UK Spring Statement: business tax plans focus on incentivising investment
The UK government will cut and reform tax on capital investment by businesses, the chancellor has announced. Read Complete Article
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‘Homes for Ukraine’ scheme open to businesses
Shara Pledger tells HRNews about the government’s new immigration routes to the UK for Ukrainians Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Serving notice to terminate a contract in Russia
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has prompted many firms to try to extricate themselves from their business operations and commercial relationships with counterparties based in Russia. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →New ICSID rules finalised for investor state disputes
The Administrative Counsel of the International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) has approved a comprehensive set of amendments to its rules for resolving investor-state disputes after a […]
Continue Reading →Aggregates levy in the UK
Aggregates levy is a UK tax on the commercial exploitation of rock, sand and gravel. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →UK structures and buildings allowances
A 3% structures and buildings allowance (SBA) is available in the UK for expenditure on the purchase, construction or renovation of non-residential buildings and structures. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →What service providers can expect from PRA risk requirements
Service providers can expect customers in the UK financial services sector to request changes to their existing contracts and to pursue new agreements that conform to tougher regulatory requirements that […]
Continue Reading →The Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR) for insurers
The Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR), which is designed to make individuals at financial firms more accountable, will apply to insurers from 10 December 2018. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Lloyd’s of London fines underwriter £1m fine after ‘boys’ night out’
Trish Embley tells HRNews about anti-harassment training for managers Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →UK experience provides practical guidance on route to Ireland’s SEAR
While Ireland might be moving away from the UK in a number of key areas of financial regulation, the UK’s experience of applying the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR) […]
Continue Reading →Adjusted right to work checks extended to 30 September
Shara Pledger tells HRNews about the latest Home Office announcements on right to work’ checks Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Majority support ‘right to disconnect’ law, research shows
Kate Dodd tells HRNews about managing employees’ working hours when they are at home Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →The growing importance of social mobility considerations for employers
The need for countries to focus on enhancing social mobility within their societies has been thrown into sharp focus over the past two years. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →UK firms ‘must be alive to risk’ of climate change litigation
UK businesses should be aware of a growing trend of climate change-based litigation according to one expert, after environmental law charity ClientEarth announced legal action against Shell. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →South African electricity regulations will introduce ‘much-needed’ competition
An amended Bill intended to overhaul the regulation of South Africa’s electricity generation industry will create a new and competitive market, according to one legal expert. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Russian sanctions: the impact of UK, EU and US sanctions for UK and EU businesses
The UK, EU, US and other countries have issued, and continue to issue, financial, sectoral and trade sanctions which target Russia-related business. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Singapore judgment provides guidance on setting aside arbitral awards
The Singapore Court of Appeal has delivered a judgment which gives clarity on when an arbitral award can be set aside on the grounds of a breach of natural justice, […]
Continue Reading →MITLA continues to contribute to the advancement of IT law and Malta’s digital future whilst focusing on members’ outreach and participation.
AGM and election of 2022 executive committee members On Friday 28th January 2022, the Malta IT Law Association (MITLA) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM). Addressing its members, Dr Antonio Ghio, MITLA President, communicated […]
Continue Reading →Western franchisors stuck in Russia must act to ‘minimise brand damage’
Western brands struggling to extricate themselves from complicated franchise agreements in Russia must be proactive to protect their reputations, according to one legal expert. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →NSW court says minister has no duty of care to protect against climate change
The New South Wales (NSW) Federal Court has overturned the hotly debated case of Sharma v Minister for Environment, where the court held that the environment minister owed a duty […]
Continue Reading →Trade mark dispute provides lessons on costs, confusion and consent
A recent costs ruling shows that brands should think twice before claiming directors are jointly liable with their company for the infringement of their intellectual property (IP) rights. Read Complete […]
Continue Reading →Role for share plans in hybrid workers’ benefits package
Lynette Jacobs tells HRNews about tailoring employees’ rewards for a hybrid workforce Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Core role of Irish regulator in EU data protection cases highlighted
Ireland’s data protection authority has taken the lead in assessing nearly 1,000 data protection complaints from across Europe since the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) took effect in May […]
Continue Reading →Consultation opened on nature-related risk disclosures framework
Pension schemes have been urged to track the development of a framework that is designed to ensure that nature is factored into financial and business decision making in the same […]
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