https://www.pinsentmasons.com/shared-content/rss-feed/outlawLatest news, insight and analysis from Pinsent Masonsen-GBPinsent Masons60{6FE246FA-4646-45D1-8701-487F380D05C3}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-social-media-restrictions-for-under-18s-confirmed?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawSocial media companies will be required to apply default settings for teenagers aged 16 or 17 in the UK that place “overnight curfews” on use of their apps and prevent infinite scrolling, under new regulations the government has confirmed will be introduced next year.Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:42:11 Z{5C03F171-2932-41DD-8A52-F5D985928B79}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-real-estate-emissions-reduction-challenge-CCC-report?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawBuildings will play an increasingly significant role in helping the UK meet its binding emissions reductions targets, an expert has said.Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:25:03 Z{5E1E9E4D-214C-4F85-A176-703592175707}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Qatar-expands-foreign-real-estate-ownership?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawNew rules expanding property ownership in Qatar are a clear sign of the country’s continued commitment to creating an attractive destination for foreign investment and long-term residency, according to an expert.Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:31:12 Z{9607AA7E-08B1-4925-B4E8-840C513C350E}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Automotive-businesses-connected-vehicles-location-data-guidance?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawNew guidance issued by France’s data protection authority offers strong legal and technical support to automotive businesses concerning the processing of location data, an expert has said.Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:07:47 Z{3637EC90-E2AA-4643-9A6D-B21FC8021EE0}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/CAT-confirms-copyright-jurisdiction-competition-claims?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA recent ruling by the Court of Appeal clarifies that the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) can make decisions on copyright and jurisdiction issues in competition claims in certain instances.Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:47:21 Z{74509BC9-27BA-4194-9826-580327B4572D}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Consultation-reviewing-tax-relief-pre-development-costs-published-UK-Treasury?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA consultation reviewing the availability of capital allowances – a form of tax relief - for pre-development costs on plant and machinery has been published by the UK Treasury.Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:46:57 Z{0B0CFD5F-5964-472F-9838-21052B4F49BA}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/modern-slavery-signal-shift-mandatory-prevention-supply-chains?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawProposed reforms to the UK’s modern slavery regime would transform modern slavery statements from a voluntary compliance measure into a mandatory legal obligation, an expert has said. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:01:02 Z{EED6EE27-45FB-48E0-BCBB-8FDB7E276971}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Commercial-Court-Document-Access-Test-Under-Transparency-Pilot?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe Commercial Court of England and Wales has given guidance on what factors courts should consider when deciding whether to make a filing modification order (FMO) under a new document access pilot.Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:39:15 Z{E2528939-74C3-4FCA-8872-BDF668EBA140}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Energy-Institute-solar-power-surge?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawRecent global energy analysis highlights the surge in solar power generation, which is in turn helping renewables become the largest source of total energy supply growth for the first time outside of a recession.Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:41:51 Z{CAC900A9-7FBF-4654-AF96-F9CA8D886056}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/CJEU-online-publication-athletes-doping-GDPR?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe European Court of Justice (CJEU) has ruled that sports bodies must strike a careful balance between data protection and safeguarding the integrity of sport when choosing whether to publish the names of athletes who have committed doping offences.Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:28:09 Z{163DF6F6-1285-4B58-BEFA-52A0C140C786}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-firms-warned-following-HMRC-AI-powered-tax-crackdown?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawRecent figures from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) highlight growing reliance on technology to identify non-compliance and target its investigations work, with experts predicting the trend will accelerate as the department expands it use of data and recruits additional compliance officers. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:09:35 Z{0D13C04E-9CA0-434D-AD92-B43D1217176A}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-draft-legislation-new-single-tax-share-transfers-published?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawDraft legislation providing for the introduction of a new single tax on transfers of shares and securities, to replace the current separate taxes of stamp duty and stamp duty reserve tax (SDRT), has been published by the UK government. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:11:01 Z{40AE676D-5B03-4467-B97C-700BB2FEC8E8}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Fears-competing-international-defence-schemes-impact-European-plans?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawCompeting multinational defence financing schemes could increase pressure on Europe’s own ongoing efforts to coordinate procurement and finance between members, experts have warned.Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:00:01 Z{F0BE08FF-3D95-4A92-AE14-0C5F6CB1D0F9}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-gov-consults-simplifying-administration-withholding-tax-interest?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe UK government is exploring options to simplify the process for claiming relief on withholding tax from interest payments made to overseas recipients, amid concerns around the complexity of the current rules.Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:45:37 Z{D52E01A0-35BA-403E-84E1-05ACEDD2C6E5}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/EU-child-social-media-ban-recommended?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawSocial media companies would be forced to prevent children under the age of 13 from accessing their services in the EU, other than in limited circumstances, if law makers implement new recommendations that have been published.Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:31:04 Z{09005A17-54AF-4039-9A07-D219681B88BD}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/ICSID-data-shows-growth-contract-based-claims?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawNew data published by the International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) highlights growth in contract-based claims in disputes between states and foreign investors.Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:27:09 Z{EA37084A-3BAD-49B8-BA56-BBB9F488263E}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Anonymisation-guidelines-help-businesses-data-protection-risks?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawNew guidance has been issued that can help businesses avoid miscategorising the information they hold and breaching EU data protection laws as a result, experts have said.Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:15:51 Z{B033CC06-0A38-4E78-86E2-53207138F187}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/EU-guidance-helps-clarify-AI-web-scraping-requirements?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has published new guidance aimed at clarifying how organisations can lawfully use web-scraped data to train generative artificial intelligence (gen-AI) models, amid continuing tensions between AI developers, privacy advocates and regulators. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:36:47 Z{D1B05082-11BB-43E1-8FEF-2F977C038296}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Guides/Ensuring-director-remuneration-policies-align-companys-share-plan-rules?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawUK quoted companies looking to refresh their directors’ renumeration policy can use the opportunity to take stock of their remuneration arrangements more generally. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:02:27 Z{5FB8BE31-5225-45D5-8302-6098A7F2BEC6}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Irish-public-works-contracts-to-provide-for-ICC-arbitration?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawIreland’s adoption of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) arbitration rules for public works contracts exceeding €1 million marks another important milestone in the evolution of the country’s arbitration landscape, experts have said. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:55:54 Z{CF4419B1-966B-46C2-A24E-538555D02261}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/arbitration-law-reforms-reshape-DIFC-dispute-resolution?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawSignificant changes to the Dubai International Financial Centre’s arbitration framework are on the way following the closure of a 30-day public consultation period.Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:32:57 Z{AFDAC2B3-A5B7-4352-8D3C-BEF42E101802}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Competition-Commission-spotlight-South-Africa-franchise-sector?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawBusinesses operating across South Africa’s franchise sector should review their franchise models, agreements and commercial practices ahead of a significant Competition Commission market inquiry, experts have said. Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:32:58 Z{678A2111-24B3-45FD-B500-4044A19D8591}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/dmcc-difc-courts-partnership-dispute-resolution?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawAn expanded partnership between Dubai’s commodities trading centre and the DIFC Courts is expected to lead to an increase in the number of companies adopting the DIFC as their “opt in” jurisdiction of choice for cross-border trade and investment arrangements.Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:49:16 Z{8053CA6B-68A0-43CF-892C-8A67CDE58D1D}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/EU-antitrust-investigation-puts-spotlight-on-life-science-bundling?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA European antitrust investigation into a leading dental aligner manufacturer will bring increased scrutiny to health and life science sectors over competition concerns, according to an expert.Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:34:42 Z{1B66F5B9-F0EF-4323-80A4-73365C866530}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/AI-developer-liability-for-harms-linked-autonomy-systems?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe more an AI system can do without the input of humans, the more likely it is that the developer of that system will be found liable, under English law, for harms arising from the system operating in its autonomous mode, according to a panel of legal experts.Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:41:28 Z{FDB4A87D-EC36-453E-B6BB-1AD89E35AF8D}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Cloud-provider-UK-critical-third-parties-regime-life?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawFour major cloud providers have been designated as ‘critical third parties’ (CTPs) in the UK, bringing them within the direct oversight of the UK’s financial regulators for the first time.Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:09:09 Z{03E00DCA-0E1C-4912-89BA-E3C1E59C8070}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Car-makers-face-self-driving-marketing-restrictions-Britain?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawNew rules to prevent car makers in Britain from overselling the technologies their vehicles feature that assist with driving are set to come into force in early 2027.Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:58:25 Z{57CBC6EE-0164-4D56-9904-9A90A12B8941}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/sports-organisations-prepare-new-era-online-safety-regulation?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawSports organisations can no longer treat online fan engagement as a purely communications activity. Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:42:17 Z{B6DAA0CB-B80B-4578-A9BA-24976F962874}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/NSW-Supreme-Court-blocks-tax-notice-voluntary-administration?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA decision by the Supreme Court of New South Wales has opened the door for administrators to protect a company’s trading resources from Australian Tax Office (ATO) notices whilst in voluntary administration.Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:41:36 Z{438253B8-C7CC-4366-A551-DC62F37F24D8}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Guides/Share-Plans-for-Private-Companies?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawEmployee share incentives are viewed as a valuable component of remuneration packages by companies and employees alike.Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:03:39 Z{1E33FAB3-6E9F-4E9B-BAA2-FAF91D1D4ED2}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Guides/EU-Pay-Transparency-Directive-EU-member-states?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe EU Pay Transparency Directive entered into force in May 2023 with a deadline of 7 June 2026 for member states to implement local legislation in line with its requirements.Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:35:56 Z{91D2B6B9-5467-4BCC-AD8E-999BCFBEA22A}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Code-to-regulate-trade-union-workplace-access-finalised?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawEmployers in Britain should consider agreeing ‘sweetheart’ arrangements with selected trade unions over union officials’ access to their workplaces before the end of summer, experts in employment law and industrial relations have said.Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:17:33 Z{5191C668-5DDF-4988-8B60-B78772D91490}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Death-falling-still-major-workplace-fatality-cause?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawNew figures showing that the rate at which workplace injuries in the UK are decreasing is slowing down should inform future approaches to health and safety standards, according to an expert.Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:57:04 Z{A339495A-9B4C-42A4-A772-41A8522AFB63}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/hmrc-proposed-customs-revamp-practical-measures?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe proposed introduction of a new voluntary disclosure framework for customs errors by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is a welcome development, with UK businesses urged to begin taking practical steps to strengthen customs arrangements, an expert has said.Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:26:25 Z{A72A556E-777D-4AB3-9AE7-35333C01D258}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/DFSA-report-spotlight-innovating-responsibly-managing-risk?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA new report from the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) financial services regulator highlights the evolution of its regulatory approach to market innovation, according to experts.Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:35:42 Z{C3A59336-04AE-4533-9447-162A1B371DE6}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-employers-review-bonus-schemes-ahead-of-compensation-cap-removal?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawChris Evans tells HRNews how firms can take steps to avoid costly disputes over discretionary bonuses ahead of the removal of the statutory cap on unfair dismissal compensation on 1 January 2027.Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:35:59 Z{B7BD8D5A-FC0E-456F-9FCC-D77980361654}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-employers-rethink-retention-strategies-to-avoid-retirement-cliff?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawTrish Embley tells HRNews how employers can attract and retain the skills and knowledge of older workers.Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:28:54 Z{397A9BDA-93F3-4C7F-9532-AED1E133109C}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Acas-warns-UK-employers-need-stronger-mediation-skills?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawTrish Embley tells HRNews how HR professionals can keep grievances proportionate and resolution focused as workplace disputes become increasingly complex.Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:21:41 Z{F7B89603-F67A-44E0-AA15-DBD33F83E1F7}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/What-UK-new-cryptoasset-rules-mean-overseas-crypto-firms?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe UK's new cryptoasset regime contains a significant departure from the approach traditionally applied to overseas financial services firms. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:40:19 Z{EA64C535-68BC-460F-8DC5-A04896C1EFFA}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/AI-related-disruption-foreshadowed-for-UK-financial-services?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA major overhaul of the way financial services firms operate, and of how they are regulated, has been foreshadowed in a UK review of how AI might impact on retail financial services.Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:20:21 Z{B4ACDBE2-33D5-4B93-AD74-7E03907907F0}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/changes-how-Australian-care-workers-classified-paid?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA Fair Work Commission decision handed down on 1 June will fundamentally alter how employees are classified and paid across Australia's social, community, home care, and disability services sectors. Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:11:24 Z{F2C1D9FD-B58F-4913-95D5-CD80118E1E5A}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/UAE-hardship-law-changes-contracting-modern-era?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawChanges to UAE law will introduce greater flexibility for courts in how they deal with the issue of hardship in contractual matters.Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:09:58 Z{918D3834-EF96-4089-8FB0-382F18CEBBB9}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Irish-law-enforcing-EU-AI-Act-finalised?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA new law providing for the enforcement of the EU AI Act in Ireland is expected to be finalised in the coming days.Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:36:45 Z{AC556547-C205-4B18-8289-3FB7AA5D6AA5}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Online-platforms-waste-compliance?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawVery large online platforms (VLOPs) operating consumer-facing marketplaces in the EU may soon face a new compliance obligation under the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), adding another layer to their duties under the Digital Services Act, experts have said. Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:22:37 Z{4FDB449F-17E6-47FD-9061-B3D016687D30}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Expect-sovereignty-bigger-factor-EU-cloud-procurements?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawCloud computing providers can expect their scope to store data solely in the EU and prevent foreign authorities from accessing that data to factor more significantly into their chances of securing public contracts within the trading bloc in future.Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:17:52 Z{0B09A3B7-5DF0-48DB-AAE0-62A6944F1338}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Guides/Growth-shares?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawGrowth shares are a special class of shares issued to employees that allow the employees to share in the growth in value of the company above a valuation hurdle – usually on an exit event – in a tax efficient manner.Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:42:11 Z{AC91AA75-7135-4370-9FE9-589CEF44BB82}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/UK-exporters-face-final-countdown-before-strict-EU-packaging-rules-apply?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawUK companies shipping to the EU have just over a month to be ready for new packaging waste rules – which could significantly impact exports.Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:34:10 Z{12541C18-669D-44D5-88B8-85FEFB138A2C}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/What-new-rules-agentic-AI-payments-look-like?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe growing use of agentic AI is spurring UK regulators to examine whether specific new rules need to be developed to govern use of the technology in financial services.Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:03:10 Z{30E8B3C0-1C75-4B12-A97C-3F7874957C27}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/uk-public-service-media-tech-platforms-trusted-news?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawSocial media providers could be legally required to give increased prominence to ‘trusted’ UK news providers under radical plans for reshaping public service media, according to an expert.Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:40:44 Z{2D810AB7-F422-47E7-91A9-C91E07923700}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/ICC-arbitration-record-pending-caseload-awards?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawNew disputes data published by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) paints a picture of sustained high demand, growing case complexity and the continued relevance of procedural efficiency tools, experts in international arbitration have said.Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:46:43 Z{ACDEC990-29BC-44A0-8DED-07F311AACD37}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Tougher-audits-this-autumn-ECCTA?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawBusinesses are being urged to prepare for a more rigorous audit process as the full extent of reforms under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA) take effect ahead of the autumn audit cycle, an expert has said.Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:19:38 Z{AF474953-7E1C-4341-809C-85120D8CE846}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/High-Court-provides-clarity-acquiring-authorities-over-access-requirements?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA ruling by the High Court of England and Wales will bring welcome guidance for developers over powers to access land and notice requirements for projects, according to an expert.Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:11:28 Z{75EF827F-59D7-4D84-911B-EAFE5FADFBAD}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Clubs-prepare-football-regulator-finalises-rules?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawFootball clubs in England must make sure they are ready for the game’s new regulatory regime after the publication of new governance rules, an expert has warned.Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:11:27 Z{403CF7E4-8C73-41F9-868D-0A1FB2CAB560}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/CJEU-record-antitrust-fine-browser-search?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawEurope’s top court has confirmed big tech companies cannot rely on consumer preference in trying to overcome competition law requirements after upholding a record antitrust fine. Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:03:04 Z{C26EA969-C331-4C77-9E95-A247D75E7A60}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Increased-sanctions-risk-OFSI-hints-Iran-crackdown?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawMoves by a UK sanctions watchdog to step up sanctions enforcement on Iran following the snap back of the regime highlights the increased risks to organisations in and outwith the financial sector, an expert has warned.Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:53:49 Z{7789F0BF-5B1B-4250-AADE-3879985F8CAB}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/ICC-rules-favour-targeted-but-flexible-approach-confidentiality?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA significant change in the 2026 ICC Arbitration Rules affirms the importance of confidentiality in arbitration proceedings, while deliberately avoiding overreach.Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:27:38 Z{02093820-ABF5-4843-91F6-E8FA06FCE599}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Businesses-act-EU-UK-deforestation-rules-loom?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawIt is now less than six months until new EU supply chain legislation impacting how businesses source, use and sell certain agricultural commodities comes into force on 30 December 2026.Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:00:42 Z{68FCA1B3-B0F2-4B73-8A51-DA745C5022D6}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Podcast-FIFA-transfer-rule-overhaul?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawFIFA responds to a court ruling on player transfer rules; and how the heatwave is affecting digital infrastructure.Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:07:13 Z{F63CDB6F-E2D6-4FB6-966D-1D89EB7D6667}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Australian-Government-enforcement-social-media-age-restrictions?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawUPDATED: Social media platforms face increased pressure to demonstrate their efforts to crack down on underage access after the Australian government announced plans to double fines and increase enforcement powers for the eSafety commissioner, an expert has warned.Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:37:03 Z{32A05115-B942-4F28-A39E-7790C260BAF5}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-employment-tax-ruling-impacts-LLPs?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA recent ruling by the UK’s highest court could lead to an increase in employment-related tax costs for limited liability partnerships (LLPs), experts have said.Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:22:25 Z{BD088BB7-7CFB-4130-AADC-20EACE387C55}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Law-delaying-EU-high-risk-AI-rules-finalised?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawBusinesses that provide, deploy, import or distribute ‘high-risk’ AI systems will have more time to comply with EU requirements relating to those systems once new legislation adopted by law makers takes effect, which is expected to happen in the coming days.Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:43:41 Z{49AA4DDB-E59D-4788-96A6-7492E544B91D}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/SEC-proposals-forthcoming-changes-foreign-private-issuer-regime?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawCompanies organised outside the US need to be aware of potential proposals to change the definition of “foreign private issuer” (FPI) under the US securities rules, as it may impact their ability to access the US capital markets and impact cross-border takeover offers. Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:26:03 Z{8EDAC8B8-AD42-4A32-BB89-A733C314787A}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Navigating-subcontracting-supply-chain-challenges-South-Africa?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawFor contractors entering the South African construction market, understanding the complex legal and operational landscape of the country is essential to ensure compliance and reduce risk on infrastructure projects.Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:05:53 Z{E79AA763-1EEA-42C1-A985-44CE20D22F8A}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Burnham-plans-give-shot-arm-Aberdeen-oil-gas-industry?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA “logical” extension of prime minister-in-waiting Andy Burnham’s plans for greater decentralisation of power in the UK would be a rethink of government policy on oil and gas exploration, an expert has said.Mon, 06 Jul 2026 09:47:32 Z{FBAEC6E8-A4EF-401E-8128-FCD3AB55F5CA}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/FCA-probe-payout-WealthTek-clients?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA UK bank has paid out £31.7 million after an investigation found failures that exposed WealthTek’s clients to the risk of financial crime.Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:49:46 Z{4680B5A0-545D-41E4-9EBB-84EA587E7D72}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/UK-risks-extension-corporate-criminal-liability?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawAn expanded UK corporate criminal liability regime took effect on 29 June, meaning organisations can be strictly liable for any offences committed by their senior managers during activities forming part of their roles.Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:27:46 Z{331745B0-2034-4E60-8161-C0DAFF971031}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/IT-contracts-heatwave?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe recent disruption caused by extreme weather has brought into sharp focus just how fragile critical technology services can be.Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:11:27 Z{59588C38-1FBF-4D54-B6F4-6AF1870CCB71}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Extensive-employment-law-reforms-planned-in-Germany?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawMajor reforms to employment laws in Germany have been backed by Germany’s coalition government.Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:32:53 Z{359CAF72-4F82-4DB6-A327-267C8692F1FC}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/US-ruling-EU-US-data-transfers?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawBusinesses should re-assess the risks of sending personal data from the EU to the US following a new ruling, experts have said.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:27:04 Z{5C5D3F09-C284-4CFA-AC97-3F36627799D8}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UKs-employment-tribunal-backlog-sharpens-focus-on-grievance-handling?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawTrish Embley tells HRNews about the growing demands placed on line managers and the practical skills they need to resolve workplace concerns effectively.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:46:59 Z{8C576590-497B-41CE-8686-C6D16BC03A1B}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Multinationals-assess-ESG-ratings-risk-as-new-EU-regime-takes-effect?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawJames Hay tells HRNews why ESG ratings matter financially and how companies, and HR professionals, can help ensure they are assessed fairly.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:41:21 Z{F4087CD0-AC32-48E6-8ACD-7AE6ABB87870}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/New-US-enforcement-plan-raises-questions-for-UK-employers?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawKate Dodd tells HRNews why UK employers must carefully assess legal and reputational risk before scaling back EDI in response to US developments.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:33:24 Z{72042FE6-8CF3-4A05-BE7C-0D750A46CAB1}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/FCA-consults-simplifying-UK-insurance-rules?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawPlans to reduce duplication and give insurers more flexibility over customer disclosures are encouraging and signal the continuing commitment of the regulator to reducing the regulatory burden on firms, an expert has said.Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:07:48 Z{A6280B46-FD05-4F50-89A3-DED008D92889}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/timeline-confirmed-employer-checks-UK-right-to-work?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawNew guidance over changes to right to work legislation in the UK will bring much-needed relief to companies ahead of its introduction in October, according to an expert. Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:54:47 Z{720559EB-98A0-42CF-AAD3-C3654DA44307}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/SCCA-research-Saudi-courts-arbitration-annulment?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawSaudi courts reject nearly 90% of arbitration annulment challenges as new data and analysis of draft arbitration law confirm the Kingdom’s support for arbitration, according to new research.Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:38:28 Z{93A6D314-E2B0-4E59-9B10-0C6E72E8FDE6}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Australian-community-privacy-survey?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawAustralians have never been more concerned about their privacy but never felt less able to protect themselves. Those are the clear takeaways from a recent survey commissioned by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:13:05 Z{F7992EDA-5C75-4ED0-9736-E9FC7FB116C2}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/CBUAE-World-Bank-financial-inclusion-partnership?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA new partnership between the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) and the World Bank will help drive financial inclusion and consumer protection growth in the UAE, according to experts.Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:58:47 Z{ED5CA472-AADB-4D06-A05D-0704F8D4DC5C}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Website-blocking-order-counterfeit-medicines?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA pharmaceutical company has been granted a court order that allows it to compel six of the UK’s biggest internet service providers (ISPs) to block users’ access to websites it identifies as selling counterfeit or unlicensed versions of its medicines, in what is a UK first.Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:57:11 Z{5570E71E-4A60-4DAF-B924-672473A4BA4E}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-cryptoasset-regime-finalised-by-FCA?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has finalised new rules and guidance that will apply to businesses seeking to facilitate the buying, trading or storage of cryptoassets in the UK from 25 October 2027.Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:16:19 Z{13797468-33CB-45A9-88D2-DFE4EF377061}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-defence-investment-plan-EU-public-procurement?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe UK government’s plans to work with military and trading partners to maximise the value of its defence spending are welcome but could encounter some challenges, an expert in public procurement has said.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:38:54 Z{0FA165C8-253A-435F-9B7B-20F24E1E543C}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/VARA-AML-CFT-guidance-virtual-asset-providers?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawNew guidance establishes “a clear shift in supervisory expectations” for virtual asset service providers undertaking business risk assessments, an expert has said. Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:56:37 Z{179A3FDD-720E-4E60-9A27-199E730EBD3F}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Interim-remedies-enforcement-tools-in-UAE?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe DIFC and ADGM courts adopt an enforcement‑driven approach to interim relief obtained in support of foreign proceedings.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:33:43 Z{3D78FFE8-5854-43AF-9202-C4AAF3887879}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/ICC-2026-rules-expedited-highly-expedited-proceedings?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe revised ICC Rules place accelerated dispute resolution at their core, giving parties greater access to streamlined processes and more flexibility over how quickly less complex disputes are resolved.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:52:08 Z{28771754-E714-4004-B7C3-4EE70772D5BA}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Supplier-AI-data-risks-financial-services-firms?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawFinancial services firms can build protections into their contracts with suppliers to address risks that attach to the suppliers inputting their data into AI tools, experts have said.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:09:43 Z{62F42377-82B0-4ABB-BF00-5CBE9F62881F}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/PRA-scrutiny-climate-risk-governance-rules?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawUK banks and insurers are now operating under a materially higher supervisory standard for the management of climate-related financial risks as new rules take effect.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:08:15 Z{12C33A2F-DE7C-41B0-80BC-708F68784A32}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Guides/Getting-the-best-out-of-your-employee-benefit-trust?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawAn employee benefit trust (EBT) is a trust which is established for the benefit of current and former employees of the company which sets up the trust. Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:53:49 Z{41B81F13-41C5-4459-8B4A-232F4B4C67EE}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Disputes-risk-service-contracts-fail-AI-related-customer-dependencies?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawFinancial services firms need to ensure their contracts clearly state what a supplier needs from them to effectively deliver services using AI, experts have said.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:59:24 Z{04E8B470-6697-46DD-A463-4FEEC8AD4D90}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/DIFC-AI-regulatory-challenges-UAE-financial-markets?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA new report on the changing face of banking published by the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) highlights the challenges the financial sector faces in managing AI strategies, according to experts.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:40:54 Z{BAD73D41-F069-405A-A8F3-A72762B06E4F}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/CMA-fines-compels-refunds-consumer-law-crackdown?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA £900,000 fine issued to one of the UK’s biggest ticket resellers, alongside refunds to more than 50,000 customers, highlights how seriously consumer watchdogs are taking the battle against unfair additional charges, according to experts.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:18:36 Z{3F9E6F4E-FCB6-4B8C-B731-B2718B77C82D}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/High-Court-UK-financial-ombudsman-jurisdiction-banks-time-bar-overreach?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA new ruling by the High Court confirms the limits of the powers of the UK Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) after its attempts to open the door to historic consumer complaints, according to an expert.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:01:31 Z{B7129E68-43F6-41A4-A034-D7D428BF23C3}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/NDAs-victoria?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe Victorian state government has introduced new laws restricting the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in workplace sexual harassment claims, becoming the first Australian jurisdiction to do so. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 23:21:06 Z{76D579CB-6FBA-4DE1-9002-35C3EF643F2D}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UPC-fines-medtech-company-over-preliminary-injunction-breaches?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA Chinese medtech company has been fined by the Unified Patent Court (UPC) in Europe after it failed to comply with a court order that temporarily prohibited it from marketing products considered at risk of infringing a patent owned by a rival.Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:20:29 Z{324EFE08-65BE-4E98-8864-92C67D450A0C}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Saudi-Arabia-consultation-regulation-capital-markets?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawProposed changes to how Saudi Arabia’s Capital Market Authority regulates the sector in the Kingdom will lower the barrier for prospective entrants to the market, according to experts.Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:45:06 Z{0FCA8161-5B3C-4478-9556-307351704C82}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/ICC-2026-rules-tribunal-secretary-role?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawSignificant changes have been included in the 2026 revisions to the ICC Arbitration Rules which have an important impact on the challenging role of tribunal secretaries.Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:13:48 Z{D69A1A86-F31D-4F8A-B22C-D7C40DE3C72C}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/irish-supreme-court-ruling-security-costs-applications?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA ruling by the Supreme Court in Ireland has clarified the circumstances in which delay may justify the refusal of an application for security for costs as a ‘special circumstance’, according to experts.Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:58:47 Z{42FB4445-C554-4AD2-B5F9-CB875F2694BF}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-destroyers-decision-highlights-debate-over-defence-risks?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe UK government has decided not to replace its current fleet of destroyers on a like-for-like basis in a move one expert said reflects the need for the government, military, and society as a whole to recognise the changing nature of defence risks and debate and decide how to respond.Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:54:46 Z{7A70F35B-9AC5-44F2-BAF1-FF99A91212F6}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/New-UK-bill-seeks-to-address-AI-copyright-issues?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawOnline publishers would be given greater visibility over the scraping of their content by online bots under new legislative proposals put forward in the UK.Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:59:47 Z{1498DA7B-EFE4-4F88-ADF3-7CA38FADA62F}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Elasah-ruling-guarantees-wake-up-call-South-Africa-construction-market?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA recent decision by South Africa’s High court has sounded a clear warning to the construction market: if a guarantee functions as risk transfer, it may be insurance. Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:27:51 Z{C28BF5FC-15E2-43A3-ADD8-F58086DF5E08}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-consults-VAT-rule-changes-online-marketplaces?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe UK government intends to extend VAT liability for online marketplaces aimed at tackling tax fraud and levelling the playing field for VAT compliant sellers. Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:13:07 Z{13BB4D1D-80D9-4DA9-BA34-3A89B13B51F6}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/European-Commission-seeks-input-on-CS3D-implementation?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe European Commission has launched a consultation on the development of guidelines to support the effective implementation of the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D).Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:56:13 Z{D8ABA1ED-2B3B-4BE2-B5DC-6C1C96009869}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Apple-case-shape-licensing-standard-essential-patents-globally?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA case set to be heard next week could shape how UK courts determine how much businesses must pay if they want to embed ‘standard essential’ patents (SEPs) within their own products or services and sell them around the world.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:32:23 Z{05EA3791-2647-48E8-8315-A554A3F91E3F}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/FCA-consults-proposals-strengthen-deterrence-penalties?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawChanges to the market abuse penalty threshold imposed by the UK’s financial watchdog for the first time in more than 15 years will ensure punishments maintain their bite in the current economic market, according to experts.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:43:34 Z{3591B6CC-1D46-4649-9DC2-0342B9801A2F}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Guides/Share-Plans-on-Float?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawAs part of the IPO process, a company should consider what employee share incentive arrangements will be appropriate once its shares are admitted to trading.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:46:28 Z{D83E0CA7-2F64-4378-A38B-708A8345EFAB}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/SA-court-rejects-abuse-voluntary-business-rescue-laws-mining-case?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA recent case in South Africa affirms that the courts will not permit business rescue to be used as a ‘tactical device’ to disrupt existing business rescue proceedings, experts have said.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:29:14 Z{697A96EA-5638-4D61-B532-326B3E4ADF6D}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Spotlight-on-cross-border-working-risks-across-the-UK-and-Ireland?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawLouise Shaw tells HRNews about the limits of the Common Travel Area for employers moving staff between the UK and Ireland.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:17:32 Z{0A8F6F29-5948-4C2A-B7CE-ECC9D8210080}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Dutch-market-CRD-VI-implementation?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawNew EU capital requirements on third country undertakings will alter the corporate lending market in the Netherlands significantly, experts have warned. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:44:52 Z{FC0E7F49-9FEC-40BE-B604-EA0BD5347FA1}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Company-secretaries-can-use-AI-create-capacity?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawCompany secretaries can use AI to help board members focus on the most important issues, risks and decisions facing their business, as well as to carry out their own roles more efficiently so they can spend more time working on strategic projects, an expert has said.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:23:36 Z{7E1B194C-11ED-459F-9A7F-4BF3EAB67D37}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/FIFA-announces-new-player-transfer-regulations-following-Diarra-settlement?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawRevamped football transfer rules announced by FIFA after settling a high-profile damages claim should be welcomed as a step towards greater fairness, according to an expert.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:21:59 Z{00E22A2B-298E-4920-99F1-89536F34CCC1}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/FCA-Bank-England-open-discussion-into-future-tokenisation?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA new call for input by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Bank of England authorities will give firms the opportunity to help shape the future regulation and use of tokenisation for the UK’s wholesale financial markets, according to experts.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:59:38 Z{36977627-42E0-40AF-B745-227CF54B49C7}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Qatar-investment-court-recalibrates-approach-attorney-fee-recovery?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA recent decision by Qatar’s Investment and Trade Court (ITC) signals a shift towards a “new norm” in local litigation practice.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:45:49 Z{7CA0EC74-0113-4757-BC55-E9EC39EE14F5}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/HMRC-data-shows-surge-in-VAT-investigations?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawOne in three large companies had a VAT investigation launched against them last year, highlighting HMRC’s focus on closing the tax gap, an expert has said. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:43:05 Z{F62F1451-031E-4DA5-9026-DC451234EE07}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Geopolitical-shocks-force-supply-chain-rethink-UK-businesses?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawBusinesses must prioritise supply chain resilience and adopt a flexible, diversified approach to withstand geopolitical shocks, experts have said. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:42:37 Z{823CE35A-DDFD-49EB-93DC-F71F1D799341}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/new-anti-corruption-directive-means-Irish-financial-firms?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe European Union’s new anti corruption directive, which came into effect in May, creates the first harmonised EU-wide criminal framework for bribery and corruption offences.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:41:54 Z{D37DC8A8-5E7F-4A7C-9F3C-DFAA177DCBF9}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UAE-ban-social-media-platforms-under-15s?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA new law announced in the United Arab Emirates will prohibit social media platforms from offering their services to children under the age of 15, as well as imposing specific obligations on platforms, regulators and caregivers. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:21:12 Z{9125442E-2BB1-45D6-8F04-54C5BA98B08A}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/PODCAST-Watching-the-machines?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawUK regulator steps up vigilance on domestic device data collection, and UK e-money regulation to be tightened Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:23:30 Z{CAFA6ECC-2B35-47C3-8C11-F255489FDB7F}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Oman-introduces-new-real-estate-register-law-modernise-property-regime?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA new real estate register that allows issuance of electronic title deeds will bring Oman’s real estate sector in line with regional digitalisation trends, an expert has said. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:06:11 Z{700F19F9-147C-4E13-8B6A-D4682A4B03FF}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Guides/heatwave-risks-UK-health-safety-law?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawPeriods of very hot weather are increasingly common in the UK amidst the changing global climate. These heatwaves present risks that must be considered under health and safety law.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:39:55 Z{D9F7D93F-F313-4157-B829-05BA3131F097}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/How-should-NEC4-adapted-use-Australia?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawWe have previously considered why Australian projects should consider adopting the more collaborative NEC4 contract. However, questions arise as to whether the standard NEC4 contract works for the Australian market in its unamended form, so successful adoption is likely to require some amendments.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:37:57 Z{5F90F5D8-56A8-4494-BC84-73C0203963EF}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Challenges-facing-companies-UK-prepares-new-Prime-Minister?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawBusinesses and organisations should be begin preparing now for the potential political upheaval and policy direction shifts set to be generated by the UK’s change in prime minister, experts have warned.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:35:09 Z{F12AF3CB-935E-47A6-A2CF-52E30D99180D}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Western-Australian-ruling-limits-contractual-control-over-timing-emailed-payment-claims?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawBusinesses that commission construction works cannot rely on notice provisions in their contracts with contractors to delay when an emailed payment claim is taken to be ‘given’ under Western Australia’s security of payment regime, according to a new ruling.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:03:00 Z{EB88312C-A2D3-450E-B11C-7058FEA99186}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Gainshare-clauses-incentivise-AI-related-savings-financial-services?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawFinancial services firms are increasingly considering the use of ‘gainshare’ provisions in their contracts with suppliers to incentivise them to harness the power of AI to deliver cost savings, according to experts who have highlighted the importance of ensuring the risks around how those clauses operate in practice are considered upfront.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:34:03 Z{2F5350B4-80F7-4D01-AC23-978A284F4FB6}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Online-platforms-responsible-content-selected-algorithms?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawOnline service providers that use algorithms to determine how content on their platforms is displayed to users are not exempt from potential liability arising from that content – even where the source of the content is users themselves, the EU’s highest court has ruled.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:10:54 Z{81361A5C-3DB9-4ABF-977B-0D3A55E725E8}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Financial-services-firms-secure-oversight-suppliers-AI-use?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawFinancial services firms can obtain effective oversight over their suppliers’ use of AI systems in service delivery without requiring access to the algorithms underpinning those systems, experts have said.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:50:55 Z{848398E4-D4CE-4F99-BDBB-29E94C6D519D}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/German-French-investors-nuclear-energy-shift?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThree years after Germany mothballed nuclear power, investors are showing renewed interest in developing nuclear technologies, a major global study has found. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:38:08 Z{9745D156-4596-4A3E-9F08-507B9A96F7A1}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/CRU-unveils-plans-increase-viability-Irish-biomethane-projects?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawPlanned changes for Ireland’s biomethane connections policy will cut project risks and increase investment in the sector, according to an expert.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:26:18 Z{FE735F17-1E70-4EAD-B014-2C7B8460D45F}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/managing-data-essential-university-spin-out?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe growth in the UK spin-out market as capital is increasingly channelled into research-led innovation – most notably around clean energy, artificial intelligence and life sciences – has created a host of opportunities, both for investors looking for the next generation of projects to support, and universities ready to commercialise their research. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:43:50 Z{A4AA71A5-30F3-40EF-AEF9-203643EB3045}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Guides/Corporate-criminal-attribution-UK-senior-managers?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe Crime and Policing Act 2026 will make it much easier for law enforcement to hold UK corporates criminally liable for offences committed by their senior management. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:03:08 Z{FC50D429-613F-4D61-9E2E-EACD181F6A1F}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Development-corporations-new-towns-context?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawDevelopment corporations have increasingly been identified as a critical pillar of the UK government’s new towns programme, which aims to support a new generation of large-scale communities across England.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:40:55 Z{36A6E1E9-9990-4465-963C-3C248367E8CF}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/upc-ruling-uk-patent-injunction-court-reach-guidance?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe Unified Patent Court (UPC) has recently provided important clarification about how far its powers can reach beyond its own member countries.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:37:05 Z{9C2C25C0-2453-4A76-9EA2-FBE3DCEF9AE2}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Non-Domestic-MEES-announcement-brings-clarity-landlords-lenders?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawConfirmation by the UK government of changes to energy efficiency requirements for private rented non-domestic properties in England and Wales will provide much-needed clarity for both landlords and lenders, according to experts.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:40:45 Z{374D9EAE-7174-47B7-BA3D-8FEF574FA197}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Abandonment-employment-what-employers-need-to-know?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawAbandonment of employment is a complex and often misunderstood concept in Australian law. While it may appear straightforward – an employee stops showing up to work without explanation – the legal implications and options for employers are nuanced. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:03:35 Z{A002E062-AA60-4265-BFF5-01419A52B2AD}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/uk-employers-tackling-workplace-harassment-training-monitoring-gaps?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawWhile many UK employers are making progress in implementing measures to prevent harassment in the workplace, few have implemented systems to monitor their effectiveness and provide comprehensive training ahead of new legislative provisions coming into force in October.Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:20:40 Z{245288DF-25ED-4B73-8911-88FAF3794323}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/NSW-Supreme-Court-upholds-administrators-appointment-despite-defective-process?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe New South Wales Supreme Court recently granted relief for the appointment of administrators for a quarry firm – despite non-compliance by the directors with the company’s constitution for holding a meeting of directors under the Corporations Act 2001 (‘the Act’).Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:28:21 Z{9EB25B59-7D42-4811-B271-BC2A81ADFAF9}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Updated-UK-GDPR-complaints-regime-takes-effect?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawUK businesses face new duties over their handling of data protection complaints under new rules that are now in effect.Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:58:45 Z{7D3A0891-B926-42EA-B29F-0B080EA750F3}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Employers-address-Middle-East-mental-health-duties-proactively?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawInternational businesses operating in the Middle East have been advised to review their approach to employee mental wellbeing, to ensure they comply with increasingly stringent legal obligations in the region.Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:37:43 Z{97946F5A-0943-47F4-A832-B4E62D2B52A3}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Rathbones-case-consumer-duty-warning-shot-UK-investment-firms?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe outcome of a regulatory review announced by Rathbones earlier this week is a “serious warning shot” to other UK wealth and investment firms over their compliance with the consumer duty and client due diligence requirements, an expert has said.Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:08:13 Z{B0560E33-34F7-42C8-A55B-635923820C44}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Tribunal-focused-changes-in-the-ICC-2026-Rules?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw Enhanced disclosure obligations, practical award deadlines and efficient tribunal management mark the ICC’s latest evolution for arbitral tribunals.Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:34:57 Z{83D174D6-C81A-4BCB-8730-E32BB2179FD5}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/FAQredundancy-when-should-UK-employers-offer-an-alternative-role-instead-of-dismissal?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawLaura Kennedy tells HRNews when employers should offer an alternative role instead of redundancy.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:29:07 Z{268E755D-A4F7-4BFA-A820-FD6B4A692421}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-employers-move-from-awareness-to-implementation-on-suicide-prevention?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawJonathan Cowlan tells HRNews how suicide prevention standard BS 30480 is helping employers to manage suicide risk in the workplace.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:19:47 Z{9AB0F8FF-A435-4441-AE2C-FF62E2669C38}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Multinationals-balance-global-values-with-local-EDI-strategies?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawKate Dodd tells HRNews why multinational employers are adapting their EDI strategies rather than abandoning them.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:12:05 Z{F56F2F8C-D74C-49A2-8299-98D5B8E0672C}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Guides/employment-rights-bill-timeline-2026-beyond?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe most significant overhaul of employment law in England, Scotland and Wales in a generation has now been enacted, with the Employment Rights Bill (ERB) becoming law as the Employment Rights Act (ERA).Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:39:52 Z{0E19479B-83E5-4B02-98C4-0CE7E02109DF}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/new-icc-rules-case-management-conferences-procedural-shift?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA significant change in the 2026 ICC Arbitration Rules brings to an end a long-standing procedural requirement by removing Terms of Reference as a mandatory step. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:33:47 Z{5CE0DD59-F944-44C4-B485-491709E3618F}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Ryanair-family-seating-policy-investigated-fairness?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA UK regulator is investigating whether Ryanair’s family seating policy complies with UK consumer law.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:38:31 Z{87EC9C6D-15D3-4DAD-9ED5-008940923112}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/ADGM-financial-regulator-AML-framework?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawProposals to strengthen rules on anti-money laundering provisions from the Abu Dhabi Global Market’s (ADGM) financial services regulator represent a consolidation of existing requirements, according to an expert.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:31:46 Z{E5A3A661-65CE-47D6-AFBE-F6C926D3FDD5}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/CMA-issues-multi-million-drip-pricing-fine-enforcement-first?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe 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.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:15:11 Z{F96AB8F6-337D-45F7-855C-EF270ADAB788}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Data-breach-notification-template-developed-EU-GDPR?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawBusinesses will welcome proposals seeking to standardise how personal data breaches are reported across the EU but will be concerned about having to disclose large volumes of information and potentially sensitive details about their internal policies and procedures under the plans, cyber risk experts have said.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:32:14 Z{9C7FEB95-38A5-4A8D-AC39-944B629824A2}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Withdrawal-button-rule-impact-e-commerce-EU?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawNew rules requiring e-commerce platforms to make it easier for consumers to withdraw from online transactions are set to take effect later this week.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:54:26 Z{D5BB8F25-D9E4-4439-92EE-97AE44637A01}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/hmrc-guidance-reduces-uncertainty-share-reorganisations-tax-treatment?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawNew guidance on revised tax avoidance rules for share reorganisations will help reduce uncertainty caused by recent legislative changes, according to an expert.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:22:05 Z{2EC3D74A-D731-45EC-BFEE-0644524480CC}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-VAT-group-ruling-troubling-businesses?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA recent ruling could make it harder for major international businesses to simplify their VAT accounting – and, potentially, reduce their related costs – in the UK, a tax expert has said.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:22:37 Z{F193BB0C-373E-4EC5-8365-DC02B7A763D8}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Paris-Court-Appeal-reminder-procedural-fraud-definition?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA recent decision by the Paris Court of Appeal clarifies that annulment proceedings will not serve as a second forum to revisit alleged fabricated invoices unless clear evidence of deception is provided at appeal. Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:16:35 Z{99B212B2-DF9C-4FD0-89E1-0A3E94372761}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Managed-accounts-differences--investment-funds-changing-market?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawSeparately managed accounts (managed accounts) and investment funds are both well-established structures that allow investors to access a broad range of investment strategies. Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:24:15 Z{7964F884-8A19-4873-A095-445C6D48DD56}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/george-orwell-book-titles-trademark-ineligible-goods-services?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawAttempts to register the titles of two famous books by George Orwell as EU trade marks for a broad range of goods and services have been thwarted in a case that content creators and brand owners can learn lessons from, an intellectual property (IP) expert has said.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:07:15 Z{B78A93D4-3E97-4CDA-B963-163C2C607613}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Agentic-AI-changes-supplier-due-diligence-financial-services-firms?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawFinancial services firms must change the way they conduct supplier due diligence to account for their potential use of agentic AI tools, experts have said.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:23:22 Z{0D3E54F2-2494-43E7-A7B9-F10011683DA1}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Supplier-AI-liability-risk-allocation-financial-services?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawBanks, insurers and investment firms should assess whether their suppliers’ use of AI merits “enhanced” liability or other risk allocation provisions to be included in their supplier contracts, experts have said.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:45:29 Z{B6175B77-70CE-4106-B3C2-1CB024393599}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Ireland-Heat-Bill-increase-towards-district-heating-projects?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawHeat networks represent a significant opportunity within Ireland’s energy transition – but that will only be possible if there is a truly bankable commercial model established to enable delivery at scale.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:08:34 Z{E7CD342A-6081-4396-BF5D-86970F1A2107}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/new-UK-land-option-disclosure-regulations-mean-developers?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawNew regulations aimed at increasing transparency over who controls land in England and Wales have been passed – bringing with them significant implications for potential developers.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:26:43 Z