UK employment tax ruling impacts LLPs
A recent ruling by the UK’s highest court could lead to an increase in employment-related tax costs for limited liability partnerships (LLPs), experts have said. Read Complete Article
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Law delaying EU’s ‘high-risk’ AI rules finalised
Businesses that provide, deploy, import or distribute ‘high-risk’ AI systems will have more time to comply with EU requirements relating to those systems once new legislation adopted by law makers […]
Continue Reading →SEC proposals suggest forthcoming changes for the foreign private issuer regime
Companies organised outside the US need to be aware of potential proposals to change the definition of “foreign private issuer” (FPI) under the US securities rules, as it may impact […]
Continue Reading →Navigating subcontracting and supply chain challenges in South Africa
For contractors entering the South African construction market, understanding the complex legal and operational landscape of the country is essential to ensure compliance and reduce risk on infrastructure projects. Read […]
Continue Reading →Burnham’s plans ‘could give shot in the arm to Aberdeen’s oil and gas industry’
A “logical” extension of prime minister-in-waiting Andy Burnham’s plans for greater decentralisation of power in the UK would be a rethink of government policy on oil and gas exploration, an […]
Continue Reading →FCA probe secures £31.7 million payout for WealthTek clients
A UK bank has paid out £31.7 million after an investigation found failures that exposed WealthTek’s clients to the risk of financial crime. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →UK businesses face higher risks under extension to corporate criminal liability rules
An expanded UK corporate criminal liability regime took effect on 29 June, meaning organisations can be strictly liable for any offences committed by their senior managers during activities forming part […]
Continue Reading →Can your IT contracts handle the heat?
The recent disruption caused by extreme weather has brought into sharp focus just how fragile critical technology services can be. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Extensive employment law reforms planned in Germany
Major reforms to employment laws in Germany have been backed by Germany’s coalition government. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →US ruling raises fresh questions for EU-US data transfers
Businesses should re-assess the risks of sending personal data from the EU to the US following a new ruling, experts have said. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →UK’s employment tribunal backlog sharpens focus on grievance handling
Trish Embley tells HRNews about the growing demands placed on line managers and the practical skills they need to resolve workplace concerns effectively. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Multinationals assess ESG ratings risk as new EU regime takes effect
James Hay tells HRNews why ESG ratings matter financially and how companies, and HR professionals, can help ensure they are assessed fairly. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →New US enforcement plan raises questions for UK employers
Kate Dodd tells HRNews why UK employers must carefully assess legal and reputational risk before scaling back EDI in response to US developments. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →FCA consults further on simplifying UK insurance rules
Plans to reduce duplication and give insurers more flexibility over customer disclosures are encouraging and signal the continuing commitment of the regulator to reducing the regulatory burden on firms, an […]
Continue Reading →Timeline confirmed for employer check changes as UK right to work revamp revealed
New guidance over changes to right to work legislation in the UK will bring much-needed relief to companies ahead of its introduction in October, according to an expert. Read Complete […]
Continue Reading →Australian government looks to double down on enforcement of social media age restrictions
Social media platforms face increased pressure to demonstrate their efforts to crack down on underage access after the Australian Government’s plans to double fines and increase enforcement powers for the […]
Continue Reading →New research finds Saudi courts reject almost 90% of arbitration annulment bids
Saudi courts reject nearly 90% of arbitration annulment challenges as new data and analysis of draft arbitration law confirm the Kingdom’s support for arbitration, according to new research. Read Complete […]
Continue Reading →Australian community privacy survey shows businesses where opportunities lie
Australians have never been more concerned about their privacy but never felt less able to protect themselves. Those are the clear takeaways from a recent survey commissioned by the Office […]
Continue Reading →Australia’s first ban on NDAs in sexual harassment claims introduced
The Victorian state government has introduced new laws restricting the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in workplace sexual harassment claims, becoming the first Australian jurisdiction to do so. Read Complete […]
Continue Reading →UPC fines medtech company over preliminary injunction breaches
A Chinese medtech company has been fined by the Unified Patent Court (UPC) in Europe after it failed to comply with a court order that temporarily prohibited it from marketing […]
Continue Reading →Capital Market Authority closes consultation over reforms to Saudi Arabia’s securities rules
Proposed changes to how Saudi Arabia’s Capital Market Authority regulates the sector in the Kingdom will lower the barrier for prospective entrants to the market, according to experts. Read Complete […]
Continue Reading →How the ICC’s 2026 rules formalise tribunal secretary role
Significant changes have been included in the 2026 revisions to the ICC Arbitration Rules which have an important impact on the challenging role of tribunal secretaries. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Supreme Court ruling highlights need for prompt security for costs applications
A ruling by the Supreme Court in Ireland has clarified the circumstances in which delay may justify the refusal of an application for security for costs as a ‘special circumstance’, […]
Continue Reading →Elasah ruling on guarantees sounds a wake-up call for South Africa’s construction market
A recent decision by South Africa’s High court has sounded a clear warning to the construction market: if a guarantee functions as risk transfer, it may be insurance. Read Complete […]
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