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• Out-Law from Pinsent Masons
  Latest news, insight and analysis from Pinsent Masons
  
  
• Surge in health infrastructure an opportunity for WA construction firms
  Western Australia (WA) is experiencing unprecedented growth in health infrastructure, driven by population growth and a record investment in hospitals, mental health facilities, and digital health initiates by the WA state government.
  
  
• Budget silence on heat networks ahead of UK market shake-up
  Last week’s UK Budget leaves substantial uncertainty for the heat network sector ahead of regulations coming into force in January 2026, an expert has said.
  
  
• US deal poses UK pharma market risks, expert warns
  A deal struck between the UK and US governments over pharmaceutical products could have the unintended consequence of reducing competition and driving up the cost of medicines to the NHS, an expert in life sciences regulation has warned.
  
  
• Mass balance shift for UK’s plastic packaging tax
  Mass balance shift for UK’s plastic packaging tax A shift in how recycled plastic can be identified for the purposes of the plastic packaging tax (PPT) in the UK will be welcomed by most business impacted, according to an expert.
  
  
• Irish Supreme Court looks for CJEU guidance on jurisdiction enforcement debate
  The Irish Supreme Court’s decision to refer a question on interpreting the Lugano Convention over a cross-border case highlights the complexity of determining jurisdiction in cross-border disputes, an expert has highlighted.
  
  
• SFO issues new guidance to end ‘box ticking’ corporate compliance
  The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has published guidance on its updated evaluation criteria in a move designed to make UK businesses go beyond compliance policies on paper, experts have said.
  
  
• Construction in Ireland: the statutory obligations
  Companies entering the Irish market should consider the obligations that they face in law relevant to undertaking construction work in Ireland.
  
  
• South Africa’s IRP 2025 presents transformative renewables roadmap
  South Africa’s Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) marks the country’s progressive shift away from coal-based generation towards cleaner technologies as it faces a looming gas cliff and critical infrastructure gaps.
  
  
• What the Fair Work Agency will mean for UK businesses
  The launch of a new UK agency designed to implement workers’ rights will mark a fundamental shift in enforcement of employment rights in the country, according to an expert.
  
  
• English High Court ruling provides clarity for lenders over default interest
  A recent judgment by the High Court in London has increased clarity over the application of the test for unenforceable penalty clauses in respect of high default interest rates for financial lenders, according to an expert.
  
  
• Singapore’s appeals court reaffirms limits of court challenges to arbitration decisions
  A recent decision of the Court of Appeal in Singapore provides important clarifications on the court’s minimal intervention stance regarding decisions made by the Singapore International Arbitration Centre.
  
  
• Navigating translations of Saudi Arabia’s Civil Transactions Law
  The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Civil Transactions Law is a significant milestone in civil law consolidation, but care should be taken with translations to avoid inconsistencies, non-compliance and exposure to legal risk.
  
  
• Online marketplaces must vet ads for personal info, rules CJEU
  A ruling by the European Union’s top court that online marketplaces are responsible for verifying personal information in adverts will likely have major implications for data protection across the 27 member states.
  
  
• Privy Council’s Ivanishvili ruling removes obstacle in civil fraud claims
  A Privy Council ruling that claimants can succeed in a claim based on a false representation even if they cannot provide evidence that they were actually aware of the deceit will have significant impact on future fraud cases, an expert has highlighted.
  
  
• English courts continue to set tone on WFO enforcement
  A recent case highlighted the evolving nature of worldwide freezing orders (WFOs) and the flexible approach taken by the English courts, an expert has said.
  
  
• More guidance ‘could support greater use of FIDIC contracts’
  The bodies behind standard form construction contracts should consider developing more guidance to help businesses apply those contracts to different types of projects and emerging risks, an expert in infrastructure and real estate projects has said.
  
  
• The IFR approach to regulating club finances in English football becomes clearer
  The Independent Football Regulator (IFR) has for the first time set out in detail how it plans to approach regulating the finances of English football clubs. The five principles that will govern its approach to financial regulation suggest it will require rigorous stress-testing of clubs’ financial planning and scrutinise closely their exposure to financial risk.
  
  
• Better benefits and anti-discrimination law among upcoming Singapore employment changes
  Singapore’s employment landscape is continually evolving to reflect the changing needs of its workforce and economy. Employers should ensure that they are up to date with the latest legislative changes, with more expected to follow in the coming year.
  
  
• Employment Rights Bill: ‘day one’ rights to claim unfair dismissal dropped
  The UK government has dropped its plans to provide employees in Britain with rights to claim unfair dismissal from ‘day one’ of their employment.
  
  
• ERB to introduce significant changes to relationship between staff, employers and trade unions
  The UK’s Employment Rights Bill (ERB) will introduce significant changes to the relationship between staff, employers and trade unions.
  
  
• NSW case confirms when a de facto director can be held liable for insolvent trading
  A recent decision by the Supreme Court of New South Wales (NSW) confirms that a person exercising ultimate authority over a company holds the responsibilities of a director, even if they are not listed as one on the corporate regulator’s records.
  
  
• UK Budget 2025: North Sea announcements risk low carbon ambitions
  The UK’s ambitions for growing offshore renewables generation and implementing carbon capture storage solutions will be hampered without further support for the North Sea oil and gas industry, an expert has warned.
  
  
• Salary sacrifice, surpluses and inheritance tax: what the UK Budget means for your pension funds
  As anticipated, the most significant measure to affect pensions in this week’s UK Budget was the chancellor’s reform of pension salary sacrifice arrangements.
  
  
• UK Budget 2025: ‘positive glimmers’ in property tax announcements
  There are “positive glimmers� for the UK commercial property sector in this week’s Budget, which contained less onerous property tax related implications than expected, according to an expert.
  
  
• UK net migration figures fall in wake of tougher immigration policies
  As the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveals that net migration fell dramatically last year, there are concerns around whether a more limited workforce will meet the growing needs of the UK labour market and wider economy, according to experts.
  
  
• UPC Court of Appeal sets test for assessing ‘inventive step’
  An important legal test for determining whether a European patent is valid has been clarified by the Unified Patent Court (UPC) Court of Appeal in rulings that will need to be followed by all UPC divisions in relevant cases going forward.
  
  
• How the Renters’ Rights Act impacts student tenancies in England
  The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 will recalibrate how student housing in England is managed and let, owing to a raft of reforms that will alter the status of some tenancies and the grounds for landlords to obtain possession of the underlying properties. It will also impact on rent increases, payments and marketing practices.
  
  
• UK Budget 2025: changes afoot for electric vehicles taxes
  The government has announced a number of measures to support the country’s transition to electric vehicles (EV), including further investment for electric vehicle (EV) charging and a business rates relief extension for EV chargepoints.
  
  
• UK Budget 2025: government reconfirms defence spending increase
  The UK government has reconfirmed plans to further invest in defence, but spending will need to grow significantly to keep pace with national security threats, an expert has said.
  
  
• UK Budget 2025: ‘incentives’ for entrepreneurs and growth businesses under review
  Business owners and investors have been given the chance to shape future UK tax incentives for scaling companies, as the government seeks to ensure that investment continues to flow into companies as they grow beyond eligibility for existing incentives.
  
  
• UK Budget 2025: EMI reforms potentially ‘game changing’
  Changes announced to the UK’s Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI) regime should help ambitious companies to attract and retain talent as they grow, an expert in share incentives has said.
  
  
• Owners of comparable UK trade marks face ‘use it or lose it’ commercial risk as deadline looms
  UPDATED: Experts are urging owners of comparable trade marks in the UK to commence use of them ahead of a 1 January 2026 deadline.
  
  
• AI-driven grievances require ‘human centred’ response from UK firms
  Laura Kennedy tells HRNews how HR professionals should respond to AI-generated grievances received from employees.
  
  
• UK’s life sciences businesses prepare for earlier EWC consultation
  Ben Brown tells HRNews about the impact on life sciences businesses of the revised European Works Councils directive.
  
  
• Timing and documentation shape risk for UK firms under new maternity and pregnancy protections
  Anne Sammon tells HRNews about the UK government’s new dismissal protections for pregnant women and new mothers currently under consultation.
  
  
• Restructuring in Japan is subject to stringent requirements
  When navigating a global restructure that involves Japan-based employees, employers must consider factors such as redundancy, changes to job description or work location, consultation with unions and corporate reorganisation to avoid legal or reputational risks.
  
  
• UK Budget 2025: minimum wage increase will add ‘complexity’ to payrolls
  A rise in the national minimum wage (NMW) and living wage (NLW) will create an extra challenge for employers as they try to accommodate the change, according to an expert.
  
  
• UK Budget 2025: landfill tax rates will not ‘converge’
  The cost to businesses of disposing of waste in England and Northern Ireland is to rise under new plans announced by the UK government.
  
  
• UK Budget 2025: limitations on pensions salary sacrifice will lead to ‘cut-backs’
  Plans by the UK government to charge employer and employee national insurance contributions (NICs) on salary sacrificed in exchange for employer pension contributions above £2,000 from 2029 will leave future pensioners facing lower funds, according to an expert.
  
  
• UK Budget 2025: Business rate rises could increase pressure on high street
  Planned changes in business rates in England announced by the UK chancellor of the exchequer could ramp up pressure on traditional high street retailers, an expert has warned.
  
  
• Leave the business-as-usual legal work to ALSPs
  The model for alternative legal service providers (ALSPs) is fast evolving and hits the sweet spot for in-house clients looking to leverage both legal knowledge and innovation.
  
  
• World Bank’s outgoing integrity chief leaves ‘indelible mark’ on MDB enforcement
  As the World Bank looks to appoint a new integrity chief, the bank will continue to act as a critical anti-corruption enforcer worldwide, experts have said.
  
  
• Unclear financing makes infrastructure project framework agreements risky
  A framework agreement for a new infrastructure fund may violate German procurement law if financing beyond the minimum purchase quantity is unclear and bidders are not informed, an expert has said.
  
  
• JBCC: avoiding payment issues under the PBA
  The JBCC Principal Building Agreement (PBA) is widely used for building and construction projects across South Africa, having been developed in close conjunction with the industry’s key stakeholders.
  
  
• 'Radical reset’ needed to simplify UK nuclear regulation, claims industry review
  Calls by an independent review for a ‘radical reset’ of Britain’s approach to nuclear regulation after a relative decline in the country’s ability to build projects on time and on budget will be welcomed by the industry, according to an expert.
  
  
• ‘Sugar tax’ changes announced in the UK
  The threshold at which the UK’s ‘sugar tax’ is levied is to be lowered, with effect from 2028, under plans outlined by the UK government on Tuesday.
  
  
• UK data centres approved by parliament as ‘nationally significant infrastructure projects’
  New regulations that will allow individual UK data centre projects to be treated as ‘nationally significant’ for the purposes of consenting have moved closer, after receiving the backing of UK law-makers.
  
  
• Premier League clubs urged to act ahead of new financial regulations
  English Premier League football clubs have been urged to act now to ensure they can comply with new financial regulations set to take effect from next season.
  
  
• UK firms ‘face rise in costs’ to support workers under immigration revamp
  Proposed changes to UK immigration laws will potentially make the country a more expensive and less attractive proposition for companies looking to draw on international talent pools, an expert has warned.
  
  
• AML guidance warning over Irish share arrangements
  Practitioners have been urged to ‘exercise caution’ while advising clients on trust arrangements for employee and share schemes in Ireland after new guidance from the country’s Law Society, according to an expert.
  
  
• HSE statistics reveal uptick in UK work-related mental health issues
  The latest statistics on occupational health and safety in the UK suggest incentives for both employers and employees may prove more fruitful than regulatory action, experts have said.
  
  
• Though limited, COP30 outcomes mean ‘companies should stick to climate plans’
  Companies should maintain momentum on climate action even in the aftermath of the COP30 climate summit which proceeded without national leaders from the US, China and India, the world’s three biggest economies and polluters.
  
  
• UAE launches first bankruptcy court
  The launch of the first dedicated bankruptcy court in the United Arab Emirates has been hailed as a significant step towards aligning with global standards by experts.
  
  
• Hydrogen’s role in the clean energy transition
  Although it is increasingly recognised as a key component to a low carbon economy, hydrogen is in a curious position.
  
  
• PODCAST: COP30’s limited achievements; and rental laws in England overhauled
  The COP30 climate conference has just finished and it managed some achievements despite the absence of leaders from the world’s biggest economies says Michael Watson, while Natalie Harris explains the impact of renter-friendly English law changes.
  
  
• Court rules updated in the Qatar Financial Centre
  Businesses could be subject to ‘default judgments’ in the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) if they fail to respond quickly enough to legal notices served on them, under new court rules now in effect.
  
  
• UPC deems publicising CE-mark for medical device evidence of ‘imminent infringement’
  Obtaining and advertising the grant of a CE marking for products and showcasing products at trade fairs could be considered evidence of “imminent infringement� of patent rights, giving patent holders a right to obtain a court order that temporarily prevents the sale of those products, according to a recent ruling.
  
  
• Fears new UK rail revamp plans could derail competitiveness, innovation and growth
  Plans for the biggest overhaul of UK railways in a generation could ‘choke’ opportunities for private investment and competition across the network, experts have warned.
  
  
• UK court’s decision on BHP dam collapse a ‘significant landmark in mass action litigation’
  Legal experts at Pinsent Masons say that a recent decision in a UK court, finding that BHP is liable for potentially billions more in compensation following the 2015 collapse of the Fundao tailings dam in Brazil that killed 19 people, is a “significant landmark in mass action litigation�.
  
  
• Scale, security and efficiency drive cloud adoption in financial services
  The ability to scale IT infrastructure to the needs of the business and make operations more resilient and efficient now drive cloud adoption in financial services, according to new data that highlights how the market has evolved in the past decade, experts have said.
  
  
• Barriers to cloud adoption diminish for financial institutions
  The barriers to financial services firms moving their systems and data to be operated from the cloud have diminished over time, a new study suggests.
  
  
• Hotel firms warned over misleading ads after AI-driven investigation
  AI tools used for advertising monitoring will make it harder for companies to mislead consumers in their ads after four major hotel firms were censured for breaching rules, an expert has warned.
  
  
• Mediation moves to centre stage in Johannesburg through the Gauteng Protocol Effect
  A landmark judgment at the Johannesburg High Court has confirmed that mediation is not a procedural checkbox for litigants. Instead, it should be seen as a substantive obligation now officially supported by judicial authority.
  
  
• Delivery, growth and the ‘Valley of Death’: Why budget offers chance to strengthen infrastructure’s future
  The forthcoming UK budget provides an opportunity to end a cycle of slow, costly delivery on key infrastructure projects – if the government takes heed of repeated warnings and advice issued this year.
  
  
• New code launched for UK prize draw operators
  New voluntary guidance for the UK’s increasingly lucrative prize draw sector will help improve transparency in the industry and give it greater reputational strength, according to an expert.
  
  
• UK port projects face legal risk over emissions without government action
  The greenhouse gas emissions produced by ships should be accounted for when the environmental impact of proposed port development is assessed, experts in the development of port infrastructure and planning law have said.
  
  
• Significant changes to Singaporean laws will impact global restructures
  Employers involved in a global restructure should be aware of significant changes to Singapore employment and immigration laws in recent years, particularly those relating to employment related rules, such as notice periods, terminations, process and termination payments.
  
  
• Navigating Philippine labour laws during a global restructure
  Businesses undergoing a global restructure that impacts Philippine-based employees must be aware of legal requirements for changing positions or conditions, transferring to new organisations and terminating their employment.
  
  
• Navigating a global restructure in China
  As multinational companies undergo global restructuring, the implications for their operations in China require careful legal navigation.
  
  
• Navigating Thai labour laws during a global restructure
  Businesses undergoing a global restructure that impacts Thailand-based employees must be aware of legal requirements for changing positions or conditions, transferring to new organisations and terminating their employment.
  
  
• Tech providers designated for DORA regulation
  Businesses that provide software, data and technology infrastructure to financial institutions are among the companies to be selected for direct regulation under the EU’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA).
  
  
• CMA considers dentist market study
  The UK’s leading competition authority is considering whether to look in detail at how well the private dentistry market in the country is functioning following a request to do so by chancellor Rachel Reeves.
  
  
• Navigating stand down orders for Australian insolvency practitioners
  When an Australian company enters voluntary administration and continues to trade, workforce management becomes a critical risk area.
  
  
• EU digital simplification to soften data, AI rules
  Plans to relax data protection laws to facilitate AI development and use in the EU have been outlined as part of a series of measures designed to boost growth and innovation in the trading bloc.
  
  
• Premier League clubs to vote on new financial reforms
  Premier League football clubs in England are to vote on Friday on prospective changes to financial regulations that apply to them.
  
  
• Courts and governments are still grappling with position of AI in litigation and arbitration
  Those involved in courts and arbitration proceedings are increasingly concerned about the use and misuse of artificial intelligence (AI). Case law and judicial guidelines in places such as California could provide some food for thought for civil law jurisdictions grappling with these issues, including in the Middle East.
  
  
• New UK guidance could spur NHS innovation, says expert
  New guidance from the UK health service the NHS over developing intellectual property has the potential to speed up innovation and allow better use of research, according to an expert.
  
  
• Rise in AI-driven grievances in UK firms creates new challenges for HR
  Laura Kennedy tells HRNews how HR professionals should respond to AI-generated grievances and the challenges they pose.
  
  
• New UK standard for sustainability assurance launched
  A new standard has been launched by the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) in a bid to strengthen sustainability assurance in the UK.
  
  
• UK’s life sciences sector prepares for impact of revised EWC directive
  Ben Brown tells HRNews about the impact on life sciences businesses of the revised European Works Councils directive.
  
  
• New maternity and pregnancy protections raise dismissal risks for UK firms
  Anne Sammon tells HRNews about the UK government’s new dismissal protections for pregnant women and new mothers currently under consultation.
  
  
• Mauritania joins wave of local content regulation
  Mauritania has become the latest African country to join a growing trend of enforcing local content regulations for mining and energy extraction, increasing pressure on international investors.
  
  
• Energy companies must become weight watchers as new limits put offshore staff at risk of ban
  Energy industry companies have been given less than a year to get heavier staff down to a new mandated weight for offshore flights or risk having their workers banned from travelling.
  
  
• Proposed Renewable Heat Obligation scheme is a market signal for Irish biomethane
  A proposed renewable heat obligation (RHO) scheme stands to revolutionise Ireland’s energy sector, but businesses will need to act early to turn these challenges into an opportunity.
  
  
• Planned Irish tax benefits offer boost to multinationals
  The Irish government’s draft Finance Bill 2025 aims to underscore Ireland’s attractiveness as a place for foreign direct investment, and to enhance aspects of the Irish tax system that can offer attractive benefits for multinationals doing business in Ireland.
  
  
• The UK’s register of overseas entities
  From 1 August 2022 overseas entities owning property in the UK must register on a new register of overseas entities (ROE) maintained by Companies House and will need to keep that register up to date.
  
  
• England’s Independent Football Regulator
  Professional football clubs in England will soon be subject to a regime of statutory regulation overseen by the new Independent Football Regulator (IFR).
  
  
• UK Covid 19 inquiry poised to publish second report
  The second report from the ongoing public inquiry into the UK's response to Covid 19 will focus on political decision-making and governance during the pandemic.
  
  
• The Renters’ Rights Act 2025: a guide for private landlords in England
  The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 provides for the biggest shake-up of short term residential lettings in England in a generation.
  
  
• Network brings Middle East GCs vital wellbeing support
  A new wellbeing network seeks to raise awareness of the pressures placed on general counsel in the Middle East and support senior legal leaders across the region.
  
  
• Dispute risk rises as NI construction industry begins recovery
  Recently highlighted signs of recovery in Northern Ireland’s construction sector could also lead to an increased risk of disputes, an expert has warned.
  
  
• Ruling confirms English contract law governs debt claims
  Businesses in England and Wales do not automatically owe a debt to others they are in contract with even where they are responsible for the other party failing to meet a pre-condition of sale upon which their duty to pay that debt is triggered, the UK Supreme Court has confirmed.
  
  
• Caveats to life insurance stress test results, pension trustees told
  Pension scheme trustees in the UK should avoid “overly simplistic comparisons� when reviewing how individual insurers performed in the Prudential Regulation Authority’s (PRA’s) life insurance stress test (LIST) 2025, pensions experts have said.
  
  
• Arbitration agreement applied despite not written into contract
  A recent ruling highlights that the way organisations behave and communicate pre- and post-contract can determine whether they have agreed to arbitrate.
  
  
• Central Bank of Ireland fines crypto firm Coinbase Europe €21.5m for anti-money laundering breaches
  The €21.5 million fine imposed on a crypto exchange by Ireland’s financial regulator is a strong message to businesses to ensure they comply with anti-money laundering requirements, an expert has warned.
  
  
• KSA looks to launch Simplified Investment Funds
  A new form of investment fund set to be launched by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) will significantly enhance the appeal of the Kingdom’s asset management sector, according to an expert.
  
  
• Financial crime risk assessments need to be ‘holistic’ and ‘dynamic’
  Financial services firms have been advised to ensure their financial crime risk assessments are holistic and dynamic, following a regulator’s criticisms of the way some firms have undertaken them.
  
  
• Government eyes change from RPI to CPI for green energy schemes
  Consultations on changes to the way inflation is calculated for two UK renewable energy support schemes risk undermining confidence from developers and consumers, experts have warned.
  
  
• New cyber security requirements for energy industry as UK ramps up scrutiny
  Major electricity infrastructure classed as ‘operators of essential services’ will face increased cyber security requirements under new legislation proposed in the UK.
  
  
• New cyber obligations for tech suppliers and data centres as UK ramps up cyber security scrutiny
  Companies failing to provide adequate cyber security for key UK infrastructure face heavy fines under new powers announced yesterday.
  
  
• Electric vehicles tax ‘must be fair, simple and sustainability-driven’
  Any new taxes on electric vehicles should be accompanied by continued investment and incentives that encourage take-up, given the importance of enabling the decarbonisation of transport, an expert has said.
  
  
• Ireland’s Judicial Council publishes AI guidelines
  Ireland has become the latest country to publish guidance for judicial office holders on how generative AI may be used in court proceedings.
  
  
• HMRC breaks silence on UK VAT recovery rules for insurance intermediaries
  HM Revenue and Customers (HMRC) will not appeal a finding by the First-tier tribunal (Tax) (FTT) earlier this year, prompting a clear VAT reclaim opportunity for offshore insurance services providers and their intermediaries, an expert has said.
  
  
• Paris Court of Appeal upholds arbitral award that neutralised effects of corruption
  The Paris Court of Appeal has upheld an arbitration award ordering payments under a contract which was tainted by corruption, on the grounds that the tribunal neutralised the effects of corruption in its order.
  
  
• OpenAI loses copyright case in Germany
  Copyright works can subsist within AI models, the Regional Court of Munich has ruled, in a case that has potentially profound implications for AI developers and rights holders.
  
  
• BSI launches new suicide awareness standard
  Business leaders and operators have been urged to take action after the launch of the first British Standard aimed at suicide awareness and education.
  
  
• Public interest triggers narrowing of medical device patent injunction
  A medical device manufacturer found liable for patent infringement can continue to supply some versions of its infringing products after a court found some patients could be put at health risk if it did not exempt those products from the scope of an injunction it awarded to the patent holder.
  
  
• Mixed messaging risk for HR as trade unions gain digital access rights in UK
  Lucy Townley tells HRNews how employers can prepare for requests from trade unions for digital access to workplaces.
  
  
• Written agreements and trained staff key to handling UK workplace access requests
  Lucy Townley tells HRNews how employers can prepare for handling workplace access requests from trade unions.
  
  
• Planning system ‘must keep pace’ with increased AI use in objections and representations
  A new AI system designed to offer members of the public a way to automate planning objections could cause significant problems for the UK planning regimes over its lack of transparency and clarity in its usage, experts have warned.
  
  
• Revised EWC directive set to reshape consultation for multinationals
  Ben Brown tells HRNews about the impact on multinational businesses of the EU’s revised European Works Council directive.
  
  
• UK water companies face new automatic fines over environmental breaches
  Water companies in England and Wales could face automatic penalties of up to £20,000 under new anti-pollution proposals being put forward by the government.
  
  
• Companies ‘putting themselves at risk’ by not having diverse PPE available
  Companies failing to comply with new safety standards aimed at making sure personal protective equipment (PPE) is suitable for everyone risk reputational damage alongside potential safety and comfort issues, an expert has warned.
  
  
• Construction continues to face insolvency risks
  Back in 2019, one year on from the fall of Carillion, I wrote a feature analysing the key lessons that could be learned from that failure. At the time, Carillion was the UK's second largest construction and services company with 40,000 employees, revenues of over £5 billion, and hundreds of contracts for government-controlled public sector projects.
  
  
• New dashboard offers insight into Australian data breaches
  Information about notifiable data breaches reported to the regulator in Australia is being published in a new online dashboard, in what will be a useful resource for businesses subject to reporting requirements, legal experts have said.
  
  
• Alcohol duty in the UK
  The UK's alcohol duty was reformed from 1 August 2023, removing some of the differentials in rates that existed between types of alcohol - in arguably the biggest reform of duty for nearly half a century.
  
  
• Bank of England modifies plans for UK stablecoin regulation
  The latest plans for a new stablecoin regulatory regime signal the UK central bank’s increasingly nuanced and innovation-friendly approach towards the future digital payments landscape, an expert has said.
  
  
• UK to pioneer adaptable licensing for orphan medicines
  Medicine manufacturers could be given scope to supply personalised medicines to patients with rare diseases before gaining broader regulatory clearance for their products, under a pioneering new framework being developed by the UK’s medicines regulator.
  
  
• Insurance warning for companies over ‘forever chemicals’ liabilities
  A lack of clear guidance for companies trying to manage the liabilities risks of using ‘forever chemicals’ is leaving many facing real uncertainty for the future, an expert has warned.
  
  
• UAE Supreme Court reaffirms ban on compound interest
  A recent ruling by the UAE Supreme Court that has reaffirmed the ban on compound interest for loans serves as a cautionary reminder for lenders managing commercial and consumer loan books in the UAE, according to banking law experts at Pinsent Masons.
  
  
• Private credit funding review ‘an opportunity’ to restore trust in Australia’s debt market
  Despite recent headlines highlighting risks in private credit, the asset class remains a vital and growing part of Australia’s debt market.
  
  
• Ofgem consults on approach to ‘Gate 2’ power grid connection disputes
  A consultation process opened by the British energy regulator may stem any rush of potential disputes over opening access to connection, an expert has warned.
  
  
• Qatari court gives guidance on effectiveness of time-bar clauses in contracts
  A recent ruling by the Qatari Court of Cassation seeks to clarify the limits of contractual autonomy for time-bar clauses in contracts governed by Qatari law, confirming that the Qatari courts may not uphold clauses that restrict a party’s ability to litigate.
  
  
• UK sets vision for future of retail payment infrastructure
  Plans to strengthen the UK’s digital payments infrastructure need to be seamless or risk customers avoiding innovation in favour of familiarity, an expert has warned.
  
  
• North Sea supply chain ‘essential to the UK’s energy transition’
  Short-term support for North Sea oil and gas production is vital to support the UK’s longer-term decarbonisation goals, an expert has said.
  
  
• Indian in-house lawyers face privilege exemption after Supreme Court ruling
  A Supreme Court ruling that in-house lawyers working for Indian firms will not enjoy privilege with respect to communication with their employers will have significant impact on legal operations in the country, experts have warned.
  
  
• Qatar mandates regular online price updates in push for market transparency
  Businesses and retailers operating in Qatar are now required to regularly update their prices via the country’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry’s (MoCI) online portal.
  
  
• PODCAST: UK court makes vital AI copyright ruling, and a new culture standard for Australian construction
  A court in London couldn’t rule on the most important AI training copyright question but still made an important decision, says Gill Dennis. And Rebecca Dickson and Emma Lutwyche outline a new culture standard required in Australian construction.
  
  
• LinkedIn changes gen-AI training plans after data watchdog intervenes
  LinkedIn has agreed to limit the volume and nature of the user data that it will use for training its generative AI (gen-AI) system following an intervention by Ireland’s data protection authority.
  
  
• Cost awards currency question answered by UK Supreme Court
  A new ruling by the UK Supreme Court should prompt businesses to factor exchange rate exposure into litigation costs budgets and recovery, an expert has said.
  
  
• Substance misuse at work crisis shows need for HR and H&S collaboration
  Zoe Betts tells HRNews why tackling the substance misuse in UK workplaces needs a joined-up approach from HR and health and safety professionals.
  
  
• Australian Treasury seeks feedback on potential foreign investment reforms
  A new discussion paper surrounding foreign investment framework reforms in Australia has been released, proposing an automatic approval process for certain low-risk investments and new conditions to ensure investments are in the national interest.
  
  
• Reforms represent ‘transformative shift’ of Australia’s environmental regulatory landscape
  The proposed reforms to the EPBC Act represent a transformative shift in Australia's national environmental regulatory landscape.
  
  
• More transparency, less hype needed to bridge legal sector AI trust gap
  Law firms are under increasing pressure to leverage AI tools, but the legal sector needs better transparency between firms and their clients to move beyond the hype.
  
  
• ‘Redevelopment defence’ to telco Code rights fails
  A telecoms company has failed to prevent a rival from obtaining enhanced rights to operate telecoms infrastructure on land it owns in England in a case that explored when a claimed intention to redevelop on that land can prevent such rights from being imposed.
  
  
• Supreme Court ruling raises Indian contracts challenge risk
  A ruling by India’s Supreme Court over how breaches of contract should be enforced will have significant impact on contractual relationships in the country, an expert has warned.
  
  
• Australian decision highlights need for timely deregistration of security interests
  Security interests registered under the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cth) (PPSA) are a cornerstone of commercial finance. However, continued registration after the underlying debt has been extinguished can create significant commercial and legal complications.
  
  
• ASEAN-China Free Trade Agreement a runway for future deal-making for Australian businesses
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