GDPR ruling has commercial implications for credit reference agencies
A recent ruling by the EU’s highest court could force credit reference agencies to make changes to their business models. Read Complete Article
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Capital allowances ruling provides tax boost for UK projects
Developers behind energy and infrastructure projects in the UK could be entitled to claim substantial additional tax reliefs on costs they incur in performing activities necessary to clear the way […]
Continue Reading →UK tax tribunal confirms limits of third-party access to documents in appeals
A recent UK tax tribunal ruling has clarified that there is no default position for granting applications by third parties for disclosure of documents in tax appeals, while making it […]
Continue Reading →Saudi’s Vision 2030 to drive up foreign investment through more joint ventures
International businesses can expect more opportunities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which has recently eased some of the regulatory requirements to help attract foreign businesses and top talent. Read […]
Continue Reading →UK law of apologies ‘crucial’ and increased use should be welcomed
The positive impact of an apology should not be underestimated, and any measures designed to increase the use of apologies should be welcomed, an expert has said. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Court judgment highlights practical considerations for DOCA enforcement
A recent NSW Supreme Court judgement has highlighted relevant practical considerations for insolvency practitioners. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →End hirers and employment agencies must take note of ERB agency worker amendments
The UK government has sought to avoid incentives for employers to move to an agency model to evade new rights for workers on zero hour or low hour contracts, an […]
Continue Reading →German Federal Court of Justice declares custody fees for savings and call money accounts inadmissible
Banks and savings banks that demanded custody fees from their savings and call money account customers between 2008 and 2022 were not permitted to do so, the German Federal Court […]
Continue Reading →Doing business in Saudi Arabia: new opportunities surge under Saudi Vision 2030
Businesses and investors can expect major projects and economic developments in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), but to seize these opportunities in the largest country in the Middle East, […]
Continue Reading →Businesses setting up in Saudi Arabia must be aware of key commercial leasing rules
Businesses establishing themselves or expanding their presence into Saudi Arabia must be aware of their rights and restrictions under a commercial lease, such as the right to renew or assign […]
Continue Reading →Central Bank of Ireland provides much needed clarity for alternative investment market
The Central Bank of Ireland’s revised edition of its AIFMD questions and answers document (Q&As) provides much needed clarity to the market, an expert has said. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Mass competition claims against water companies fall
Mass claims brought against six water and wastewater companies, alleging that the companies had breached competition law by misleadingly under-reporting the number of pollution incidents (PIs) they had incurred, will […]
Continue Reading →HMRC sanctions response provides insight to enforcement approach
A recently published letter from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) provides insight into the interactions between HMRC and the newly established Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation (OTSI) on enforcement of […]
Continue Reading →European defence needs ‘require close working relationships’
Recent developments across the European Union and more widely have led to member states taking immediate action to address defence and security issues, with a special European Council meeting called […]
Continue Reading →NPPF ‘grey belt’ planning guidance helpful for housebuilding projects
Recently published ‘green belt’ guidance from the UK government is helpful in setting out how the policies within England’s National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) should be applied, an expert has […]
Continue Reading →French anti-corruption regulator continues investigation methods
Current signalling suggests that the French anti-corruption regulator has no intention of slowing down – and may become the new anti-corruption pacesetter, an expert has said. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →EU Data Act: draft SCCs for switching under require refining
The EU Data Act introduces an entirely new regime for the switching and termination of contracts on the collection and processing of non-personal data. New standard contractual clauses (SCCs) envisaged […]
Continue Reading →Draft guidelines provide clarity on confidentiality regime under South Africa’s competition law
Parties to competition proceedings in South Africa will have a clearer insight into how to claim information as confidential, and how the competition authorities handle such information, following the publication […]
Continue Reading →CJEU: trade secrets protection does not automatically trump GDPR disclosure
Businesses seeking to limit the information they would otherwise have to disclose under data protection laws because they consider the information to constitute a trade secret of theirs, could be […]
Continue Reading →Managing investigations becomes more complex in Dubai following DFSA feedback
Following the Abraaj scandal and a number of other high-profile investigations, the need to investigate issues ranging from fraud to accounting irregularities continues to grow in the Middle East and […]
Continue Reading →Hong Kong SAR antitrust conviction highlights dangers of failing to comply with authorities
A recent conviction against an employee who obstructed an antitrust investigation in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) highlights the serious penalties of failing to comply with authorities, an […]
Continue Reading →FAQ/redundancy and insolvency – does TUPE apply?
Ed Goodwyn tells HRNews about employees’ redundancy rights in insolvency situations and the impact of TUPE. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Collective consultation landscape set for major shake-up despite Employment Rights Bill amendments
Amendments to the Employment Rights Bill (ERB) impacting the UK collective consultation landscape provide grounds for both relief and concern for employers, experts have said. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Review salary sacrifice arrangements before 1 April NMW rises
Jon Fisher tells HRNews why employers should check their pay arrangements carefully to avoid inadvertent breaches of the national minimum wage legislation. Read Complete Article
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