Indian budget focuses on infrastructure development
India has set out plans to expand its infrastructure pipeline and create a long-term debt financing mechanism as part of its 2021 budget. Read Complete Article
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UK considers tax and regulatory changes to attract investment funds
The UK government wants to make the UK a more attractive location to set up, manage and administer investment funds and has asked for input into the tax and regulatory […]
Continue Reading →A global view of the law applicable to an arbitration agreement
A common tip given to parties drafting arbitration clauses is to ensure that they comply with the checklists provided by the major institutions such as the ICC and LCIA. Read […]
Continue Reading →Drafting an arbitration clause
Arbitration is a system of formal dispute resolution by one or more impartial persons, known as arbitrators, for final and binding determination. Arbitrators may hear disputes as a sole arbitrator […]
Continue Reading →New FCA report highlights technology change risk to consumers
Financial firms must take steps to ensure minimal disruption to their customers when implementing changes to the technology that they use, the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has warned. Read […]
Continue Reading →EU-UK trade agreement to impact on cross-border law enforcement
Cross-border law enforcement between the UK and EU member states has changed as a result of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA). Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Vietnam to build $800m expressway
Vietnam is planning to develop the Tan Phu – Bao Loc expressway project with an VND 18.2 trillion ($791.3 million) investment via a public-private partnership (PPP). Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Three non-banks in Singapore to offer PayNow
Non-bank companies Grab Financial Group, Liquid Group and Singtel’s Dash will offer e-payment platform PayNow from 8 February, according to the Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS). Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →SEC data transfers from UK lawful, says ICO
UK-based financial services companies compelled to share information about customers or staff with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) can do so without breaching UK data protection law, the […]
Continue Reading →Expect focus to turn to major projects in 2021
Many businesses are likely to look to undertake major projects in 2021, having spent much of last year prioritising their operational resilience in light of the challenges posed by the […]
Continue Reading →Exclusion and limitation clauses
A construction contract will generally set out the relationship between two or more parties, each party’s obligations towards the other and what remedies are available if one party does not […]
Continue Reading →Ruling should spur clear allocation of construction contract risk
A new ruling should spur businesses in the construction sector to clearly allocate the risks associated with building or demolition works in the terms of their contracts, an expert in […]
Continue Reading →Amendments to Singapore’s data protection legislation in force
Amendments to Singapore’s Personal Data Protection (PDPA) came into force on 1 February. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Freedom of Expression Inquiry shines light on online harassment
Rebecca Stephen tells HRNews how employees’ private views may cross a line Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Is HR too risk averse?
Trish Embley tells HRNews how HR can be ‘bolder and better’ Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →CMA launches enforcement proceedings over package holiday cancellations
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a new set of enforcement proceedings as part of its ongoing investigation into suspected breaches of consumer protection law in the […]
Continue Reading →Covid-safe workplaces ‘a challenge’ for employers
Zoe Betts tells HRNews that HSE enforcement action is a risk but will be rare Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Repurposing property for residential use in the wake of coronavirus
The Covid-19 pandemic has had a profound effect on the way that real estate is used and occupied. Its impact is likely to be long-lasting and could prompt a shift […]
Continue Reading →Scottish court confirms use of English sentencing guidelines in fire safety cases
A court has confirmed that the English sentencing guidelines for health and safety cases should also be applied when sentencing fire safety cases in Scotland. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Administrator appointment not void despite notice failure
A secured creditor’s appointment of an administrator was not void despite the fact it failed to notify its intention to make the appointment to another secured creditor whose security was […]
Continue Reading →AI-related invention not patentable, rules High Court
A recent UK court decision has highlighted how important it is for inventors of AI technology to clearly describe their inventions and include all relevant technical detail when filing a […]
Continue Reading →Dissenting creditors bound by restructuring plan in UK first
The High Court has sanctioned restructuring plans of three UK subsidiaries within the DeepOcean group, using a procedure introduced into UK law last year for the first time to bind […]
Continue Reading →Documents on CEO’s personal phone should be disclosed, court rules
The terms of a contractual agreement between a CEO and his company mean material held on a personal mobile phone should be disclosed in litigation the company is involved in, […]
Continue Reading →Business interruption insurance ruling favours Irish hospitality businesses
Businesses whose operations have been disrupted by the impact of Covid-19-related restrictions in Ireland will welcome a new ruling by the country’s High Court, an expert in financial services litigation […]
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