Victorian Supreme Court reinforces limited judicial role in arbitration
Two recent Victorian Supreme Court decisions have reinforced the limited role courts play in arbitration proceedings. Read Complete Article
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Businesses should review force majeure provisions following High Court decision
Businesses should review and negotiate force majeure provisions with greater care following a ruling by the English High Court that underlines both the importance of contractual drafting and the need […]
Continue Reading →What the Hormuz crisis means for construction claims
There are several ways that construction businesses can manage cost and programme risk arising from the ongoing Middle East conflict. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →UAE clarifies Pillar 2 tax reporting requirements for multinationals
The UAE has introduced new tax reporting requirements for multinational enterprises, in a significant step in the country’s alignment with international tax standards, experts have said. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →UK employers prepare to handle new trade union workplace access requests
Anthony Convery tells HRNews how employers should handle workplace access requests when the new trade union rights take effect on 30 October. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Non-bank FS firms navigate new FCA misconduct rules
Anne Sammon tells HRNews what the FCA’s new misconduct rules mean for UK financial services firms. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →CJEU rulings highlight balancing act for sports governing bodies over competition law challenges
Recent rulings by Europe’s top court on issues for sports governing organisations around competition law highlight the balancing act between sporting autonomy and complying with international laws, experts have warned. […]
Continue Reading →Non-party access to court documents
People or organisations who are not a party to a piece of litigation (non-parties) in England and wales can obtain copies of some documents relating to civil proceedings that are […]
Continue Reading →Pensions Ombudsman confirms entire SIPP may be disinvested on first instruction following member’s death
A recent determination by the UK Pensions Ombudsman (PO) confirms that where there are multiple beneficiaries following the death of a member, it is reasonable for the providers to disinvest […]
Continue Reading →Water companies face strengthened environmental penalties regime in England
Environmental regulators will be able to impose certain fines on water companies in England for “minor to moderate offences” in future without having to prove their case ‘beyond reasonable doubt’. […]
Continue Reading →Manufacturers face extra repair requirements as new legislation takes effect
Manufacturers and retailers in Germany must make sure they understand how new right to repair laws affect them after coming into force in the country, an expert has warned. Read […]
Continue Reading →Ofgem targets ‘speculative’ data centre projects in bid to cut grid connection queue
Britain’s energy regulator plans to introduce a new fee and milestones to weed “non-viable” data centre projects” out of the queue for connection to the country’s electricity grid. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Glasgow 2026 and EBU underscore need for respectful women’s athletics coverage
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU), working alongside European Athletics and a number of leading female athletes, has published guidance aimed at encouraging more respectful coverage of women’s athletics. Read Complete […]
Continue Reading →Taiwan unveils new offshore wind development roadmap
A new development roadmap signals Taiwan’s commitment to offshore wind amid rising costs and challenging financing conditions, experts have said. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →UK Online Safety Act impact examined by law makers
Online platforms and other stakeholders have been asked to share their views on the UK’s Online Safety Act after law makers opened an inquiry into whether the legislation has made […]
Continue Reading →German employers should review preparedness for mass litigation
An increase in workforce restructuring, factory closures and collective redundancies across Germany is creating a new category of employment risk – large-scale and coordinated employment litigation, an expert has said. […]
Continue Reading →French social media ban for under-15s faces constitutional test
Plans to prohibit social media companies from offering their services to under-15s in France have been challenged on constitutional grounds. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Court gives guidance on EU Digital Markets Act ‘gatekeeper’ designations
The EU General Court has given important guidance on how the European Commission should apply the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), after ruling on challenges brought by Meta and Apple […]
Continue Reading →The challenges of sourcing GPUs as AI demand surges
High demand for special computer chips capable of supporting AI use is impacting on distribution procurement and pricing models, forcing distributors and their customers to respond to legal and contractual […]
Continue Reading →EU electrification plans have cross-sector impact
Automotive manufacturers, housebuilders, data centre operators, and developers and investors in the energy transition will be among the businesses impacted by new EU plans to reduce industry’s use of fossil […]
Continue Reading →What airlines need to know about new EU claims management requirements
Airlines operating across the EU must ensure their claims management processes are efficient and at scale following an update to delay and compensation policies, experts have said. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →How FIFA’s new transfer rules will shake up player trading and contract protections
With attention returning to domestic soccer after the World Cup, the focus for many organisations and observers will be what big moves are expected to take place before the summer […]
Continue Reading →UAE accelerating autonomous vehicle smart mobility frameworks
The UAE is rapidly moving from a jurisdiction with aspirational smart mobility policies to one with substantive, enforceable regulatory frameworks – and the pace of change is accelerating. Read Complete […]
Continue Reading →Draft framework seeks to guide rolling stock acceptance by train operators
South Africa’s freight rail sector is undergoing its most consequential structural transformation in decades with changes to the rolling stock acceptance framework requiring attention from train operators. Read Complete Article
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