Proposed new legislation described by government as delivering a “significant increase in enforcement powers” against water companies, could delay rather than speed up industry action to address environmental concerns because […]
Continue Reading →Foreign companies need to have a substantial presence in the UK, including adequate human and technical resources, for their branch to qualify as a “fixed establishment”, a necessary condition for […]
Continue Reading →Inspiring and encouraging women to think of a career in STEM has become an important part of the strategy for many large manufacturing companies in the UK to address the […]
Continue Reading →The Dutch data protection authority has imposed a fine of €30.5 million on facial recognition software provider Clearview AI, plus additional periodic penalty payments with a maximum of more than […]
Continue Reading →Consent has been granted for the development of the Cottam Solar Project in what experts have said is a further step towards the delivery of ambitious UK government targets for […]
Continue Reading →The Malta IT Law Association (MITLA) is committed to promoting gender equality within its organisation and throughout its activities. As an organisation dedicated to advancing information technology law, MITLA recognises […]
Continue Reading →Qatar’s new Judicial Enforcement Law, which comes into effect on 6 October, will overhaul the enforcement system structure and provide helpful clarity to commercial parties in Qatar when executing a […]
Continue Reading →The Dubai International Financial Centre Authority (DIFCA) has made further changes to its prescribed company (PC) regime, making it simpler and more accessible to a wider base of applicants, such […]
Continue Reading →Government departments and public bodies in the UK are increasingly incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) technology to automate their processes and support decision-making. In doing so, they need to ensure they […]
Continue Reading →Putting in place measures to protect confidentiality during business sale negotiations should not be neglected, even in a distressed situation where speed is of the essence. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Prospective investors in new UK renewables projects will welcome the ambition and flexibility the government has shown towards delivering strategic renewable energy generation objectives in its operation of the latest […]
Continue Reading →The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 has now been in force for 50 years, but it continues to provide a globally-recognised framework for managing health and safety […]
Continue Reading →The Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA) has imposed a €290 million fine on Uber for allegedly transferring personal data from EU to US servers without adequate protections in place. Read […]
Continue Reading →Manufacturers and distributors of non-investment insurance products may need to re-consider the efficacy of their product value assessments and ensure they are fully aware of their responsibilities to consumers following […]
Continue Reading →Botswana’s recently proposed mining law amendment is a positive step to ensure that citizens of the country benefit from its mineral wealth, but it is not without risk, including potential […]
Continue Reading →Anticipated changes to copyright laws protecting new artificial intelligence (AI) technology in Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) will help boost the development of generative AI, a technology law expert […]
Continue Reading →The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) will take action against the sale of fake online reviews and has launched investigations into market participants selling them. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Banks in the Netherlands can collaborate on sustainability reporting requirements without risking breach of competition laws, the Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has confirmed. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Regulators around the world are facing up to the fundamental question of how they can ensure businesses can access capital they need to grow when banks won’t lend them money, […]
Continue Reading →Organisations should put in place policies with regard to the use of AI tools to guard against the risk of data breaches, the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens, AP) […]
Continue Reading →The Joint Contracts Tribunal’s (JCT) latest editions of its Standard Building Contract suite continue its efforts to update and future proof its suite of contracts, with the aim of meeting […]
Continue Reading →When public bodies in the UK take decisions, they are often subject to statutory or common law duties that require them to first consult people who may be affected by […]
Continue Reading →A recent ruling in Singapore involving an employee’s bonus entitlement has highlighted employers’ implied duty to act in good faith even in situations where the relevant employment contract clearly states […]
Continue Reading →In January 2020, China’s Foreign Investment Law (FIL) elimated much of the formal distinction between foreign-invested and domestic companies. Read Complete Article
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