Industrialised construction
The industrialisation of construction processes has the potential to improve productivity and profit margins, attract the talent needed to innovate and achieve decarbonisation. Read Complete Article
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UK passes LIBOR transition legislation
The LIBOR Critical Benchmarks Bill, which ministers hope will ensure a smooth transition away from panel bank LIBOR at the end of the year, has received royal assent. Read Complete […]
Continue Reading →NFTs could play a role in authenticating digital works
Blockchain-based non-fungible tokens (NFTs) could change the way we interact in the digital world. Such tokens help to distinguish between original and counterfeit, between genuine and fake. However, they also […]
Continue Reading →Singapore-Malaysia land VTL to be extended to more travellers
Citizens of either Singapore or Malaysia will be able to travel between the two countries via the land vaccinated travel lane (VTL) effective from 20 December. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Employer support can help overcome crippling imposter syndrome
Authentic leadership and mentoring programmes are essential tools for employers to put in place to combat imposter syndrome – the psychological phenomenon estimated to affect up to 70 per cent […]
Continue Reading →UK plan to replace Human Rights Act ‘could create real uncertainty’
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has unveiled plans to revise and replace the 1998 Human Rights Act with a Bill of Rights that would distance UK courts from the case […]
Continue Reading →Exhaustion of IP rights: Northern Ireland issues will shape UK decisions
Businesses are unlikely to get certainty on UK rules on the enforcement of intellectual property (IP) rights concerning the sale of goods until complex issues concerning trade to and from […]
Continue Reading →UK restrictions on use of ‘red’ diesel from 1 April 2022
Businesses in the construction industry will no longer be able to use ‘red’ diesel from 1 April 2022 for most purposes. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Construction disputes: maximizing dispute resolution efficiency
Those involved in global construction projects can take steps throughout the life of the project to ensure swift and amicable dispute resolution – from contract drafting stage to the conduct […]
Continue Reading →New guidance issued on environment-related advertising issues
Authorities in the UK have issued new guidance on misleading environmental claims and social responsibility in marketing and advertising campaigns. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →UK government launches fourth CfD allocation round worth £285m
The UK government has launched the fourth Contracts for Difference (CfD) allocation round, as it aims to boost investment in renewable energy and secure an additional 12GW of electricity capacity […]
Continue Reading →Australian sanctions regime updated to address modern slavery challenges
Australia has stepped up its efforts to eradicate modern slavery with the introduction of a new sanctions regime, an expert has said. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Civil Justice Council begins pre-action protocols consultation
The Civil Justice Council (CJC) has launched a public consultation on proposed reforms to pre-action protocols (PAPs) in England and Wales, to help maintain their effectiveness in an increasingly digitalised […]
Continue Reading →Restitution for unjust enrichment in a contractual context
The precise interplay between claims under contract and the non-contractual remedy of restitution for unjust enrichment is a complex issue, as highlighted in two recent English Court of Appeal decisions. […]
Continue Reading →UK announces plan to phase out 2G and 3G networks
The UK’s 2G and 3G networks are set to be phased out by 2033 as part of new plans to increase the capacity of the nation’s 5G coverage. Read Complete […]
Continue Reading →OFSI issues updated guidance for UK charity sector advocating wider good practice
The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) has updated its guidance for UK charities and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) that operate in areas of the world that are subject to financial […]
Continue Reading →UAE prepares for enforcement of landmark personal data protection law
The UAE is preparing for landmark new personal data legislation to come into force in a matter of weeks. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Lawyers back UK data protection law voluntary undertakings process
Businesses should be given an opportunity to avoid enforcement action for breaches of UK data protection law by proactively outlining the remedial actions they are taking to address those breaches […]
Continue Reading →Ransomware surge reinforces case for ‘specialist compliance due diligence’
Andrew Sackey tells HRNews how specialist compliance due diligence helps protect UK firms facing ransomware payment threats Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Scottish budget focuses on climate change
Major finance commitments to help decarbonise homes, businesses and transport in Scotland have been outlined by Scotland’s finance secretary, Kate Forbes. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Dutch tax authority handed record fine for discriminatory data processing
The Dutch Data Protection Authority (DDPA) has imposed a record €2.75 million fine on the nation’s Tax and Customs Administration (TCA, in Dutch: Belastingdienst), for its use of discriminatory data […]
Continue Reading →Welcome enhancements proposed to the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive
The European Commission has published proposals to amend the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD), almost a decade after the law came into force. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Consumer duty plan a ‘considerable shake up’ for financial firms
The Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) proposed new consumer duty would be a “considerable shake up” for the UK’s retail financial services industry, according to one expert. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Schrems-II ruling means university can’t use cookie tool, says German court
The German Rhine-Main University of Applied Sciences must stop using its website’s cookie consent tool, a German court has ruled. Read Complete Article
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