National security law extends UK government power to block acquisitions
A new law extends the UK government’s powers to block mergers and acquisitions that it believes pose a threat to national security. Read Complete Article
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AI inventorship claim dismissed by EPO Board of Appeal
Artificial intelligence (AI) systems cannot be named as an inventor on a patent application, the European Patent Office Board of Appeal (EPO BoA) has ruled. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →A new model for trade unionism?
Jon Coley tells HRNews about Unite’s strategic change of direction and why employers should consider reviewing their industrial relations strategies Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Discretionary bonuses ‘a great incentive’ but …
Chris Evans tells HRNews about ensuring managers exercise their discretion lawfully over bonus payment decisions Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Hong Kong authority takes cartel case against cleaning companies
Two cleaning services companies in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) have been sued for engaging in cartel conduct. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Hong Kong authority makes first arrest for suspected ‘doxxing’
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) has arrested a Chinese man for a suspected breach of “disclosing personal data […]
Continue Reading →Consultation launched on new UK oil and gas climate checkpoint
The proposed checkpoint would help ensure any new oil and gas licences are only awarded to projects if they comply with the UK’s climate change commitments and its target of […]
Continue Reading →Most HMRC tax dispute settlements fail quality standards
Most UK tax dispute settlements reviewed by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) in 2021 fell below its own quality standards, with 10% causing financial harm to taxpayers, according to a […]
Continue Reading →Global semiconductor shortage ‘a risk to patient health’
Patient health could be at risk if the global shortage of semiconductors affects the ability of health care providers to fit or issue functioning medical devices or medical technologies, an […]
Continue Reading →Scottish government appoints Covid inquiry chair
The Scottish government has appointed a chair for the public inquiry into its handling of Covid-19. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Hybrid and flexible working ‘conceptually very different’
Anne Sammon tells HRNews about managing a combination of both hybrid and flexible working arrangements Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Review bonus schemes to avoid costly disputes
Chris Evans tells HRNews about a new product designed by Pinsent Masons to help avoid disputes over the payment of bonuses Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →German court rules on statute of limitations for ineffective premium increases
Germany’s Federal Court of Justice (BGH) has ruled that a claim about insurance premium payments dating back to 2008 is time-barred because the limitation period started when the payments were […]
Continue Reading →World Bank encourages private investment in renewables in Indonesia
The World Bank (WB) has recommended that Indonesia do more to encourage private investment in renewables as part of work to deliver on its energy transition. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Singapore and India resume two-way air vaccinated travel lane
Fully vaccinated travellers from Singapore have been allowed to fly into India without serving quarantine since 9 December. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Japan launches auction for Happo-Noshiro offshore wind project
Japan has opened an auction to select operators for a new offshore wind power project in Happo-Noshiro zone off Akita prefecture. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →IFC backs Vietnam waste-to-energy plant
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has approved a US$30 million financing package for a waste-to-energy (WtE) power plant in Vietnam. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Force majeure judgment a reminder to ‘conduct thorough risk assessments’
A decision by the English Court of Appeal in a dispute over a contract’s force majeure clause “serves as a reminder to conduct a thorough risk assessment” before relying on […]
Continue Reading →Data transfers guide addresses business trips
Strict EU rules on the international transfer of personal data do not apply when employees access data from their company’s database remotely while on business trips in other parts of […]
Continue Reading →UK publishes ‘comprehensive’ cyber security strategy
Plans to become a leading global cyber power in which both businesses and citizens can participate have been published by the UK government. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Communication with members key to early dispute resolution, says UK Pensions Ombudsman
The UK’s Pensions Ombudsman (TPO) has recently published new guidance on communicating with pension scheme members, noting that early communication can avoid complaints to the body. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →UK fine for bank over liquidity reporting
A bank has been fined for errors it made in its liquidity reporting and for not notifying UK regulators quickly enough after one of those errors was identified. Read Complete […]
Continue Reading →UK nuclear third party liability laws updated from January 2022
Operators of nuclear sites in the UK, including those responsible for disposing of nuclear matter, should review their insurance and contractual arrangements to ensure they align with a new liability […]
Continue Reading →Reforms to insolvency regulation in Britain proposed
An overhaul of the way insolvency practice is regulated in Britain has been proposed by the UK government, including plans to bring businesses offering insolvency services within the scope of […]
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