International share plans ‘bring people together’ in Covid times
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New South Wales sets out infrastructure privatisation plans to progress fast rail
The New South Wales (NSW) government in Australia is renewing its focus on privatisation in order to finance increased investment in infrastructure projects. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →UK offshore wind: review workers’ immigration status now
Businesses with offshore wind facilities in UK territorial waters must review the immigration status of their workforce now ahead of an anticipated change to the rules from July. Read Complete […]
Continue Reading →Biotech investments in Germany ‘could prove to be a treasure trove’
The success of BioNtech has shone a spotlight on Germany’s biotechnology research strength, but German companies have work to do to match the commercialisation of research achieved in the US […]
Continue Reading →‘Sleep-in’ shifts: the pay position across Europe
Different European jurisdictions take different approaches to the treatment of overnight ‘sleep-in’ shifts in social care and similar settings under national working time legislation. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →UK committee seeks evidence on influencer advertising
A UK parliamentary committee is seeking evidence on the power of social media ‘influencers’, amid growing concern that tighter regulation of the way in which they are paid to promote […]
Continue Reading →FCA confirms post-Brexit disclosure requirements for consumer credit firms
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has confirmed which forms consumer credit firms must use for disclosing precontractual information as post-Brexit transitional arrangements come to an end. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →The listing review means changes for the UK IPO market
The UK government is set to press ahead with reforms designed to attract a greater number of high growth companies to float on UK public markets. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →EU litigant numbers in English courts drop as overall cases rise
The number of judgments and parties at the English Commercial Court soared last year, despite a significant drop-off in litigants from the 27 EU member states. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Rethinking hydrocarbon infrastructure decommissioning
The UK government’s sixth carbon budget has set ambitious targets for achieving net zero. The pledge came as prime minister Boris Johnson told the Leaders Summit on Climate that governments […]
Continue Reading →UK right to work check concessions end on 16 May
Jo Hennessy tells HRNews about the return to traditional right to work checks from 17 May Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →UAE businesses can ‘seize’ hybrid working opportunity
Luke Tapp tells HRNews about the future world of work in the UAE Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →US solar industry launches supply chain transparency guidelines
Guidance to assist US solar energy developers and solar panel suppliers in preventing human rights abuses in their supply chains has been published by a leading industry body. Read Complete […]
Continue Reading →Wi-Fi tracking fine highlights pseudonymisation risks
A fine imposed on a local municipality in the Netherlands highlights the substantial financial penalties organisations face if they fail to manage the risk of re-identification when processing pseudonymised data, […]
Continue Reading →Statements of truth
Under the rules of court in England and Wales, certain documents must include a statement of truth to verify an honest belief in the accuracy of the content. Read Complete […]
Continue Reading →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 […]
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