‘Simplification’ drives EU policy agenda for 2026
The latest EU policy agenda outlined this week reveals an emboldening of plans to simplify regulation for businesses, an expert in public policy has said. Read Complete Article
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Is competition in the legal sector stifling innovation?
As the legal sector’s competitive landscape continues to evolve, the Nobel laureates remind us that innovation is not inevitable, and that competition may not always be an incentive to innovate. […]
Continue Reading →Scotland’s environmental consenting regime set for reform
Businesses that currently hold environmental consents for water, waste and industrial activities in Scotland should check if they will need new or amended environmental authorisations when reforms kick in, an […]
Continue Reading →Net-Zero Industry Act set to reshape renewable energy auctions in Ireland
The EU’s Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA) is set to reshape how Ireland supports renewable energy projects, marking a significant shift towards an auction model that rewards sustainability, innovation and strategic […]
Continue Reading →OTSI posts best practice advice after bank’s near miss with UK sanctions breach
A recent announcement by the Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation (OTSI) that the UK branch of an multinational bank had discovered potentially illegal transactions highlights the trade sanctions risks the […]
Continue Reading →Saudi Arabia launches consultation over arbitration revamp
Proposed changes to Saudi Arabia’s arbitration law will bring the country into closer alignment with best practice internationally, an expert has said. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Brisbane Olympics procurement a ‘once in a generation’ opportunity for businesses
Expressions of interest for Brisbane 2032 Olympics procurement contracts have opened, with small, medium and large businesses across Australia getting access to a “once in a generation” business and infrastructure […]
Continue Reading →Lenders must prepare for CRD VI impact on European business
Non-European Union financers must begin preparing for new rules which kick in next year and block third countries from offering core banking services to EU clients, an expert has warned. […]
Continue Reading →New UAE Banking Law revamps financial regulatory framework
Reforms to the financial regulatory framework in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will it make it easier for businesses to navigate financial and insurance activities in the country, experts say. […]
Continue Reading →Proposed planning changes bring ‘no guarantees’ of speeding up processes
Further proposed planning law changes brought forward before November’s budget offer no guarantees in speeding up infrastructure planning and development processes in the UK, according to an expert. Read Complete […]
Continue Reading →Spotlight on US EDI compliance risk for employers
US lawyer Cara Crotty tells HRNews how US enforcement is turning EDI into a compliance risk and what that means for employers operating on both sides of the Atlantic. Read […]
Continue Reading →UK immigration changes ‘significant’ for universities and business
Recent changes to the UK’s immigration rules will introduce tough new measures affecting foreign nationals who wish to study and work in the UK. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Payment under construction contracts in Ireland
Construction law in Ireland sets out obligations in respect of how payment is to be managed under construction contracts. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →ICO wins appeal over Clearview AI jurisdiction ruling
The UK’s data protection authority has won an appeal against a tribunal ruling which originally found it did not have the power to take enforcement action against an AI facial […]
Continue Reading →UK competition law collective proceedings regime evolving a decade on
As the UK’s competition law collective proceedings regime reaches its 10th anniversary, four notable cases may provide much-needed procedural clarity for opt-out collective actions in 2026 and beyond. Read Complete […]
Continue Reading →AI adoption in built environment ‘requires mindset shift’
The emergence of AI technologies presents significant opportunities for innovation in the built environment sector, but few organisations are primed to leverage its potential effectively, according to industry experts. Read […]
Continue Reading →All eyes on Netherlands elections as new EU political advert rules take effect
The forthcoming elections in the Netherlands will offer Europe a chance to see the impact new political advertising regulations will have across the continent. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Victorian construction contracts will require changes due to upcoming reforms
Upcoming reforms to the Victorian Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2002, if passed, will require changes to terms commonly used in construction contracts within Victoria. Read Complete […]
Continue Reading →Cyber security warning for UK operational technology sector
New guidance from the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) aimed at helping companies map their technology environment represents a good first step to stronger cyber security, an expert has […]
Continue Reading →Company secretary: Duties
This guide is based on UK law as at 1st February 2010, unless otherwise stated. There is no easily accessible job description for a company secretary. There are certain duties […]
Continue Reading →Company secretary: Governance and liabilities
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Continue Reading →Company secretary: An introduction
The job of the company secretary has changed over the years, both in perception and in fact. As long ago as 1971 the influential judge Lord Denning commented that the […]
Continue Reading →DFSA launches consultation over new DIFC crypto token rules
Plans to reform cryptocurrency regulation in Dubai’s International Financial Centre (DIFC) will bring the financial free zone’s rules into alignment with international best practices, according to an expert. Read Complete […]
Continue Reading →OFSI fine highlights need for timely voluntary disclosure
A recent fine imposed by the Office for Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) underscores the importance of businesses reporting sanctions non-compliance promptly, and that failure to do so may be costly, […]
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