EU and UK competition rules updated around tech licensing
New competition rules governing technology licensing agreements have now taken effect in both the EU and UK. Read Complete Article
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Facial recognition ruling opens door to wider police deployment as court rejects privacy challenge
A rejected bid to block police use of facial recognition technology in the UK is likely to lead to an increase in its deployment, according to experts. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Undertaking effective enforcement strategies in the DIFC courts
Through early and effective enforcement planning and leveraging the DIFC courts’ cross‑jurisdictional capabilities, judgment creditors can significantly improve their prospects for recovery. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Qatar announces targeted business support measures
A series of targeted relief measures are being rolled out in Qatar to support businesses amid the ongoing Middle East conflict. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →UAE Central Bank pursues single rulebook for financial services
Firms operating in the UAE’s financial services market should welcome plans for the development of a single rulebook governing a range of regulated financial services, experts have said. Read Complete […]
Continue Reading →Legal advice privilege covers intra-client communications, High Court confirms
Communications between members of a ‘client team’ can be covered by legal advice privilege even if they do not involve lawyers or evidence the substance of legal advice, a UK […]
Continue Reading →Final countdown for UK financial firms as new climate risk rules loom
UK-based banks and insurers have just over a month to ensure they are ready for stringent new rules governing how they manage their climate risk policies, an expert has warned. […]
Continue Reading →Major parts of the Renters’ Rights Act set to take effect
Significant sections of landmark legislation primarily relevant to residential property in England will take effect on 1 May 2026. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →What Australia’s proposed online privacy code for children means for service providers
The opening of a consultation on a new children’s online privacy code in Australia marks a significant step in the ongoing reform of the country’s online safety and children’s privacy […]
Continue Reading →University free speech complaints system to come into force in 2026
A new freedom of speech complaints system could result in England’s universities receiving significant fines if they fail to protect freedom of speech, an expert has said. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →World IP Day: How to maximise intellectual property on the global sporting stage
Major sporting events offer an unparalleled platform for companies to connect with audiences on a global scale – but the scale, speed and visibility of sport also amplify IP risk. […]
Continue Reading →Dubai lays the foundations for increased government outsourcing
New rules increasing the scope of outsourcing by Dubai’s government should open the doors to service providers looking to manage government services in the emirate, according to experts. Read Complete […]
Continue Reading →Home Office publishes ‘Martyn’s Law’ venue guidance
The Home Office has issued its much-anticipated statutory guidance for public venues and events spaces following recent legislation to reduce the risk to the public from terrorist attacks. Read Complete […]
Continue Reading →AI compliance to be overseen by 10 Dutch regulators
Responsibility for overseeing Dutch companies’ compliance with the EU AI Act will be handed to 10 different regulators, under new plans published this week. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →New contract for difference option and tax uplift for renewable electricity generators
New plans to limit how international gas prices impact on the cost of renewable energy in Britain will not sever the link between gas and electricity pricing and should be […]
Continue Reading →Biodiversity net gain requirements extended from November 2026
Developers of major infrastructure projects in England – such as roads, railways, and energy networks – will be required to meet new requirements around biodiversity net gain (BNG) from later […]
Continue Reading →France’s new confidentiality framework for in-house counsel
France’s new confidentiality law introduces privilege for in-house counsel for the first time and may have significant implications for arbitration, amongst other practice areas. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Pension Ombudsman holds independent trustee accountable for financial loss caused by high-risk investments
A recent decision by the UK Pension Ombudsman (PO) highlights the need for clear and obvious delineation between administrator and trustee roles when advising on high-risk investments. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →EU Pay Transparency Directive: implementation across EU member states
The EU Pay Transparency Directive entered into force in May 2023 and the deadline of 7 June 2026 for member states to implement local legislation in line with its requirements […]
Continue Reading →Land rights challenges under South Africa’s ITIPP framework
South Africa’s independent transmission programme marks a major step forward for the country’s transmission network, but land rights continue to pose an often underestimated challenge for developers and funders. Read […]
Continue Reading →New law reform project could trigger opt-out consumer class actions in the UK
A new project will explore extending the opt-out regime in England and Wales beyond competition law, but experts warn that any more general consumer class actions regime must take a […]
Continue Reading →AI governance gap ‘widening’, warns new white paper
Organisations face an increasingly widening governance gap between the implementation of artificial intelligence systems within workflows and oversight of their impact, a new white paper has warned. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →How manufacturers of generics and biosimilars can adapt to EU pharma law changes
Manufacturers of generic and biosimilar medicines should rethink their real world launch, lifecycle and litigation strategies to account for changes to EU pharmaceuticals law expected to be adopted in the […]
Continue Reading →CMA issues multi-million ‘drip pricing’ fine in enforcement first
The UK’s competition and consumer law watchdog has imposed a multi-million pound fine on a UK motoring group for breaching consumer protection law under new enforcement powers. Read Complete Article
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