https://www.pinsentmasons.com/shared-content/rss-feed/outlawLatest news, insight and analysis from Pinsent Masonsen-GBPinsent Masons60{3CC1F98E-719C-4EE7-A6E0-9B946BF3E1AD}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Facilities-face-race-prepare-UK-single-sex-space-rules?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawOrganisations in the UK have less than a month to prepare for the impact of new rules governing the use of single sex facilities after the proposals cleared parliament, an expert has warned.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:29:35 Z{4D00C027-DECB-46AB-8782-DC886AD0913C}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/businesses-tax-relief-government-rates-cuts?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe UK government has announced a 20% business rates cut for pubs, clubs and music venues as part of broader cost of living measures aimed at supporting retail and hospitality companies.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:19:16 Z{3DDAA52D-B70C-487D-AD3E-E605D321D08E}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/South-Africa-renewable-energy-market-evolution?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe evolution of South Africa’s renewable energy market is creating opportunity for developers, contractors and investors, but also increases the risk of claims and disputes. Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:08:05 Z{3F272C95-CF63-4C09-8D9F-A077533CA317}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-alternative-investment-fund-reform-global?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawProposed reforms to the UK alternative investment fund managers (AIFM) regime will help maintain the UK’s position as the second largest alternative assets market globally, an expert has said.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:42:31 Z{9B715DBB-3D98-4476-963B-B39CFA8C8385}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Ireland-CRD-VI-implementation-impact-lenders-customers?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawFinancial institutions operating in Ireland will now need to carefully assess their procedures after the country confirmed its full implementation of the EU’s latest capital requirements directive.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:49:57 Z{4827F9EF-8D02-4A16-92DF-782E6B15DE3A}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Climate-litigation-corporate-liability-claims-gain-momentum?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe latest research from the Grantham Institute shows once again that climate litigation is now an established feature of the risk landscape for businesses, across a wide range of sectors and industries. Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:24:35 Z{E3298F63-F8BE-4B4C-A5FC-E4FF7816576E}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-employers-weigh-business-case-for-workplace-mediation?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawShabana Ishaq, independent mediator, tells HRNews why workplace mediation makes good business sense and how early intervention can help employers reduce the cost of workplace conflict.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:50:27 Z{898F311D-94BE-411A-BCB1-B7CDE833FAC5}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Acas-warning-highlights-role-of-mediators-in-UK-workplaces?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawShabana Ishaq, independent mediator, tells HRNews about the role an independent mediator plays in helping people resolve workplace conflict and rebuild working relationships.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:31:30 Z{C9A06499-4E17-4F64-AD2E-18C662EE1892}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-employers-review-recruitment-ahead-of-expiry-of-Temporary-Shortage-List?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawShara Pledger tells HRNews what the forthcoming expiry of the Temporary Shortage List means for employers and the practical steps they should take now to prepare for it.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:19:47 Z{1B985E0E-B3B8-4392-BC11-9E3C2853FF00}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/directors-duties-personal-liabilities-company-insolvent?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawWhen companies face financial distress, directors’ responsibilities can quickly change, potentially exposing them to personal liability and even penalties.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:31:27 Z{F177F78E-7872-434B-9A9E-96A75E3A5DDC}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/power-contemporaneous-evidence-pensions-rectification?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA recent decision by the High Court of England and Wales highlights the inherent risks involved in adapting scheme precedent documentation and that compelling evidence remains the foundation of successful pension rectification claims.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:25:37 Z{A037DA52-A41C-4181-8035-97F03C1793DD}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/DFSA-sweeping-overhaul-DIFC-funds-regime?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has unveiled plans for a significant overhaul of the Dubai International Financial Centre’s (DIFC) collective investment funds framework in a move designed to modernise the regime, align it with international standards, and support the DIFC’s continued development as a global investment funds hub.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 07:56:34 Z{EF40BFBB-884A-41BB-86CB-51BC1643FC39}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/French-Supreme-Court-vulnerability-contract-formation?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA recent landmark decision by France’s supreme court, the Cour de cassation, has provided the clearest guidance yet on contractual protections for vulnerable people since legislation was reformed a decade ago.Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:44:27 Z{43092CEE-43A8-4B93-B434-A27E4D4F91FA}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/CMA-market-study-childcare?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA new market study into early years education and childcare services by the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) may have significant policy dimensions and be relevant to a range of stakeholders across the sector, including providers, investors, local authorities and policy makers, an expert has said. Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:00:30 Z{DDE0D3E5-B69F-4BDE-BEDF-7441B849118C}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Tech-sovereignty-MPs-UK-government?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe UK government should be clearer about its ambitions for “technology sovereignty”, to support domestic investment in technologies such as AI and quantum computing and ensure access in the UK “cannot be cut off from key technologies at the whim of a foreign government”, a committee of MPs have said.Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:39:48 Z{C9F572EC-B980-4A45-A0A0-21E6B9A507D0}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Irish-High-Court-abolishes-shareholder-legal-advice-privilege?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA recent judgment by the Irish High Court will provide vital clarity on legal advice privilege against a company’s own shareholders, according to experts.Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:32:29 Z{EFC4C01F-6E8A-4CCE-AE0D-DC7255C75135}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/AI-opt-out-registry-content-creators-backed-new-study?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawTechnology that enables online content to be identified even as it is shared, reformatted or renamed could help content creators effectively opt their works out from being used for AI training, an EU study has found.Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:15:58 Z{8C25F915-73CE-416A-9B55-005D0223ABB8}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Nuances-organisations-employing-individuals-Middle-East?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawNavigating employment across the Middle East requires more than a surface-level understanding of regional labour laws. Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:39:36 Z{4D7C5721-6765-40FC-B56D-2E4A551F7FBB}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/New-HMRC-reward-scheme-increase-tax-whistleblowing?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawCompanies must strengthen internal controls over their tax affairs and improve their whistleblower systems in light of HM Revenue and Customs’ (HMRC) new whistleblower awards scheme, an expert has said. Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:31:03 Z{A31E935C-1FDB-4344-8E6F-6386BB519925}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-to-wait-for-Europe-PFAS-response?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe UK government has said it will take a ‘wait and see’ approach towards dealing with ‘forever chemicals’ as it awaits Europe’s approach on the issue. Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:22:49 Z{69AB63FD-8D23-4061-8BDE-38ECD9A24E03}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Australia-data-centres-net-generators-proposed-reforms?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawNew mandatory data centre rules in Australia will reshape how the country’s next generation of large-scale data centres are financed, built and operated, experts have said. Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:49:10 Z{E6261A73-3EE3-4993-B801-A8DF5CEF0B7C}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/FCA-signals-tougher-approach-enforcement-intervention?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe latest edition of the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) enforcement-focused newsletter underscores the regulator’s growing resolve to embed consumer duty compliance across an increasing number of sectors, an expert has said. Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:34:55 Z{20700E06-DC9B-4C45-A837-476D006A10A5}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/uk-supreme-court-directors-ruling-good-faith-behaviour?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA ruling by the UK Supreme Court on directors’ duties and conduct demonstrates that a duty can be breached without displaying actively dishonest behaviour, according to experts.Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:38:46 Z{B5F8F51B-29B6-4F4D-83B6-34CB40660023}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/EU-AI-Act-businesses-AI-output-deepfake-labelling-duties?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawAI developers and deployers should prepare now to comply with new EU rules requiring them to make disclosures relating to generative-AI output and ‘deep fakes’, experts have said.Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:32:19 Z{CE1DCE0B-8211-4766-92C9-3AE64C4360EE}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/PRA-FCA-consult-proposed-UK-insurance-captive-regime?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawInsurance regulators’ proposed regime for captive insurance could strengthen the UK’s position as a global centre for insurance and risk management, an expert has said.Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:05:54 Z{4162744E-6418-4D4B-8D75-B903993BEF40}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/International-student-levy-poses-risks-UK-talent-research?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA new international student levy on universities in England could reduce the talent pool UK businesses currently have access to and diminish the country’s capacity for world-leading research in science and technology, an expert in immigration law has warned.Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:26:20 Z{05D44F2F-A84B-4591-BD91-A86F7EC055AA}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/How-UAE-financial-firms-can-meet-new-CBUAE-climate-risk-expectations?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe new climate framework established by the UAE’s Central Bank marks a clear shift for UAE banks and insurers from climate risk as a policy concern to a prudential governance issue. Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:24:07 Z{24898A35-F8E4-491F-812C-A4068161E672}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Insolvency-rule-review-efficiency-technological-advancement?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA review into UK insolvency rules reflects the need to ensure that the rules remain fit for purpose, improve efficiency, and adapt to changing economic and technological conditions, in particular developments in artificial intelligence (AI), digital assets and cryptocurrencies, an expert has said.Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:04:32 Z{F56F2F8C-D74C-49A2-8299-98D5B8E0672C}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Guides/employment-rights-bill-timeline-2026-beyond?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe most significant overhaul of employment law in England, Scotland and Wales in a generation has now been enacted, with the Employment Rights Bill (ERB) becoming law as the Employment Rights Act (ERA).Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:44:56 Z{850B0113-49F1-4722-B6F3-ED3A87BC7B19}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-tipping-code-withdrawn?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe UK government has withdrawn its draft statutory code of practice on tipping, which was due to come into force later this year, without comment.Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:35:32 Z{285036CB-5446-4257-BF12-2C85C9EC3216}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/ICC-emphasises-early-determination-in-updated-arbitration-rules?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawArticle 30 of the 2026 International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Arbitration Rules introduces a notable procedural innovation, formally codifying the power of arbitral tribunals to determine claims and defences at an early stage where they are manifestly without merit or manifestly outside the tribunal's jurisdiction.Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:55:17 Z{CAC900A9-7FBF-4654-AF96-F9CA8D886056}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/CJEU-online-publication-athletes-doping-GDPR?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawUPDATED: The Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) has ruled that sports bodies must strike a careful balance between data protection and safeguarding the integrity of sport when choosing whether to publish the names of athletes who have committed doping offences.Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:44:02 Z{F310C412-F6E9-4641-A3BF-E7B475288E66}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-open-to-data-transfer-tools-update?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe UK government appears open to the idea of updating – or adding to – the mechanisms businesses can access to facilitate their transfer of personal data around the world, a data protection expert has said.Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:24:24 Z{39BEC013-431B-4050-A297-524BD475330A}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/UK-High-Court-rejects-aggregated-knowledge-basis-fraud?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA recent ruling by the High Court in London on fraudulent breach of warranty claims has reaffirmed that fraud requires conscious dishonesty on the part of an identifiable individual – and inference is not enough.Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:18:59 Z{E50A6E01-2025-4359-9502-ADCFB1BBCFAC}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/ADGM-Services-Gain-Attention-Following-Cross-Border-Digital-Bank-Launch?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe launch of a new digital-first bank in Abu Dhabi’s freezone could lead to a meaningful change in a crowded digital space, according to an expert.Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:17:19 Z{469C8662-5FCD-404C-976F-8623F32A9838}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/High-priority-establish-agentic-payment-protocols?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawQuestions of law and regulation raised by the emergence of agentic AI tools in the payments market need to be addressed as a priority if the UK is to strengthen its position as a global leader in AI enabled financial services, the UK government has said.Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:52:30 Z{A0A9FCAA-BF56-4009-A4AE-27459EC5B23D}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-employers-turn-to-mediation-as-Acas-urges-action-on-workplace-conflict?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawShabana Ishaq, independent mediator, tells HRNews how workplace mediation can help employers resolve conflict earlier, rebuild working relationships and avoid formal disputes.Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:35:04 Z{A6C8A435-37AB-4D64-872C-B7822216C788}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UKs-right-to-work-check-reforms-confirmed-for-October?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawShara Pledger tells HRNews how the new right to work framework will affect UK employers and what they should be doing now to prepare for the October changes.Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:26:07 Z{E1332029-01AC-4250-AE35-EA5B4DD4B345}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Ireland-expands-permit-routes-as-labour-shortages-persist?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawLouise Shaw tells HRNews how Ireland is using permit reforms to tackle labour shortages and whether the changes are likely to meet employer demand.Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:12:10 Z{791FFB59-4FC5-4E8B-9F7F-C3C4B3146F78}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Employment-law-risks-employers-saudi-arabia-overlooking?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s (KSA) employment landscape continues to evolve at pace, with recent amendments to the Labour Law, increased digitalisation of employment administration and a growing awareness among employees of their statutory rights growing the risk profile for employers operating in the Kingdom. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:13:19 Z{6FE246FA-4646-45D1-8701-487F380D05C3}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-social-media-restrictions-for-under-18s-confirmed?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawSocial media companies will be required to apply default settings for teenagers aged 16 or 17 in the UK that place “overnight curfews” on use of their apps and prevent infinite scrolling, under new regulations the government has confirmed will be introduced next year.Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:42:11 Z{5C03F171-2932-41DD-8A52-F5D985928B79}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-real-estate-emissions-reduction-challenge-CCC-report?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawBuildings will play an increasingly significant role in helping the UK meet its binding emissions reductions targets, an expert has said.Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:25:03 Z{5E1E9E4D-214C-4F85-A176-703592175707}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Qatar-expands-foreign-real-estate-ownership?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawNew rules expanding property ownership in Qatar are a clear sign of the country’s continued commitment to creating an attractive destination for foreign investment and long-term residency, according to an expert.Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:31:12 Z{9607AA7E-08B1-4925-B4E8-840C513C350E}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Automotive-businesses-connected-vehicles-location-data-guidance?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawNew guidance issued by France’s data protection authority offers strong legal and technical support to automotive businesses concerning the processing of location data, an expert has said.Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:07:47 Z{3637EC90-E2AA-4643-9A6D-B21FC8021EE0}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/CAT-confirms-copyright-jurisdiction-competition-claims?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA recent ruling by the Court of Appeal clarifies that the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) can make decisions on copyright and jurisdiction issues in competition claims in certain instances.Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:47:21 Z{74509BC9-27BA-4194-9826-580327B4572D}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Consultation-reviewing-tax-relief-pre-development-costs-published-UK-Treasury?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA consultation reviewing the availability of capital allowances – a form of tax relief - for pre-development costs on plant and machinery has been published by the UK Treasury.Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:46:57 Z{0B0CFD5F-5964-472F-9838-21052B4F49BA}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/modern-slavery-signal-shift-mandatory-prevention-supply-chains?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawProposed reforms to the UK’s modern slavery regime would transform modern slavery statements from a voluntary compliance measure into a mandatory legal obligation, an expert has said. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:01:02 Z{EED6EE27-45FB-48E0-BCBB-8FDB7E276971}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Commercial-Court-Document-Access-Test-Under-Transparency-Pilot?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe Commercial Court of England and Wales has given guidance on what factors courts should consider when deciding whether to make a filing modification order (FMO) under a new document access pilot.Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:39:15 Z{E2528939-74C3-4FCA-8872-BDF668EBA140}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Energy-Institute-solar-power-surge?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawRecent global energy analysis highlights the surge in solar power generation, which is in turn helping renewables become the largest source of total energy supply growth for the first time outside of a recession.Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:41:51 Z{163DF6F6-1285-4B58-BEFA-52A0C140C786}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-firms-warned-following-HMRC-AI-powered-tax-crackdown?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawRecent figures from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) highlight growing reliance on technology to identify non-compliance and target its investigations work, with experts predicting the trend will accelerate as the department expands it use of data and recruits additional compliance officers. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:09:35 Z{0D13C04E-9CA0-434D-AD92-B43D1217176A}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-draft-legislation-new-single-tax-share-transfers-published?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawDraft legislation providing for the introduction of a new single tax on transfers of shares and securities, to replace the current separate taxes of stamp duty and stamp duty reserve tax (SDRT), has been published by the UK government. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:11:01 Z{40AE676D-5B03-4467-B97C-700BB2FEC8E8}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Fears-competing-international-defence-schemes-impact-European-plans?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawCompeting multinational defence financing schemes could increase pressure on Europe’s own ongoing efforts to coordinate procurement and finance between members, experts have warned.Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:00:01 Z{F0BE08FF-3D95-4A92-AE14-0C5F6CB1D0F9}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-gov-consults-simplifying-administration-withholding-tax-interest?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe UK government is exploring options to simplify the process for claiming relief on withholding tax from interest payments made to overseas recipients, amid concerns around the complexity of the current rules.Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:45:37 Z{D52E01A0-35BA-403E-84E1-05ACEDD2C6E5}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/EU-child-social-media-ban-recommended?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawSocial media companies would be forced to prevent children under the age of 13 from accessing their services in the EU, other than in limited circumstances, if law makers implement new recommendations that have been published.Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:31:04 Z{09005A17-54AF-4039-9A07-D219681B88BD}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/ICSID-data-shows-growth-contract-based-claims?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawNew data published by the International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) highlights growth in contract-based claims in disputes between states and foreign investors.Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:27:09 Z{EA37084A-3BAD-49B8-BA56-BBB9F488263E}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Anonymisation-guidelines-help-businesses-data-protection-risks?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawNew guidance has been issued that can help businesses avoid miscategorising the information they hold and breaching EU data protection laws as a result, experts have said.Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:15:51 Z{B033CC06-0A38-4E78-86E2-53207138F187}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/EU-guidance-helps-clarify-AI-web-scraping-requirements?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has published new guidance aimed at clarifying how organisations can lawfully use web-scraped data to train generative artificial intelligence (gen-AI) models, amid continuing tensions between AI developers, privacy advocates and regulators. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:36:47 Z{D1B05082-11BB-43E1-8FEF-2F977C038296}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Guides/Ensuring-director-remuneration-policies-align-companys-share-plan-rules?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawUK quoted companies looking to refresh their directors’ renumeration policy can use the opportunity to take stock of their remuneration arrangements more generally. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:02:27 Z{5FB8BE31-5225-45D5-8302-6098A7F2BEC6}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Irish-public-works-contracts-to-provide-for-ICC-arbitration?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawIreland’s adoption of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) arbitration rules for public works contracts exceeding €1 million marks another important milestone in the evolution of the country’s arbitration landscape, experts have said. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:55:54 Z{CF4419B1-966B-46C2-A24E-538555D02261}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/arbitration-law-reforms-reshape-DIFC-dispute-resolution?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawSignificant changes to the Dubai International Financial Centre’s arbitration framework are on the way following the closure of a 30-day public consultation period.Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:32:57 Z{04EDA9E8-AB01-4657-874C-4AC5254D0196}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Consult-first-duty-considered-use-employee-monitoring-tech?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawEmployers in Britain could face a new duty to consult trade unions or elected staff representatives before using technology to monitor the activities of their workers, under new proposals.Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:40:14 Z{AFDAC2B3-A5B7-4352-8D3C-BEF42E101802}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Competition-Commission-spotlight-South-Africa-franchise-sector?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawBusinesses operating across South Africa’s franchise sector should review their franchise models, agreements and commercial practices ahead of a significant Competition Commission market inquiry, experts have said. Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:32:58 Z{678A2111-24B3-45FD-B500-4044A19D8591}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/dmcc-difc-courts-partnership-dispute-resolution?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawAn expanded partnership between Dubai’s commodities trading centre and the DIFC Courts is expected to lead to an increase in the number of companies adopting the DIFC as their “opt in” jurisdiction of choice for cross-border trade and investment arrangements.Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:49:16 Z{8053CA6B-68A0-43CF-892C-8A67CDE58D1D}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/EU-antitrust-investigation-puts-spotlight-on-life-science-bundling?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA European antitrust investigation into a leading dental aligner manufacturer will bring increased scrutiny to health and life science sectors over competition concerns, according to an expert.Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:34:42 Z{1B66F5B9-F0EF-4323-80A4-73365C866530}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/AI-developer-liability-for-harms-linked-autonomy-systems?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe more an AI system can do without the input of humans, the more likely it is that the developer of that system will be found liable, under English law, for harms arising from the system operating in its autonomous mode, according to a panel of legal experts.Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:41:28 Z{FDB4A87D-EC36-453E-B6BB-1AD89E35AF8D}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Cloud-provider-UK-critical-third-parties-regime-life?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawFour major cloud providers have been designated as ‘critical third parties’ (CTPs) in the UK, bringing them within the direct oversight of the UK’s financial regulators for the first time.Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:09:09 Z{03E00DCA-0E1C-4912-89BA-E3C1E59C8070}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Car-makers-face-self-driving-marketing-restrictions-Britain?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawNew rules to prevent car makers in Britain from overselling the technologies their vehicles feature that assist with driving are set to come into force in early 2027.Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:58:25 Z{57CBC6EE-0164-4D56-9904-9A90A12B8941}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/sports-organisations-prepare-new-era-online-safety-regulation?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawSports organisations can no longer treat online fan engagement as a purely communications activity. Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:42:17 Z{B6DAA0CB-B80B-4578-A9BA-24976F962874}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/NSW-Supreme-Court-blocks-tax-notice-voluntary-administration?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA decision by the Supreme Court of New South Wales has opened the door for administrators to protect a company’s trading resources from Australian Tax Office (ATO) notices whilst in voluntary administration.Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:41:36 Z{438253B8-C7CC-4366-A551-DC62F37F24D8}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Guides/Share-Plans-for-Private-Companies?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawEmployee share incentives are viewed as a valuable component of remuneration packages by companies and employees alike.Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:03:39 Z{1E33FAB3-6E9F-4E9B-BAA2-FAF91D1D4ED2}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Guides/EU-Pay-Transparency-Directive-EU-member-states?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe EU Pay Transparency Directive entered into force in May 2023 with a deadline of 7 June 2026 for member states to implement local legislation in line with its requirements.Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:35:56 Z{91D2B6B9-5467-4BCC-AD8E-999BCFBEA22A}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Code-to-regulate-trade-union-workplace-access-finalised?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawEmployers in Britain should consider agreeing ‘sweetheart’ arrangements with selected trade unions over union officials’ access to their workplaces before the end of summer, experts in employment law and industrial relations have said.Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:17:33 Z{5191C668-5DDF-4988-8B60-B78772D91490}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Death-falling-still-major-workplace-fatality-cause?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawNew figures showing that the rate at which workplace injuries in the UK are decreasing is slowing down should inform future approaches to health and safety standards, according to an expert.Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:57:04 Z{A339495A-9B4C-42A4-A772-41A8522AFB63}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/hmrc-proposed-customs-revamp-practical-measures?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe proposed introduction of a new voluntary disclosure framework for customs errors by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is a welcome development, with UK businesses urged to begin taking practical steps to strengthen customs arrangements, an expert has said.Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:26:25 Z{A72A556E-777D-4AB3-9AE7-35333C01D258}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/DFSA-report-spotlight-innovating-responsibly-managing-risk?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA new report from the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) financial services regulator highlights the evolution of its regulatory approach to market innovation, according to experts.Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:35:42 Z{C3A59336-04AE-4533-9447-162A1B371DE6}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-employers-review-bonus-schemes-ahead-of-compensation-cap-removal?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawChris Evans tells HRNews how firms can take steps to avoid costly disputes over discretionary bonuses ahead of the removal of the statutory cap on unfair dismissal compensation on 1 January 2027.Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:35:59 Z{B7BD8D5A-FC0E-456F-9FCC-D77980361654}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-employers-rethink-retention-strategies-to-avoid-retirement-cliff?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawTrish Embley tells HRNews how employers can attract and retain the skills and knowledge of older workers.Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:28:54 Z{397A9BDA-93F3-4C7F-9532-AED1E133109C}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Acas-warns-UK-employers-need-stronger-mediation-skills?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawTrish Embley tells HRNews how HR professionals can keep grievances proportionate and resolution focused as workplace disputes become increasingly complex.Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:21:41 Z{F7B89603-F67A-44E0-AA15-DBD33F83E1F7}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/What-UK-new-cryptoasset-rules-mean-overseas-crypto-firms?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe UK's new cryptoasset regime contains a significant departure from the approach traditionally applied to overseas financial services firms. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:40:19 Z{EA64C535-68BC-460F-8DC5-A04896C1EFFA}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/AI-related-disruption-foreshadowed-for-UK-financial-services?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA major overhaul of the way financial services firms operate, and of how they are regulated, has been foreshadowed in a UK review of how AI might impact on retail financial services.Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:20:21 Z{B4ACDBE2-33D5-4B93-AD74-7E03907907F0}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/changes-how-Australian-care-workers-classified-paid?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA Fair Work Commission decision handed down on 1 June will fundamentally alter how employees are classified and paid across Australia's social, community, home care, and disability services sectors. Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:11:24 Z{F2C1D9FD-B58F-4913-95D5-CD80118E1E5A}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/UAE-hardship-law-changes-contracting-modern-era?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawChanges to UAE law will introduce greater flexibility for courts in how they deal with the issue of hardship in contractual matters.Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:09:58 Z{918D3834-EF96-4089-8FB0-382F18CEBBB9}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Irish-law-enforcing-EU-AI-Act-finalised?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA new law providing for the enforcement of the EU AI Act in Ireland is expected to be finalised in the coming days.Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:36:45 Z{AC556547-C205-4B18-8289-3FB7AA5D6AA5}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Online-platforms-waste-compliance?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawVery large online platforms (VLOPs) operating consumer-facing marketplaces in the EU may soon face a new compliance obligation under the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), adding another layer to their duties under the Digital Services Act, experts have said. Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:22:37 Z{4FDB449F-17E6-47FD-9061-B3D016687D30}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Expect-sovereignty-bigger-factor-EU-cloud-procurements?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawCloud computing providers can expect their scope to store data solely in the EU and prevent foreign authorities from accessing that data to factor more significantly into their chances of securing public contracts within the trading bloc in future.Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:17:52 Z{0B09A3B7-5DF0-48DB-AAE0-62A6944F1338}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Guides/Growth-shares?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawGrowth shares are a special class of shares issued to employees that allow the employees to share in the growth in value of the company above a valuation hurdle – usually on an exit event – in a tax efficient manner.Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:42:11 Z{AC91AA75-7135-4370-9FE9-589CEF44BB82}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/UK-exporters-face-final-countdown-before-strict-EU-packaging-rules-apply?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawUK companies shipping to the EU have just over a month to be ready for new packaging waste rules – which could significantly impact exports.Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:34:10 Z{12541C18-669D-44D5-88B8-85FEFB138A2C}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/What-new-rules-agentic-AI-payments-look-like?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe growing use of agentic AI is spurring UK regulators to examine whether specific new rules need to be developed to govern use of the technology in financial services.Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:03:10 Z{30E8B3C0-1C75-4B12-A97C-3F7874957C27}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/uk-public-service-media-tech-platforms-trusted-news?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawSocial media providers could be legally required to give increased prominence to ‘trusted’ UK news providers under radical plans for reshaping public service media, according to an expert.Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:40:44 Z{2D810AB7-F422-47E7-91A9-C91E07923700}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/ICC-arbitration-record-pending-caseload-awards?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawNew disputes data published by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) paints a picture of sustained high demand, growing case complexity and the continued relevance of procedural efficiency tools, experts in international arbitration have said.Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:46:43 Z{ACDEC990-29BC-44A0-8DED-07F311AACD37}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Tougher-audits-this-autumn-ECCTA?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawBusinesses are being urged to prepare for a more rigorous audit process as the full extent of reforms under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA) take effect ahead of the autumn audit cycle, an expert has said.Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:19:38 Z{AF474953-7E1C-4341-809C-85120D8CE846}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/High-Court-provides-clarity-acquiring-authorities-over-access-requirements?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA ruling by the High Court of England and Wales will bring welcome guidance for developers over powers to access land and notice requirements for projects, according to an expert.Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:11:28 Z{75EF827F-59D7-4D84-911B-EAFE5FADFBAD}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Clubs-prepare-football-regulator-finalises-rules?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawFootball clubs in England must make sure they are ready for the game’s new regulatory regime after the publication of new governance rules, an expert has warned.Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:11:27 Z{403CF7E4-8C73-41F9-868D-0A1FB2CAB560}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/CJEU-record-antitrust-fine-browser-search?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawEurope’s top court has confirmed big tech companies cannot rely on consumer preference in trying to overcome competition law requirements after upholding a record antitrust fine. Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:03:04 Z{C26EA969-C331-4C77-9E95-A247D75E7A60}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Increased-sanctions-risk-OFSI-hints-Iran-crackdown?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawMoves by a UK sanctions watchdog to step up sanctions enforcement on Iran following the snap back of the regime highlights the increased risks to organisations in and outwith the financial sector, an expert has warned.Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:53:49 Z{7789F0BF-5B1B-4250-AADE-3879985F8CAB}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/ICC-rules-favour-targeted-but-flexible-approach-confidentiality?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA significant change in the 2026 ICC Arbitration Rules affirms the importance of confidentiality in arbitration proceedings, while deliberately avoiding overreach.Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:27:38 Z{02093820-ABF5-4843-91F6-E8FA06FCE599}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Businesses-act-EU-UK-deforestation-rules-loom?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawIt is now less than six months until new EU supply chain legislation impacting how businesses source, use and sell certain agricultural commodities comes into force on 30 December 2026.Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:00:42 Z{68FCA1B3-B0F2-4B73-8A51-DA745C5022D6}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Podcast-FIFA-transfer-rule-overhaul?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawFIFA responds to a court ruling on player transfer rules; and how the heatwave is affecting digital infrastructure.Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:07:13 Z{F63CDB6F-E2D6-4FB6-966D-1D89EB7D6667}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Australian-Government-enforcement-social-media-age-restrictions?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawUPDATED: Social media platforms face increased pressure to demonstrate their efforts to crack down on underage access after the Australian government announced plans to double fines and increase enforcement powers for the eSafety commissioner, an expert has warned.Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:37:03 Z{32A05115-B942-4F28-A39E-7790C260BAF5}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-employment-tax-ruling-impacts-LLPs?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA recent ruling by the UK’s highest court could lead to an increase in employment-related tax costs for limited liability partnerships (LLPs), experts have said.Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:22:25 Z{BD088BB7-7CFB-4130-AADC-20EACE387C55}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Law-delaying-EU-high-risk-AI-rules-finalised?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawBusinesses that provide, deploy, import or distribute ‘high-risk’ AI systems will have more time to comply with EU requirements relating to those systems once new legislation adopted by law makers takes effect, which is expected to happen in the coming days.Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:43:41 Z{49AA4DDB-E59D-4788-96A6-7492E544B91D}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/SEC-proposals-forthcoming-changes-foreign-private-issuer-regime?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawCompanies organised outside the US need to be aware of potential proposals to change the definition of “foreign private issuer” (FPI) under the US securities rules, as it may impact their ability to access the US capital markets and impact cross-border takeover offers. Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:26:03 Z{8EDAC8B8-AD42-4A32-BB89-A733C314787A}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Navigating-subcontracting-supply-chain-challenges-South-Africa?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawFor contractors entering the South African construction market, understanding the complex legal and operational landscape of the country is essential to ensure compliance and reduce risk on infrastructure projects.Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:05:53 Z{E79AA763-1EEA-42C1-A985-44CE20D22F8A}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Burnham-plans-give-shot-arm-Aberdeen-oil-gas-industry?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA “logical” extension of prime minister-in-waiting Andy Burnham’s plans for greater decentralisation of power in the UK would be a rethink of government policy on oil and gas exploration, an expert has said.Mon, 06 Jul 2026 09:47:32 Z{FBAEC6E8-A4EF-401E-8128-FCD3AB55F5CA}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/FCA-probe-payout-WealthTek-clients?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA UK bank has paid out £31.7 million after an investigation found failures that exposed WealthTek’s clients to the risk of financial crime.Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:49:46 Z{4680B5A0-545D-41E4-9EBB-84EA587E7D72}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/UK-risks-extension-corporate-criminal-liability?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawAn expanded UK corporate criminal liability regime took effect on 29 June, meaning organisations can be strictly liable for any offences committed by their senior managers during activities forming part of their roles.Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:27:46 Z{331745B0-2034-4E60-8161-C0DAFF971031}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/IT-contracts-heatwave?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe recent disruption caused by extreme weather has brought into sharp focus just how fragile critical technology services can be.Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:11:27 Z{59588C38-1FBF-4D54-B6F4-6AF1870CCB71}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Extensive-employment-law-reforms-planned-in-Germany?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawMajor reforms to employment laws in Germany have been backed by Germany’s coalition government.Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:32:53 Z{359CAF72-4F82-4DB6-A327-267C8692F1FC}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/US-ruling-EU-US-data-transfers?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawBusinesses should re-assess the risks of sending personal data from the EU to the US following a new ruling, experts have said.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:27:04 Z{5C5D3F09-C284-4CFA-AC97-3F36627799D8}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UKs-employment-tribunal-backlog-sharpens-focus-on-grievance-handling?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawTrish Embley tells HRNews about the growing demands placed on line managers and the practical skills they need to resolve workplace concerns effectively.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:46:59 Z{8C576590-497B-41CE-8686-C6D16BC03A1B}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Multinationals-assess-ESG-ratings-risk-as-new-EU-regime-takes-effect?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawJames Hay tells HRNews why ESG ratings matter financially and how companies, and HR professionals, can help ensure they are assessed fairly.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:41:21 Z{F4087CD0-AC32-48E6-8ACD-7AE6ABB87870}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/New-US-enforcement-plan-raises-questions-for-UK-employers?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawKate Dodd tells HRNews why UK employers must carefully assess legal and reputational risk before scaling back EDI in response to US developments.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:33:24 Z{72042FE6-8CF3-4A05-BE7C-0D750A46CAB1}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/FCA-consults-simplifying-UK-insurance-rules?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawPlans to reduce duplication and give insurers more flexibility over customer disclosures are encouraging and signal the continuing commitment of the regulator to reducing the regulatory burden on firms, an expert has said.Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:07:48 Z{A6280B46-FD05-4F50-89A3-DED008D92889}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/timeline-confirmed-employer-checks-UK-right-to-work?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawNew guidance over changes to right to work legislation in the UK will bring much-needed relief to companies ahead of its introduction in October, according to an expert. Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:54:47 Z{720559EB-98A0-42CF-AAD3-C3654DA44307}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/SCCA-research-Saudi-courts-arbitration-annulment?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawSaudi courts reject nearly 90% of arbitration annulment challenges as new data and analysis of draft arbitration law confirm the Kingdom’s support for arbitration, according to new research.Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:38:28 Z{93A6D314-E2B0-4E59-9B10-0C6E72E8FDE6}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Australian-community-privacy-survey?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawAustralians have never been more concerned about their privacy but never felt less able to protect themselves. Those are the clear takeaways from a recent survey commissioned by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:13:05 Z{F7992EDA-5C75-4ED0-9736-E9FC7FB116C2}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/CBUAE-World-Bank-financial-inclusion-partnership?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA new partnership between the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) and the World Bank will help drive financial inclusion and consumer protection growth in the UAE, according to experts.Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:58:47 Z{ED5CA472-AADB-4D06-A05D-0704F8D4DC5C}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Website-blocking-order-counterfeit-medicines?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA pharmaceutical company has been granted a court order that allows it to compel six of the UK’s biggest internet service providers (ISPs) to block users’ access to websites it identifies as selling counterfeit or unlicensed versions of its medicines, in what is a UK first.Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:57:11 Z{5570E71E-4A60-4DAF-B924-672473A4BA4E}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-cryptoasset-regime-finalised-by-FCA?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has finalised new rules and guidance that will apply to businesses seeking to facilitate the buying, trading or storage of cryptoassets in the UK from 25 October 2027.Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:16:19 Z{13797468-33CB-45A9-88D2-DFE4EF377061}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-defence-investment-plan-EU-public-procurement?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe UK government’s plans to work with military and trading partners to maximise the value of its defence spending are welcome but could encounter some challenges, an expert in public procurement has said.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:38:54 Z{0FA165C8-253A-435F-9B7B-20F24E1E543C}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/VARA-AML-CFT-guidance-virtual-asset-providers?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawNew guidance establishes “a clear shift in supervisory expectations” for virtual asset service providers undertaking business risk assessments, an expert has said. Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:56:37 Z{179A3FDD-720E-4E60-9A27-199E730EBD3F}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Interim-remedies-enforcement-tools-in-UAE?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe DIFC and ADGM courts adopt an enforcement‑driven approach to interim relief obtained in support of foreign proceedings.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:33:43 Z{3D78FFE8-5854-43AF-9202-C4AAF3887879}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/ICC-2026-rules-expedited-highly-expedited-proceedings?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe revised ICC Rules place accelerated dispute resolution at their core, giving parties greater access to streamlined processes and more flexibility over how quickly less complex disputes are resolved.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:52:08 Z{28771754-E714-4004-B7C3-4EE70772D5BA}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Supplier-AI-data-risks-financial-services-firms?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawFinancial services firms can build protections into their contracts with suppliers to address risks that attach to the suppliers inputting their data into AI tools, experts have said.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:09:43 Z{62F42377-82B0-4ABB-BF00-5CBE9F62881F}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/PRA-scrutiny-climate-risk-governance-rules?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawUK banks and insurers are now operating under a materially higher supervisory standard for the management of climate-related financial risks as new rules take effect.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:08:15 Z{12C33A2F-DE7C-41B0-80BC-708F68784A32}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Guides/Getting-the-best-out-of-your-employee-benefit-trust?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawAn employee benefit trust (EBT) is a trust which is established for the benefit of current and former employees of the company which sets up the trust. Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:53:49 Z{41B81F13-41C5-4459-8B4A-232F4B4C67EE}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Disputes-risk-service-contracts-fail-AI-related-customer-dependencies?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawFinancial services firms need to ensure their contracts clearly state what a supplier needs from them to effectively deliver services using AI, experts have said.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:59:24 Z{04E8B470-6697-46DD-A463-4FEEC8AD4D90}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/DIFC-AI-regulatory-challenges-UAE-financial-markets?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA new report on the changing face of banking published by the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) highlights the challenges the financial sector faces in managing AI strategies, according to experts.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:40:54 Z{BAD73D41-F069-405A-A8F3-A72762B06E4F}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/CMA-fines-compels-refunds-consumer-law-crackdown?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA £900,000 fine issued to one of the UK’s biggest ticket resellers, alongside refunds to more than 50,000 customers, highlights how seriously consumer watchdogs are taking the battle against unfair additional charges, according to experts.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:18:36 Z{3F9E6F4E-FCB6-4B8C-B731-B2718B77C82D}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/High-Court-UK-financial-ombudsman-jurisdiction-banks-time-bar-overreach?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA new ruling by the High Court confirms the limits of the powers of the UK Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) after its attempts to open the door to historic consumer complaints, according to an expert.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:01:31 Z{B7129E68-43F6-41A4-A034-D7D428BF23C3}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/NDAs-victoria?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe Victorian state government has introduced new laws restricting the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in workplace sexual harassment claims, becoming the first Australian jurisdiction to do so. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 23:21:06 Z{76D579CB-6FBA-4DE1-9002-35C3EF643F2D}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UPC-fines-medtech-company-over-preliminary-injunction-breaches?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA Chinese medtech company has been fined by the Unified Patent Court (UPC) in Europe after it failed to comply with a court order that temporarily prohibited it from marketing products considered at risk of infringing a patent owned by a rival.Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:20:29 Z{324EFE08-65BE-4E98-8864-92C67D450A0C}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Saudi-Arabia-consultation-regulation-capital-markets?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawProposed changes to how Saudi Arabia’s Capital Market Authority regulates the sector in the Kingdom will lower the barrier for prospective entrants to the market, according to experts.Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:45:06 Z{0FCA8161-5B3C-4478-9556-307351704C82}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/ICC-2026-rules-tribunal-secretary-role?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawSignificant changes have been included in the 2026 revisions to the ICC Arbitration Rules which have an important impact on the challenging role of tribunal secretaries.Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:13:48 Z{D69A1A86-F31D-4F8A-B22C-D7C40DE3C72C}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/irish-supreme-court-ruling-security-costs-applications?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA ruling by the Supreme Court in Ireland has clarified the circumstances in which delay may justify the refusal of an application for security for costs as a ‘special circumstance’, according to experts.Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:58:47 Z{42FB4445-C554-4AD2-B5F9-CB875F2694BF}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-destroyers-decision-highlights-debate-over-defence-risks?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe UK government has decided not to replace its current fleet of destroyers on a like-for-like basis in a move one expert said reflects the need for the government, military, and society as a whole to recognise the changing nature of defence risks and debate and decide how to respond.Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:54:46 Z{7A70F35B-9AC5-44F2-BAF1-FF99A91212F6}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/New-UK-bill-seeks-to-address-AI-copyright-issues?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawOnline publishers would be given greater visibility over the scraping of their content by online bots under new legislative proposals put forward in the UK.Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:59:47 Z{1498DA7B-EFE4-4F88-ADF3-7CA38FADA62F}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Elasah-ruling-guarantees-wake-up-call-South-Africa-construction-market?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA recent decision by South Africa’s High court has sounded a clear warning to the construction market: if a guarantee functions as risk transfer, it may be insurance. Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:27:51 Z{C28BF5FC-15E2-43A3-ADD8-F58086DF5E08}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-consults-VAT-rule-changes-online-marketplaces?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe UK government intends to extend VAT liability for online marketplaces aimed at tackling tax fraud and levelling the playing field for VAT compliant sellers. Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:13:07 Z{13BB4D1D-80D9-4DA9-BA34-3A89B13B51F6}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/European-Commission-seeks-input-on-CS3D-implementation?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe European Commission has launched a consultation on the development of guidelines to support the effective implementation of the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D).Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:56:13 Z{D8ABA1ED-2B3B-4BE2-B5DC-6C1C96009869}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Apple-case-shape-licensing-standard-essential-patents-globally?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA case set to be heard next week could shape how UK courts determine how much businesses must pay if they want to embed ‘standard essential’ patents (SEPs) within their own products or services and sell them around the world.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:32:23 Z{05EA3791-2647-48E8-8315-A554A3F91E3F}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/FCA-consults-proposals-strengthen-deterrence-penalties?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawChanges to the market abuse penalty threshold imposed by the UK’s financial watchdog for the first time in more than 15 years will ensure punishments maintain their bite in the current economic market, according to experts.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:43:34 Z{3591B6CC-1D46-4649-9DC2-0342B9801A2F}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Guides/Share-Plans-on-Float?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawAs part of the IPO process, a company should consider what employee share incentive arrangements will be appropriate once its shares are admitted to trading.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:46:28 Z{D83E0CA7-2F64-4378-A38B-708A8345EFAB}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/SA-court-rejects-abuse-voluntary-business-rescue-laws-mining-case?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA recent case in South Africa affirms that the courts will not permit business rescue to be used as a ‘tactical device’ to disrupt existing business rescue proceedings, experts have said.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:29:14 Z{697A96EA-5638-4D61-B532-326B3E4ADF6D}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Spotlight-on-cross-border-working-risks-across-the-UK-and-Ireland?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawLouise Shaw tells HRNews about the limits of the Common Travel Area for employers moving staff between the UK and Ireland.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:17:32 Z{0A8F6F29-5948-4C2A-B7CE-ECC9D8210080}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Dutch-market-CRD-VI-implementation?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawNew EU capital requirements on third country undertakings will alter the corporate lending market in the Netherlands significantly, experts have warned. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:44:52 Z{FC0E7F49-9FEC-40BE-B604-EA0BD5347FA1}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Company-secretaries-can-use-AI-create-capacity?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawCompany secretaries can use AI to help board members focus on the most important issues, risks and decisions facing their business, as well as to carry out their own roles more efficiently so they can spend more time working on strategic projects, an expert has said.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:23:36 Z{7E1B194C-11ED-459F-9A7F-4BF3EAB67D37}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/FIFA-announces-new-player-transfer-regulations-following-Diarra-settlement?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawRevamped football transfer rules announced by FIFA after settling a high-profile damages claim should be welcomed as a step towards greater fairness, according to an expert.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:21:59 Z{00E22A2B-298E-4920-99F1-89536F34CCC1}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/FCA-Bank-England-open-discussion-into-future-tokenisation?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA new call for input by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Bank of England authorities will give firms the opportunity to help shape the future regulation and use of tokenisation for the UK’s wholesale financial markets, according to experts.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:59:38 Z{36977627-42E0-40AF-B745-227CF54B49C7}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Qatar-investment-court-recalibrates-approach-attorney-fee-recovery?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA recent decision by Qatar’s Investment and Trade Court (ITC) signals a shift towards a “new norm” in local litigation practice.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:45:49 Z{7CA0EC74-0113-4757-BC55-E9EC39EE14F5}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/HMRC-data-shows-surge-in-VAT-investigations?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawOne in three large companies had a VAT investigation launched against them last year, highlighting HMRC’s focus on closing the tax gap, an expert has said. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:43:05 Z{F62F1451-031E-4DA5-9026-DC451234EE07}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Geopolitical-shocks-force-supply-chain-rethink-UK-businesses?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawBusinesses must prioritise supply chain resilience and adopt a flexible, diversified approach to withstand geopolitical shocks, experts have said. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:42:37 Z{823CE35A-DDFD-49EB-93DC-F71F1D799341}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/new-anti-corruption-directive-means-Irish-financial-firms?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe European Union’s new anti corruption directive, which came into effect in May, creates the first harmonised EU-wide criminal framework for bribery and corruption offences.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:41:54 Z{D37DC8A8-5E7F-4A7C-9F3C-DFAA177DCBF9}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UAE-ban-social-media-platforms-under-15s?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA new law announced in the United Arab Emirates will prohibit social media platforms from offering their services to children under the age of 15, as well as imposing specific obligations on platforms, regulators and caregivers. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:21:12 Z{9125442E-2BB1-45D6-8F04-54C5BA98B08A}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/PODCAST-Watching-the-machines?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawUK regulator steps up vigilance on domestic device data collection, and UK e-money regulation to be tightened Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:23:30 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, 24 Jun 2026 08:06:11 Z