The EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) requires companies to reduce environmental and human rights damage, and Laura Ayre explains how it will govern the behaviour of more companies […]
Continue Reading →Recently published comments from the UK’s Solicitors’ Regulation Authority (SRA) should be welcomed by well-run firms while warning others about a number of concerns, from poor due diligence to failure […]
Continue Reading →Recently published Irish Revenue guidance will help businesses determine whether a worker is an employee or self-employed for tax purposes. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →At each phase of a defined benefit (DB) pension scheme buy-in, buy-out and wind-up, it is important for sponsors to take a strategic approach, work in partnership with the trustees […]
Continue Reading →UK prime minister Rishi Sunak’s announcement of a snap general election on 4 July left no time for key elements of the government’s legislative programme to reach the stature books, […]
Continue Reading →The UK prime minister has called a general election on 4 July, and parliament will be dissolved on 30 May. This triggers a formal pre-election period, formerly known as purdah, […]
Continue Reading →The European Commission wants to take stricter action against companies that have agreements with other companies on employee salaries or prevent the poaching of employees. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →With global consensus over regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) yet to emerge, governments in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have tended to adopt a business-friendly approach as the technology develops. […]
Continue Reading →The EU Council’s agreement on a new tax directive means that the EU has moved a step closer to putting in place procedures for businesses to obtain double taxation relief […]
Continue Reading →A highly anticipated bill implementing security of payment legislation (SOPL) in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) has been put in motion and, once in effect, will bring much-needed […]
Continue Reading →A new mining code adopted in Cameroon at the end of 2023 is set to significantly transform the mining industry in the mineral-rich country. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →A UK Court of Appeal decision requires all companies which have incurred VAT in relation to fund-raising transactions to consider their position, an expert has said. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Francis Keepfer tells HRNews about the new tipping laws which will impact the hospitality sector from 1 October 2024 Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Emma Lutwyche tells HRNews about the successful prosecution of a restaurant chain guilty of systematic wage theft and falsification of records Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Penny Simmons tells HRNews about the make-up of IR35 training for HR professionals to help the business comply with the off-payroll working tax laws Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Recently issued guidance from the Dutch data protection authority on web-scraping may impact the business model of information services providers and cause concern for those who rely on those services […]
Continue Reading →Measures online platforms can implement to meet their obligations to protect children from harmful content under the UK’s Online Safety Act have been recommended by a regulator. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →The new engineering contract (NEC) – a suite of standard form contracts in the construction industry – is commonly used in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) for public […]
Continue Reading →Recent rulings in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) over applications to set aside arbitral awards have highlighted courts’ reluctance to intervene in arbitration outcomes and the difficulties parties […]
Continue Reading →Businesses are increasingly looking to use AI solutions to improve existing processes, create new business propositions and remain competitive, but in buying the technology they need to consider what internal […]
Continue Reading →A recent ruling from the High Court in South Africa highlights the gravity of the legal duty placed on legislators, the executive and the judiciary to conduct their public procurement […]
Continue Reading →MITLA’s participation in EU-funded project focused on data privacy law and intellectual property law briefs. MITLA, the Malta Information Technology Law Association, announces the successful completion of the three-year CounteR […]
Continue Reading →The Football Governance Bill has passed its first hurdle in the UK parliament, after a second reading debate on 23 April that demonstrated cross-party support. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →The UK government will seek to “fine-tune” its national security investment screening regime to stay ahead of potential national security threats following a recent consultation outcome and in light of […]
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