Large private firms lag behind FTSE 350 on ethnic diversity, report finds
Shuabe Shabudin tells HRNews about improving ethnic diversity in the UK’s C-suite following publication of the Parker Review 2024 Read Complete Article
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Saudi Arabia’s Civil Code: compensation
Saudi Arabia’s Civil Transactions Law (Civil Code) sets out a robust framework for the payment of damages, rooted in principles of Islamic Sharia. As is the case in other jurisdictions […]
Continue Reading →MEPs formally adopt the EU AI Act
The European Parliament has formally adopted the EU AI Act – the world’s first ever law on AI – in a move that brings the proposed legislation to the brink […]
Continue Reading →Police investigation ‘should spur funeral director regulation debate’
An ongoing police investigation in Hull should spark a debate on whether funeral director businesses should be subject to greater regulation in England, an expert in health regulation has said. […]
Continue Reading →FCA gives Annex 1 firm managers six months to review financial crime records
Recent assessment work by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in relation to financial crime controls at Annex 1 firms underscores the importance of senior management involvement in implementing and […]
Continue Reading →UK Court of Appeal decision gives firms guidance on T&Cs in digital age
The Court of Appeal in England and Wales has considered what businesses need to do to incorporate standard terms and conditions into a digital contract for online services for the […]
Continue Reading →EU ruling adds complexity and challenges to online advertising
A new ruling by the EU’s highest court has added to the challenges arising in online advertising and could bring complexity for both advertising vendors and website operators, data protection […]
Continue Reading →French data protection authority outlines 2024 priority investigation topics
A recent report published by the French data protection authority, CNIL, highlights its ongoing commitment to enforcing data protection regulations and taking enforcement action when necessary, an expert has said. […]
Continue Reading →India, UAE promote investor confidence with bilateral investment treaty
The recently signed bilateral investment treaty (BIT) between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is expected to facilitate investments in both countries and foster foreign direct investment (FDI) opportunities, […]
Continue Reading →UK government publishes response to consultation on NSIP reforms
A response to a UK government consultation on improvement to the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) system and upcoming regulatory changes could make a tangible difference to developer’s and other […]
Continue Reading →ELTIF 2.0: European Commission moves to fix ESMA ‘chaos’
The European Commission has made a welcome intervention by amending proposed new regulatory technical standards (RTS) that concern European long-term investment funds, but it may not be enough to promote […]
Continue Reading →Commission begins proceedings against X under Digital Services
The European Commission’s decision to begin formal proceedings against social media platform X under the Digital Services Act (DSA) shows it “can’t wait” to start enforcing its content moderation provisions, […]
Continue Reading →Ombudsman annual report highlights ‘good news’ for UK pension schemes
Pension funds and contributors can be “reassured” complaint waiting times will reduce following plans announced by the industry ombudsman, an expert has said. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Five things UK infrastructure businesses can expect in 2024
Uncertain and challenging economic conditions seem to have been a dominant theme for the UK infrastructure sector in recent years, and 2023 has been no different. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Cultural change vital for improving diversity in UK infrastructure sector in 2024
The infrastructure sector has continued to ramp up efforts to improve diversity and inclusion in their workforce with various initiatives and campaigns in 2023, but a focus on cultural transformation […]
Continue Reading →Adjudications could rise with proposed Victoria security of payment reform
The number of construction disputes that are resolved via adjudication could rise in the Australian state of Victoria if reforms proposed to the state’s security of payment legislation are implemented, […]
Continue Reading →Digital Safeguards – MITLA Annual Conference 2023
Registrations are now open for our upcoming conference on Navigating the Legal Intersections of Cybersecurity, AI, DORA, and Privacy. Register here: https://www.mitla.org.mt/digital-safeguards/ : Tuesday, June 13th, 2023 : 08:30 – […]
Continue Reading →Eight CCUS projects progress to UK negotiations
The UK government has selected eight projects to enter contract negotiations with over the formation of two carbon capture use and storage (CCUS) clusters in the UK. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →“Sufficiently clear” tiered ADR clauses are critical to ensure enforceability
A recent ruling by the Court of Appeal in England has confirmed that even where an obligation to refer a dispute to an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) procedure is expressed […]
Continue Reading →Large scale solar power generation backed in revised UK planning policy
The central role envisaged for solar power generation in supporting the decarbonisation of the UK energy sector is reflected in a draft revised planning policy designed to shape decision making […]
Continue Reading →CMA ‘ready to take action’ on online pressure selling tactics
Online retailers should be prepared for possible enforcement action after the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) indicated is it “actively monitoring” the use of misleading online sales tactics targeting UK […]
Continue Reading →Offshore wind to be ‘critical national priority’ infrastructure in England and Wales
New draft national planning policy statements will establish offshore wind projects, including their offshore and onshore substations and cabling, as Critical National Priority (CNP) infrastructure in England and Wales. Read […]
Continue Reading →Chat GPT: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly.
Join us Friday 27 January 2023 for an online discussion about the AI chatbot that got the whole world talking! Webinar link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83004917504
Continue Reading →Malta IT Law Association co-hosts international CounteR Technical Meeting in Malta
The Malta IT Law Association (MITLA), together with leading local IT company, ICON, co-hosted the 3rd technical meeting for the CounteR Project on the 28th and 29th September 2022 at […]
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