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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Civil Justice Council begins pre-action protocols consultation
The Civil Justice Council (CJC) has launched a public consultation on proposed reforms to pre-action protocols (PAPs) in England and Wales, to help maintain their effectiveness in an increasingly digitalised […]
Continue Reading →Restitution for unjust enrichment in a contractual context
The precise interplay between claims under contract and the non-contractual remedy of restitution for unjust enrichment is a complex issue, as highlighted in two recent English Court of Appeal decisions. […]
Continue Reading →UK announces plan to phase out 2G and 3G networks
The UK’s 2G and 3G networks are set to be phased out by 2033 as part of new plans to increase the capacity of the nation’s 5G coverage. Read Complete […]
Continue Reading →OFSI issues updated guidance for UK charity sector advocating wider good practice
The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) has updated its guidance for UK charities and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) that operate in areas of the world that are subject to financial […]
Continue Reading →Lawyers back UK data protection law voluntary undertakings process
Businesses should be given an opportunity to avoid enforcement action for breaches of UK data protection law by proactively outlining the remedial actions they are taking to address those breaches […]
Continue Reading →UAE prepares for enforcement of landmark personal data protection law
The UAE is preparing for landmark new personal data legislation to come into force in a matter of weeks. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Ransomware surge reinforces case for ‘specialist compliance due diligence’
Andrew Sackey tells HRNews how specialist compliance due diligence helps protect UK firms facing ransomware payment threats Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Scottish budget focuses on climate change
Major finance commitments to help decarbonise homes, businesses and transport in Scotland have been outlined by Scotland’s finance secretary, Kate Forbes. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Dutch tax authority handed record fine for discriminatory data processing
The Dutch Data Protection Authority (DDPA) has imposed a record €2.75 million fine on the nation’s Tax and Customs Administration (TCA, in Dutch: Belastingdienst), for its use of discriminatory data […]
Continue Reading →Welcome enhancements proposed to the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive
The European Commission has published proposals to amend the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD), almost a decade after the law came into force. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Consumer duty plan a ‘considerable shake up’ for financial firms
The Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) proposed new consumer duty would be a “considerable shake up” for the UK’s retail financial services industry, according to one expert. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Schrems-II ruling means university can’t use cookie tool, says German court
The German Rhine-Main University of Applied Sciences must stop using its website’s cookie consent tool, a German court has ruled. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Purpose identified as driver of improved performance and culture
Businesses that develop, and align themselves behind, an authentic purpose can improve their organisational culture and achieve a competitive advantage, but as more organisations consider becoming purpose-led, investment is needed […]
Continue Reading →Covid-19 restrictions in UK and Irish hospitality
Hospitality businesses continue to be impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, including by public health measures designed to curb the spread of the virus. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Using dispute boards to avoid and resolve construction disputes
Dispute boards are a form of dispute resolution procedure which is increasingly being promoted by standard form construction contracts and institutions. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →The role of lawyers: from artisan to digital native
The nature of a lawyer’s job has changed dramatically in the past decade or so. Gone are the days where drafting, arguing in court and negotiating were the critical skills […]
Continue Reading →CMA launches consultation as it prepares for expanded role
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a public consultation on its strategy for the coming years, which would see its size and scope expand significantly. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Singapore court issues landmark ruling on ‘law of seat’ to determine arbitrability
A landmark decision by Singapore’s High Court that the ‘law of the seat’ applies when determining whether a dispute is arbitrable “carries the potential for substantial commercial and legal consequences […]
Continue Reading →Court backs telecoms infrastructure provider in upgrade and sharing dispute
A telecoms operator and wholesale infrastructure provider has secured unrestricted rights to upgrade and share electronic communications apparatus on a rural site over the next 10 years, despite objections raised […]
Continue Reading →UAE to move weekend to Saturday and Sunday to align with global markets
Public Sector weekends will officially move to Saturday and Sunday in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from next year, as the country tries to better align its working week with […]
Continue Reading →New Scottish government business partnership ‘provides more certainty’
A new partnership between the Scottish government and business will provide the sector “with more certainty that their interests will be represented in policy development,” according to one expert. Read […]
Continue Reading →Financing garden community projects
The successful delivery of garden communities relies on financing and contracting with the right commercial partners. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →FCA moves to tighten appointed representatives regulation
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published proposals designed to tighten the regulation of appointed representatives (ARs). Read Complete Article
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