https://www.pinsentmasons.com/shared-content/rss-feed/outlawLatest news, insight and analysis from Pinsent Masonsen-GBPinsent Masons60{F79B1D3F-D2F6-4102-B023-C6A8B30C53C9}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Guides/Running-a-sweepstake-at-work-the-law?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawWorkplace sweepstakes are a popular way to build engagement around sporting and other events. However, many common formats fall within the scope of the Gambling Act 2005 and can be unlawful unless they fit within a specific exemption.Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:39:23 Z{03F72E23-E068-4C74-8175-FD34831D0E84}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/World-Cup-sweepstakes-trigger-gambling-law-scrutiny?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawEmployers that encourage World Cup sweepstakes as means of engaging colleagues and building team spirit should ensure they are carefully structured, to avoid them falling foul of gambling laws in Britain, an expert has said.Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:34:16 Z{E5914A26-EEAC-4CA3-B2FF-F6A68C2AD961}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-regulator-warns-banks-e-money-stablecoin-contagion-risk?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawUK banks should review their route to the consumer market for stablecoins and e-money in light of a recent reminder from the financial regulator and additional information on its expectations.Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:05:23 Z{7420179E-4699-4935-A94D-E7F82AC2EB5B}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/NHS-England-net-zero-requirements-suppliers?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawNHS England has published detailed guidance to help suppliers adjust to stricter requirements for carbon reduction plans (CRPs) that will take effect from 1 April 2027. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:03:51 Z{A4AA71A5-30F3-40EF-AEF9-203643EB3045}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Guides/Corporate-criminal-attribution-UK-senior-managers?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe Crime and Policing Act 2026 will make it much easier for law enforcement to hold UK corporates criminally liable for offences committed by their senior management. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:06:34 Z{8C0BDF55-C5C9-46F1-A249-68CB6E152A5B}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Systemic-reform-needed-road-rail-infrastructure-CMA?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawSystemic change to the UK’s road and rail infrastructure is needed in order to increase innovation and cut high costs and delays, according to a new report.Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:30:06 Z{04541062-6020-449A-A292-940ADBA14E32}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/FAQ-redundancy-right-selection-pool?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawLesley Makin tells HRNews explains how employers should choose the selection pool in a redundancy situationThu, 11 Jun 2026 08:47:59 Z{DE0F4B9A-B5F5-45FB-A7DC-565200568EAD}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Developers-shape-geothermal-regulation-Northern-Ireland?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA new regulatory and licensing regime is to be established in Northern Ireland to promote growth in the development of geothermal energy.Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:32:24 Z{D9CFB269-C218-470F-BD2C-DB2E92282F0D}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-employers-strengthen-prevention-strategies?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawRebecca Sulley tells HRNews about practical steps employers are taking to prevent workplace disputes escalating into tribunal claimsThu, 11 Jun 2026 08:28:23 Z{EBF4B9B0-C4B4-4456-8811-729EB947E273}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-employers-ESG-strategy-reporting-burdens?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawJames Hay tells HRNews why ESG is being recalibrated globally and what it means for multinational employersWed, 10 Jun 2026 15:26:10 Z{CAFA6ECC-2B35-47C3-8C11-F255489FDB7F}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Oman-introduces-new-real-estate-register-law-modernise-property-regime?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA new real estate register that allows issuance of electronic title deeds will bring Oman’s real estate sector in line with regional digitalisation trends, an expert has said. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:02:44 Z{9BC44B59-4B99-4C49-A7A3-55629009B376}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Taxpayer-challenges-HMRC-information-notice-transfer-pricing-row?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA recent rejection of an information notice in a long-running tax battle highlights the requirement for HM Revenue and Customs to justify their information requests, according to experts.Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:17:43 Z{274FF905-AA9B-45CE-B4D2-F521ACEFB29C}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/South-Africa-Supreme-Court-reinforces-strict-time-limits-on-arbitral-award-challenges?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA recent ruling by the Supreme Court of Appeal of South Africa (SCA) has highlighted the importance of acting within the strict time limits for set aside relief after arbitration[AF1.1][TM1.2] by relying on the UNCITRAL [TM2.1]Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration, which has been incorporated into South African domestic law and given force of law by the International Arbitration Act 15 of 2017. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:31:38 Z{DA341951-189C-4FC1-BE3C-3CD00EF38DBD}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/What-Australian-employers-2026-annual-wage-review?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawAustralia’s Fair Work Commission has approved a 6% rise in the national minimum wage and 4.75% increase to all modern award rates in its annual review – at a time of transformation for the organisation.Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:07:55 Z{651BFF7C-56D5-456B-BF42-1B4F814ECB63}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/DIFC-court-rejects-non-compete-injunction-energy-sector-dispute?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw A recent decision by the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts offers important lessons for employers on the enforceability of non-compete clauses across the DIFC and onshore United Arab Emirates (UAE).Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:54:37 Z{18F69B8A-49F3-4CD7-9F43-23E94652975C}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Ireland-prepares-savings-investment-accounts?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe Irish government is preparing to introduce tax-advantaged savings and investment accounts (SIAs), which are designed to channel some of the deposits of Irish savers into capital markets and indirectly into the EU economy.Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:03:36 Z{EC801619-57D0-48E5-85CB-966A29598620}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/hmrc-cis-not-applicable-pure-financing-arrangements?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawUpdated guidance issued by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) on how the UK’s Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) applies to financing arrangements will provide welcome relief to the real estate development sector, an expert has said.Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:27:31 Z{1FD275F4-0210-441C-BA44-D8CC4C7B58B8}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/World-Cup-UK-compliance-duties-online-platforms?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawOnline platforms should expect their compliance with UK online safety laws to be subject to enhanced scrutiny during the forthcoming men’s FIFA World Cup 2026, experts have said.Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:09:26 Z{8F5671E2-827A-4A7B-A8EF-7BCAFB293361}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Commonwealth-modern-slavery-regimes-are-evolving?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawFor companies trading across the Commonwealth, understanding the variances in modern slavery legislation is essential to ensuring compliant and successful trade.Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:58:28 Z{01DCDB97-6D1F-4F86-80C7-37B1FDFD27BA}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Northern-Ireland-outlines-proposals-new-interconnector-regime?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawNew discussions on how Northern Ireland’s interconnector regime will work highlight the challenges of striking a balance between consumer protection and encouraging investment, according to an expert.Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:42:36 Z{C8E437E6-2B31-4938-9BB2-4BAA1FD80F67}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Mozambique-new-law-requiring-state-ownership-mines?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawNew demands by one of the world’s biggest battery mineral producing countries to require significant state ownership in mining ventures follow a trend across Africa to increase government ownership, according to experts.Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:56:38 Z{83D72595-3619-448D-B8B4-068278ECA643}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/PODCAST-FDI-changes-in-Australia?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawAustralia makes radical foreign investment changes, and why a China law change could cause supply chain headachesTue, 09 Jun 2026 10:26:06 Z{E6962ADA-9BF5-4923-AEDB-CE2C5A0B00D4}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/EU-expands-Iran-sanctions-Strait-Hormuz?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe EU has extended the scope of its sanction regime targeting Iran to allow designations of those impeding lawful transit passage and freedom of navigation, particularly in the Strait of Hormuz.Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:03:15 Z{5E63576D-734C-490D-B36E-DBB8BE221088}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Construction-companies-suspend-works-invalid-payment-claims-Victorian-court?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA recent decision of the Victorian Supreme Court has clarified that construction contractors can validly suspend works for non payment – and be immune from termination or any claim against it arising out of the suspension – even where its payment claim includes amounts that are not legally recoverable.Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:36:23 Z{5F88CFE5-572E-488F-BC71-C3D87136FFEE}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Guides/Save-As-You-Earn-SAYE-Share-Option-Plans?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA Save As You Earn (SAYE) plan, also known as a savings-related share option plan or 'sharesave', is a tax-advantaged share plan that enables eligible employees of a company to be granted options to acquire shares – linked to three or five year savings contracts – in either the employer company or, in the case of a group plan, the holding company.Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:06:56 Z{8B1BCD78-110A-401F-B25A-BA7D703FAC79}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/hmrc-vat-recovery-pension-investment-costs-guidance-change?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawChanges to how VAT is recovered on funded pension scheme costs could have a major impact on both investment and administration costs, experts have warned.Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:39:21 Z{AD2C520E-EE1A-468E-8336-72D734C86EAD}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/HOKA-shoes-ruling-help-brand-owners-avoid-trouble?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA recent ruling by the Court of Appeal in England and Wales can help brand owners understand how to impose contractual restrictions on retailers over the distribution of their products without falling foul of UK competition rules, experts in competition law have said.Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:56:20 Z{0B481A89-6060-4C35-84C9-6C45DFA811D0}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/ICC-emergency-arbitration-ex-parte-preliminary-orders?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawNew rule changes to emergency arbitration procedures used by the world’s leading arbitration institutions will create a “calibrated balance” between relief and respondents’ right to be heard, experts have said. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 03:01:03 Z{B98572A0-BA90-46A4-ACB8-D0CCB6D36549}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Fraud-risks-global-mining-companies?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe recent uncovering of an alleged multi-million dollar fraud should highlight the commercial case for embracing robust compliance practices to international mining companies, experts have said.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:27:31 Z{1DE806D8-13BE-4599-9C2E-807AB0ACDD21}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Global-reach-of-DIFC-courts-confirmed-in-landmark-ruling?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawCourts in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) have the power to investigate a judgment debtor’s assets, irrespective of whether those assets are located within or outside the DIFC, a recent ruling has confirmed.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:44:02 Z{AF42AFB6-63E4-487D-BE04-EC8A5F2804F6}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/QICCA-rules-overhaul-impacts-conciliation?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe recent introduction of dedicated conciliation rules by Qatar International Centre for Conciliation and Arbitration represent the most significant reform of QICCA's framework since the Centre was established in 2006.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:41:57 Z{981A05A3-5DDD-4A02-97EB-C7F7AE364E16}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/OAIC-consultation-ADM-transparency-obligation?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA new consultation underscores that transparency and informed privacy decision-making will be central to the regulation of organisations that use personal information for ADM in Australia.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:14:20 Z{CF1AA4D1-E3AC-4061-96D0-713A7EF26C5B}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/How-businesses-protect-themselves-during-conflict-crises?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawDisruptive external events, particularly those driven by geopolitical instability, are again at the forefront of commercial risk across the Middle East. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:54:34 Z{43CB6035-5FB7-4B51-AB4F-DD28356B88B5}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/CJEU-retaining-investigation-data-HR-reports?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA ruling by Europe’s top court on the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will make it harder for employers to keep information on investigations involving staff on their personnel files indefinitely, according to an expert.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:11:35 Z{29E9BB95-A1B2-477C-B25A-25C740DCDF1B}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/MEPs-tougher-foreign-direct-investment-rules-Europe?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawForeign investment deals will face significantly increased scrutiny after European politicians agreed to a major overhaul of foreign direct investment rules across the EU, an expert has warned.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:17:36 Z{21B4DA80-F3A1-4CFF-9CED-AED22863155C}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Ireland-inaugural-FDI-regime-report?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA review of Ireland’s new foreign direct investment screening mechanism reveals parties have taken a “precautionary approach” to notification to date, experts have said.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 08:29:26 Z{56D3D3E9-E6E5-404A-847C-B92C2B7ADC61}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Factors-shaping-data-centre-development-Asia-Pacific?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe data centre market in Asia Pacific is booming, amidst the rush to ensure there is sufficient computing and processing power to meet the demands of the AI age.Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:13:42 Z{6F84E8BA-8012-4B3D-8135-FEDEA7B08539}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Pensions-Ombudsman-Hartley-maladministered-fund?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe Pensions Ombudsman has made a finding of maladministration against a UK pensions provider which collapsed in 2022.Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:10:34 Z{9E86F72F-AE39-48C9-9AF9-578A0EBC1278}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Spotlight-on-growing-complexity-of-workplace-disputes?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawKate Dodd tells HRNews why employers are rethinking how workplace disputes are managed and how Employment Plus supports that shift.Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:55:11 Z{95BD89DE-B223-422F-9A1B-8CD715AD9194}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/government-consults-zero-hours-reforms?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawProposals on how UK employers should implement new protections for zero- and low-hours workers coming into force in 2027 leave “some room” for flexibility, an expert has said. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:40:24 Z{1341288E-DA55-4B8C-999C-FFE04B154183}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/NHS-modernisation-bill-shape-future-UK-healthcare-sector?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe future of the UK’s NHS looks set to take a notably different direction as new legislation, which introduces digital integration, increased powers for the government and a reshaping of local governance, comes under another round of scrutiny.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:40:15 Z{ECF0ABD2-1F21-411C-8637-F7D499E6FE97}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/EHRC-single-sex-space-guidance-impact?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawOfficial guidance on single-sex spaces in the wake of a UK Supreme Court decision could leave service providers with more questions than answers about how to practically implement it.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:40:21 Z{B1B48004-052D-4DE6-B0A6-FEB77A5631BA}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Employment-law-implications-Germany-KRITIS-Framework-Act?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawBusinesses should adopt a holistiic approach to Germany’s new critical infrastructure regulatory framework.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:38:11 Z{5B4AEB49-272A-4EF9-A6FA-36FAAE090082}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Carbon-credits-net-zero-silver-bullet?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawCarbon credits will be central to achieving global net zero targets, but greater standardisation and certainty is needed to unlock the market’s full potential, a major global study has found.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:55:58 Z{A38C760F-55DC-4187-83EA-0DDFDFB32675}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Hong-Kong-launch-international-commercial-court-dispute-resolution?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawPlans to create a new International Commercial Court for high value and cross border disputes in Hong Kong will strengthen its reputation as one of the world’s leading arbitral seats, according to an expert.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:14:34 Z{6179D253-9927-4E46-9AF7-1DA3E70535DF}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-Treasury-revamp-Consumer-Credit-Act?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawSweeping changes to the UK’s outdated consumer credit laws will liberate lenders from ‘draconian’ sanctions while offering greater protection for consumers, according to experts.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:37:16 Z{54AA8DEE-7A5C-49E3-A19A-9185787EDC5B}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/China-supply-chain-security-laws-legal-complexities-UK-EU?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawTwo new Chinese State Council regulations - one governing industrial and supply chain security, the other targeting improper foreign extraterritorial jurisdiction - are creating a genuine legal conflict for UK and EU companies with China-connected supply chains. Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:24:38 Z{19961F41-7FA7-4E68-B5B8-15521C911CEC}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Planning-regulation-Asia-Pacific-geothermal-projects?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawInvestors looking to back geothermal projects across the Asia Pacific region must carefully plan in advance for regulatory risks if they wish to unlock its full potential, according to experts.Fri, 29 May 2026 15:06:35 Z{E7FE14E5-E425-4A59-98E4-6D4A938B0D9D}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Australia-unveils-plans-next-phase-foreign-investment-reform?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawAustralia’s federal government has announced further changes to its foreign investment rules in a bid to reduce regulatory burdens – and bring greater scrutiny to higher risk foreign investments into Australia. Fri, 29 May 2026 14:41:19 Z{BBC7F9AF-F29C-4B76-B093-F5A615537617}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Vietnam-modernises-arbitration-framework-with-new-VIAC-rules?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw Revised rules for Vietnam’s international centre of arbitration will help highlight how the country is equipped to handle complex and large disputes in future, according to experts.Fri, 29 May 2026 10:36:11 Z{0EA296E2-A98C-47DE-9957-6C560569C94A}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Northern-Ireland-advances-hydrogen-policy?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA new report signposts a “clearer direction” for hydrogen policy in Northern Ireland, but significant work is still needed for the sector to unlock its full potential, experts have said. Fri, 29 May 2026 10:10:01 Z{702A2217-AFFC-47A7-8B76-14237109292E}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/ELA-revamp-UK-employment-tribunal-system?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawProposals to radically revamp the employment tribunal system would cut lengthy wait times and increase access to justice across the UK if taken forward, according to an expert.Fri, 29 May 2026 09:28:59 Z{434B869E-C181-43D5-800A-A25007272D5E}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/ICC-overhauls-arbitration-rules-boost-efficiency-transparency-modern-practice?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawNew rule changes to the world’s leading arbitration institutions will bring its approach into clear alignment with modern practice, according to an expert.Thu, 28 May 2026 11:03:41 Z{44D0A3E9-BCDD-45B4-8F35-EB0C727D3A32}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Employers-reset-pension-strategy-after-Royal-Assent-for-salary-sacrifice-reforms?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawChris Thomas tells HRNews why employers are reassessing pension and reward strategy ahead of the 2029 salary sacrifice NICs cap changes.Thu, 28 May 2026 10:35:35 Z{EB8079EA-1A97-4BF7-90E3-5323F0D1E111}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Employers-strengthen-trust-in-third-party-harassment-reporting-systems-ahead-of-new-duties?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawKieron O’Reilly tells HRNews why employers are focusing on early warning signs and trust in reporting systems ahead of the October 2026 changes.Thu, 28 May 2026 10:28:39 Z{389CA55C-AF65-417D-A689-DDA77BD0B646}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/PODCAST-Plugging-UK-VAT-gap?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawWe hear about the UK tax authority’s highly successful investigations into VAT not paid by medium and large companies.Thu, 28 May 2026 09:41:28 Z{EB6D7744-956A-4096-A559-9F115A90DBDB}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/PODCAST-UK-builders-prepare-building-safety-deadline-changes-Irish-company-law?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawKatherine Metcalfe outlines the building safety changes facing the UK construction industry from this week, and Zara West and Neil Keenan explore the impact of proposed changes to company law in Ireland. Thu, 28 May 2026 09:25:05 Z{E66F2B03-F944-4B54-84E2-2BBC24EAF3F6}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Central-Bank-of-Ireland-identifies-compliance-gaps-across-MiFID-firms?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA new review by the Central Bank of Ireland looking at compliance functions across a cohort of MiFID (Markets in Financial Instruments Directive) investment firms has provided a timely insight into its supervisory expectations. Wed, 27 May 2026 14:03:55 Z{A1890DE2-C229-4056-BC8D-BC2C3890A90B}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Oil-gas-firms-hit-first--UK-chancellor-amends-PE-tax-regime?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawChanges to the UK tax regime in respect of overseas permanent establishments announced by the UK government could have a significant future impact on oil and gas investment from the UK, according to experts.Wed, 27 May 2026 10:02:05 Z{A59E9273-E9C0-4448-8ED3-E3D067AF7ADD}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/University-awards-on-tackling-gender-based?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawMoves by two English universities to secure charter status for their work on tackling gender based violence have the potential to prompt wider policy shifts nationally, according to experts.Wed, 27 May 2026 09:36:29 Z{2BB8E05C-1EF2-41EA-810B-84034D23D50F}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Plan-confidentiality-outset-Southern-Africa-mining-disputes?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawArbitration can offer privacy, but as recent cross-border disputes in Africa’s mining sector have demonstrated, parties should plan for confidentiality from the outset to prevent it from entering the public domain.Tue, 26 May 2026 15:25:31 Z{9DF2F792-5562-4F70-8D41-A54A3E0C7042}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-planning-long-game-ensuring-new-town-projects-survive?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawDelivering the UK’s proposed new towns will require careful balancing of existing and revised planning approaches, experts have warned – and will need a long-term view to ensure success.Tue, 26 May 2026 13:29:49 Z{E77F5BBF-FA09-4583-9898-C01B6CD0E037}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/DMA-AI-cloud-computing-commission-regime-impact?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) does not require change and is delivering early benefits for competition and consumers as intended, the European Commission has confirmed, after undertaking its first review of the legislation.Tue, 26 May 2026 10:28:31 Z{1673F63C-F3FA-4BE0-A387-1A362E6F7BA0}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Guidelines-support-providers-high-risk-AI-self-assessments?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawProviders of AI systems in the EU should find it easier to understand whether those systems constitute ‘high-risk’ AI systems under the AI Act, triggering follow-on duties, as a result of new guidance that has been issued, an expert in tech regulation has said.Fri, 22 May 2026 14:30:56 Z{BD23DB1A-8049-4FFC-B8BF-AC3084A10E88}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-Russian-oil-sanctions-extended?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawBusinesses involved in importing jet fuel or diesel to the UK should be alert to risks arising from the operation of sanctions on Russian linked oil and oil products despite carve outs being provided from new UK trade sanctions imposed on Wednesday, an expert has said.Fri, 22 May 2026 09:29:45 Z{87EC9C6D-15D3-4DAD-9ED5-008940923112}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/ADGM-financial-regulator-AML-framework?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawProposals to strengthen rules on anti-money laundering provisions from the Abu Dhabi Global Market’s (ADGM) financial services regulator represent a consolidation of existing requirements, according to an expert.Thu, 21 May 2026 15:46:55 Z{27DFBCA4-FCE1-4C8A-A3D1-B2E7CB624329}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Student-complaints-watchdog-leaner-principles-led-scheme?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawPlans to implement a streamlined, principles-based approach to dealing with student complaints could open the door to a wider range of challenges for higher education providers, according to an expert.Thu, 21 May 2026 12:13:11 Z{B0D9F42A-9DEF-42FF-909E-7341F6DED7E1}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Netherlands-tighten-rules-non-EU-alternative-investment-funds?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawNon-EU alternative investment fund managers (AIFMs) face stricter conditions to market funds in the Netherlands following a regulatory update from the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM). Thu, 21 May 2026 10:35:04 Z{BA21FE21-9600-4ADA-BB11-478D011F2D96}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Spotlight-on-compliance-as-UK-and-Ireland-immigration-digitises?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawShara Pledger and Louise Shaw tell HRNews why employers operating across the UK and Ireland need to recognise that the digital immigration systems are evolving differently in each jurisdiction.Thu, 21 May 2026 10:26:48 Z{D2C9C85A-53E1-4A2A-A5C8-98DB6FD79848}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/OfS-criticised-High-Court-closed-mind-freedom-speech-fine?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawUPDATED: High Court criticism of the higher education regulator for England after overturning a record freedom of speech fine poses significant questions about how future investigations will be conducted, according to experts. Wed, 20 May 2026 17:02:04 Z{C4B27897-5BB2-4485-964F-7CEF942D6009}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-limit-judicial-review-energy-infrastructure?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawPlans by the UK government to limit the grounds to challenge some nationally significant infrastructure projects have been welcomed by experts.Wed, 20 May 2026 16:26:52 Z{749F73E3-216A-4AEB-A1C8-D05C11FE0B9D}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/uae-standardised-payday-private-sector-workers-wps?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawEnhanced wage protection laws due to take effect in the UAE from next month will provide greater clarity for private sector staff over salaries, according to an expert. Wed, 20 May 2026 15:09:03 Z{E7C44B4F-E0C3-4C37-9DA7-0D093E722CEB}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UAE-updates-insurance-rules-climate-risk-requirements?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawRecent amendments to the Abu Dhabi Global Market’s (ADGM) Financial Services Regulation Authority’s (FSRA) insurance regulatory framework signal “a continued regulatory shift” towards integrating climate considerations into mainstream risk frameworks, an expert has said. Wed, 20 May 2026 14:50:01 Z{8C5F6F5A-E976-4CE0-82B5-65AB643C721A}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/force-majeure-analysis-differs-UAE-England?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawAs the conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt businesses in the region and beyond, force majeure clauses are increasingly being tested across a wide variety of commercial arrangements. Wed, 20 May 2026 12:30:25 Z{5B1362BD-F18B-445B-8E5F-FF5AA215E030}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/FCA-claims-management-reference-terms?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will explore whether funding models operating in the claims management sector are fuelling behaviours detrimental to consumers.Tue, 19 May 2026 16:33:12 Z{08D8588C-1549-43BC-AAE2-5DAB7CFCAC0A}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/CBI-defends-capital-easing-calls-amid-competition-debate?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawNew research by the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) challenges competition concerns and reinforces the regulator’s stance on stability and consumer protection, an expert has said. Tue, 19 May 2026 13:49:59 Z{57D9A599-8115-41FB-B95A-B2BBAE170DBD}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/EU-merger-guidelines-support-competitiveness-innovation?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawDraft EU merger guidelines mark the most significant EU merger control reform in decades but are more of an evolution than a revolution, an expert has said. Tue, 19 May 2026 13:11:37 Z{824A132A-DDCB-430F-B9D6-5566704E5302}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Failed-bidders-gain-FOI-access-to-procurement-evaluations?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA landmark ruling by Germany’s highest administrative court has opened the door for failed public contract bidders to use freedom of information (FOI) laws in addition to or independently of traditional review processes to find out why they were rejected.Tue, 19 May 2026 11:33:53 Z{587EA733-DC4D-4F56-950D-C3C2DCA8B5C8}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Queensland-court-commercially-orthodox-priority-deeds-approach?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe Queensland Court of Appeal has provided important guidance on the construction of priority deeds in multi lender structures, confirming courts will take a commercially orthodox approach where priority is linked to amounts secured under a mortgage.Tue, 19 May 2026 10:52:10 Z{EC4C9C28-D029-489F-8AD4-708D551EC40E}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/HMRC-registration-rules-raise-questions-in-house-tax-teams?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawIn-house tax advisors in the UK face an ongoing lack of clarity over how new HMRC registration rules will impact them from this month, according to experts.Tue, 19 May 2026 09:38:14 Z{41F6A323-BFCC-473B-9FEF-B96C8B8528B9}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/EU-AI-Act-transparency-guidelines-issued?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawNew guidelines that have been proposed should help businesses that provide or deploy AI systems to meet transparency obligations they face under the EU AI Act, experts have said.Tue, 19 May 2026 08:15:55 Z{3C03BDAB-86CB-456C-B105-F914E7B4BD5A}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/High-Court-crypto-fraud-decision-reflects-victim-focused-approach?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA recent judgment reflects a strong, victim-focused approach to crypto fraud and will provide both individuals and businesses with greater confidence in using the English courts to respond decisively to digital fraud, an expert has said.Mon, 18 May 2026 14:00:21 Z{9F70B956-FFD0-46E2-BA30-6CB5074380E7}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Report-highlights-growing-role-arbitrateAD-dispute-resolution?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe role that arbitrateAD has to play in resolving construction, real estate and commercial disputes has been highlighted by a new report that the institution has published, experts have said.Mon, 18 May 2026 10:35:47 Z{9771C55A-A7F8-4645-81C2-60D9B7B6C13E}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Actions-depositaries-following-Central-Bank-Ireland-review?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawDepositaries and fund managers in Ireland should assess the findings of a recent regulatory review – and update their risk assessments and other practices and procedures, where relevant.Mon, 18 May 2026 09:19:03 Z{B4833482-72EC-4087-833C-105D9FA4151A}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Western-Australia-new-projects-clean-energy-industry?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe confirmation of 10 new renewable energy projects in Western Australia represents a major step towards the region’s energy transition – and key opportunities for the sector.Mon, 18 May 2026 08:34:53 Z{BC2FED16-1F1E-4DDD-B290-8E08815CB5D8}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Water-companies-positive-AI-story?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawTwo projects involving water companies in the UK highlight efforts the industry is taking to harness AI and other technologies to address challenges it faces, an expert has said.Fri, 15 May 2026 15:32:57 Z{0FCD7A83-3CDC-40B5-A285-0F449BF7FB1B}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Australia-consults-further-on-EPBC-Act-reforms?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawAs the Albanese government continues to roll out landmark reforms to the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Act 1999 (Cth) (EPBC Act), consultations are now underway on the next phase of reforms.Fri, 15 May 2026 15:26:38 Z{E7783A6B-5961-44D3-8CC4-6C6D0EF93E53}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/FlySafair-data-breach-highlights-reporting-duties-South-Africa?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe duties organisations face in South Africa to safeguard personal information and report incidents where there has been unauthorised accessing of personal information, have been highlighted by a recently reported data breach involving airline FlySafair.Fri, 15 May 2026 15:02:13 Z{F16AC0BD-32E5-460C-BC5A-C4EA782A5ED8}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/AI-recruitment-bias-risk-governance-South-Africa?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawArtificial intelligence (AI) is set to become a standard feature of recruitment in South Africa, with employers using it to screen CVs, rank candidates, conduct or analyse video interviews and assess suitability for roles. Fri, 15 May 2026 13:57:56 Z{D0DDE1EC-DDB9-48DF-8BD1-933604BE66F3}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Procurement-Act-2023-case-automatic-suspension-test-shift?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe first case considered under the Procurement Act 2023 marks a “substantial shift” in the test applied for lifting automatic suspensions, an expert has said. Fri, 15 May 2026 11:50:20 Z{0366C8A3-ECA1-4464-8C10-CA0C23304CA5}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/sport-recognised-as-growth-driver?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe UK government has recognised sport as a driver of economic growth, as well as its importance to culture and community, with its plans for a new Sporting Events Bill, experts have said.Fri, 15 May 2026 10:30:21 Z{4349AE6C-A60D-4599-B5DD-C80A10FACDAA}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Australia-budget-means-infrastructure-defence-projects?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawConstruction contractors, developers and investors have been given a clearer sense of the Australian government’s infrastructure project priorities with the announcements made this week in the federal budget.Fri, 15 May 2026 09:39:44 Z{868E2C99-BEEA-4E20-91E0-07A9D8C2C67F}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Kings-Speech-UK-government-pursues-energy-independence?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe UK government’s plans to secure “energy independence” in Britain offer opportunities for developers and financiers behind renewable energy projects while placing further constraints on the offshore oil and gas industry, experts have said.Thu, 14 May 2026 15:41:31 Z{47A5748E-1AB2-405B-A9F9-8C3EB83FA7F1}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/digital-IDs-streamline-onboarding-foreign-workers?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe introduction of a new UK digital ID scheme could reduce administration and streamline onboarding of foreign workers for employers, an expert has said. Thu, 14 May 2026 14:59:27 Z{B41469E4-E3E0-4D3F-8B8E-8A166A5F42F3}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Red-Roses-success-engagement-stadium-scale-data-responsibility?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawEngland’s women’s rugby union team have become one of the best examples in European sport of how attendance growth, personal data and commercial strategy can be aligned to drive success both on and off the pitch.Thu, 14 May 2026 14:49:14 Z{9FCC87EB-EE8C-4B9D-B4AB-16388B1EF434}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Kings-Speech-commonhold-system-must-be-workable?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA bill establishing a new commonhold model that bans leaseholds for new flats in England and Wales underscores the need for a flexible system for homeowners, developers and lenders, experts have said. Thu, 14 May 2026 14:28:38 Z{6CE5F397-51F8-4C72-8DBB-D108CECB922A}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/sandboxes-central-regulating-growth-plans?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawBusinesses will be able to live-test their use of new technologies under a controlled, but relaxed, regulatory environment in the UK, with the potential for some regulatory requirements to be permanently removed if the trials are successful, according to proposals outlined on Wednesday.Thu, 14 May 2026 11:35:55 Z{3C726ADB-6216-44E2-8260-BE6E5CE8D569}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Why-legal-transformation-is-an-ongoing-journey?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawBusinesses must treat legal transformation as a continuous process that can adapt to technological, regulatory and organisational change. Thu, 14 May 2026 11:22:10 Z{CBD7EF3F-DC72-4FFB-B1B9-CB6FBC3EADAB}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/FAQRedundancy-when-should-redundancies-be-aggregated-for-collective-consultation?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawLesley Makin tells HRNews how the UK’s collective consultation thresholds are assessed by reference to the redundancy proposal being made at that time.Thu, 14 May 2026 10:20:57 Z{8202B61C-6E54-494D-B25B-B735592058D5}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-employers-review-pension-strategy-ahead-of-salary-sacrifice-changes?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawTom Barton tells HRNews why employers are reviewing their pension structures and documentation ahead of the 2029 salary sacrifice changes.Thu, 14 May 2026 10:16:51 Z{38960B8A-3CAB-40A9-BBB8-149DEBC608A0}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-employers-taking-a-targeted-approach-to-third-party-harassment-risk?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawKieron O’Reilly tells HRNews why UK employers are taking a more targeted approach to managing third party harassment risk ahead of October 2026.Thu, 14 May 2026 10:08:58 Z{3883055A-D4B5-45B8-9559-3D0831CE1173}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Clean-Water-Bill-merge-existing-regulators?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA new independent and integrated water regulator will need to help businesses deliver the next generation of water infrastructure, experts have said. Thu, 14 May 2026 09:58:03 Z{D2CF95A2-0E5C-416B-A5D4-07F01E0432BC}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Bidders-await-outcome-of-Korean-offshore-wind-auction?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawDevelopers and project financiers should hear in June whether they have been successful in the latest offshore wind auction held in South Korea.Thu, 14 May 2026 09:19:14 Z{99DE91BE-349D-4435-B314-174296E0D085}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Remediation-Bill-Kings-Speech?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe UK government has reaffirmed its commitment to fixing thousands of residential buildings with external cladding before the end of the decade.Wed, 13 May 2026 16:09:30 Z{72894D4E-3021-4838-8A04-8F3840AD7E86}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Kings-Speech-Starmer-question?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawLingering questions over Sir Keir Starmer’s long-term future as UK prime minister cast some doubt on whether at least some of the specific legislation trailed in the King’s Speech on Wednesday will materialise.Wed, 13 May 2026 16:01:25 Z{B32AE7D8-1904-4E5F-A21F-2D80635E237E}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/How-the-Middle-East-conflict-is-fueling-problems-for-aviation?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe aviation industry is bracing for a challenging period, as constraints on the supply of crude oil and oil products bring growing commercial pressures.Wed, 13 May 2026 13:30:54 Z{1C342A2A-EFA6-4344-8327-59F44E660EE1}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Crypto-firms-must-prepare-UK-regulation-change-FCA-consults?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawGuidance proposed by the UK’s financial watchdog will mean crypto businesses must ensure they are aware of their regulatory requirements ahead of changes to the law which will bring into regulation certain cryptoasset activities, according to experts. Wed, 13 May 2026 13:12:21 Z{1391C92E-F1A4-4FDC-806B-88560B6B9C56}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/UPC-arbitration-what-businesses-need-know-PMAC?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawBusinesses seeking to resolve patent disputes in Europe have a new route to do so, as the Unified Patent Court (UPC) Patent Mediation and Arbitration Centre (PMAC) is now operational.Wed, 13 May 2026 11:25:17 Z{1386E5ED-8FA9-40BB-8A6B-07CE100045F6}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Singapore-AI-construction-boom-faces-data-governance-challenges?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawSingapore is well positioned for AI adoption, but data, governance and skills gaps are preventing it from realising its full potential. Wed, 13 May 2026 10:43:45 Z{35CF5460-3833-4268-B664-EAC8DE52689E}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/DFSA-opens-consultation-on-Islamic-finance-rules-changes?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawProposed amendments to Islamic finance regulations in Dubai will provide welcome clarification for firms over when endorsement is required as Islamic finance activity in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) continues to grow, according to experts.Wed, 13 May 2026 10:17:29 Z{19FA392A-10FE-411C-BF11-9F640ED9CC7C}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Middle-East-conflict-exposes-recurring-insurance?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawMany businesses operate on the assumption that they are adequately insured, but recent geopolitical developments highlight that being insured does not always mean being protected. Tue, 12 May 2026 15:27:59 Z{233AD595-2532-408A-BAA8-E7C0E9A1CB83}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/WA-court-ruling-confirms-restrictions-around-revealing-adjudication-evidence?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA decision by Western Australia’s Supreme Court has delivered a pointed reminder of the evidentiary firewall around adjudication processes – and underlines how existing legislation goes beyond the procedural.Tue, 12 May 2026 15:13:05 Z{D5E7F688-2E7C-4776-ACE2-45D83D96B0C0}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/IR35-UK-employment-tax-test--PGMOL-referee-decision?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA UK tax tribunal decision that part-time referees were self-employed for tax purposes is likely to be welcomed by businesses, but the detailed judgment “provides no further clarity” on the employment tax status test, particularly in more complex cases, an employment tax expert has said.Tue, 12 May 2026 14:47:18 Z{DA8F360E-8A22-425C-B0CD-C8E7F03CC6C7}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/PODCAST-Energy-cybersecurity?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawWe explore why governments and regulators are making greater cybersecurity demands than ever of energy companies. Tue, 12 May 2026 14:35:50 Z{05CC4C50-8FBB-4A21-85D1-59C7DA79B405}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/French-Supreme-Court-rejects-religious-law-governing-law?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe French Supreme Court has confirmed that religious rules cannot be chosen as the governing law of a contract under the Rome I Regulation, in a significant – and potentially far reaching – development in French private law.Tue, 12 May 2026 13:42:26 Z{061C9722-27ED-4556-970F-CF670B853124}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/No-poaching-football-player-pact-breach-EU-competition-law?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawAn agreement by Portuguese football clubs not to recruit each other’s players during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic has been found to potentially breach EU competition law by Europe’s top court.Tue, 12 May 2026 13:38:30 Z{0EC7A043-FC0B-468A-8CBF-76842D201F43}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/FCA-operational-resilience-necessitate-action?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has provided clear guidance to UK financial services firms on what it expects them to do to meet their obligations around operational resilience one year on from the end of a regulatory deadline for action in March last year.Tue, 12 May 2026 11:31:46 Z{44E54AC0-CE59-435F-9A77-9B6B3E63CDDD}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/australia-expands-workplace-delegates-rights-fwc-decision?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawEmployers should familiarise themselves with new delegates’ rights terms included in modern awards that are applicable to their workforces. Tue, 12 May 2026 10:37:24 Z{C90F4778-5152-43A5-A46F-9BD61DE8F9AE}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/south-african-court-limits-competition-watchdog-divestiture-powers?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA recent judgment by South Africa’s Competition Appeal Court (CAC) may embolden companies to challenge remedial ‘recommendations’ in market inquiries that operate as de facto orders, an expert has said.Tue, 12 May 2026 09:39:02 Z