Public consultation in the UK
When public bodies in the UK take decisions, they are often subject to statutory or common law duties that require them to first consult people who may be affected by […]
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Singapore ruling highlights employers’ duty to use contractual discretion reasonably
A recent ruling in Singapore involving an employee’s bonus entitlement has highlighted employers’ implied duty to act in good faith even in situations where the relevant employment contract clearly states […]
Continue Reading →Doing business in China: establishing a business in China
In January 2020, China’s Foreign Investment Law (FIL) elimated much of the formal distinction between foreign-invested and domestic companies. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →UK Supreme Court will hear appeal of recent VAT group decision
The UK Supreme Court has confirmed it will hear an appeal of a recent decision relating to VAT liability on payments made after a business has left a VAT group, […]
Continue Reading →Doing business in China: practical considerations
Following the promulgation of China’s Foreign Investment Law (FIL), foreign invested enterprises (FIEs) will need to be transformed to comply with the Company Law and the Partnership Law. Read Complete […]
Continue Reading →Hong Kong SAR NEC forms encourage proactive communication
The new engineering contract (NEC)’s emphasis on proactive communication between parties can help to prevent potential disputes on construction projects in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Recent fines put Australian employers’ long service leave obligations in the spotlight
Recent instances of Australian employers failing to pay long service leave entitlements on time have highlighted the need for employers to be aware of their obligations in this area – […]
Continue Reading →UK litigation funding bill delayed until summer 2025 at the earliest
The UK government will wait for the outcome of an ongoing review of the litigation funding market in England and Wales before deciding whether to reintroduce draft new legislation on […]
Continue Reading →UK crypto firm fine highlights regulatory agreement breach perils, say experts
The potential consequences of breaching voluntary requirements agreed with the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have been brought into sharp focus with recent enforcement action taken by the regulator, experts […]
Continue Reading →Irish Bill will change company law, insolvency law and corporate enforcement
A new Companies (Corporate Governance, Enforcement and Regulatory Provisions) Bill has been published in Ireland. If enacted as drafted, it will introduce some very significant changes to Irish company law, […]
Continue Reading →AI patents still possible in the UK despite Court of Appeal ruling
While a recent court ruling has not made it any easier, it remains possible for developers of software – including new artificial intelligence (AI) systems – to obtain patent protection […]
Continue Reading →Maintaining non-UK tax residence
The location where a company is tax resident is important when determining its liability to corporate taxes. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Businesses to benefit from loosening of Dutch pledging prohibitions
Small and medium-sized businesses in particular may find it easier to attract financing when the long-standing prohibition on pledging financial claims in the Netherlands is partially eased from September. Read […]
Continue Reading →South African company law updated
Many businesses in South Africa will have to publicise what individual directors earn, while others will fall subject to the country’s takeover rules for the first time, under a raft […]
Continue Reading →Olympic Games arbitration offices to ensure fairness and timely dispute resolution
The Court of Arbitration for Sport’s (CAS) two temporary offices during this summer’s Olympic Games in Paris are vital to ensure efficient and timely resolution of legal disputes and anti-doping […]
Continue Reading →Amgen’s cholesterol drug patent revoked in UPC first
A European patent for a drug used in the treatment of high cholesterol has become the first to be revoked following full trial proceedings before the Unified Patent Court (UPC). […]
Continue Reading →Bosses urged to place workplace health and safety ‘on equal footing’ among business priorities
Business leaders have a pivotal role to play in influencing attitudes, behaviours and overall performance related to workplace health, safety and wellbeing, according to new guidance by the British Safety […]
Continue Reading →Consent granted for three major solar farm projects in England
The UK government has signalled its clear intent to drive investment in new renewable energy infrastructure by granting consent for three major new solar farm projects in England, according to […]
Continue Reading →Central Bank clarifies application of Irish Individual Accountability Framework
The Central Bank of Ireland has clarified several points on the application of the Individual Accountability Framework (IAF), which aims to underpin sound governance across the financial sector. Read Complete […]
Continue Reading →UK National Wealth Fund to ‘unlock’ private capital for green transition
The UK government’s creation of a new National Wealth Fund (NWF) will mobilise the private investment needed to fund the UK’s green transition by addressing the challenges and risks that […]
Continue Reading →AI Act written into EU law as compliance clock ticks
Businesses developing and procuring AI tools have been urged to build their understanding of how the new EU AI Act will apply to them, and the risk management obligations they […]
Continue Reading →EHRC proposes changes to guidance on preventing workplace sexual harassment
Employers in the UK should pay close attention to the risk assessment approach and business-specific preventative steps proposed by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), which is in the […]
Continue Reading →UK employers must be mindful of offers of employment for migrant workers
An ongoing case serves as a reminder to UK employers of their responsibilities towards migrant employees, emphasising the importance of fulfilling employment offers linked to sponsor licences, an expert has […]
Continue Reading →Labour wins UK general election: what businesses can expect next
Planning reform that enables new homes and other infrastructure to be delivered faster, and an accelerated drive to ‘greening’ energy generation, finance, and the wider economy, are priorities businesses can […]
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