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Australias Northern Territory creates new infrastructure body
Australia’s Northern Territory state government has set up a new infrastructure body, aiming to create jobs by developing projects that attract private investment to the state. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Japan approves RCEP free trade deal
Japan’s upper chamber of the National Diet has approved the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) free trade deal. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →UK issues first sanctions under new anti-corruption regime
The UK has imposed its first asset freezes and travel bans under a new sanctions regime targeted at individuals and entities suspected of corruption and bribery overseas. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Pensions disputes: Ombudsman re-states approach to complaints
Recent decisions by the UK’s Pensions Ombudsman (PO) emphasise that its role is to correct injustice, and not to fine or punish pension providers when things have gone wrong. Read […]
Continue Reading →Planned litigation no excuse for ‘stealing’ confidential information
Chris Evans tells HRNews why the High Court’s decision in Zoll Medical v Trebilcock helps employers Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →HR has ‘vital role’ in virtual collective consultation
Anne Sammon tells HRNews about the challenges of conducting redundancy consultation remotely Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Data policies vital despite lack of ‘on point’ laws in UAE
Ruth Stephen tells HRNews how strict and far reaching privacy laws protect employees’ data in the UAE Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Privy Council rules on ‘serious irregularity’ challenge in international arbitration
A recent decision by the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (Privy Council) provides authoritative guidance on what is required in order to uphold a challenge to an arbitral award […]
Continue Reading →New dispute rules envisage direct-to-blockchain enforcement of arbitral decisions
A new digital dispute resolution procedure allows businesses around the world entering into cryptoasset transactions or smart contracts to empower arbitrators to directly apply legal remedies to the underlying blockchain […]
Continue Reading →GMP equalisation: pension providers should check product terms
Pension providers will not usually have to adjust benefits payable from their products to account for guaranteed minimum pension (GMP) equalisation – but should check terms carefully in case they […]
Continue Reading →England to introduce personal debt moratorium
Creditors are to be banned from initiating debt recovery action during a new 60-day breathing space period in which individuals in debt in England and Wales will be able to […]
Continue Reading →Landlords challenge fairness of restructuring plan in landmark case
The scope for landlords to successfully challenge restructuring plans launched by financially distressed tenants who seek to compromise lease liabilities could be severely impinged if the High Court in London […]
Continue Reading →A legal review of IT project delivery can help to avoid disputes
The successful delivery of major IT projects can be transformational for businesses seeking to harness the potential of digital technology and the efficiencies it can provide, but in some cases […]
Continue Reading →ICSID publishes revised draft code of conduct for adjudicators
A revised, streamlined version of a proposed code of conduct for adjudicators in investment treaty disputes has been published, with changes to clarify terminology and reduce confusion. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Investment limited partnerships law highlights Ireland’s funds strengths
Ireland has enhanced its reputation as a leading jurisdiction globally for operating investment funds through its recent introduction of the Investment Limited Partnerships (Amendment) Act 2020, an expert has said. […]
Continue Reading →UK regulators highlight deposit aggregator risks for regulated firms
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) have written to bank and building society chief executives to point out regulatory risks associated with deposit aggregators. Read […]
Continue Reading →UK eyeing measures to strengthen freedom of speech in universities
The UK could introduce a ‘free speech and academic freedom champion’ to lead on free speech issues in universities in the wake of increasing concerns about ‘cancel culture’. Read Complete […]
Continue Reading →‘One-size-fits-all’ approach to covenants risky after Quilter
Chris Evans tells HRNews why a recent High Court decision has caused some employers to review their restrictive covenants Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →UAE’s mandatory Covid testing expanding
Ruth Stephen tells HRNews about mandatory Covid testing in force in some UAE business sectors Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Leaseholder ordered to pay rent and service charge arrears despite lockdown
Landlords will welcome recent rulings by the High Court in London which have confirmed that they are, in most circumstances, entitled to recover rent and service charges owed to them […]
Continue Reading →Risk-based regulation of AI proposed by EU policy makers
Providers and users of artificial intelligence (AI) systems will face new regulatory obligations determined by the risk those systems pose people under plans outlined by the European Commission. Some AI […]
Continue Reading →New tax information notice for UK financial institutions
The UK government is introducing a new notice that will require financial institutions to provide information about customers that is required for the purposes of UK or overseas tax investigations […]
Continue Reading →Protecting your brand: advice for SMEs
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should consider branding issues before launching a new product or service. Read Complete Article
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