Out-Law from Pinsent Masonshttps://www.pinsentmasons.com/shared-content/rss-feed/outlawLatest news, insight and analysis from Pinsent Masonsen-GBPinsent Masons60{A22C90C1-6797-4571-AC29-612B53B532A6}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/csddd-clears-late-hurdle-but-with-watered-down-terms?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawCSDDD clears late hurdle but with watered down termsFewer businesses will be subject to EU laws prescribing tighter scrutiny of supply chains than was originally envisaged after late amendments to the proposed new Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) were endorsed by law makers.Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:13:35 Z{D1C86302-5267-42B4-A5D8-5E5669792B1F}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/changes-to-singapore-employment-law-significantly-impact-workforce?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawChanges to Singapore employment law could significantly impact workforceEmployers should proactively consider recently announced updates to Singapore’s employee retirement and re-employment age, and employment pass (EP) salary thresholds, to minimise potential disruptions to their day-to-day operations when the changes take effect, an employment law expert has said.Mon, 18 Mar 2024 15:49:15 Z{F301CB16-2C60-4DB2-A674-6B30EC76480D}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/cma-investigation-uk-vet-market-big-implications-for-investors?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawCMA investigation into UK vet market could have big implications for investorsThe UK’s competition watchdog is to launch an in-depth investigation into the veterinary market due to concerns over poor competition and limited consumer choice, the outcome of which could have direct implications on buy-and-build investors in the sector, commercial and competition law experts have said.Fri, 15 Mar 2024 16:43:47 Z{6F23BD38-F2C5-49D8-B740-BE76BA104BE0}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/irish-trade-mark-ruling-provides-lessons-on-brand-ownership?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawIrish trade mark ruling provides lessons on brand ownershipA recent ruling by the High Court in Ireland should prompt brand owners to take steps to document their rights in that brand.Fri, 15 Mar 2024 16:37:28 Z{D46F2FBD-BC67-4212-8E81-8C7DF5D3E6FA}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/meps-adopt-position-on-introduction-of-unitary-spcs?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawMEPs adopt position on introduction of unitary SPCsPharmaceutical companies are a step closer to being able to obtain new unitary supplementary protection certificates (SPCs) that have direct effect across large parts of the EU after MEPs endorsed plans for their introduction.Fri, 15 Mar 2024 16:21:29 Z{5C84F5BC-84F3-4EAC-A653-610D3270CA74}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/european-central-bank-outsourcing-warning-uk-financial-firms?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawEuropean Central Bank outsourcing findings give warning to UK financial firmsA recently published newsletter from the European Central Bank’s Single Supervisory Mechanism has revealed just 12% of material outsourcing contracts are compliant with EU outsourcing regulations, as UK financial institutions urged to ensure compliance by an industry expert.Fri, 15 Mar 2024 14:44:20 Z{46ED8D73-949D-4C2C-8DCF-758DF3B1479A}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/foreign-representatives-right-pursue-potential-claims-australia?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawRuling recognises foreign representatives’ right to pursue potential claims in AustraliaA recent ruling in Australia has provided a precedent for foreign insolvency representatives to explore the pursuit of claims in Australia and the recovery of proceeds of such claims for the benefit of creditors.Fri, 15 Mar 2024 14:09:39 Z{9E24C836-608A-41AD-A4D0-54D6B31080EA}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/india-uae-bilateral-investment-treaty?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawIndia, UAE promote investor confidence with bilateral investment treatyThe recently signed bilateral investment treaty (BIT) between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is expected to facilitate investments in both countries and foster foreign direct investment (FDI) opportunities, international arbitration experts say.Fri, 15 Mar 2024 11:10:12 Z{A2505AE0-5792-43CF-BCA3-EDBF90BAF5EB}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/home-care-revolutionise-the-way-healthcare-delivered-in-ireland?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawHome care could revolutionise the way healthcare is delivered in IrelandBringing healthcare services into the home can prevent hospitalisation or the need to visit a GP, saving the national healthcare system as well as providing a better outcome for patients.Thu, 14 Mar 2024 17:36:06 Z{9FCE0A80-F199-410E-8D34-D163F199FC7A}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/oecd-approach-amount-b-milestone-global-tax-challenge-remain?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawOECD approach to ‘Amount B’ a milestone but global tax challenges remainThe OECD has updated its guidelines on transfer pricing to reflect a new approach that has been developed for calculating ‘Amount B’, which concerns how profits within a group for baseline marketing and distribution activities are attributed for tax purposes across jurisdictions.Thu, 14 Mar 2024 16:19:04 Z{219C4292-2CB5-4117-81B9-E6BB8CA579EB}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/challenge-raised-irish-central-banks-pcf-interview-process?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawSuccessful challenge raised to Irish Central Bank’s PCF interview processA successful legal challenge to the Central Bank of Ireland’s pre-approval controlled function (PCF) interview and decision-making process has several important implications for the fitness and probity assessments of people in senior positions in the financial sector, a legal expert has said. Thu, 14 Mar 2024 16:10:08 Z{5433EDC6-C77B-45D1-B596-E16072CD8813}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/impact-of-retained-eu-law-reforms-on-data-protection?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawImpact of retained EU law reforms on data protectionData protection law in the UK is in a state of change, with uncertainty for organisations arising from recent reforms to retained EU law and the prospect of further reforms to follow as the Data Protection and Digital Information (No. 2) Bill proceeds through parliament.Thu, 14 Mar 2024 15:42:56 Z{A3ABDD7C-BFC1-40AA-A572-555AB9FA6165}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/arbitration-law-reform-strengthen-germany-venue-international-disputes?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawArbitration law reform to strengthen Germany as a venue for international disputesThe German Ministry of Justice’s planned modernisation of its arbitration law will set the direction of travel of the German arbitration market. The first major reform in 25 years is aimed at making arbitration more efficient, more cost effective and more attractive for the parties, and to strengthen Germany as an arbitration venue for solving international commercial disputes.Thu, 14 Mar 2024 14:18:40 Z{62A76690-A49A-4B5F-8971-C332D9486489}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/international-arbitration-global-developments-current-trends?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawInternational arbitration: global developments and current trendsArbitration continues to develop as the dispute resolution mechanism of choice for global entities in many business sectors, offering parties in dispute the commercial certainty of a final, binding and enforceable decision.Thu, 14 Mar 2024 12:28:12 Z{B8739C73-F591-4579-99E9-FFE57EF3EDDE}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/fdi-screening-germany-dropped-slightly-2023-trends-stable?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawFDI screening in Germany dropped slightly in 2023 but trends are stableForeign direct investments (FDI) into Germany benefit the economy, however certain FDI may present risks to Germany’s security and public order.Thu, 14 Mar 2024 11:59:52 Z{68A94592-28C0-40D2-BDE5-2982E2316444}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/environment-arbitration-middle-east-evolving?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawHow the environment for arbitration in the Middle East is evolvingA widespread programme of modernisation of arbitration institutions, arbitration rules, and local legislation in the Middle East, will encourage an increasing number of businesses to resolve their disputes in the region.Thu, 14 Mar 2024 11:50:36 Z{A51E0800-5EE3-4633-8DF9-C029444C6AC0}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/data-act-proposals-underline-impact-cloud-software-services?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawDutch Data Act proposals underline impact on cloud software servicesRecently published draft Dutch legislation that further underlines and clarifies the scope of the EU Data Act in the Netherlands but provides both opportunities and risks for the current IT business landscape, an expert has said.Thu, 14 Mar 2024 11:27:23 Z{69AF6F6C-4760-473E-9F0A-0509F7811316}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/energy-charter-treaty-reform-stalemate-investment-treaty-arbitration?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawEnergy Charter Treaty reform stalemate sparks uncertainty for investment treaty arbitrationThe EU’s participation in the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) is at a crossroads, as some EU member states have decided to withdraw from the ECT while others continue to support its modernisation.Thu, 14 Mar 2024 11:23:27 Z{956862F1-5F2B-4E00-8AD3-AF6128DFE679}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/recent-cases-arbitration-france?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawRecent cases have shaped arbitration in FranceRecent rulings by the courts in France have highlighted the scrutiny arbitrators can come under over perceived conflicts of interest, the challenges successful parties in arbitration can face in enforcing arbitral awards that give rise to issues of international public policy, and how French arbitration law can still be considered the governing law of an arbitration agreement even when parties have selected another country’s law to govern their contract.Thu, 14 Mar 2024 11:15:30 Z{DBC850FE-0C4B-4756-B2EC-46761BBBC3F7}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/iba-guidelines-require-firms-arbitrators-change-disclosures-approach?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawNew IBA guidelines require firms and arbitrators to change disclosures approachNew guidelines issues by the International Bar Association (IBA) will require parties, counsels, and arbitrators to reappraise their approach to making disclosure in arbitrations, an expert has said.Thu, 14 Mar 2024 11:09:27 Z{B9087084-2A10-40A1-BB44-D578F8365E1B}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/rema-consultation-pivotal-to-british-energy-market-investment?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawLatest REMA consultation pivotal to British energy market investmentBusinesses active in Britain’s electricity market should take the latest opportunity afforded them to shape future policy and help ensure any reforms are delivered quickly to catalyse investment, an expert in energy market regulation has said.Thu, 14 Mar 2024 10:21:14 Z{C836B2BC-0B26-4BFD-9A1F-603F657B2FF5}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/large-private-firms-lag-behind-ftse-350-on-ethnic-diversity?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawLarge private firms lag behind FTSE 350 on ethnic diversity, report finds Shuabe Shabudin tells HRNews about improving ethnic diversity in the UK’s C-suite following publication of the Parker Review 2024Thu, 14 Mar 2024 09:36:39 Z{56ECB9C5-BC5E-4AEF-BDB3-BE2E66FD7809}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/home-office-cracking-down-on-illegal-working-in-the-uk?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawHome Office cracking down on illegal working in the UKAlex Wright tells HRNews about preparing for right to work compliance visits by the Home Office Thu, 14 Mar 2024 09:28:03 Z{0B9097B5-2E5C-4346-9468-558E4E4C46EF}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/saudi-arabia-civil-code-compensation?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawSaudi Arabia’s Civil Code: compensationSaudi Arabia’s Civil Transactions Law (Civil Code) sets out a robust framework for the payment of damages, rooted in principles of Islamic Sharia. As is the case in other jurisdictions across the region, parties can agree on the level of damages in their contracts. However, the Saudi courts retain discretion to adjust those damages to reflect the actual loss suffered. Wed, 13 Mar 2024 16:26:41 Z{FCBDC129-65CF-486E-BF62-B69FF2E56F95}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/meps-formally-adopt-the-eu-ai-act?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawMEPs formally adopt the EU AI ActThe European Parliament has formally adopted the EU AI Act – the world’s first ever law on AI – in a move that brings the proposed legislation to the brink of becoming EU law.Wed, 13 Mar 2024 16:07:17 Z{F66ACBBB-A2BD-4C89-B87D-EEB742E6CDFB}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/police-investigation-should-spur-funeral-director-regulation-debate?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawPolice investigation ‘should spur funeral director regulation debate’An ongoing police investigation in Hull should spark a debate on whether funeral director businesses should be subject to greater regulation in England, an expert in health regulation has said.Wed, 13 Mar 2024 15:36:16 Z{0966E1A5-FEAB-4221-BC66-5B8FBB102307}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/annex-1-firm-managers-to-review-financial-crime-records?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawFCA gives Annex 1 firm managers six months to review financial crime recordsRecent assessment work by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in relation to financial crime controls at Annex 1 firms underscores the importance of senior management involvement in implementing and reviewing their firm’s controls, an expert has said. Wed, 13 Mar 2024 14:46:05 Z{36EAA8AC-4524-450B-A8D2-22A5FB82230A}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/uk-court-appeal-decision-give-firms-guidance-tcs-digital-age?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawUK Court of Appeal decision gives firms guidance on T&Cs in digital ageThe Court of Appeal in England and Wales has considered what businesses need to do to incorporate standard terms and conditions into a digital contract for online services for the first time. Wed, 13 Mar 2024 14:13:48 Z{7EDEB133-E68F-4F62-8ACD-71570775F074}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/eu-ruling-adds-complexity-and-challenges-to-online-advertising?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawEU ruling adds complexity and challenges to online advertisingA new ruling by the EU’s highest court has added to the challenges arising in online advertising and could bring complexity for both advertising vendors and website operators, data protection law experts have said.Tue, 12 Mar 2024 16:44:05 Z{8A28E978-B863-46CA-A017-F8AFF170ADDF}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/french-data-protection-authority-outline-2024-priority-topic?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawFrench data protection authority outlines 2024 priority investigation topicsA recent report published by the French data protection authority, CNIL, highlights its ongoing commitment to enforcing data protection regulations and taking enforcement action when necessary, an expert has said. Tue, 12 Mar 2024 15:58:50 Z{CAFA7D45-DA18-4204-AB34-9E38FD150F5E}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/uk-government-publishes-response-consultation-nsip-reforms?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawUK government publishes response to consultation on NSIP reformsA response to a UK government consultation on improvement to the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) system and upcoming regulatory changes could make a tangible difference to developer’s and other experiences of the regime, an expert has said. Tue, 12 Mar 2024 14:02:44 Z{4734F0A8-6B33-443F-9281-A4BDE0FE062C}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/eltif-2-european-commission-moves-to-fix-esma-chaos-0?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawELTIF 2.0: European Commission moves to fix ESMA ‘chaos’The European Commission has made a welcome intervention by amending proposed new regulatory technical standards (RTS) that concern European long-term investment funds, but it may not be enough to promote long-term success of those products.Tue, 12 Mar 2024 12:16:03 Z{1F60D8DB-F06C-4DFA-83B2-E96FF0F64CB7}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/benevolent-fund-cost-of-living-crisis?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawBenevolent fund may help staff in cost-of-living crisis Chris Thomas tells HRNews about setting up a benevolent fund in the UK to help employees with the cost-of-living crisisTue, 12 Mar 2024 10:55:15 Z{3646137F-8E90-4408-81F1-6472C1540F4B}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/surge-in-requests-workplace-financial-support?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawSurge in requests for workplace financial support Chris Thomas tells HRNews about providing employee benefits in a more tax efficient way to help employees’ financesTue, 12 Mar 2024 10:48:24 Z{5397CD06-6501-48DC-A2FA-A6D0D5233CF7}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/civil-penalties-triple-for-employing-illegal-workers?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawCivil penalties triple for employing illegal workersAlex Wright tells HRNews about the new civil penalties regime effective from 13 February 2024, and conducting right to work checks correctlyTue, 12 Mar 2024 10:42:29 Z{0ECB7A63-8430-47E9-8765-48CDE50789CA}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/uk-financial-regulator-releases-data-on-financial-promotions?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawUK financial regulator releases data on financial promotionsFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA) data on actions against firms breaching financial promotion rules, and referrals and investigations into unregulated activity, provides insight into the regulator’s current priorities and proactive approach to supervision, an expert has said. Tue, 12 Mar 2024 09:52:55 Z{2E28E0DA-0D06-4602-B66C-144B70F8EFC2}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/legislation-simplifies-uk-cis-scope?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawNew legislation simplifies UK Construction Industry Scheme scopeNew rules outlined today are designed to simplify a UK tax regime that applies when tenants carry out certain construction works and where payment is made by landlords. Fri, 08 Mar 2024 16:41:37 Z{4C7F3AE6-6A54-444A-B28E-FFA1D4A5351C}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/supreme-court-ruling-clarity-assignment-of-interest-litigation?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawIrish Supreme Court ruling provides clarity over assignment of interest in litigationA recent Irish Supreme Court ruling provides clarity on the validity of assigning interest in legal claims as well as underscoring the judiciary’s commitment to facilitating fair and efficient access to justice, an expert has said.Fri, 08 Mar 2024 16:32:02 Z{FFB9828D-CE44-4F57-9B32-326B18D4F1E0}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/apple-penalty-highlights-ongoing-eu-antitrust-focus?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawApple’s €1.8bn penalty highlights ongoing EU antitrust focus in digital sectorThe European Commission’s decision to fine Apple €1.8 billion for competition law breaches could raise concerns over the EU’s calculation of penalties and how non-monetary harm should be quantified. Fri, 08 Mar 2024 12:07:41 Z{AEC319C0-DE50-487C-ACF1-8B6B360B819A}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/vital-role-for-tech-and-science-recognised?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawUK Budget 2024: vital role for tech and science recognisedThe Budget announcement delivered by UK chancellor Jeremy Hunt on Wednesday recognises the central role that technology and scientific innovation can play in boosting productivity, investment and growth in the UK economy, an expert has said.Fri, 08 Mar 2024 10:51:28 Z{57795B54-C496-4605-B937-023F16D8F8B4}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/changes-lgps-reporting-requirements-stimulate-growth?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawUK Budget 2024: changes to LGPS reporting requirements to ‘stimulate growth’ announcedJeremy Hunt provided more detail around measures affecting the local government pension scheme (LGPS) during his UK Budget but “transparency for transparency’s sake” may not provide the best outcome for pension scheme members, an expert has said.Fri, 08 Mar 2024 10:28:48 Z{1D4888DA-DFB8-4C8C-8B8C-A06631F1D555}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/southeast-asia-focused-investment-finance-facility?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawSoutheast Asia-focused investment finance facility to increase opportunities for Australian companiesA proposed AU$2 billion (US$1.3 billion) investment financing facility aimed at boosting renewable energy and infrastructure investment in Southeast Asia may open doors for small and medium-sized Australian companies looking to invest in the region, corporate law experts have said.Fri, 08 Mar 2024 09:58:41 Z{4289B10E-AC44-42BC-8313-4C54D5AEDE85}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/data-protection-authorities-scrutinise-consent-or-pay-models?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawData protection authorities scrutinise ‘consent or pay’ business modelsIt may be possible for businesses to make individuals’ access to services conditional on their consent to the processing of data about them, according to initial thinking developed by the UK’s data protection authority on ‘consent or pay’ business models.Thu, 07 Mar 2024 17:31:08 Z{E7BBE05A-3930-402D-9A03-E377979FEF09}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/eu-fsr-100-day-briefing-provides-valuable-insights-for-firms?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawEU FSR 100-day briefing provides valuable insights for firmsRecently published information on the application of the EU’s Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) reveals an unexpected uptick in notifications and gives valuable initial insights into the European Commission’s approach in scrutinising corporate transactions.Thu, 07 Mar 2024 15:24:25 Z{45309601-C16D-46CB-934A-F8FF9EFA508A}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/fmj-proposes-german-arbitration-law-reform?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawFMJ proposes German arbitration law reformThe Federal Ministry of Justice has proposed a draft bill for a law on the modernisation of arbitration law. The aim of this law is to update the German arbitration law.Thu, 07 Mar 2024 14:55:09 Z{1C135490-68BC-4A7C-A6FC-680F26A079A0}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/financial-services-gender-pay-gap-not-exacerbated-bonus-policies?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawFinancial services gender pay gap must not be exacerbated by bonus policiesFinancial services firms need to take steps to ensure that their bonus policies do not contribute to growing the disparity between what men and women employed in the sector are paid.Thu, 07 Mar 2024 13:22:34 Z{6DB21093-1AFD-4332-ACED-F3FF731463E6}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/investment-association-uk-should-be-competitive-senior-pay?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawInvestment Association: UK should be competitive on senior payA recently published letter from The Investment Association (IA) recognises the need for UK companies to be able to compete for senior talent ahead of an in-depth review of remuneration policy guidelines, an expert has said. Thu, 07 Mar 2024 10:16:01 Z{F7DF2FBC-C28A-435B-9DF6-E80AA63267E1}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/singapore-to-roll-out-mandatory-climate-reporting-from-2025?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawSingapore to roll out mandatory climate reporting from 2025Singapore has announced plans to introduce new reporting requirements which will make climate-related disclosures mandatory for Singapore Exchange (SGX) listed and some non-listed companies.Thu, 07 Mar 2024 10:07:23 Z{EC0472C4-B96F-49FE-A063-D431BADC0220}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/extremism-clampdown-could-effect-free-speech-at-universities?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawExtremism clampdown could have 'chilling effect' on free speech at universitiesA clampdown on extremism could have a chilling effect on free speech at universities and other higher education institutions, an expert has said. Thu, 07 Mar 2024 09:57:51 Z{8DB5185F-BB4D-4D24-A445-9373641C697D}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/amazon-loses-uk-trade-mark-battle-over-us-website-sales?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawAmazon loses UK trade mark battle over US website salesOnline marketplaces can be held liable for infringing UK trade mark rights pertaining to their listing of products on foreign websites, according to the UK Supreme Court in a ruling that has gone against technology giant Amazon.Thu, 07 Mar 2024 09:47:45 Z{A487960E-DCC4-4F56-9046-9EE1483D3DFA}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/ehrcs-menopause-guidance-highlights-business-case-for-supporting-women?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawEHRC’s menopause guidance highlights business case for supporting womenTrish Embley tells HRNews about attracting and retaining older female talent in the workplaceThu, 07 Mar 2024 09:37:26 Z{703D8853-9661-44E4-B679-7854BDAA2F9B}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/regulatory-references-in-scope-of-fcas-survey-of-nonfinancial-misconduct?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawRegulatory references ‘in scope’ of FCA’s survey of non-financial misconduct Anne Sammon tells HRNews about the challenge facing firms over whether non-financial misconduct should be included in a regulatory referenceThu, 07 Mar 2024 09:32:13 Z{3C0A2BBE-EAD2-4ECE-B144-4B44B6129D71}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/ms-wins-right-to-demolish-and-redevelop-oxford-street-store?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawM&S right to demolish and redevelop Oxford Street store to be reconsideredProposals outlined by Marks and Spencer (M&S) to demolish and redevelop its former flagship Oxford Street store in London will need to be reconsidered by the secretary of state for levelling up, housing and communities, after the High Court upheld the retailer’s legal challenge against his earlier decision to refuse planning consent.Thu, 07 Mar 2024 09:13:02 Z{E2FF8E14-419E-451C-AE26-BC56FBE47646}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/uk-budget-general-election-battle-lines?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawUK Budget 2024: general election battle lines become clearerThe UK chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Budget speech on Wednesday, and the response of Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer to it, provide an insight into how the forthcoming UK general election campaign will be fought, an expert in public policy has said.Wed, 06 Mar 2024 18:04:45 Z{CD1C8A89-959C-41AB-AD91-DCF5645D2E6F}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/budget-2024-nhs-it-modernisation?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawUK Budget 2024: NHS IT modernisation at heart of public sector productivity planUK chancellor Jeremy Hunt has pledged £3.4 billion of funding to support digital transformation in the NHS as part of wider plans to boost productivity in the public sector.Wed, 06 Mar 2024 17:56:21 Z{F62C94E0-BF18-4C0B-831C-F940BB845711}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/budget-2024-abolition-non-dom-radical-change?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawUK Budget 2024: abolition of non-dom tax regime ‘a radical change’The government will abolish the remittance basis of taxation for non-UK domiciled individuals, the chancellor has announced.Wed, 06 Mar 2024 17:38:37 Z{3BA43FF2-74DC-438F-AE65-81C2065321B3}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/uk-budget-2024-abolition-residential-property-tax-changes?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawUK Budget 2024: abolition of multiple dwellings relief among residential property tax changesThe UK government will introduce a series of tax changes affecting residential property, the chancellor has announced.Wed, 06 Mar 2024 17:28:44 Z{F953291B-2BBA-48A9-B096-3D9CBFFD6D0E}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/electricity-needs-in-africa-require-infrastructure-investment?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawElectricity needs in Africa require infrastructure investmentNew opportunities are emerging for infrastructure projects across sub-Saharan Africa in pursuit of universal electrification ranging from off-grid solutions to main grid expansion, to international super-grids. Wed, 06 Mar 2024 15:56:31 Z{57870302-1BA9-4AA7-8DCC-C2C5F3009B04}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/hong-kong-sar-protect-retention-money-construction-contracts?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawHong Kong SAR ruling highlights need to protect retention money in construction contractsA recent case in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) has underscored the importance of further safeguarding retention money held in trust in construction contracts, in the event of companies holding retention monies going into liquidation before projects are completed.Wed, 06 Mar 2024 11:55:48 Z{8CC0E882-3C5E-459B-87D7-157B6CD255C2}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/guides/when-uk-suppliers-must-continue-to-supply-insolvent-companies?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawWhen UK suppliers must continue to supply insolvent companiesIn a challenging economic environment, it is common to see an increase in company insolvencies. In the UK, there are rules in place that require suppliers to insolvent companies to continue to supply those businesses.Wed, 06 Mar 2024 11:40:54 Z{8CF60B6E-3F47-46B5-9221-9C7FD10CDC1A}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/germany-carbon-management-strategy-decarbonisation-initiative?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawCCS/CCU: Germany outlines carbon management strategy as part of decarbonisation initiativeGermany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) has published the outline for its carbon management strategy alongside a draft law to amend the Carbon Dioxide Storage Act (KSpG) based on it.Wed, 06 Mar 2024 11:18:43 Z{5345F500-8C1A-4384-AF51-AE74C736467D}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/uk-government-commits-to-action-on-occupational-health?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawUK government commits to action on occupational healthThe UK government has underlined its commitment to increase the role of employers in preventing ill health with the announcement of the appointment of health policy advisor Dame Carol Black.Wed, 06 Mar 2024 11:07:49 Z{0C458B0B-33BA-4C67-B1CE-6FC516A8C508}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/fca-enforcement-firms-face-changes-investigation-procedures?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawFCA enforcement proposals mean firms face changes to investigation proceduresUK financial firms should be ready to engage with changes to processes including internal investigation procedures as the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) proposes a new approach to enforcement cases.Wed, 06 Mar 2024 10:58:46 Z{39929B03-A31E-4C4D-8442-A4181365725E}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/eu-digital-markets-act-conduct-rules-take-effect-online-gatekeepers?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawEU Digital Markets Act conduct rules to take effect for online ‘gatekeepers’Services run by six major technology companies will be subject to strict new EU regulations, including rules on targeted advertising and interoperability, from Thursday, when conduct obligations affecting online ‘gatekeepers’ take effect under the Digital Markets Act (DMA).Tue, 05 Mar 2024 16:15:36 Z{B2171259-D7B2-4C8A-AFEA-DFEF36274368}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/fca-non-financial-misconduct-survey?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawFCA launches non-financial misconduct survey for Lloyd's and London market firms Chris Evans tells HRNews about the FCA’s request for UK insurance market firms to provide data relating to incidents of non-financial misconductTue, 05 Mar 2024 11:29:07 Z{3C3319CC-DEEA-4286-8EEB-09AEC07CFCAF}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/ehrc-menopause-guidance-a-supportive-environment?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawEHRC menopause guidance highlights need for a supportive environment Trish Embley tells HRNews about training line managers to better understand menopause in the workplaceTue, 05 Mar 2024 11:24:16 Z{05EA95E3-FAE5-45F5-B9FA-EF27F663184A}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/pension-trustees-ensure-climate-scenario-analysis-robust?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawHow pension trustees can ensure their climate scenario analysis is robustUK pension scheme trustees should review how they undertake scenario analysis to ensure that their approach is sufficiently robust to enable them to align their investment strategies with their duties on climate risk and investing in climate action.Tue, 05 Mar 2024 10:34:32 Z{7BF2D7EE-4F54-4AD9-AB88-FE8768C6FB50}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/uk-government-calls-enhanced-cyber-security-system-governance?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawUK government calls for enhanced cyber security system governanceAnnouncements from the UK government and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) show aims of enhancing governance in cyber security control management systems with hopes of more appropriate protection for firms, an expert has said. Mon, 04 Mar 2024 17:00:28 Z{65E55A7A-C7D9-42BB-A171-9423BCEE0BDC}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/data-case-shows-cat-claims-are-broadening?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawData case shows CAT claims are broadeningThe type of claims being raised in opt-out collective proceedings before the UK’s Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) is broadening, with the CAT’s recent certification of a data-related claim the latest example of this trend.Mon, 04 Mar 2024 14:33:21 Z{25FFA69D-93C9-490B-B1CC-48FB7A32A950}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/what-draft-aemo-plan-means-australia-transmission-network?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawWhat the draft AEMO plan means for Australia’s transmission networkThe Australian energy market operator’s (AEMO) draft integrated systems plan for 2024 may not spell a major change from its 2022 plan in terms of actual transmission projects needed for the energy transition, but it does highlight the need to significantly speed up the timeline for the development of those projects.Mon, 04 Mar 2024 13:45:57 Z{6E19210B-E786-4502-8903-B241D8B70ED3}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/podcast-new-type-fund-boost-sustainable-development-and-dealing-with-unforeseeable-ai-litigation?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawPODCAST: New type of fund could boost sustainable development, and dealing with the unforeseeable in AI litigationBlended finance is mobilising hundreds of billions of dollars of private money for sustainable projects but we ask Elaine MacGregor: is it enough? And we find out what a mistake by Air Canada's chatbot tells us about how courts will treat AI systems from Meghan Higgins.Mon, 04 Mar 2024 12:08:18 Z{65C3C01F-B4F7-4692-B8D2-6E14117B4D32}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/uk-announces-energy-charter-treaty-withdrawal?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawUK announces Energy Charter Treaty withdrawal, citing need to focus on net zero strategyThe UK has announced that it will leave the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT), due to what it described as the failure of efforts to align the Treaty with its net zero commitments.Mon, 04 Mar 2024 10:46:27 Z{E29E0F90-92A6-4D62-A7F3-51F60B12C5B0}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/hong-kong-sar-budget-opportunities-innovative-infrastructure?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawHong Kong SAR’s latest budget expands opportunities for innovative infrastructureThe Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) administration’s focus on infrastructure in its 2024-25 Budget will drive infrastructure companies to place greater emphasis on projects enhancing technology, safety and sustainability, a construction expert has said.Mon, 04 Mar 2024 10:14:33 Z{4B13420D-E9E3-4269-B8FC-9E07A4EE0CED}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/international-arbitration-uptake-rising-rapidly-in-india?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawInternational arbitration uptake rising rapidly in IndiaThe strong growth of international arbitration in India has fuelled the institutionalisation of arbitration in major cities throughout the country and driven up the number of cross-border cases involving Indian parties, while several landmark Supreme Court judgments will boost the arbitration ecosystem in India further. Fri, 01 Mar 2024 17:15:29 Z{78278A5A-15CF-45EC-9A4B-5A1D5BBE5342}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/holiday-lets-copyright-risk-landlords-arises-eu-opinion?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawHoliday lets copyright risk for landlords arises from EU opinionLandlords could be required to obtain copyright licences to account for the broadcasting of media via TVs they provide tenants under short-term let arrangements, according to a new opinion by an adviser to the EU’s highest court.Fri, 01 Mar 2024 15:17:44 Z{10A478A1-62C1-4261-904B-FEA7016969BA}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/economic-growth-will-be-centre-of-uk-budget?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawEconomic growth will be centre of UK BudgetThe chancellor of the exchequer’s spring budget will provide him with a final opportunity to set the tax and spending policies that will underpin the Conservative Party’s campaign ahead of the forthcoming general election.Fri, 01 Mar 2024 10:19:14 Z{F5290148-AF6C-402E-8E99-C82F243ACAFA}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/european-commission-sets-out-plans-for-future-connectivity?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawEuropean Commission sets out plans for future connectivityThe European Commission has set out plans to improve telecommunications and digital infrastructure across the bloc in the coming years, starting with the next legislative term.Fri, 01 Mar 2024 09:14:21 Z{A37FB2D8-9BB7-4724-8826-20C223C27108}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/why-life-sciences-businesses-looking-arbitration-resolve-disputes?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawWhy life sciences businesses are looking to arbitration to resolve disputesRecent data suggests that the proportion of disputes in the life sciences sector being resolved in arbitration, rather than through the courts, is rising.Thu, 29 Feb 2024 17:53:39 Z{BCB01A48-B6F8-4E36-A147-EA3EDE4DDCCC}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/eu-shows-commitment-to-combatting-greenwashing?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawEU shows commitment to combatting greenwashingA recent statement from the European Commission on retailer “greenwashing” claims underscores a collective commitment to combatting greenwashing and safeguarding consumers from misleading sustainability claims, an expert has said.Thu, 29 Feb 2024 17:41:11 Z{97CA17AE-7D02-41EF-AEA5-848217CEB229}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/developments-jurisdictions-third-party-funding-integral-international-arbitration?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawDevelopments in key jurisdictions show third-party funding integral in international arbitrationThe use of third-party funding (TPF) to pursue arbitral claims has become more widespread in the last five years, but parties and funders must pay close attention to the varying rules and challenges regarding TPF in different countries to avoid their funding arrangements being ruled unenforceable by national courts.Thu, 29 Feb 2024 13:04:03 Z{68AFE63E-4812-4B2C-96DF-5646E9FB38E3}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/geopolitical-factors-drive-up-arbitration-energy-mining-sectors?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawGeopolitical factors to drive up arbitration in energy and mining sectorsGeopolitical factors are expected to trigger an increase in the number of disputes in the infrastructure and energy sectors, as well as the global mining and commodities markets.Thu, 29 Feb 2024 12:07:41 Z{F1C0D786-8B54-495F-81D5-DA84C33A5165}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/law-body-considers-which-law-governs-digital-asset-disputes?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawLaw body considers which law governs digital asset disputesThe Law Commission of England and Wales has opened a new project to examine how questions on the application of private international law should be answered in the context of disputes over digital assets or electronic trade documents.Thu, 29 Feb 2024 11:59:59 Z{3AD866FB-CF4B-4888-93C2-BC220F0A7CAB}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/growth-class-action-style-claims-fuel-interest-mass-arbitration?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawGrowth of class action-style claims may fuel interest in ‘mass arbitration’Globally, there is a rise in class action-style claims being raised against businesses.Thu, 29 Feb 2024 11:53:19 Z{502827F1-3BA1-434B-90D0-A90C7E62B0AC}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/government-training-development-support-uk-tech-capabilities?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawGovernment training and development focus supports UK tech capabilitiesSmall London businesses operating in any sector, and other UK-based technology start-ups specifically exploring international expansion, stand to benefit from engaging with government-backed training and development initiatives, an expert has said.Thu, 29 Feb 2024 11:47:08 Z{D9F2672B-B371-41D3-866A-FF1E0C9A7D0F}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/ehrc-publishes-new-guidance-on-menopause?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawEHRC publishes new guidance on menopause and the workplace Zoe Betts tells HRNews why the menopause is a health and safety issue which should be on HR’s agendaThu, 29 Feb 2024 10:04:45 Z{0B1EE43E-9FF1-4FD2-AC2B-97FFF0ECD285}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/new-ir35-setoff-mechanism-not-a-golden-ticket?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawNew IR35 set-off mechanism not a ‘golden ticket’ warns tax expert Penny Simmons tells HRNews about the UK tax regulator’s draft guidance for off-payroll working set-off mechanism and how it affects end usersThu, 29 Feb 2024 09:59:42 Z{2546B6DC-51C5-4861-8182-148E90AFFBE7}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/ico-guide-addresses-online-safety-act-and-gdpr-cross-over?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawICO guide addresses Online Safety Act and GDPR cross-overNew guidance has been issued by the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) to help content platforms meet their duties under the UK’s Online Safety Act in a way that accords with UK data protection law.Thu, 29 Feb 2024 09:35:35 Z{1FEAAF45-4882-4345-91C9-02502005BC4C}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/uk-life-sciences-sector-faces-development-challenges?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawUK life sciences sector faces development challenges as demand increasesThe life sciences sector continues to rise in popularity among UK real estate investors, but the increased demand brings with it issues, including a lack of suitable and available space for both start-ups and established businesses, as well as challenges around the suitability of surrounding infrastructure. Wed, 28 Feb 2024 16:37:48 Z{6A1A0BAF-DD37-46E3-B4DB-3359B1D751AC}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/western-nations-levy-new-sanctions-against-russia?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawWestern nations levy new sanctions against RussiaThe US, the UK, Canada and the EU have adopted new sanctions against Russia, to coincide with the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Wed, 28 Feb 2024 16:29:50 Z{5A54CCF3-B515-4FA7-9DD9-7298EB1075CB}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/bill-pension-complaints-procedure-line-irish-constitution?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawBill to bring financial services and pension complaints procedure in line with Irish ConstitutionRecently published Irish draft legislation contains welcome updates to the existing legal framework around the consumer complaints procedure within the financial services and pensions industry which, if passed, will ensure compliance with the Constitution, an expert has said. Wed, 28 Feb 2024 15:25:08 Z{AB058B87-CE7B-4E27-A40E-5531BD2FBBF1}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/preliminary-injunction-overturned-in-upc-appeal?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawPreliminary injunction overturned in UPC appealThe Unified Patent Court (UPC) Court of Appeal in Luxembourg has overturned an earlier decision that had awarded a preliminary injunction to patent holder 10x Genomics in its dispute with rival US biotech company NanoString Technologies.Wed, 28 Feb 2024 11:38:46 Z{E7C552F0-A693-46E6-870D-49489C8FAF69}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/cma-finalises-housebuilding-market-study?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawCMA finalises housebuilding market studyThe UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published its final report following an extensive study of the housebuilding market across Great Britain. Wed, 28 Feb 2024 10:44:57 Z{89C12007-3832-4EDD-9133-904CF12500E1}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/arbitration-reform-to-propel-uk-world-leading-role-in-international-arbitration?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawArbitration reform to propel UK’s world leading role in international arbitrationThe Arbitration Bill is expected to bring key reforms to ensure the UK’s legislative framework in support of arbitration is of an up-to-date “gold standard”.Tue, 27 Feb 2024 19:59:08 Z{57AE1C40-B767-4B4D-AFB1-1EE398DEBC7E}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/energy-related-investor-state-disputes-dominate-arbitration-market?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawEnergy-related investor-state disputes continue to dominate arbitration market in SpainSpain has initiated the process of withdrawing from the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT), which offers protections to investors in energy projects, but it will continue to face a raft of claims as a result of the regulatory changes in the late 2000s that reduced the country’s support for its renewable energy sector.Tue, 27 Feb 2024 19:51:20 Z{2816D75A-B2B4-4126-8B20-7C0976B35216}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/sfo-focus-signals-greater-corruption-enforcement-risk?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawSFO focus signals greater corruption enforcement risk in the UKA recent corruption conviction by a jury at Southwark Crown Court highlights how quickly a case can be progressed from arrest to a disposal.Tue, 27 Feb 2024 17:55:11 Z{DFD1FEBE-DB71-4ADC-A226-62351A7ECCD1}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/singapore-non-compete-clause-guidance-will-be-welcomed?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawSingapore non-compete clause guidance will be welcomedSingapore’s tripartite labour regulation bodies will release guidelines on the use of non-compete clauses, marking a pivotal shift in the way in which restrictive covenants are regulated in the state, an employment law expert has said.Tue, 27 Feb 2024 15:49:02 Z{7A1A796D-7455-4825-BC76-C514ECFBBBFC}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/employer-liability-harassment-did-not-transfer-tupe?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawEmployer’s liability for harassment did not transfer under TUPE, rules EAT Gill Ross tells HRNews about the EAT’s decision in Sean Pong Tyres Ltd v Moore where the alleged perpetrator of harassment transferred under TUPE but the claimant victim did notTue, 27 Feb 2024 15:39:12 Z{667C656D-363C-4793-95DA-0F8314BB2E8C}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/uk-firms-named-not-paying-national-minimum-wage?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawOver 500 UK firms named for not paying national minimum wageJon Fisher tells HRNews why so many large employers have been caught out underpaying the national minimum wageTue, 27 Feb 2024 15:36:08 Z{8773D856-87A1-4C36-ACB3-F12719DA2570}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/uk-government-publishes-disability-action-plan?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawUK Government publishes its Disability Action PlanAmy Hextell tells HRNews about the government’s Disability Action Plan and its relevance to employersTue, 27 Feb 2024 15:33:36 Z{B68C1F9F-2D48-44AE-BF41-505D8550B2E2}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/uk-government-onshore-wind-community-engagement-guidance?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawUK government commits to onshore wind community engagement guidanceThe UK government’s commitment to guidance on community support for onshore wind projects in England is welcome amid a continuing need for clarity for developers and communities alike, an expert has said.Tue, 27 Feb 2024 15:33:25 Z{AA6A6A7C-A665-471F-92B7-0A66E0BDF30E}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/uk-tribunal-confirms-difficulties-in-challenging-excise-duty-assessments?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawUK tribunal confirms difficulties in challenging excise duty assessmentsA recent case in the First-tier tax tribunal shows the difficulties that taxpayers face in challenging an assessment raised by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) on the basis of unpaid excise duty, arguing that there was an earlier point when excise duty was due. Tue, 27 Feb 2024 15:25:56 Z{C708C4F5-3FE4-4B02-A932-C266B6CB3267}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/joint-ventures-provide-the-model-for-rebuilding-ukraine?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawJoint ventures provide the model for rebuilding UkraineBusinesses will have to work in partnership to win – and then perform – many of the contracts linked to rebuilding Ukraine’s war-damaged infrastructure. Joint venture (JV) arrangements are likely to be the favoured model for that collaboration.Tue, 27 Feb 2024 15:18:41 Z{EB381155-507C-449A-A8A1-1A38971B94C2}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/referral-of-post-ma-disputes-to-arbitration-set-to-continue?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawReferral of post-M&A disputes to arbitration set to continuePost-M&A disputes are increasingly being referred to arbitration, which, depending on the technicalities of the transaction and the remedies sought, could be the most appropriate forum for such disputes.Tue, 27 Feb 2024 15:02:23 Z{9733A956-FD9D-4905-8074-BE0765E81C51}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/cryptocurrency-related-arbitration-on-the-rise-in-2024?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawCryptocurrency related arbitration on the rise in 2024Arbitration involving crypto assets is expected to continue to rise, but it is still a growing area and there are several challenges to overcome for parties involved and arbitration tribunals alike, an expert has said. Tue, 27 Feb 2024 14:31:34 Z{0D49DB85-3280-4095-B794-C3FFFEA44E35}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/air-canada-chatbot-case-highlights-ai-liability-risks?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawAir Canada chatbot case highlights AI liability risksAir Canada has been held liable for a negligent misrepresentation made to a customer by one of its chatbots in a case that one expert said highlights broader risks businesses must consider when adopting AI tools.Tue, 27 Feb 2024 10:39:23 Z{DE7B357E-7C8B-4D32-8161-1C16315769AF}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/ruling-highlights-earn-out-pricing-mechanism-disputes-risk?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawRuling highlights earn-out pricing mechanism disputes riskA recent Australian case involving an earn-out arrangement in a corporate transaction has highlighted the importance of meticulous drafting, clear communication, and the diligent execution of obligations in mitigating the risks of disputes post completion.Tue, 27 Feb 2024 10:15:15 Z{CA8E6D15-3337-419B-9F72-8F0A0B5E64CE}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/guides/saudi-arabia-civil-code-construction-projects?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawSaudi Arabia’s Civil Code: need to know for construction projectsThe Civil Transactions Law in Saudi Arabia codifies principles of Sharia and has implications for businesses that enter into commercial contracts in the country, including contractors engaged on construction projects.Tue, 27 Feb 2024 09:55:06 Z{A00396C4-8FB0-4419-8D7F-0986E9FECE8A}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/community-engagement-poses-challenges-australian-renewables?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawCommunity engagement review poses challenges for Australian renewablesThe Australian federal government has accepted recommendations intended to improve community engagement on renewable energy generation, storage and transmission projects in Australia which, once implemented, may significantly impact the renewable energy industry.Mon, 26 Feb 2024 09:22:57 Z{CB3EE8AD-F813-49D1-9BEE-69DDC417D4FC}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/fca-calls-firms-to-be-bolder-in-the-fight-against-financial-crime?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawFCA calls on firms to be bolder in the fight against financial crimeThe FCA has urged financial service firms, as well as other businesses including tech companies and social media networks, to do more in combatting financial crime, especially where FCA awareness campaigns and enforcement can only go so far.Sat, 24 Feb 2024 11:22:36 Z{E6C18915-ECD7-4B0E-B39B-AE5D2BCC6A1D}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/european-commission-closes-four-digital-markets-act-investigations?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawEuropean Commission closes four Digital Markets Act investigations, separate investigation continues in GermanyApple's iMessage and Microsoft's Bing, Edge, and Microsoft Advertising services should not be designated as gatekeeper core platform services under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), the European Commission has announced.Fri, 23 Feb 2024 17:28:23 Z{9AB7776C-3ADE-4665-AE21-DDC741C2EC9E}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/inside-trading-fca-market-abuse-crackdown?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawInsider trading conviction highlights FCA market abuse crackdown A recent criminal conviction secured by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in a case of insider trading highlights the UK regulator’s intention to proactively crackdown on cases of market abuse – not just with criminal prosecutions but through the enforcement of regulation too, a former senior market regulator has said. Fri, 23 Feb 2024 16:36:08 Z{F99823F4-F821-425A-B024-6DF4F97724B4}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/biomethane-strategy-ireland-decarbonise-less-import-dependent?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawBiomethane strategy to help Ireland decarbonise and become less import-dependentThe development of a new biomethane strategy is an important step towards decarbonising Ireland’s energy production and strengthening its energy security.Fri, 23 Feb 2024 16:27:09 Z{8ECAFEC4-491D-4676-A591-7DA289B8BC2E}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/automated-vehicles-bill-uk-law?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawAutomated Vehicles Bill half-way to becoming UK lawAutomotive manufacturers and other businesses developing components for ‘driverless cars’ and similar self-driving vehicles can be increasingly confident about the future legislative and regulatory landscape they will face in the UK, as the Automated Vehicles Bill progresses through the UK parliament, experts have said.Fri, 23 Feb 2024 16:24:53 Z{EB90FD16-039E-4A65-98F8-965D2220D0DC}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/eu-proposes-changes-to-works-councils?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawEU proposes changes to works councilsThe European Commission has proposed some changes to the European Works Councils (EWC) Directive, with the aim of improving the effectiveness of employee communication and involvement at a cross-border level.Fri, 23 Feb 2024 14:03:46 Z{352BE254-DACF-4B63-979E-20C3CD5ED2F6}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/cma-opens-infant-formula-market-study?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawCMA opens infant formula market studyThe UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is set to scrutinise the infant formula market through a formal market study which aims to contain cost-of-living pressures in the UK groceries sector. Fri, 23 Feb 2024 13:45:34 Z{93C85AF8-BA8D-437A-BB23-14B32C52CAE9}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/cbi-updates-individual-accountability-framework-irish-financial-firms?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawCBI updates Individual Accountability Framework for Irish financial firmsThe Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) has recently published updated regulations and updated guidance on the implementation of the Individual Accountability Framework (IAF) for staff at regulated financial firms.Fri, 23 Feb 2024 13:26:17 Z{CA84B5F9-DD11-47EA-B228-238EF3E7B63A}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/fca-reminds-firms-of-consumer-duty?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawFCA reminds firms to be proactive in Consumer Duty implementation Regulated UK financial services firms are being urged to set out plans for how to implement and demonstrate compliance with the Consumer Duty regarding closed products and services following an update from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Fri, 23 Feb 2024 12:08:16 Z{1381EE6A-C0DF-4977-9A17-749CAD05C331}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/victorian-building-reform-to-have-wide-impact-on-industry?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawVictorian building reform to have wide impact on industryReforms to the Australian state of Victoria’s Building Act commenced this month, heralding a raft of changes set to impact builders, building surveyors, architects and others in the building industry.Fri, 23 Feb 2024 10:56:36 Z{2F1BFE0F-2E9E-4FAC-A539-2DFDFBECABFD}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/uk-courts-tribunals-grapple-paccar-impact-litigation-funding?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawUK courts and tribunals grapple with PACCAR impact on litigation fundingThe UK Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT), funders, and parties involved in litigation proceedings continue to explore the boundaries of last year’s landmark Supreme Court decision on the enforceability of litigation funding arrangements. Fri, 23 Feb 2024 10:01:40 Z{547A7D4E-F3D4-4AA6-8E97-A85D35AD1514}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/practice-improvements-rise-resource-nationalism-arbitration?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawPractice improvements and rise in ‘resource nationalism’ driving up Africa arbitrationThe continued growth of international trade and investment across African countries, together with efforts in many of those jurisdictions to strengthen arbitration law and practice, are expected to lead to opportunities for the development of international and domestic arbitration on the continent.Fri, 23 Feb 2024 09:20:20 Z{74F49FBA-35BD-4436-806F-B91D8A666958}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/singapore-international-arbitration-centre-innovation-latest-developments?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawSingapore International Arbitration Centre puts innovation at heart in latest developmentsThe Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) has made several recent changes, many of which will be of interest to Indian parties, which is one of its core market areas.Fri, 23 Feb 2024 09:07:35 Z{4AB7A7DE-5870-4D66-9FD7-20566F7AAEB3}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/innovation-new-rules-case-law-drive-sophistication-arbitration?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawInnovation, new rules and case law drive up sophistication of arbitration in Greater ChinaNew rules for leading mainland China arbitration institutions, growing case law confirming the pro- arbitration approach of the courts in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR), and increasing cross-border collaboration between Hong Kong and the mainland are among some of the key developments in the Greater China region.Fri, 23 Feb 2024 08:50:14 Z{B2918498-C92A-465C-ACCC-0DDCA86F46F7}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/increasing-corporate-ppa-demand-in-france?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawIncreasing corporate PPA demand in FranceThe French Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE) – Commission de régulation de l’énergie – has advocated for the increased development of renewable energies without public aid, emphasising the importance of corporate power purchase agreements (corporate PPAs).Thu, 22 Feb 2024 16:06:38 Z{1B9B8797-1E57-4967-8E33-65FF81F15DDE}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/ai-can-support-health-safety-incident-prevention?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawAI can support health & safety incident preventionArtificial intelligence (AI) offers businesses an opportunity to improve the safety of workplaces, thus driving down costs for businesses, an expert has said.Thu, 22 Feb 2024 15:43:53 Z{481F8E47-9957-49FC-A60E-8A3664DA0F2F}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/strict-parameters-securing-eviction-orders-south-africa?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe strict parameters to securing eviction orders in South AfricaRecent rulings have highlighted the strict parameters land owners must operate within to secure the eviction of those that occupy their property unlawfully in South Africa.Thu, 22 Feb 2024 11:56:14 Z{2DF78AA4-E6DF-40FE-AF83-E1EFC7ABD913}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/hmrc-updates-guidance-on-transfer-pricing-risk?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawHMRC updates guidance on transfer pricing riskHM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has introduced new guidance on transfer pricing risk that could assist taxpayers in preparing their transfer pricing analysis and navigating any enquiries.Thu, 22 Feb 2024 10:44:30 Z{8FAB394E-DB37-4B3E-B463-D7D904E072CE}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/qatari-court-affirms-enforceability-of-mediation-clause?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawQatari court affirms enforceability of mediation clauseA recent Qatari court decision has affirmed the enforceability of a mediation clause under the Qatar Mediation Law, emphasising the importance of mediation in dispute resolution, an expert has said. Thu, 22 Feb 2024 09:58:38 Z{72B69F72-4138-47F5-8BFE-207264DC529C}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/ireland-climate-action-welcome-step-delivery-issues-remain?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawIreland’s climate action plan 2024 – a welcome step but delivery issues remainThe publication of Ireland’s latest climate action plan provides an insight into related policy initiatives that the Irish government will pursue in the months ahead. Although the energy transition and climate change now informs many diverse aspects of strategy, the climate action plan 2024 (CAP 2024), published in December 2023, remains the key underpinning government policy.Wed, 21 Feb 2024 14:24:49 Z{6013BE18-8974-41BF-8468-17A29D83BD72}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/sfo-director-hints-potential-changes-serious-fraud-caseloads?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawSFO Director hints at potential changes to tackling serious fraud caseloadsBusinesses should take note following indications by the UK’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO) that it intends to utilise existing but less commonly used powers to grant immunity notices to offenders who assist in its cases and support reduced sentences to defendants who provide evidence to enable other prosecutions, an expert has said. Wed, 21 Feb 2024 14:10:55 Z{CBDB46A5-1101-4ADC-BE8D-EF7D97604113}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/icsid-statistics-reveal-significant-arbitration-caseload-increase?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawICSID statistics reveal significant arbitration caseload increaseThe International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) has released its caseload statistics for 2023, highlighting a significant increase in newly registered arbitration proceedings. Wed, 21 Feb 2024 10:44:05 Z{9D81F276-7244-49AE-90F5-9F02A8E99FF9}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/saudi-civil-code-exceptional-unforeseen-circumstances-reallocation-of-risk?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawSaudi Arabia’s Civil Code: exceptional unforeseen circumstances and reallocation of risk in construction contractsConsistent with other civil law codes in the region, Saudi Arabia’s Civil Transactions Law (Civil Code) provides parties with various avenues to redress the effect of exceptional circumstances, unforeseeable at the time a contract was executed.Tue, 20 Feb 2024 17:32:55 Z{B155E010-810B-47B4-A4E6-3A45ADCB70D8}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/employers-expect-latest-closing-loopholes-changes-become-law?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawWhat Australian employers can expect when latest Closing Loopholes changes become lawThe second part of controversial workplace reform legislation, which is expected to significantly impact Australian employment law, has been passed by both houses of the federal parliament and is set to become law.Tue, 20 Feb 2024 17:14:47 Z{B5385098-7D9B-4E78-8889-2A47AB80B2A5}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/irish-law-enforcement-eu-digital-services-act?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawIrish law provides for enforcement of EU Digital Services ActA new law sets Irish regulators up to play an important role in the regulation and enforcement of online safety requirements, an expert has said.Tue, 20 Feb 2024 16:56:08 Z{6CF0AE44-0A9C-4438-8E06-40AEEC1B067E}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/how-the-digital-services-act-changes-things-for-platforms?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawRecommender systems: how the Digital Services Act changes things for platformsThe EU Digital Services Act seeks to increase transparency over the way online platforms rank and display products, services, and content, by imposing rules governing the operation of so-called ‘recommender systems’.Tue, 20 Feb 2024 13:56:34 Z{B8141198-8E86-4631-BD73-EF7572ED674C}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/industrialising-construction-the-route-rebuilding-ukraine?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawIndustrialising construction is the route to rebuilding UkraineAn industrialised approach to construction is needed to deliver the scale of the rebuild of homes and other infrastructure required in Ukraine at speed.Tue, 20 Feb 2024 10:57:25 Z{AA947866-209B-4204-A54B-8483DBF978F5}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/redundancy-duty-suitable-alternative-employment?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawRedundancy/FAQ – what’s the duty to offer ‘suitable alternative employment’? Kate Dodsworth tells HRNews about the scope of the employer’s duty to offer suitable alternative employment in a redundancy situationTue, 20 Feb 2024 10:53:12 Z{69F216CF-E887-4936-A359-4A6887D5C6A0}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/tax-risk-with-allowing-staff-to-work-overseas?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawTax risk with allowing staff to work overseas, warns expert Penny Simmons tells HRNews about the tax risks of allowing employees to work abroad Tue, 20 Feb 2024 10:48:44 Z{68C76716-0EAC-4368-92D3-1916EEA21EEF}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/rebuild-ukraine-europes-new-marshall-plan?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawRebuild Ukraine: Europe’s new Marshall PlanWar in Ukraine has had a significant human cost, with thousands of lives lost and millions of other people displaced due to the conflict. The country’s-built environment also bears the scars of the conflict and is currently the world’s largest construction site.Tue, 20 Feb 2024 10:47:08 Z{3FA7BA97-471B-4D57-A04F-9FB624B2FB70}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/new-travel-authorisation-schemes?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawUK and EU employers gearing up for new travel authorisation schemes Shara Pledger tells HRNews about global mobility and the UK’s Electronic Travel Authorisation schemeTue, 20 Feb 2024 10:46:07 Z{1198E353-FF75-41C7-A56C-7A5C6B436B5B}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/kyc-the-eu-digital-services-act-adds-platforms-dac7-duties?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawKYC: the EU Digital Services Act adds to platforms’ DAC7 dutiesMany online platforms subject to the EU Digital Services Act (DSA) need to engage in extensive data gathering and disclosure to comply with ‘know your customer’-like (KYC) ‘trader traceability’ requirements.Mon, 19 Feb 2024 16:36:40 Z{83E103AE-DA1F-42F5-8BDC-DEC7607BF539}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/critical-providers-uk-financial-services-new-regulatory-regime?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawActions for critical providers in UK financial services ahead of new regulatory regimeCritical third-party providers (CTPs) – a term that is likely to include ‘cloud’ and other ICT service providers –are facing increased direct regulation in the UK’s financial services market. That prospect requires would-be CTPs to undertake a wide range of actions, including reviews, documentation, mapping and testing exercises. Mon, 19 Feb 2024 14:14:35 Z{C2714204-E1B5-4502-9E4C-683008CD5509}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/no-fault-evictions-update-leaves-questions-unanswered?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawUK ‘no fault evictions’ update leaves many questions unansweredComments from Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove on ‘no fault’ evictions highlight that the incumbent government’s manifesto commitments on reforms to ‘no fault’ evictions remain a government priority, an expert has said.Mon, 19 Feb 2024 14:09:26 Z{6CCE2A7F-C4BD-488F-8813-C05670840C75}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/podcast-planning-for-rebuilding-in-ukraine-and-australian-employees-new-right-to-disconnect?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawPODCAST: Planning for rebuilding in Ukraine after two years of war, and Australian employees' new right to disconnectAs we reach the two year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine Nigel Blundell proposes a construction technique which could help rebuild in that uniquely challenging situation; and Aaron Goonrey navigates Australia's new law allowing employees to disconnect from work.Mon, 19 Feb 2024 09:48:55 Z