Current trends suggest that the UK economy is on “recession watch”, with this reflecting an overall contraction for both the economy as a whole and construction specifically as we head […]
Continue Reading →A recent Upper Tribunal (Tax and Chancery Chamber) decision serves as an important reminder to corporate taxpayers that there is a wide exclusion from English stamp duty land tax (SDLT) […]
Continue Reading →UK universities can expect to have to make disclosures about the sustainability of their operations in line with international standards years before they will be legally obliged to do so, […]
Continue Reading →Policymakers should consider how data protection law in Europe can be adapted to better support AI development in light of a new opinion issued by the European Data Protection Board […]
Continue Reading →Company directors in Australia need to be aware of updated regulatory guidance on preventing insolvent trading, particularly enhanced provisions on when they can use the safe harbour defence to protect […]
Continue Reading →Rececca Sulley tells HRNews about the different types of employment dispute resolution procedures available in the UK and the pros and cons of each. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Changes signed into law in Ireland last month will be welcomed by multinational enterprises and large Irish domestic companies, because of the clarifications it provides around the operation of Ireland’s […]
Continue Reading →Planning reforms confirmed in England should encourage developers to bring forward plans for more small-scale solar and onshore wind projects, though local politics is likely to continue to dictate how […]
Continue Reading →The announcement of the successful projects in Australia’s Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS) Tender 1 marks a major step towards a sustainable energy future, experts have said. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →The Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) has released its 2025 arbitration rules (the 2025 rules) which will come into force on 1 January 2025. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →A recent ruling of the High Court in London has confirmed that companies do not generally have to disclose privileged communications to their shareholders. The case could have significant implications […]
Continue Reading →Housing delivery is at the forefront of revised national planning policy issued by the UK government today. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →The electricity market in Côte d’Ivoire is not working as effectively as it could for either the state or independent power producers, despite the fact an attractive framework for independent […]
Continue Reading →A new report on employment trends in the global energy sector has identified very encouraging trends, but also highlights areas for improvement, according to experts in employment law. Read Complete […]
Continue Reading →Shara Pledger tells HRNews about the BBC’s investigation into English language proficiency and universities’ annual basic compliance assessment. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →The High Court of Australia has reinstated a AUS$1.4 million (US$900m) award of damages to an employee who was summarily dismissed in breach of the employer’s binding grievance procedures. In […]
Continue Reading →One essential consideration for a respondent in an arbitration is how and when to raise an objection against the tribunal’s jurisdiction to hear the case, if it intends to do […]
Continue Reading →The Supreme Court of New South Wales (NSW) has provided further guidance on a party’s duty to act reasonably when attempting to mitigate its losses in building defects cases, experts […]
Continue Reading →“Inadequate contract administration” continues to be a top cause of disputes referred to construction adjudication in the UK. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regulated firms should screen their operations against the FCA’s good and poor practice reviews to ensure compliance with the consumer duty, an expert has said. […]
Continue Reading →Irish businesses should familiarise themselves with recently commenced provisions of Ireland’s new Companies Act and adjust their practices accordingly, experts have said. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →The European Commission has threatened 23 EU countries with potential fines over their failure to implement the Network and Information Security (NIS2) Directive into national laws. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →A recent settlement reached over bribes paid by McKinsey and Company Africa (Pty) Ltd (McKinsey Africa) in South Africa shows the willingness of the country’s National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) to […]
Continue Reading →The EU’s highest court, on the request of the French Court of Cassation, could provide clarity on whether businesses that make payments to public entities in other jurisdictions will be […]
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