Cameroon’s mining sector: projects
The new mining code that took effect in Cameroon in late 2023 will govern how mining projects operate in the country. Read Complete Article
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Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act becomes UK law but ‘further detail required’
Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act receives Royal Assent but most of the provisions will not come into force without secondary legislation, which will now be the task of a new […]
Continue Reading →New Luxembourg tax bill aims to implement several income tax law changes including clarification of partial liquidation regime
Luxembourg’s new draft bill that aims to implement several income tax law changes, particularly rules concerning the partial liquidation regime, should bring clarity and certainty to investors and businesses, a […]
Continue Reading →Courts shine new light on the use of a single claim form involving multiple claimants
A recent Court of Appeal decision brings welcome clarity as to when a single claim may be used to name multiple claimants in England and Wales, experts have said. Read […]
Continue Reading →UK court ruling confirms former trustees in bankruptcy open to challenge after release
A recent High Court decision has confirmed that a bankrupt person can challenge a decision of their former trustees in bankruptcy after the trustees have been released from office. Read […]
Continue Reading →Why we expect the UK healthcare M&A market to remain buoyant
Changing demographics are increasing the need and demand for health and social care services at a time when there are significant constraints on public finances. These are among the confluence […]
Continue Reading →Australian transmission projects using incentivised target cost contracts must weigh up risks
Using incentivised target cost (ITC) contracts on Australian electricity transmission projects can benefit owners and contractors, but their complexity for a project’s supply chain must also be considered. Read Complete […]
Continue Reading →Ireland’s online safety code expected to apply within months
Ireland’s online media regulator has said it expects a proposed new online safety code it has developed to begin applying later this year – despite ongoing legal challenges to its […]
Continue Reading →What lenders need to know about financing Irish regulated funds
Irish funds are frequently used as investment vehicles to acquire real assets such as property, private equity, and infrastructure. This reflects the fact that Ireland is an attractive jurisdiction for […]
Continue Reading →Philippines’ new hydrogen energy-focused agencies will streamline projects’ development
The Philippines’ Department of Energy (DoE) has established the Hydrogen Energy Industry Committee (HEIC) and the Hydrogen Inspection and Monitoring Team (HIMT) to oversee the development of hydrogen energy-related projects. […]
Continue Reading →South African court highlights need for ‘rational’ zero-tolerance cannabis policy
The South African Labour Appeal Court (LAC) recently delivered an important judgment which sets out when an employee may be dismissed for using cannabis outside the workplace. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →CMA launches full market investigation into UK veterinary services
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an expedited statutory market investigation into the veterinary services sector in light of concerns it has identified in that industry following […]
Continue Reading →UK landlord ordered to pay compensation for misrepresentation under LTA 1954
The High Court in England recently handed down a judgment emphasising the importance of landlords not contriving development schemes to regain possession of premises in order to try to circumvent […]
Continue Reading →‘Inevitable’ UK AI copyright deal would include compensation, say MPs
AI developers are likely to have to pay copyright holders compensation in recognition of “past infringements” as part of any voluntary agreement that would allow them to use copyrighted content […]
Continue Reading →European elections should elicit business response
Businesses operating in the EU have been advised to prepare for a change in the political – and policy – landscape ahead of the European Parliament elections due to take […]
Continue Reading →Western Australia’s procurement reform ‘not enough’ to meet construction challenges
Recently announced procurement reforms in Western Australia (WA) will not be enough to address the challenges facing the state’s construction industry as demand for new infrastructure projects grows, a construction […]
Continue Reading →Change to UK NSIP consenting process ‘will lead to higher costs’
Changes in regulations and the pre-application process for nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs) in the UK are expected to lead to higher direct cost and resource requirements particularly for applicants. […]
Continue Reading →SRESS phase two ‘provides easier route to market’ for renewable energy installation
The Irish government has launched the second stage of the small-scale renewable electricity support scheme (SRESS) in a bid to continue providing a route to market for businesses and non-domestic […]
Continue Reading →Updated guidance on UK national security regime provides greater clarity for businesses
Recent changes to the guidance on how the national security screening regime operates under the UK National Security and Investment (NSI) Act 2021 provide helpful clarification on the operation of […]
Continue Reading →Announcement of UK general election puts stop to arbitration law reform
The planned reforms of the Arbitration Act 1996 in England and Wales will have to await the outcome of the UK general election, but a swift reintroduction of the Arbitration […]
Continue Reading →‘Board effectiveness reviews’ key to improving EDI across pension schemes, says lawyer
Christina Bowyer tells HRNews how a review of board effectiveness can help pension scheme trustees meet TPR’s EDI aspirations Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Dutch coalition agreement ‘gives certainty of direction’ in policy making
The newly agreed coalition government in the Netherlands provides businesses with a certainty of direction in policy making, but it may create issues between Dutch and EU policymakers in the […]
Continue Reading →FTC’s rule banning non-competes in US effective from 4 September, if it survives
New York lawyer Ben Stockam tells HRNews about the FTC’s ‘final rule’ and employers’ options in the event it survives legal challenge Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →UK universities must ensure robust recruitment agent contracts amid rising complaints
UK universities should ensure robust contracts are in place with agents they use to attract, or recruit, students, clearly setting out the agents’ responsibilities and making sure universities sign off […]
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