Out-Law from Pinsent Masonshttps://www.pinsentmasons.com/shared-content/rss-feed/outlawLatest news, insight and analysis from Pinsent Masonsen-GBPinsent Masons60{E6D8A3CF-6A22-492D-8682-E000386BE0AF}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/new-eu-design-rules-adopted-but-ai-opportunity-missed?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawNew EU design rules adopted but AI opportunity missedEuropean law makers have missed an opportunity to implement specific rules governing AI-created designs following the adaptation of the new EU design protection rules, an intellectual property law expert has said. Wed, 27 Mar 2024 15:54:03 Z{B9A3B516-95C0-4007-ACAD-D9C1D0C01ECC}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/saudi-arabia-push-to-build-regional-data-centre-hub?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawNew regulations reflect Saudi Arabia’s push to build regional data centre hubNew regulations protecting data centre users in Saudi Arabia will help build trust and encourage companies to move to third party data centre providers, a technology law expert has said.Wed, 27 Mar 2024 09:56:53 Z{64EC9506-22EA-4B6B-B1A7-2EFA1026C45C}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/court-of-appeal-dismisses-tesco-appeal-in-lidl-logo-dispute?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawCourt of Appeal dismisses Tesco appeal in Lidl logo disputeA recent Court of Appeal judgment in a branding dispute between two UK supermarkets highlights the real challenge of appeals, an expert has said.Tue, 26 Mar 2024 17:33:06 Z{50FE121B-CBB7-4443-8B67-5ABB69E79D3E}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/illumina-grail-raises-questions-over-eu-merger-control-regime?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawIllumina-Grail opinion raises questions over EU merger control regimeAn advocate general’s legal opinion has advised the Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) to overturn a lower court decision which found that the European Commission had power to review a merger where neither EU nor national merger notification thresholds were triggered.Tue, 26 Mar 2024 16:18:44 Z{EB5CC53D-FD38-47E5-835F-AB18A5C609E8}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/what-planned-irish-company-law-reforms-mean-for-businesses?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawWhat planned Irish company law reforms mean for businessesProposed changes to company law in Ireland would provide greater clarity and flexibility regarding day-to-day business operations, audit regimes and insolvency and restructuring processes, as well as bringing about more robust corporate surveillance and enforcement, if enacted.Tue, 26 Mar 2024 12:31:52 Z{1321C0B7-26DF-482E-B8C8-A307677E0DD0}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/nhs-parking-charges-should-be-free-of-vat?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawNHS parking charges should be free of VAT, Court of Appeal rulesA new ruling by the Court of Appeal could help NHS trusts across England recover VAT paid on parking charges imposed at their hospital sites, though there is the prospect of an appeal, tax experts have said.Tue, 26 Mar 2024 12:14:28 Z{53E2706F-CE3D-4E0D-A28D-92EC1D15CFBE}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/uk-gov-takes-step-to-improve-food-labelling-consistency?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawUK government takes step to improve food labelling consistencyA recently published UK government consultation is evidence of the government’s commitment to improving food labelling to make it easier for consumers to make informed decisions when purchasing products, an expert has said. Tue, 26 Mar 2024 10:34:03 Z{FC1313F1-52D0-448D-8D49-7B878F8CAC48}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/guides/ensuring-alcoholic-drinks-promotions-in-scotland-are-responsible?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawEnsuring alcoholic drinks promotions in Scotland are ‘responsible’In Scotland, every premises licence is subject to mandatory conditions, included those related to drink promotions.Tue, 26 Mar 2024 10:17:01 Z{D8D0FC0C-F3E6-4ABB-8E9F-1B5CD2CAC6CB}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/the-case-for-retrofitting-buildings-is-growing-stronger?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe case for retrofitting buildings is growing strongerThere are environmental, legal, financial, and social reasons why investors, owners, occupiers, and funders of commercial real estate should step up their interest in retrofitting buildings.Tue, 26 Mar 2024 10:06:39 Z{FAB1700B-6935-40AA-A7BE-C55719B7860D}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/discretionary-bonus-payments-striking-right-balance?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawDiscretionary bonus payments a matter of ‘striking the right balance’Chris Evans tells HRNews about ensuring managers exercise their discretion lawfully over bonus payment decisionsTue, 26 Mar 2024 09:46:04 Z{D602421C-0DE2-4C15-BC47-5FCF1B01824D}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/changes-to-uk-work-visa-routes?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawChanges to UK’s work visa routes from 4 April 2024Shara Pledger tells HRNews about a significant raft of changes to the immigration rules which will affect all sponsored workers in the UK from 4 April 2024 Tue, 26 Mar 2024 09:43:33 Z{EBC7CC0A-61AC-4EB4-922D-5CE2459D3626}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/irish-tax-treatment-of-some-intra-group-payments-to-change?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawIrish tax treatment of some intra-group payments to change from 1 AprilMultinational businesses operating in Ireland have been advised to check whether new anti-avoidance tax provisions will soon apply in respect of certain payments they make to group companies based in other jurisdictions. Mon, 25 Mar 2024 10:14:00 Z{A15C1B6E-096B-4A99-A481-AE5AD03A81EE}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/eu-plans-to-simplify-biotech-regulation-outlined?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawEU plans to simplify biotech regulation outlinedEU policymakers are considering introducing new legislation to help biotech companies bring new products to market faster.Mon, 25 Mar 2024 09:52:14 Z{2194F790-531E-45D8-A676-0080D98159E8}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/hong-kong-sar-international-arbitration-centre-statistics-reveal-record-highs?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawHong Kong SAR's international arbitration centre statistics reveal record highsCase statistics from the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC), the leading dispute resolution organisation in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR), have revealed a record high in the amounts in dispute across the arbitrations the HKIAC saw in 2023. Mon, 25 Mar 2024 03:40:42 Z{6613F015-EEAD-4DE9-94BE-C743EEC62411}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/pension-ombudsman-addresses-withdrawal-processes?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawPension Ombudsman addresses withdrawal processes and investment fund communicationsIn recent determinations, the UK’s Pension Ombudsman (PO) agreed with the approach of providers to processing a tax-free withdrawal and to communicating a member’s retirement options. A third case gives some insight into how the Ombudsman may form a view where there is a lack of evidence.Fri, 22 Mar 2024 16:23:42 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, 22 Mar 2024 16:16:03 Z{C43FA727-C5BA-4ED4-9B0C-13D7C92BF4E4}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/gaming-sector-presents-data-and-energy-challenges?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawGaming sector presents data and energy challenges for data centre operatorsDemand for data processing and storage from the Irish and global gaming sectors will increase rapidly as the interactive nature of its technology evolves, but there are challenges to meet its storage needs given their well-reported power demands and tightened regulatory framework around data centres in the EU.Fri, 22 Mar 2024 16:15:13 Z{611111DF-9249-4EE7-A459-F38F31BD2D4B}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/ico-unveils-new-data-protection-fining-guidance?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawICO unveils new data protection fining guidanceThe Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has published new guidance setting out how it will determine penalty notices and calculate fines under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA). Fri, 22 Mar 2024 16:05:45 Z{F023AB3C-DBB1-42E8-AC3C-AF53473518CA}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/rent-control-deter-investment-scotland-private-rented-sector?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawRent controls may be deterring investment in Scotland’s private rented sectorThe Scottish government’s proposal to introduce permanent rent controls to protect tenants concerned about rent increases will not sufficiently address the issues facing the private rented sector, as evidence suggests potentially billions of pounds worth of investment into building new homes is being held back due to these measures.Fri, 22 Mar 2024 14:45:35 Z{26E0B765-20D2-4406-B680-5E5DA52066FC}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/ai-moves-dial-addressing-tech-change-in-outsourcing-contracts?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawAI moves the dial on addressing tech change in outsourcing contractsAI and other technological advances promise to lower the costs suppliers incur in delivering services to customers over the lifetime of outsourcing contracts. Customers will want to consider what contractual levers they can pull to ensure they also benefit when the supplier saves.Fri, 22 Mar 2024 12:48:38 Z{6C27944F-419F-4FEF-8CF0-6C45EE8AE31F}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/irish-central-bank-proposed-changes-consumer-protection-code?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawIrish Central Bank issues proposed changes to consumer protection codeRevisions to Ireland’s consumer protection code (CPC) detailed in a recently published Central Bank consultation paper reflect a modernisation of the code and address current regulatory priorities, including protecting consumers from risks posed by digitalisation and scams, an expert has said.Fri, 22 Mar 2024 11:34:57 Z{A71100AA-2160-447E-9AF9-3D4058169C13}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/uk-government-consults-on-reforms-to-money-laundering-regulations?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawUK government consults on reforms to money laundering regulationsThe UK Treasury has opened a consultation on improving money laundering regulations and reducing burdens on legitimate customers.Fri, 22 Mar 2024 11:29:56 Z{8857707F-B9EB-4924-BF0C-6862929FDB24}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/irish-ruling-acting-without-delay-over-settlements?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawIrish ruling highlights acting without delay critical to legal challenges over settlementsA recent Irish High Court decision has underscored the principle that settlements should conclusively resolve disputes rather than lead to new proceedings and if they do, then the parties seeking specific performance need to act efficiently and without delay.Fri, 22 Mar 2024 10:53:06 Z{885654D8-1636-44F8-9C9D-22542396AF6B}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/saudi-arabias-civil-code-impossibility-of-performance-and-corresponding-obligations?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawSaudi Arabia’s Civil Code: impossibility of performance and corresponding obligationsIn some circumstances, issues may arise on construction projects that threaten to render a party’s performance impossible. Depending on the nature and origin of those issues, articles 110, 476 and 477 of Saudi Arabia’s Civil Transactions Law (Civil Code) provide parties with various avenues to “excuse” their performance or bring the contract, or part of the contract, to an end. Fri, 22 Mar 2024 10:42:52 Z{8B2D4DD0-B56F-4E6C-A6BF-E9DE1F0DEB1D}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/ireland-offshore-wind-industrial-strategy?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawIreland’s offshore wind industrial strategy highlights its sector-leading potentialThe Irish government’s new industrial strategy document for the offshore wind sector recognises Ireland’s significant potential to be a leading European producer of offshore wind energy, while increasing Ireland’s energy security, a renewable energy expert has said.Thu, 21 Mar 2024 17:02:05 Z{C1F3FF7D-097F-49F5-8909-72D70F5007D6}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/fca-publishes-business-plan-reminding-firms-of-focus-areas?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawFCA publishes business plan reminding firms of focus areasThe UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published its business plan for 2024-25, providing an accessible and useful reminder to firms in the financial sector of the FCA’s ongoing regulatory focus areas, an expert has said.Thu, 21 Mar 2024 14:28:51 Z{C2854963-AB17-444F-B6F9-C2E434A34B94}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/uk-pfas-restrictions-debate-over-alternatives-intensifies?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawNew UK PFAS restrictions closer as debate over alternatives intensifiesManufacturers could face restrictions on using per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) – so-called ‘forever chemicals’ – to make cleaning products and consumer goods under a UK regulatory initiative that will formally start in the coming months.Thu, 21 Mar 2024 09:50:53 Z{D58A60E6-DD1F-44A2-8FE2-308662F33AD0}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/pay-scrutiny-absence-of-uk-bankers-bonus-cap?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawPay decision-making facing added scrutiny in absence of UK bankers’ bonus cap Chris Evans tells HRNews about a product designed to help firms avoid disputes over payment of discretionary bonusesThu, 21 Mar 2024 09:44:58 Z{DC3A0D33-251D-407B-8568-EEAFB4520F6F}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/ir35-set-off-mechanism-finalised?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawIR35 set-off mechanism finalised and in force from 6 April 2024 Penny Simmons tells HRNews about the IR35 set-off mechanism to prevent ‘double taxation’ of end user clients in cases of status misclassificationThu, 21 Mar 2024 09:39:41 Z{46A46F97-9FB7-429B-8676-B6A58DC5B5CB}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/out-law-legal-litigation-funding-bill-proposed-to-reverse-uk-paccar-ruling?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawLitigation funding bill proposed to reverse UK PACCAR rulingDraft legislation introduced before the UK parliament on Tuesday should, if passed, make it easier to enforce third-party litigation funding agreements that link the fees litigation funders receive to the damages parties are awarded by courts, according to experts in litigation and legal costs.Wed, 20 Mar 2024 16:27:45 Z{E55EE38E-BB62-49B8-9456-02641C231CF9}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/guides/corporate-crime-risk-economic-crime-and-corporate-transparency-act?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawFailure to prevent fraud under the UK's Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency ActThe UK’s Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (the Act) has reformed the law of corporate criminal attribution for a wide range of economic crimes and introduced a new offence of corporate failure to prevent fraud offences by persons associated with a business.Wed, 20 Mar 2024 15:44:22 Z{D6A40773-9257-4C02-A008-2C801D3A346C}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/pension-buy-outs-discharging-dc-assets-on-winding-up?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawPension buy-outs: discharging DC assets on winding-upPension scheme buy-outs are increasingly popular in the UK pensions market as a way for trustees to offload the risk of funding and paying for members’ benefits.Wed, 20 Mar 2024 15:14:15 Z{0E2EC9D0-0D51-4106-86E6-AC721FE7509A}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/china-issues-guidance-for-generative-ai-service-providers?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawChina issues guidance for generative AI service providersThe National Cybersecurity Standardisation Technical Committee in the People’s Republic of China has released a document outlining basic security requirements for generative artificial intelligence (AI) services. Wed, 20 Mar 2024 12:21:14 Z{A9FE3874-5F6A-448E-9DE2-2890C28BB5F5}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/fca-emphasises-need-for-transparency-in-regulatory-approach?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawFCA emphasises need for transparency in regulatory approachA recent update from the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) indicates that it is likely to pursue greater transparency even outside any enforcement investigation, posing some challenges for firms, an expert has said.Wed, 20 Mar 2024 12:08:32 Z{9D5852C2-4D29-4D16-93AB-065804A16CEF}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/the-legality-of-screen-scraping-in-ireland?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe legality of screen scraping in IrelandDebate on the legality of ‘screen scraping’ in Ireland is informed by preliminary findings from litigation involving budget airline Ryanair, but the legal position remains uncertain.Wed, 20 Mar 2024 09:57:52 Z{A160217C-A3CE-4116-B776-CFE6E4BCF2C6}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/ip-rights-can-help-irish-companies-scale-up-their-business?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawIP rights can help Irish companies scale up their businessIntellectual property (IP) rights can help Irish businesses build a competitive advantage. This is because an effective IP strategy can deter or slow down competitors, as well enable the rights holder to protect its market share and stop infringements.Wed, 20 Mar 2024 09:13:36 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.Tue, 19 Mar 2024 18:16:39 Z{B6A6CF1D-4285-4F54-8989-7B936385D6EC}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/uk-high-court-dismisses-thatchers-cider-copycat-claims?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawUK High Court dismisses Thatchers cider ‘copycat’ claims A recent decision by the High Court in London may diminish the confidence of firms looking to invoke registered trade mark rights in cases of lookalike products, an expert has said.Tue, 19 Mar 2024 18:06:46 Z{DF0064C9-E795-420A-8E13-57A5186B4C80}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/tax-tribunal-settlement-discrimination-claim-taxable?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawTax tribunal rules payment in settlement of discrimination claim was taxable Chris Thomas tells HRNews about the Upper Tribunal’s ruling in Mathur v HMRC and its implications for employers handling settlement negotiationsTue, 19 Mar 2024 15:37:22 Z{996B95E3-53BC-42FC-926E-39193D800368}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/sexism-in-the-city-report-fs-sector?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawSexism in the City report calls for culture change in FS sector Kieron O’Reilly tells HRNews about conducting organisational culture reviewsTue, 19 Mar 2024 15:32:32 Z{A019BAED-480C-4A96-AE24-2B898A0CE69C}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/buckland-review-of-autism?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawBuckland Review of Autism provides useful insight for employers Amy Hextell tells HRNews about a government-backed report on autism and the workplace led by Sir Robert Buckland KC MPTue, 19 Mar 2024 15:29:00 Z{76C84C4F-8357-4249-B34B-ECC57C934E9F}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/how-ai-use-in-cyber-attacks-affects-insurers-risk-exposure?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawHow AI use in cyber attacks affects insurers’ risk exposureLloyds of London, the insurance marketplace, is the latest institution to highlight how AI is changing the cyber risk landscape.Tue, 19 Mar 2024 15:20:28 Z{7FF212FE-73C0-4896-A438-D3135D05F4D7}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/guides/the-impact-of-new-eu-mass-actions-directive-across-europe?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe impact of the new EU mass actions directive across EuropeMass actions, sometimes described as collective, class or group actions, are actions brought by multiple claimants against the same defendant or group of defendants, generally in relation to harm said to have been caused to the claimants in the same or a similar way. Tue, 19 Mar 2024 14:46:49 Z{E57215FB-9591-443F-B00D-F51F7861CD2F}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/podcast-germany-overhauls-arbitration-laws-and-court-victory-lookalike-supermarket-cider?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawPODCAST: Germany overhauls arbitration laws, and a court victory for a 'lookalike' supermarket ciderGermany is modernising how arbitration works: Sandra Gröschel guides us through the changes. And Emily Swithenbank explains why a court victory for Aldi's own brand cider could change the way companies protect their food and drink products.Tue, 19 Mar 2024 10:26:54 Z{AF01AAA3-46F4-45F8-81BD-1F72F38F01E2}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/no-re-export-to-russia-clause-become-mandatory-eu-operators?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw‘No re-export to Russia’ clause to become mandatory for EU operatorsMany EU operators will soon have to add a “no re-export to Russia” clause in their contracts, as it becomes a legal requirement under tough EU sanctions. Tue, 19 Mar 2024 10:06:51 Z{BF12646F-7388-4068-ACBF-3A69C0BC0479}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/gen-ai-risk-management-under-digital-services-act-scrutiny?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawGen-AI risk management under Digital Services Act scrutinyThe European Commission is demonstrably eager to give effect to the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA), experts in AI and digital services regulation have said, after six major online platforms and two search engines were asked to disclose details on the way they address risks linked to generative AI (gen-AI).Tue, 19 Mar 2024 09:23:38 Z{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{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{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