Court clarifies law on pharma patent claims
Pharmaceutical manufacturers that claim patent rights over multiple compounds on the basis of a general formula will welcome a new ruling by the Court of Appeal in London, experts in […]
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Green hydrogen PPAs could reshape market
Green hydrogen power purchase agreements (PPAs) could help major manufacturers and other large fuel and energy-intensive businesses to reduce their carbon emissions, but the model could disadvantage smaller hydrogen producers, […]
Continue Reading →South African court emphasises need for procedural compliance
A recent decision by South Africa’s Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) underscores the need for parties to play by court rules unless clear and compelling extenuating circumstances for procedural lapses […]
Continue Reading →Food suppliers face increased regulation
Food suppliers and others in the food supply chain in the UK can expect to face further mandatory obligations aimed at encouraging consumers to make healthier food choices. Read Complete […]
Continue Reading →Singapore workplace Covid-19 vaccination guidance updated
Employees in certain business sectors in Singapore will be required to be vaccinated against Covid-19 or undergo regular testing from 1 October. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Restructuring – a view from Romania
Romanian lawyers Adelina Iftime-Blagean and Andreea Stan outline the essential steps when restructuring a business in Romania Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →‘Claims culture’ developing around data breaches
Katy Docherty tells HRNews about the defending ‘no win no fee’ data breach claims Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Not sharing Covid risks would threaten viability of construction projects
The construction industry faces many challenges related to Covid-19, and if it doesn’t take a co-operative approach and share risks then it could make the situation even worse. Read Complete […]
Continue Reading →Singapore and the US to launch climate partnership
Singapore and the US have agreed to build a partnership and work on climate change, environmental governance, sustainable development and low carbon solutions. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Singapore to launch new employment measures
Singapore has announced measures that its government said would protect workers against discrimination related to gender, age, race, religion or disability. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Vietnam aims for 21GW of offshore wind power by 2045
Vietnam has set a goal of reaching 30 gigawatts (GW) to 50GW of offshore wind power generating capacity by 2030 and 21GW by 2045. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →South Africa nuclear generation plans receive regulatory approval
Plans for South Africa to procure 2,500MW of energy from nuclear power have received approval from the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA). Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →UK employers can expect wave of new data and AI guidance
Fresh guidance on monitoring workers and on using artificial intelligence (AI) tools in recruitment is to be issued to employers in the UK under plans announced by two UK regulators. […]
Continue Reading →US non-compete clause review could influence UK reform
Proposals in the US to review the ability of employers to impose “unfair” non-compete agreements on departing employees will be watched with interest in the UK following a recent consultation […]
Continue Reading →Cloud tool could streamline Australian renewable energy connections
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) is developing a cloud-based connections simulation tool which it hopes will reduce the time it takes for developers to connect projects to the National […]
Continue Reading →Singapore exchange to tighten climate rules
The Singapore Exchange will ask all companies listed on its exchange to disclose climate-related information or explain why they cannot do so. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Telecoms, tech and a changing relationship with tax
Agreement has been reached on changes to the international tax system to deal with the digitisation of the economy. These changes will have significant implications for telecoms and technology multinationals. […]
Continue Reading →Court of Appeal: film partnerships were trading with a view to profit
Two film partnerships were carrying on a trade with a view to profit, meaning that loss relief was available to individual investors, the Court of Appeal has decided, restoring a […]
Continue Reading →UK prioritises US data transfers agreement
Organisations will be able to transfer personal data from the UK to the US more freely than they are able to currently under plans outlined by the UK government. Read […]
Continue Reading →UK tax deduction available for intermediate holding company
A tax deduction was available for professional fees incurred by an intermediate holding company, even though there was no formal record that the directors made certain relevant decisions in their […]
Continue Reading →UK data protection reform planned
The UK government is to consult on proposed changes to UK data protection law. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Jera sells stake in Indonesia’s coal fired plants operator
Japan’s power generator Jera has sold its 14% stake in Indonesia’s PT Paiton Energy, which operates coal power plants, to a unit of energy company PT Medco Daya Abadi Lestari […]
Continue Reading →PRA remit could change for UK investment firms regime
The regulatory remit of the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) could change once a new regulatory regime for UK investment firms takes effect, an expert has said. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →RESS: community benefit
In Ireland and elsewhere, renewables development has frequently drawn criticism for insufficient local and community-based sharing of revenues. Under the rules of Ireland’s first Renewable Electricity Support Scheme auction (RESS […]
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