan security agreement by a recent decision of the High […]
Continue Reading →‘Big Mac’ dispute provides lessons for businesses on using trade marks
Owners of famous brands must make sure they gather evidence of how trade marks for their products and services are actually used, experts have advised, after an EU court cut […]
Continue Reading →Cloud outsourcing guidance update for DORA considered by EU regulators
EU regulators are considering refreshing their cloud outsourcing guidelines to take account of changes to EU regulation delivered via the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), Out-Law can confirm. Read Complete […]
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