ABPI sets out life sciences innovation blueprint for Scotland
Political parties in Scotland have been presented with an industry blueprint for developing the country into a global leader in life sciences. Read Complete Article
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EU to address ‘consent fatigue’ and AI Act ‘challenges’
Measures to “limit consent fatigue”, address challenges businesses face in implementing the AI Act and lift burdens associated with reporting cybersecurity incidents will be set out by EU policymakers later […]
Continue Reading →Judicial review granted after HMRC wrongly rejects company’s tax claim
The High Court in London has found in favour of a hotel room company in its challenge to a decision by His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to reject evidence […]
Continue Reading →More transparency over court documents is coming, businesses told
Businesses involved in commercial disputes litigated in England and Wales should expect more documents relevant to their case to be accessible to journalists and other ‘non-parties’ in future, experts have […]
Continue Reading →‘Unconscionable conduct’ defence gaining momentum in South Africa
As several recent judgments raise unconscionable conduct as a potential defence to avoid liability for on-demand guarantees, employers, contractors and guarantor issuers across South Africa’s construction industry must take note […]
Continue Reading →Infrastructure project ‘fast-track’ process ‘re-design’ proposed
Developers whose projects strategically align with stated UK infrastructure objectives could have their applications for development consent examined faster in future, according to proposals relating to ‘nationally significant infrastructure projects’ […]
Continue Reading →Tribunal clarifies employer duties in ‘out of hours’ harassment case
An employment appeal tribunal ruling over ‘out of hours’ sexual harassment will throw welcome clarity onto UK employers’ responsibilities of care, experts have said. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Data subject access request ‘obstruction’ warning
A director of a care home has been prosecuted under UK data protection laws over his handling of a data subject access request (DSAR) concerning a care home resident. Read […]
Continue Reading →UK reconsiders computer-generated designs protections
Plans to remove protection for computer-generated designs from the UK statute book have been set out in the latest move by the government to respond to advances in AI technology. […]
Continue Reading →Law firm AI use cases and in-house legal’s needs don’t match
Using AI tools to complete tasks and building a level of understanding of how AI works and the risks it can entail are now imperatives for in-house legal teams. Read […]
Continue Reading →Guidance issued as High Court clarifies rule for solvent liquidations
Insolvency practitioners have been issued guidance on members’ voluntary liquidations (MVLs) following a recent surprising decision by the High Court in England & Wales. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →High Court rejects new bid over Thaler’s AI invention patent
A new ruling at the English High Court has brought back to the fore the debate around how evolving technologies are pushing the boundaries of patent laws, experts have said. […]
Continue Reading →UK gender pay gap reporting requirements face further shift
The UK’s gender pay gap reporting has helped improve transparency around workplace pay disparities, with many organisations demonstrating measurable progress in narrowing the gap – but the Employment Rights Bill […]
Continue Reading →Opposition against an EU trade mark application
Once a trade mark application has successfully passed the examination stage at the EU Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), it is published in the Trade Marks Bulletin. The application is then […]
Continue Reading →Irish court rejects enforcement of $17.5bn claim against Argentina over oil firm nationalisation
Companies and courts looking to foreign jurisdictions to enforce US judgments will need to be realistic about their prospects in future, following an Irish court’s dismissal of a $17 billion […]
Continue Reading →ICSID data offers insight into investor damages awards
Investors that start arbitration proceedings against states before the International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) are almost as likely to be awarded damages as they are not, […]
Continue Reading →Ruling redefines ‘change in law’ for foreign businesses in India
Experts say that foreign businesses operating in India must ensure that any risk assessments are based on formally gazetted laws and policies, not government communications, following a recent ruling which […]
Continue Reading →Pensions Ombudsman highlights need for thorough SIPP due diligence
A recent ruling by the Pensions Ombudsman (PO) has highlighted the value for self-invested personal pension operators in carrying out due diligence on investments. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →UPC extends remit to non-EU companies
Non-EU companies with European representatives will need to account for a new ruling that has asserted the Unified Patents Court’s jurisdiction outside Europe, an expert has revealed. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Why Brisbane, like all Olympics, will face a serious cost blowout
The Brisbane Olympics in 2032 will allow the Australian construction industry to demonstrate its capacity for delivering major economic and social infrastructure. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →‘Good news’ for pharma companies as UPC provides clarity on imminent infringement
An appeal ruling overturning a decision to allow rival medical treatments to be sold early will be welcomed by pharmaceutical firms for providing clarity as to activities that may constitute […]
Continue Reading →UK employers must get ahead of Employment Rights Bill ‘fire and rehire’ changes
Companies should act now to build flexibility into their employment contracts ahead of new laws to stop ‘fire and rehire’ which come into force next year, an expert has warned. […]
Continue Reading →End of payment tokens regulation transition period signals ‘new phase’ for UAE digital asset regulation
The implementation of the CBUAE’s regulatory framework for stablecoin issuance in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is establishing the country as a fintech hub and regional leader in digital assets. […]
Continue Reading →New plan charts path forward for Victoria’s renewable energy transition
The release of a long-term plan for renewable energy zones and transmission provides a pathway to support an orderly transition to renewables and to achieve Victoria’s renewable energy goals. Read […]
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