Germany to explore digital justice tools for citizens
German citizens could soon be able to digitally file a claim with the courts following a review commissioned by the new German justice minister. Read Complete Article
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‘Gold standard’ set for UK construction frameworks
An overhaul of construction frameworks, a contracting model which is popular in the UK public sector, has been endorsed after a review identified concerns about the cost, complexity and waste […]
Continue Reading →Making an application under Ireland’s Renewable Energy Support Scheme 2
Applications are now open for projects planning to bid for the second of Ireland’s Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS) auctions. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Overhaul of UK financial promotions exemption regime proposed
The UK government has proposed changes to the regime which gives high-net worth individuals (HNWIs) and sophisticated investors an exemption from restrictions on financial promotions. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Insolvency Service gains powers to investigate directors of dissolved companies
The UK government has extended the Insolvency Service’s powers to investigate and disqualify company directors who abuse the company dissolution process. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →FCA extends mandatory climate disclosure requirements
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has extended climate-related disclosure requirements to most standard listed public companies as well as asset managers, life insurers and pension providers it regulates. Read […]
Continue Reading →Outcome-related fee structures proposed for Hong Kong arbitration
The prohibition on lawyers using outcome-related fee structures (ORFSs) in arbitration and related court proceedings conducted in and outside of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) has been proposed to […]
Continue Reading →UK statutory sick pay rule change has ‘significant implications’ for employers
Reforms to the UK’s statutory sick pay (SSP) rules that extend the period for self-certification from seven to 28 days will have “significant knock-on implications” for employers, an expert has […]
Continue Reading →The importance of technology to modern methods of construction
The three key strands of modern methods of construction (MMC) – design and construction, manufacturing and smart homes – need to be brought closer together in order to industrialise building […]
Continue Reading →UK explores disability workforce reporting requirements
More UK employers would think more actively about how they can include people with disabilities within their organisation, but would face challenges in data gathering, if proposals under consideration in […]
Continue Reading →CMA seeks global approach to regulation of mobile ecosystems
An international approach to the regulation of mobile ecosystems has been advocated by the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) after it highlighted that market conditions in the UK can […]
Continue Reading →The benefits of microlearning in the era of remote working
The shift to remote working and digital platforms in the past two years has impacted many traditional ways that businesses operate – but there are further shifts which can be […]
Continue Reading →Industrialised construction
The industrialisation of construction processes has the potential to improve productivity and profit margins, attract the talent needed to innovate and achieve decarbonisation. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →UK passes LIBOR transition legislation
The LIBOR Critical Benchmarks Bill, which ministers hope will ensure a smooth transition away from panel bank LIBOR at the end of the year, has received royal assent. Read Complete […]
Continue Reading →NFTs could play a role in authenticating digital works
Blockchain-based non-fungible tokens (NFTs) could change the way we interact in the digital world. Such tokens help to distinguish between original and counterfeit, between genuine and fake. However, they also […]
Continue Reading →Singapore-Malaysia land VTL to be extended to more travellers
Citizens of either Singapore or Malaysia will be able to travel between the two countries via the land vaccinated travel lane (VTL) effective from 20 December. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Employer support can help overcome crippling imposter syndrome
Authentic leadership and mentoring programmes are essential tools for employers to put in place to combat imposter syndrome – the psychological phenomenon estimated to affect up to 70 per cent […]
Continue Reading →UK plan to replace Human Rights Act ‘could create real uncertainty’
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has unveiled plans to revise and replace the 1998 Human Rights Act with a Bill of Rights that would distance UK courts from the case […]
Continue Reading →Exhaustion of IP rights: Northern Ireland issues will shape UK decisions
Businesses are unlikely to get certainty on UK rules on the enforcement of intellectual property (IP) rights concerning the sale of goods until complex issues concerning trade to and from […]
Continue Reading →UK restrictions on use of ‘red’ diesel from 1 April 2022
Businesses in the construction industry will no longer be able to use ‘red’ diesel from 1 April 2022 for most purposes. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Construction disputes: maximizing dispute resolution efficiency
Those involved in global construction projects can take steps throughout the life of the project to ensure swift and amicable dispute resolution – from contract drafting stage to the conduct […]
Continue Reading →New guidance issued on environment-related advertising issues
Authorities in the UK have issued new guidance on misleading environmental claims and social responsibility in marketing and advertising campaigns. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →UK government launches fourth CfD allocation round worth £285m
The UK government has launched the fourth Contracts for Difference (CfD) allocation round, as it aims to boost investment in renewable energy and secure an additional 12GW of electricity capacity […]
Continue Reading →Australian sanctions regime updated to address modern slavery challenges
Australia has stepped up its efforts to eradicate modern slavery with the introduction of a new sanctions regime, an expert has said. Read Complete Article
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