RfP for DataPACT Project
The Malta IT Law Association (MITLA) is excited to invite you to respond to the attached RFP for the DataPACT Project – funded by the European Commission under the Horizon […]
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Supreme Court clarifies ‘bad faith’ trade mark law in Sky case
Businesses must be specific about the goods and services they wish to obtain trade mark rights for when applying for those rights, if they want to avoid those applications being […]
Continue Reading →UK media merger rules to get digital age upgrade
New UK government proposals to amend merger control rules that apply to media companies recognise that technology-driven changes have led to news being increasingly disseminated and consumed online, an expert […]
Continue Reading →CofE case ‘highlights need for prompt, full investigations of abuse allegations’
The ineffectiveness of the actions of the Church of England to stop abuse by John Smyth demonstrate the importance of prompt, full investigations whenever safeguarding concerns are raised, an expert […]
Continue Reading →Trump’s US election win advantageous for EU tech investment and innovation
Increasing US regulatory instability following Donald Trump’s US election victory may make the EU a more attractive place for technology investment and innovation, an expert has said. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Businesses have Paris climate agreement obligations, rules Dutch court
Businesses can be said to have acted unlawfully if they do not take sufficient action to align with the objectives of the Paris climate agreement (Paris Agreement) of 2015, according […]
Continue Reading →Artificial intelligence taking growing role in legal sector
Despite artificial intelligence (AI) making significant inroads in the legal sector, with 82% of lawyers now using or planning to use the technology, it is clear that it is no […]
Continue Reading →Ruling highlights CJEU’s broad approach to jurisdiction clauses
A recent ruling has confirmed the Court of Justice of the European Union’s (CJEU) broad approach to the lawfulness of jurisdiction clauses applied to member states. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Farm flood funds pledged amidst water pollution regulation ‘disconnect’
Farmers in England are to get increased funding to help them deal with the impact of flooding, but they face regulatory risks when excess water sits on their land, an […]
Continue Reading →South African contractors and construction firms must be alive to ‘construction mafia risks
The ‘construction mafia’ in South Africa is a rising concern with the group continuing to make use of a range of disruptive tactics to extort contractors. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Ireland’s immigration and visa approach moves towards digitalisation
Ireland is utilising digital advancements to amend and improve immigration, visa and border measures as well as altering the way in which employment permits are applied for and granted. Read […]
Continue Reading →ECCTA failure to prevent fraud guidance published
The long-awaited guidance for the new corporate criminal offence of “failure to prevent fraud” has been published by the UK government, marking a significant step in the ongoing efforts to […]
Continue Reading →French court blocks websites in ‘pivotal’ effort to safeguard minors online
A recent Paris Court of Appeal ruling ordering a blanket blocking of several pornographic websites underscores the growing concerns over child protection in the digital age, an expert has said. […]
Continue Reading →South African renewables development has land use and consenting pitfalls
There is a presumption in South Africa that ministerial consent to develop land that offers access to the country’s rich minerals and petroleum resources is required by renewables developers, but […]
Continue Reading →UK Budget: inheritance tax reform may free up land for renewable energy projects
The changes to inheritance tax announced in chancellor Rachel Reeves’ autumn budget mean more agricultural land becomes available for renewable energy projects across the UK, an expert has said. Read […]
Continue Reading →UK Budget: soft drinks levy uprates part of wider healthier lifestyle plans
The UK government has announced an increase in the rates of the soft drinks industry levy (SDIL), in a significant move to combat obesity and promote healthier lifestyles. Read Complete […]
Continue Reading →UK Budget: climate agenda clear but businesses need policy detail
Businesses across sectors need more clarity from the UK government on the changes they will be expected to make within their operations, and around their duties to disclose that activity, […]
Continue Reading →Patent litigation in Ireland: patent infringement and preliminary injunctions
Issues of patent infringement have arisen with increasing frequency in Ireland over the past five years, particularly in the pharmaceutical sector, with the High Court and the Court of Appeal […]
Continue Reading →University tuition fees to rise as higher education reforms trailed
The maximum level of tuition fees that universities in England can charge domestic undergraduate students is to rise next year, from £9,250 to £9,535. It will be the first time […]
Continue Reading →UK Budget: NHS to benefit from funding boost but social care support lacking
This week’s UK Budget included a number of NHS-focused boosts such as a £22.6 billion increase in the healthcare services’ day-to-day spending, but failed to address the issue of looking […]
Continue Reading →UK Budget: carried interest tax rate increased to 32% with further increases expected from 2026
The tax rate for carried interest will increase from 28% to 32% from April 2025 pending full reform of the regime, Rachel Reeves, the chancellor of the exchequer, announced during […]
Continue Reading →UK Budget: role for private finance in infrastructure delivery remains unclear
The precise model that the UK government will use to catalyse private investment in infrastructure projects has still to be clarified, despite confirmation of the role for private finance in […]
Continue Reading →UK Budget: no change for corporate taxes but employers’ NICs increased to 15%
The main rate of employers’ National Insurance contributions will increase from 13.8% to 15% from April 2025, the UK’s chancellor of the exchequer has announced. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →UK Budget: new rules to combat umbrella company tax avoidance ‘should prompt due diligence’
Businesses and recruitment agencies should review labour supply arrangements with umbrella companies, and increase due diligence controls and contractual safeguards when engaging with umbrellas, before new rules combatting tax non-compliance […]
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