Maintaining non-UK tax residence
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Businesses to benefit from loosening of Dutch pledging prohibitions
Small and medium-sized businesses in particular may find it easier to attract financing when the long-standing prohibition on pledging financial claims in the Netherlands is partially eased from September. Read […]
Continue Reading →South African company law updated
Many businesses in South Africa will have to publicise what individual directors earn, while others will fall subject to the country’s takeover rules for the first time, under a raft […]
Continue Reading →Olympic Games arbitration offices to ensure fairness and timely dispute resolution
The Court of Arbitration for Sport’s (CAS) two temporary offices during this summer’s Olympic Games in Paris are vital to ensure efficient and timely resolution of legal disputes and anti-doping […]
Continue Reading →Amgen’s cholesterol drug patent revoked in UPC first
A European patent for a drug used in the treatment of high cholesterol has become the first to be revoked following full trial proceedings before the Unified Patent Court (UPC). […]
Continue Reading →Bosses urged to place workplace health and safety ‘on equal footing’ among business priorities
Business leaders have a pivotal role to play in influencing attitudes, behaviours and overall performance related to workplace health, safety and wellbeing, according to new guidance by the British Safety […]
Continue Reading →Consent granted for three major solar farm projects in England
The UK government has signalled its clear intent to drive investment in new renewable energy infrastructure by granting consent for three major new solar farm projects in England, according to […]
Continue Reading →Central Bank clarifies application of Irish Individual Accountability Framework
The Central Bank of Ireland has clarified several points on the application of the Individual Accountability Framework (IAF), which aims to underpin sound governance across the financial sector. Read Complete […]
Continue Reading →UK National Wealth Fund to ‘unlock’ private capital for green transition
The UK government’s creation of a new National Wealth Fund (NWF) will mobilise the private investment needed to fund the UK’s green transition by addressing the challenges and risks that […]
Continue Reading →AI Act written into EU law as compliance clock ticks
Businesses developing and procuring AI tools have been urged to build their understanding of how the new EU AI Act will apply to them, and the risk management obligations they […]
Continue Reading →EHRC proposes changes to guidance on preventing workplace sexual harassment
Employers in the UK should pay close attention to the risk assessment approach and business-specific preventative steps proposed by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), which is in the […]
Continue Reading →UK employers must be mindful of offers of employment for migrant workers
An ongoing case serves as a reminder to UK employers of their responsibilities towards migrant employees, emphasising the importance of fulfilling employment offers linked to sponsor licences, an expert has […]
Continue Reading →Labour wins UK general election: what businesses can expect next
Planning reform that enables new homes and other infrastructure to be delivered faster, and an accelerated drive to ‘greening’ energy generation, finance, and the wider economy, are priorities businesses can […]
Continue Reading →South African court clarifies compliance requirements for lawful tenders
A recent South African Supreme Court of Appeal case sheds light on whether ‘actual’ or ‘substantial’ compliance is required to award lawful tenders and whether these tenders may be split […]
Continue Reading →UK ratification of cross-border enforcement treaty gives businesses greater certainty
Businesses should be able to enforce English court rulings more easily in other countries in future after the UK ratified an international treaty on the cross-border enforcement of judgments. Read […]
Continue Reading →Lessons from Victron Energy minimum resale price maintenance settlement
A recent settlement reached between a renewable energy company and South Africa’s competition authority has highlighted the need for businesses to develop policies and practices that promote compliance with competition […]
Continue Reading →FCA: financial firms should reconsider consumer duty monitoring and reporting strategies
A recently published report by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) underscores the need for firms to carefully consider their consumer duty monitoring approaches, strategy and the reporting of their […]
Continue Reading →Texas judge blocks Biden’s overtime pay rule
US lawyer Scott Le Blanc tells HRNews about legal challenges to the Biden administration’s overtime pay rule Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →New legislation ‘progressive’ step towards modernising Ireland’s reproductive rights
New laws making their way through the Irish legislative process mark a progressive step towards modernising Ireland’s approach to family building and reproductive rights by addressing longstanding legal ambiguities and […]
Continue Reading →Bolar exemption update will harmonise EU-wide pharma law interpretation
The EU pharmaceutical package and the reform of pharmaceutical legislation is a critical step in making the EU a more attractive location for pharmaceutical manufacturers, and the harmonisation of the […]
Continue Reading →Expert warns businesses over WhatsApp communications
Financial services firms can expect UK regulators to follow their US counterparts in imposing significant penalties in cases where they fail to monitor and record staff communications on platforms such […]
Continue Reading →What the ‘FASTER’ tax reforms could mean for EU investors
An important step towards boosting cross-border investment, fighting tax fraud and improving the functioning of capital markets within the EU was taken when finance ministers across the bloc reached a […]
Continue Reading →Changes to NSW work health and safety legislation an important reminder for organisations
Organisations in New South Wales (NSW) are set to face higher penalties than before for failing to meet their health and safety duties to their workers. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Irish businesses must act now to navigate the impact of AI and the EU AI Act
As artificial intelligence (AI) adoption picks up pace, Irish businesses need to be aware of the areas in which AI is having an impact, the factors to take into consideration […]
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