Google committed to privacy policy changes despite regulatory claims of non-compliance with EU laws

Google will introduce changes to its privacy policies as planned today despite a regulator in France claiming that the policy breaches EU data protection laws. 01 Mar 2012

China's popularity as offshore manufacturing destination in decline, survey says

Diversified Industrial China's popularity as an offshore destination for UK manufacturers has declined over the past twelve months, according to new report. 15 Nov 2011

Out-Law Guides

  • Ensuring continuity of supply in a crisis

    This guide was last updated in August 2011.

  • Transferring supply chain contracts

    If the assets of a company are taken over or the company merges with another, this will affect its legal identity. When this happens, any contracts which that company is a party to will need to be adjusted so that any rights and obligations it has will transfer...

'Near shore' manufacturing trend not necessarily good news for UK business, expert says

Diversified Industrial The current trend for 'near shore' sourcing among manufacturing businesses could force UK suppliers to set up facilities closer to their customers, a legal expert has warned. 27 Oct 2011

More companies will need permission to operate premium rate services, regulator says

Companies that help run premium rate telephone services need to check if they have to obtain permission to facilitate in the operation of the service following changes to industry rules, PhonepayPlus has said. 25 Aug 2011

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