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• Out-Law from Pinsent Masons
  Latest news, insight and analysis from Pinsent Masons
  
  
• New UAE telemarketing rules to ensure businesses operate with transparency and integrity
  Companies licensed in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) marketing products or services through telemarketing - including those located in UAE ‘free zones’ - will need to ensure that they have appropriate processes in place in order to comply with new regulations, an expert has said.
  
  
• Decarbonisation research programme underscores Singapore’s net zero plans
  Singapore’s new decarbonisation research programme is further proof of its commitment to building its hydrogen and carbon capture and storage capabilities as it pursues its 2050 net zero goals, corporate law experts have said.
  
  
• GB Energy-Crown Estate partnership may drive removal of barriers to offshore wind deployment
  GB Energy’s newly-announced partnership with The Crown Estate will be of interest to the energy industry in the UK’s quest for decarbonisation and security of supply, an expert has said.
  
  
• UK financial firms should review complaints procedures following FOS report
  Financial firms can expect the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to query their systems and controls in order to better understand and address root causes for consumer grievances following an increase in complaints, an expert has said.
  
  
• PODCAST: Australia’s electricity infrastructure challenge, and a carbon credit tax conundrum
  Against the ticking clock of ageing coal power infrastructure, Australia grapples with the challenges of building a new power network to distribute clean energy says Leanne Olden; and Eloise Walker tells us about the surprise tax liabilities buried in the carbon credit system.
  
  
• Simplification of trade union recognition confirmed in King’s Speech
  Trish Embley tells HRNews about Labour’s plans in relation to industrial relations and trade unions
  
  
• Australia shows the way for UK’s new duty to prevent harassment law
  Emma Lutwyche tells HRNews about Australia’s law requiring employers to take proactive steps to prevent sexual harassment
  
  
• Flexible working ‘default from day one’ confirmed in King’s Speech
  Trish Embley tells HRNews about Labour’s plans in relation to family-friendly and equality laws
  
  
• High Court fraudulent misrepresentation ruling a timely reminder for investors
  A recent High Court case in England has confirmed that if investors are deceived in the investment process, losses can be recoverable against the those responsible for those fraudulent misrepresentations, an expert as said.
  
  
• Compliance risks need to be considered to harness the power of wellness apps
  With the rising popularity of wellness apps – including those for tracking menstrual cycle, sleep and physical activity – it has become critical that providers of such technology should consider both legal and regulatory compliance and their ethical obligations, legal experts have said.
  
  
• Pensions disputes: Ombudsman will not interfere with reasonable business policies
  A recent decision of the UK Pensions Ombudsman (PO) confirms that the PO will not interfere with operational policies adopted by trustees, providers and administrators, as long as those policies are reasonable.
  
  
• French law mandating parent controls on device apps takes effect
  Legislation requiring manufacturers of smartphones, computers and games consoles to impose controls on devices that prevent children from downloading or accessing apps considered unsuitable for them has come into effect in France.
  
  
• Security code requires supplier contract updates by UK mobile network operators
  Mid-sized mobile network operators in the UK have been advised to start a potentially extensive process of reviewing and updating supplier contracts ahead of an approaching compliance deadline in early 2025.
  
  
• ESG need not be a blocker to sound export finance
  A global clampdown on greenwashing and overlapping ESG standards is driving up the cost of sustainable export financing – and may be delaying the delivery of major projects across the world.
  
  
• Irish data protection commission highlights GDPR risks in developing and using AI
  Users of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and businesses that design, develop and provide AI products should pay close attention to the risks associated with any processing of personal data by their AI systems, and ensure the processing is compliant with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), a data protection expert has said.
  
  
• Vietnam’s new direct electricity trading decree will boost renewables investment
  The Vietnamese government’s new mechanism introducing direct power purchase agreements to its electricity market will help drive further investment into renewable energy projects.
  
  
• Australia’s Fair Work Commission issues first ‘same job, same pay’ decision
  A recent decision by Australia’s Fair Work Commission on ‘same job, same pay’ (SJSP) laws has significantly increased the cost of labour hire workers and is an important step in interpreting new legislation.
  
  
• Managing HMRC IR35 enquiries: tips for UK businesses
  HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is increasingly focused on IR35 compliance and enforcement, and businesses with large contractor populations and complex supply chains are most exposed to risk from an enquiry.
  
  
• UK private equity industry faces uncertainty over taxation of carried interest
  The UK private equity industry continues to face uncertainty as it awaits proposed Labour government reform to the taxation of carried interest, an expert has said.
  
  
• Ruling highlights Australian courts’ approach to deed of company arrangement termination applications
  A recent ruling in Australia has shed light on the level of scrutiny that will apply in insolvency cases where parties might look to terminate a deed of company arrangement.
  
  
• King’s Speech: Arbitration Bill back on UK legislative agenda
  The new Labour government in the UK is to follow through on previous plans to reform arbitration law, according to the proposals for a new Arbitration Bill outlined in the King’s Speech on Wednesday.
  
  
• Stronger competition penalties prompt CMA policy review
  The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is updating its guidance on competition-related administrative penalties, to reflect the enforcer’s expanded fining powers under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (DMCCA).
  
  
• King’s Speech: changes afoot for UK’s financial services sector, further details awaited
  The UK financial services sector awaits further detail on how the new Labour government is proposing to implement its manifesto and the extent to which their plans may drive change in the sector.
  
  
• FCA publishes framework for the implementation of the overseas funds regime
  UK regulator the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) final rules on implementing the overseas funds regime (OFR) provide the UK funds industry with a roadmap it has been looking forward to since the end of EU-passporting rules, an expert has said.
  
  
• Irish Central Bank tests for ‘fitness and probity’ clarified
  A recently published Central Bank report follows an independent review of its fitness and probity (F&P) regime and provides clarity as to the regulator’s expectations of those applying for positions at senior levels in the Irish financial services sector, an expert has said.
  
  
• Caution needed by UK universities amid increase in civil claims in sexual misconduct cases
  A growing number of incidents at UK universities are being pursued as civil claims rather than criminal offences, putting pressure on universities’ capacity for handling serious misconduct allegations, an expert has said.
  
  
• King’s Speech: New laws will strengthen employee protections
  New legislation will give employees greater protections, but the government must consider the implications of any new rights to ensure they do not cut across employers’ regulatory or other obligations, experts have said.
  
  
• Singapore ruling sheds light on early dismissal procedures under SIAC rules
  A recent judgement in Singapore holds practical considerations for parties involved in arbitral disputes who seek to use the early dismissal procedure under the Singapore International Arbitration Centre’s (SIAC) Rules 2016.
  
  
• FCA listing rules overhaul reduces regulatory burden on companies
  New listing rules from UK regulator the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) provide a much-needed boost to the UK capital markets, reducing the regulatory burden on listed companies with a new permissive disclosure-based approach, an expert has said.
  
  
• Obtaining imaging orders from the English courts
  Imaging orders offer another useful tool to civil fraud litigators needing to urgently prevent the concealment and destruction of relevant digital evidence.
  
  
• Search orders
  Most parties to a dispute in the courts will obey an order of the court. There are occasions, however, when there are concerns that evidence will be concealed, altered or even destroyed in the face of a court order.
  
  
• Interim injunctions
  During the course of a legal dispute, it may be necessary for a party to seek a temporary remedy in the form of an injunction. By their nature, interim injunctions are a separate action within a larger claim, but they can be essential in circumstances where a party wishes to preserve the status quo – often ensuring that money remains in a bank account - until the dispute has been resolved.
  
  
• King’s Speech: GB Energy 'will help secure UK energy independence’
  A new Great British (GB) Energy Bill will help make the UK energy independent as well as allowing communities to reap the benefits of clean, secure and home-grown energy while creating new opportunities and tackling climate change, the UK government has said.
  
  
• CMA issues draft compliance advice for trader recommendation platforms
  A recently launched UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) consultation involving trader recommendation platforms highlights the CMA’s ongoing focus on tackling consumer harms arising from misleading conduct and online selling practices, an expert has said.
  
  
• King’s Speech: Planning and Infrastructure Act aims to ‘get Britain building’
  The UK government has announced plans to accelerate the delivery of high quality infrastructure and housing and to “get Britain building�.
  
  
• Contractual terms will be crucial to claiming UK tax relief on contracted-out R&D
  Businesses can now claim tax relief for the cost of research and development (R&D) contracted out to another party under a new R&D tax relief scheme that was introduced in the UK for accounting periods beginning on or after 1 April 2024.
  
  
• EHRC consults on new duty to prevent sexual harassment
  Trish Embley tells HRNews about the importance of training staff on the new duty to prevent sexual harassment in force from 26 October 2024
  
  
• Labour government promises changes to worker status, protection and rights
  Trish Embley tells HRNews about Labour’s plans for a new single status for workers plus improved protection and employment rights
  
  
• EU AI Act: prohibited AI practices ‘should be an initial focus for businesses’
  Organisations have been urged to check whether their use or marketing of artificial intelligence (AI) systems will be banned in EU countries once that ban takes effect in early 2025.
  
  
• South African case provides lessons on servitudinal rights
  A recent case ruled on by a court in South Africa has highlighted the need for servitudinal rights – rights pertaining to the use of land – to be clearly set out in agreements at the outset of projects.
  
  
• Graduate employers withdraw offers after visa rule change
  Alex Wright tells HRNews about how April’s tighter visa rules have led to some graduate employers to withdraw job offers on cost grounds
  
  
• Beware ‘hidden’ taxes around voluntary carbon credit trading
  Investors need to give increasing thought to the potential for new tax liabilities to arise in relation to nature restoration and other climate projects globally and the growing secondary trade in the voluntary carbon credits which those projects are spawning.
  
  
• Australian employers must consider new obligations ensuring workplace delegates’ rights
  Recent changes to Australia’s Fair Work Act give employers new responsibilities towards employee union delegates.
  
  
• King’s Speech: industry will welcome continuity in UK pensions reforms
  The pensions industry will welcome new pensions laws being introduced by the UK government, an expert has said.
  
  
• King’s Speech: UK data protection reforms to be resurrected
  The new UK government intends to resurrect aspects of planned reforms to data protection law lost when the recent general election was called, according to the King’s Speech on Wednesday.
  
  
• UK Jockey Club injunction extension ‘good news’ for sports and entertainment businesses
  A decision of the High Court in England to extend an injunction to The Jockey Club prohibiting acts intended to disrupt horseracing events is good news for sports venues and entertainment providers, an expert has said.
  
  
• King’s Speech: new cyber resilience laws planned in the UK
  A new Cyber Security and Resilience Bill is to be introduced into parliament in the coming months, according to government legislative plans confirmed in the King’s Speech on Wednesday.
  
  
• King’s Speech: UK government revives plan for new football regulator
  The UK government has revived plans for a new football regulator in England, by promising to reintroduce the Football Governance Bill.
  
  
• King’s Speech: Labour’s ‘missions’ shape ‘packed’ UK legislative agenda
  New UK legislation to support the delivery of new housing and other infrastructure, and promote investment in renewable energy generation, is to be brought forward in the months ahead – but further proposals expected to impose statutory guardrails on the most powerful AI systems has been unexpectedly omitted from the legislative agenda.
  
  
• Global reach and construction disputes feature prominently in ICC arbitrations
  The ICC International Court of Arbitration remains the leading arbitral institution, as its latest report shows strong performance both in terms of caseload and global influence.
  
  
• Asia-Pacific employers must consider diversity, equality and inclusion requirements
  As legislation supporting diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace continues to develop in the Asia Pacific region, employers must ensure they meet their increasing obligations in this area.
  
  
• A legal look at EU plans to end ECT investment protection for Russia and Belarus
  The EU may be on the brink of exiting the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) but that has not stopped the European Commission from putting forward proposals aimed at curtailing the investment protection the ECT offers to Russian and Belarussian owned or controlled companies.
  
  
• Irish manufacturers get help towards decarbonising
  A new funding and guidance package has been developed in Ireland to help manufacturing businesses reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.
  
  
• Pensions risk transfer: the risks of residual risk insurance
  It is becoming increasingly popular for trustees of larger pension schemes to obtain ‘residual risks’ insurance cover to protect them against the risk of future claims or disputes following a buy-out of the scheme.
  
  
• South African superior court ruling gives guidance on consent needed for creditor meetings
  A recent South African Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) decision in given much needed clarity on the Master’s powers in liquidation proceedings.
  
  
• UK water supply infrastructure investment shaped by Ofwat proposals
  Proposals published by Ofwat give water companies in England more certainty over how water supply infrastructure projects will be funded and delivered in the years ahead, according to experts at Pinsent Masons.
  
  
• Permanent patent injunction issued in UPC first
  A local division of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) in Germany has banned a business from selling certain shower tray products in seven other countries. It is the first substantive decision of the UPC since it began operating last year.
  
  
• Climate litigation remains a major risk for UK businesses, says Grantham report
  A recent report has underscored climate-related claims as a key risk for UK businesses across a wide range of industries.
  
  
• Latest EU sanctions on Russia target circumvention and high-value sectors
  After delay caused by disagreement among EU member states, the Council of the European Commission has adopted its 14th Russia sanctions package targeting high-value sectors of the Russian economy.
  
  
• JCT 2024: latest forms cover small to medium-sized construction projects
  The Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT) has published a new suite of contracts for small to medium-sized construction projects in the UK.
  
  
• European Council prepares for debate on copyright under AI Act
  After an internal meeting of the European Council’s working party on IP focusing on artificial intelligence and copyright, an expert has called for an international agreement on the text and data mining exception.
  
  
• Irish firms must ensure transparent ESG reporting as CSRD comes into effect
  In scope Irish companies must provide stakeholders with a transparent view of sustainability rights and opportunities by investigating how their activities affect the environment and society as the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive comes into effect in Ireland, an expert has said.
  
  
• Expansion of UK DSIT will improve efficiency and shift AI focus
  A recent UK government announcement to expand the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) will not just bring benefit to public sector efficiency, but may mean artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer considered in isolation, an expert has said.
  
  
• ECCTA: preparing for the new ‘failure to prevent fraud’ offence
  Organisations should be preparing now for a new ‘failure to prevent fraud’ offence in the UK, as organisation-wide understanding of the requirements and responsibilities may be necessary.
  
  
• “Future proofingâ€� essential for managing risks in major infrastructure projects
  The impact of new legislation, sustainability requirements, and climate related dispute risks in the future should be at the front and centre for parties involved in planning, designing, and constructing major infrastructure projects, according to experts in the infrastructure sector.
  
  
• Malaysia’s anticipated open access power grid regime could pose challenges
  As Malaysia readies for an open access power grid, the country’s energy market needs to be aware of the possible challenges ahead in order to successfully navigate the change.
  
  
• Consent granted for three major solar farm projects in England
  The UK government has signalled its clear intent to drive investment in new renewable energy infrastructure by granting consent for three major new solar farm projects in England, according to experts at Pinsent Masons, which has advised on each of the projects from their inception.
  
  
• Central Bank clarifies application of Irish Individual Accountability Framework
  The Central Bank of Ireland has clarified several points on the application of the Individual Accountability Framework (IAF), which aims to underpin sound governance across the financial sector.
  
  
• UK National Wealth Fund to ‘unlock’ private capital for green transition
  The UK government’s creation of a new National Wealth Fund (NWF) will mobilise the private investment needed to fund the UK’s green transition by addressing the challenges and risks that have hindered private investors in green industries and transition technologies, a legal expert has said.
  
  
• AI Act written into EU law as compliance clock ticks
  Businesses developing and procuring AI tools have been urged to build their understanding of how the new EU AI Act will apply to them, and the risk management obligations they may be subject to, after the legislation was written into EU law on Friday.
  
  
• EHRC proposes changes to guidance on preventing workplace sexual harassment
  Employers in the UK should pay close attention to the risk assessment approach and business-specific preventative steps proposed by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), which is in the process of changing its guidance on preventing workplace sexual harassment, experts have said.
  
  
• Judicial review
  Judicial review is a form of legal challenge that essentially means a court will audit the legality of decision-making by a public body in the UK.
  
  
• Ireland’s private wires guiding principles indicate potential policy direction
  The Irish government has approved high-level principles on the use of ‘private wires’ for electricity transfer, serving as an indicator of anticipated policy direction, an expert has said.
  
  
• Trend towards firms hiring lawyers to conduct sexual harassment investigations
  Sarah Munro tells HRNews why employers are opting for external lawyers to conduct investigations into complex and sensitive issues
  
  
• Review onboarding procedures after Adrian Chiles’ IR35 tax ruling, warns lawyer
  Penny Simmons tells HRNews about the key takeaways from the latest ruling in the long-running litigation between presenter Adrian Chiles and HMRC
  
  
• Visa guidance issued for seamen arriving in UK
  Maria Gravelle tells HRNews about new guidance on visa requirements for seamen and offshore workers arriving in the UK
  
  
• GDPR compensation rights clarified in EU court rulings
  The circumstances in which businesses might have to pay compensation to individuals for infringing EU data protection law have been clarified in two recent rulings of the EU’s highest court.
  
  
• ‘Future Made in Australia’ package introduced to federal parliament
  A highly anticipated legislative package recently introduced to the Australian Federal Parliament will boost private sector investment in industries driving Australia’s energy transition, a corporate law expert has said.
  
  
• Major UK solar park development moves closer after appeal ruling
  A major new solar park in the south east of England has moved closer to becoming operational after a planning inspector ruling.
  
  
• Alternative legal services becoming integral to service delivery
  Alternative legal services (ALSs) are becoming a ‘must-have’ component for traditional law firms as the legal sector continues to evolve and embrace new technologies, processes, and resources.
  
  
• Irish Central Bank offers transparency to financial firms submitting authorisation applications
  The Central Bank of Ireland has published its first Authorisations and Gatekeeping Report, providing welcome transparency to help financial firms plan and manage expectations when submitting authorising applications, an expert has said.
  
  
• UK students’ group litigation order application fails
  The High Court in London has rejected an application for a group litigation order (GLO), filed on behalf of current and former students of University College London (UCL), over breach of contract claims.
  
  
• Scottish government confirms how it will assess buildings with potentially unsafe cladding
  The Scottish government has published new guidance setting out the approach to be taken when performing single building assessments (SBAs) on buildings with potentially unsafe cladding.
  
  
• Court of Appeal clarifies level of particularisation required for civil fraud claim
  A recent Court of Appeal of England and Wales judgment provides helpful clarification on the level of detail (particularisation) required for a civil fraud claim relating to a damages claim by investors under the Financial Services and Markets Act, an expert has said.
  
  
• How European venture capital funds can facilitate capital raising in the EU
  Regulation on European venture capital funds, known as the EuVECA Regulation, aims to facilitate capital raising by creating a dedicated investment vehicle suitable for making venture capital investments, and establishing a framework applicable to managers of venture capital funds.
  
  
• EU law on the energy performance of buildings
  EU law impacting what businesses in the real estate sector need to do ensure buildings are energy efficient, decarbonised, and constructed and operated in a sustainable way, was updated in May 2024 when the revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) came into force.
  
  
• PODCAST: New government immediately lifts England's onshore wind ban, and £18m court ruling might mean earlier UK insolvencies
  The new UK government has removed conditions that made it effectively impossible to build new onshore wind capacity in England, but there won't be an immediate goldrush says Gary McGovern. And directors of struggling companies in the UK might have to trigger insolvency earlier than previously thought after an £18m ruling, says Charles Maunder.
  
  
• Most collateral warranties not ‘construction contracts’, says UK Supreme Court
  A collateral warranty is very unlikely to be a ‘construction contract’ for the purposes of the 1996 Housing Grants Construction and Regeneration Act (Construction Act), according to a new ruling by the UK Supreme Court. The judgment reverses an earlier Court of Appeal decision in the same case and much-criticised case law drawn from the so-called Parkwood decision.
  
  
• Workplace fatalities rise in the UK
  Construction companies have been urged to review their health and safety policies after new data showed most workplace fatalities in the UK occur in the sector.
  
  
• Housing targets to be set amidst broader planning reforms
  The new UK government will reintroduce mandatory housing targets across each local planning authority in England, new UK chancellor Rachel Reeves has said.
  
  
• Onshore wind development in England given government green light
  The de facto ban on onshore wind development in England has been lifted.
  
  
• Germany to become more attractive for arbitration proceedings
  A new law aims to make Germany more attractive for international arbitration proceedings.
  
  
• NIS2 cybersecurity standards proposed for digital providers
  Businesses in the digital industry have until 25 July 2024 to comment on the European Commission's new proposals on cybersecurity measures under the second Network and Information Security (NIS2) Directive.
  
  
• Why some UK ‘sustainability improvers’ funds face greenwashing risk
  Asset managers planning to adopt the ‘sustainability improvers’ label in the UK for funds in their portfolio should urgently review the information they plan to disclose if those products track EU climate benchmarks.
  
  
• VAT policy to spur UK private schools M&A deal activity
  Prevailing economic winds and the prospect of a change in VAT policy under the new UK government will precipitate an uptick in mergers and acquisitions involving operators of private schools.
  
  
• UK employers must be mindful of offers of employment for migrant workers
  An ongoing case serves as a reminder to UK employers of their responsibilities towards migrant employees, emphasising the importance of fulfilling employment offers linked to sponsor licences, an expert has said.
  
  
• Labour wins UK general election: what businesses can expect next
  Planning reform that enables new homes and other infrastructure to be delivered faster, and an accelerated drive to ‘greening’ energy generation, finance, and the wider economy, are priorities businesses can expect the new UK government to pursue in the aftermath of the Labour party’s landslide victory in Thursday’s general election.
  
  
• UK ratification of cross-border enforcement treaty gives businesses greater certainty
  Businesses should be able to enforce English court rulings more easily in other countries in future after the UK ratified an international treaty on the cross-border enforcement of judgments.
  
  
• South African court clarifies compliance requirements for lawful tenders
  A recent South African Supreme Court of Appeal case sheds light on whether ‘actual’ or ‘substantial’ compliance is required to award lawful tenders and whether these tenders may be split between various bidders.
  
  
• Lessons from Victron Energy minimum resale price maintenance settlement
  A recent settlement reached between a renewable energy company and South Africa’s competition authority has highlighted the need for businesses to develop policies and practices that promote compliance with competition laws.
  
  
• FCA: financial firms should reconsider consumer duty monitoring and reporting strategies
  A recently published report by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) underscores the need for firms to carefully consider their consumer duty monitoring approaches, strategy and the reporting of their data to ensure that they have addressed the regulator’s concerns.
  
  
• Texas judge blocks Biden’s overtime pay rule
  US lawyer Scott Le Blanc tells HRNews about legal challenges to the Biden administration’s overtime pay rule
  
  
• Focus on ‘senior managers’ with UK’s new failure to prevent fraud offence
  Neil McInnes tells HRNews about preparing senior managers for new laws which tighten corporate crime liability
  
  
• ICSID study shows widescale investment treaty compliance despite growing scepticism
  A recent study on the compliance with and enforcement of ICSID awards confirms that despite growing scepticism towards the current investment treaty regime, states generally voluntarily comply with awards rendered against them and, where enforcement is sought, it is usually successful.
  
  
• Reporting workplace sexual harassment high on UK political agendas
  Sarah Munro tells HRNews about the Labour party’s plan to strengthen the law to protect employees who blow the whistle on sexual harassment at work
  
  
• New legislation ‘progressive’ step towards modernising Ireland’s reproductive rights
  New laws making their way through the Irish legislative process mark a progressive step towards modernising Ireland’s approach to family building and reproductive rights by addressing longstanding legal ambiguities and ensuring ethical oversight, an expert has said.
  
  
• Bolar exemption update will harmonise EU-wide pharma law interpretation
  The EU pharmaceutical package and the reform of pharmaceutical legislation is a critical step in making the EU a more attractive location for pharmaceutical manufacturers, and the harmonisation of the so-called ‘Bolar exemption’ plays a key role in that objective.
  
  
• Expert warns businesses over WhatsApp communications
  Financial services firms can expect UK regulators to follow their US counterparts in imposing significant penalties in cases where they fail to monitor and record staff communications on platforms such as WhatsApp, an expert has said.
  
  
• What the ‘FASTER’ tax reforms could mean for EU investors
  An important step towards boosting cross-border investment, fighting tax fraud and improving the functioning of capital markets within the EU was taken when finance ministers across the bloc reached a deal on proposed new tax laws in May.
  
  
• Changes to NSW work health and safety legislation an important reminder for organisations
  Organisations in New South Wales (NSW) are set to face higher penalties than before for failing to meet their health and safety duties to their workers.
  
  
• Irish businesses must act now to navigate the impact of AI and the EU AI Act
  As artificial intelligence (AI) adoption picks up pace, Irish businesses need to be aware of the areas in which AI is having an impact, the factors to take into consideration when using AI and how to prepare for the EU Artificial Intelligence Act (EU AI Act).
  
  
• ‘Fixed establishment’ concept clarified in EU VAT ruling
  Having two group companies based in different EU countries does not, on its own, alter where VAT is to be assessed as arising in cases where one of the companies supplies services to the other, the EU’s highest court has ruled.
  
  
• DORA standards should spur contract remediation work, say experts
  Financial institutions and technology providers can achieve cost-effective compliance with operational resilience laws globally by using managed legal services to deliver necessary updates to their processes and suite of contracts, 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.
  
  
• When the tax tribunal can intervene to fix your mistakes
  The effect of a spreadsheet rounding error was recently corrected by the UK’s First-tier Tax Tribunal (FTT) in a case that revolved around whether a taxpayer could obtain entrepreneurs’ relief on his taxable gain on the disposal of shares in a company.
  
  
• Latest AEMO plan highlights need for new renewable energy and transmission projects in Australia
  The Australian energy market operator’s (AEMO) new integrated system plan (ISP) underscores the scale and urgency of investment needed in the development of renewable energy and transmission projects in Australia, legal experts have said.
  
  
• How breach of warranty claims can arise and be pursued
  Ensuring a breach of warranty claim is notified properly, complies with the requirements of the share purchase agreement (SPA), and includes all relevant details of the alleged breach is key to bringing a breach of warranty claim.
  
  
• German law to promote mass action precedents passes government hurdle
  A new law that will enable Germany’s highest court to provide its opinion on fundamental questions of law arising in mass action cases – cases that involve a large number of individuals with identical or similar claims has been adopted by the German government.
  
  
• Snapchat case a blueprint for regulator engagement on AI
  Businesses seeking to deploy innovative new AI products and services can learn lessons from the proactive and constructive way the business behind popular app Snapchat has engaged with the UK’s data protection authority over a new chatbot feature it has developed, an expert has said.
  
  
• Risks of AI-enabled academic misconduct flagged in new study
  New research has highlighted the significant risks AI use can place on the integrity of exams and assessment in universities and other higher education institutions, an expert has said.
  
  
• New law to digitise mass proceedings in Germany
  The German Ministry of Justice has published a draft law to digitise proceedings before the civil courts. According to the envisaged new rules, citizens will be able to file lawsuits with a low value in dispute online.
  
  
• Businesses urged to review AI policies as Ireland prepares to implement EU AI Act
  Following the formal adoption of the EU Artificial Intelligence Act (EU AI Act), the Irish government has launched a public consultation on the national implementation of the new legislation.
  
  
• Pensions Ombudsman decisions offer reassurance around risks of providing online systems
  Two recent decisions of the UK Pensions Ombudsman (PO) place the onus on the scheme member to use providers’ online systems correctly and to switch to alternative means of communication when those systems are unavailable.
  
  
• Further Scottish short-term let amendments needed to lessen regulatory burdens
  The Scottish government is seeking to address some of the overly restrictive aspects of the short term let licensing rules, but the measures may not be enough to tackle “unnecessary� regulation and financial burdens faced by the Scottish tourism industry, an expert has said.
  
  
• ECOFIN fails to reach agreement on ViDA VAT reporting package
  At the ECOFIN meeting on 21 June, the EU Council exchanged views on the VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) package. However, Estonia continues to block the second pillar of the ViDA proposal relating to the platform economy.
  
  
• German Federal Court decides on ‘clawback’ risks for lenders
  After a recent ruling of Germany’s Federal Court of Justice, an insolvency expert has warned banks of high clawback risks when granting additional securities to a debtor with doubtful solvency.
  
  
• Professional and business service limited exception continued until 30 September
  A recent EU Russia sanctions development will trigger interest in the provision of professional and business services to Russian subsidiaries, an expert has said.
  
  
• ECCTA: ‘failure to prevent fraud’ offence will create culture shift amid UK fraud epidemic
  The new criminal offence of failure to prevent fraud will likely result in a transformational corporate culture shift with respect to how fraud is viewed amid an ongoing fraud epidemic in the UK.
  
  
• Holiday pay audits advisable after De Mello ruling, says lawyer
  Anthony Convery tells HRNews why UK employers should review their holiday pay systems after the EAT’s ruling in British Airways v De Mello
  
  
• Uncertainty over FTC’s non-compete rule as US election approaches
  US lawyer Scott Le Blanc tells HRNews why the FTC’s ‘final rule’ may not come into effect on 4 September, as planned
  
  
• World Whistleblowers Day puts spotlight on workplace fraud
  Neil McInnes tells HRNews about the UK’s new corporate offence ‘failure to prevent fraud’ and the steps necessary to comply with it
  
  
• Differences in China’s legislative approach to HR document retention carry complexities for employers
  Employers in China making decisions about keeping or deleting HR documents must be aware of differences in legislation that could significantly impact their obligations.
  
  
• Australian AI assurance framework for public sector an important benchmark for private sector
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