BSI launches new suicide awareness standard
Business leaders and operators have been urged to take action after the launch of the first British Standard aimed at suicide awareness and education. Read Complete Article
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Public interest triggers narrowing of medical device patent injunction
A medical device manufacturer found liable for patent infringement can continue to supply some versions of its infringing products after a court found some patients could be put at health […]
Continue Reading →Mixed messaging risk for HR as trade unions gain digital access rights in UK
Lucy Townley tells HRNews how employers can prepare for requests from trade unions for digital access to workplaces. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →New dashboard offers insight into Australian data breaches
Information about notifiable data breaches reported to the regulator in Australia is being published in a new online dashboard, in what will be a useful resource for businesses subject to […]
Continue Reading →Australian court confirms when a franchisor is liable for franchisee workplace breaches
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Continue Reading →New public access to court documents pilot to start in January 2026
A new scheme to make court case documents in England more publicly accessible, previously expected to begin this month, will now come into force in January 2026, allowing parties to […]
Continue Reading →Regulatory outlook for collective actions in 2026 and beyond
As the UK’s competition law collective proceedings regime reaches its 10th anniversary, several consultations and reviews may lead to potentially significant outcomes for litigation funders and the opt-out collective actions […]
Continue Reading →German military procurement changes open door for vigilant employers
Companies in or moving into the defence and armaments industry in Germany need to make sure they meet new vetting procedures on staff, especially considering that the current increasing investment […]
Continue Reading →From vision to venture: capitalising on Saudi Arabia’s education transformation
Recent moves by schools and international universities into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) show the potential for international education to enter a lucrative new region for expansion. Read Complete […]
Continue Reading →Consultation on draft WA security of payment reform for government projects opens
Public consultation has opened on new security of payment legislation in Western Australia. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Hong Kong SAR signals ‘regulatory pivot’ on technology: expert
Businesses in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) should position themselves to make the most of a major “regulatory pivot” signalled by forthcoming legislation on electronic trade documents, low-altitude […]
Continue Reading →University fees to rise year-on-year in England from 2026
Increases in university tuition fees in England will be in line with inflation from 2026, bringing much-needed additional funds to the higher education sector, an expert says. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →‘Simplification’ drives EU policy agenda for 2026
The latest EU policy agenda outlined this week reveals an emboldening of plans to simplify regulation for businesses, an expert in public policy has said. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Is competition in the legal sector stifling innovation?
As the legal sector’s competitive landscape continues to evolve, the Nobel laureates remind us that innovation is not inevitable, and that competition may not always be an incentive to innovate. […]
Continue Reading →Scotland’s environmental consenting regime set for reform
Businesses that currently hold environmental consents for water, waste and industrial activities in Scotland should check if they will need new or amended environmental authorisations when reforms kick in, an […]
Continue Reading →Net-Zero Industry Act set to reshape renewable energy auctions in Ireland
The EU’s Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA) is set to reshape how Ireland supports renewable energy projects, marking a significant shift towards an auction model that rewards sustainability, innovation and strategic […]
Continue Reading →OTSI posts best practice advice after bank’s near miss with UK sanctions breach
A recent announcement by the Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation (OTSI) that the UK branch of an multinational bank had discovered potentially illegal transactions highlights the trade sanctions risks the […]
Continue Reading →Saudi Arabia launches consultation over arbitration revamp
Proposed changes to Saudi Arabia’s arbitration law will bring the country into closer alignment with best practice internationally, an expert has said. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Brisbane Olympics procurement a ‘once in a generation’ opportunity for businesses
Expressions of interest for Brisbane 2032 Olympics procurement contracts have opened, with small, medium and large businesses across Australia getting access to a “once in a generation” business and infrastructure […]
Continue Reading →Lenders must prepare for CRD VI impact on European business
Non-European Union financers must begin preparing for new rules which kick in next year and block third countries from offering core banking services to EU clients, an expert has warned. […]
Continue Reading →New UAE Banking Law revamps financial regulatory framework
Reforms to the financial regulatory framework in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will it make it easier for businesses to navigate financial and insurance activities in the country, experts say. […]
Continue Reading →Proposed planning changes bring ‘no guarantees’ of speeding up processes
Further proposed planning law changes brought forward before November’s budget offer no guarantees in speeding up infrastructure planning and development processes in the UK, according to an expert. Read Complete […]
Continue Reading →Spotlight on US EDI compliance risk for employers
US lawyer Cara Crotty tells HRNews how US enforcement is turning EDI into a compliance risk and what that means for employers operating on both sides of the Atlantic. Read […]
Continue Reading →UK immigration changes ‘significant’ for universities and business
Recent changes to the UK’s immigration rules will introduce tough new measures affecting foreign nationals who wish to study and work in the UK. Read Complete Article
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