https://www.pinsentmasons.com/shared-content/rss-feed/outlawLatest news, insight and analysis from Pinsent Masonsen-GBPinsent Masons60{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{17D84A56-15E0-46E0-BFBC-E2984C5A383C}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/OfS-highlights-sexual-misconduct-UK-campuses?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawNew research showing more than 14% of UK students have suffered sexual assault on campus highlights the need for institutions to ensure their prevention and support policies are up to date, according to an expert.Tue, 12 May 2026 08:02:57 Z{F9B4C14E-D722-40A4-8C51-06709FD74028}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/AI-help-surface-IP-use-accessing-finance?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawBusinesses can use AI tools to identify intellectual property (IP) often hidden within their operations that they might then leverage to access capital, an IP expert has said.Mon, 11 May 2026 13:38:05 Z{BA63F788-5F55-43AF-B003-3B523434D48D}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Prescribed-company-status-broadened-DIFC?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe criteria that businesses must meet to obtain ‘prescribed company' status in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) – and benefit from the reduced compliance and cost burdens that status confers – are to be relaxed, under new plans that have been put forward.Mon, 11 May 2026 10:38:30 Z{4E3B22E0-C702-410F-9959-E2109BD314E6}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/VAT-rule-change-confirmed-education-grants-UK-Court-Appeal-ruling?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawAcademic bodies may need to reconsider their VAT reliefs after new guidance from HMRC in the wake of a Court of Appeal ruling, experts have said.Mon, 11 May 2026 10:17:42 Z{E0DD37F6-F4AA-497D-8D53-7C76B7FA0742}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Australia-fuel-costs-orders-require-action-businesses?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawBusinesses in a road transport contractual chain in Australia, including retailers, logistics companies, construction contractors, transport providers, and waste management companies, must act now to assess their obligations under the Fair Work Commission's (FWC) fuel cost order – and, if they wish to be heard at the upcoming 25 May review, notify the FWC before the 21 May deadline. Mon, 11 May 2026 09:48:42 Z{35E8B8FB-09A9-45CF-B2FA-6B187255B89B}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Understanding-enforcement-foreign-judgments-UAE?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe enforcement of foreign judgments in the UAE has evolved significantly over the past decade, driven by a mixture of legislative reform, judicial cooperation and the growing prominence of the DIFC and ADGM Courts as international enforcement hubs. Mon, 11 May 2026 08:13:51 Z{5EB112BD-1526-47E3-A567-2F4C80B3E1C1}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Construction-Industry-Scheme-guidance-clarification?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawUpdated guidance from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) on how the UK’s Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) applies to lending arrangements needs “urgent” clarification, a real estate tax expert has said.Mon, 11 May 2026 07:44:52 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. Fri, 08 May 2026 14:07:22 Z{52399932-2296-435C-8C24-BE4699296852}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Excipients-ineligible-EU-supplementary-protection-certificates?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawSupplementary protection certificates (SPCs) should not be granted for substances expressly designated as excipients within applications for marketing authorisation for medicines, according to new opinion issued by an adviser to the EU’s top judges.Fri, 08 May 2026 13:50:59 Z{80E44FDD-1BAF-4033-977F-51657DF08DCE}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Financially-pressured-education-institutions-restructuring-options?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawEducational institutions across the UK face increasing financial pressure, resulting from a combination of factors such as rising operational costs, higher borrowing costs, changing student demographics, reduced revenue and falling enrolment.Fri, 08 May 2026 12:36:58 Z{226C0E29-B70B-4410-9A42-07DF7F424B43}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/AI-to-be-embedded-into-DIFC-law?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawOpportunities for businesses to use AI to innovate should stem from plans to embed AI into legislative and regulatory frameworks in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), experts have said.Fri, 08 May 2026 10:50:46 Z{6A8F0948-518B-4AA0-B3AB-20461E7ED506}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Guides/Enforcing-foreign-arbitral-awards-in-Saudi-Arabia?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has taken significant steps in recent years to position itself as a more arbitration friendly jurisdiction, particularly through its agreement to the New York Convention and the modernisation of its enforcement regime.Fri, 08 May 2026 10:10:47 Z{9B44CD93-8436-4ABB-A2D5-A9235C329BFB}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Rules-high-risk-AI-delayed-under-EU-omnibus-deal?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawEU rules regarding AI systems categorised as ‘high-risk’ will take effect from late 2027, not this summer as is scheduled, if a new deal struck by legislators is adopted in the coming weeks.Thu, 07 May 2026 14:43:48 Z{0D7FE172-C178-4509-A8EF-7EE80D376F34}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/New-Victoria-criminal-reporting-ramp-up-pressure-contractors?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawNew rules due to come into full effect next month will put increased pressure on construction companies in reporting criminal and unlawful activity in Victoria, Australia, experts have warned.Thu, 07 May 2026 14:06:53 Z{6D2FB266-9D02-4EED-B75C-F28A5A556461}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/FCA-claims-management-sector-significant-intervention?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has opened a formal review of the claims management market in a step that could lead to legislative reforms.Thu, 07 May 2026 13:42:22 Z{CBDFA53B-CD0F-4C23-85BF-E46B6E01A3F7}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Stability-security-low-carbon-investment-survey?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawGermany and France are two key low carbon project investment destinations for venture capital (VC) funds looking where to put their money over the next year, a major new study has found.Thu, 07 May 2026 13:36:13 Z{0C8E6C74-AC39-4B1C-B28D-B95C4056FAA1}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/CCS-leads-global-green-energy-investment-survey?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawCarbon capture and storage solutions remain the leading target for venture capital (VC) investors with over 90% of investors backing the technology, a landmark new survey has revealed.Thu, 07 May 2026 13:23:39 Z{E7BF75D2-7C71-4624-AA48-F33CC313F9AE}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/EU-ruling-bolster-competition-medicines-markets?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawPharmaceutical companies developing products to rival original biological medicines will welcome a new judgment that could shorten the time it takes them to obtain approval to sell certain products in the EU, experts have said.Thu, 07 May 2026 12:42:23 Z{41AB15B0-809B-480A-876B-34F10F1CE6C1}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Banks-insurers-face-renumeration-shake-up-new-CBUAE-regulations?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawNew remuneration regulations for financial institutions in the UAE represent a “significant escalation” in governance expectations in the country, experts have highlighted.Thu, 07 May 2026 11:55:32 Z{28C1084B-4D90-4A2C-AC95-E7402980BA44}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/New-law-reform-project-consumer-class-actions-UK?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA new project will explore extending the opt-out regime in England and Wales beyond competition law, but experts warn that any more general consumer class actions regime must take a proportionate approach to risk.Thu, 07 May 2026 11:33:28 Z{BE51AAD0-3DB5-44DA-B5A7-E2830242E8E4}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-employers-third-party-harassment-duties-October-2026?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawKieron O’Reilly tells HRNews how UK employers are preparing for new third party harassment duties under the Employment Rights Act 2025.Thu, 07 May 2026 10:16:04 Z{EB0077A2-81A2-4601-814F-D596545E8A4A}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-finance-strengthen-manager-accountability-FCA-misconduct?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawTrish Embley tells HRNews how FS firms are tightening manager response to misconduct ahead of the FCA’s 1 September 2026 deadline.Thu, 07 May 2026 10:13:26 Z{1FED6556-9EC0-4991-8A3A-EB4AFCAC9A6F}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Stars-move-swiftly-protect-image-Taylor-lodges-AI-trademarks?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA move by global pop icon Taylor Swift to trademark her voice marks the latest step in celebrity fears over AI manipulation, according to an intellectual property expert.Wed, 06 May 2026 14:57:29 Z{FDEFB1FE-85C4-41E5-9115-3D530A462B84}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/AI-set-to-drive-construction-in-Hong-Kong-SAR?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawAI adoption in Hong Kong’s construction industry is steadily growing, and its success will hinge on how stakeholders embrace to its use, and harvest, use and share data to increase the accuracy and reliability of their outputs.Wed, 06 May 2026 14:36:35 Z{3E05DD6E-DE0F-4844-9827-2E78CC6828BD}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Netherlands-moves-closer-to-delayed-NIS2-implementation?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawLegislative approaches for implementing the much-delayed NIS2 provisions in the Netherlands will not require a separate cybersecurity authority, according to experts.Wed, 06 May 2026 13:28:19 Z{0944A973-6EFE-4673-95D1-20BBE0524C91}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Upper-Tribunal-rules-taxpayer-favour-oil-gas-succession-dispute?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA recent decision by the Upper Tribunal (UT) has clarified the interaction between the ring-fencing regime and the trade succession rules in the context of the tax treatment of a ‘hive down’ of a UK oil pipeline. Wed, 06 May 2026 13:09:50 Z{BF273FC6-864E-4F08-AC43-36973B85F706}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Energy-storage-AI-attract-investors-energy-transition?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawSystems that store energy once it has been generated so that it can be used when it is needed, and technology that helps manage demand for power, are attracting international investors in the energy transition, a major global study has found.Wed, 06 May 2026 09:49:19 Z{6BE1B8CF-CC53-4C30-B2FD-93A7D22CD0DB}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/nsw-ruling-lawyers-freezing-orders-undertakings?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA recent decision in the NSW Supreme Court highlights that lawyers and other legal professionals may face financial consequences if they fail to clearly understand the original intention of undertakings and freezing orders, according to an expert at Pinsent Masons.Wed, 06 May 2026 09:20:36 Z{A20AB6D8-C325-4D5C-8DCB-75C4491226E1}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/EU-UK-competition-rules-updated-tech-licensing?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawNew competition rules governing technology licensing agreements have now taken effect in both the EU and UK.Tue, 05 May 2026 15:59:15 Z{52599579-B186-4401-AD94-B7F5C8D70D8E}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/AI-workforce-management-South-Africa?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawAI is increasingly used in South African workplaces to monitor productivity, generate performance scores and trigger warnings. In high-volume environments, these tools can offer real operational value by improving consistency, reducing inappropriate subjectivity and enabling more data-driven assessments of employee contribution, thus enhancing fairness.Tue, 05 May 2026 15:31:20 Z{33493EA0-9FCD-4DA6-9EB8-E56B5A350EF7}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Irish-firms-step-up-efforts-against-corrosive-financial-crime-risks?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA leading figure in Irish banking regulation has urged companies in the country to step up their response to fighting “corrosive” financial crime – or risk damage to trust in the financial sector.Tue, 05 May 2026 15:29:41 Z{775CC424-6027-4A69-9FDC-27303B56E405}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Victoria-unveils-further-toughened-building-regulation-reforms?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe building and construction industry in Victoria faces heightened regulatory scrutiny following the government’s introduction of substantial updates to the legislative framework for the administration, regulation and enforcement of building and plumbing work in the state.Tue, 05 May 2026 15:11:52 Z{7ED74BF4-FE3F-4FC4-87FD-E80EF93ECA19}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Irish-wind-turbine-noise-concerns-planning-permission?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawWind farm operators across Ireland must review how their turbines perform in practice, not just whether performance, specifically noise level, is technically within planning limits, experts have urged. Tue, 05 May 2026 14:39:23 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. Tue, 05 May 2026 14:37:31 Z{25D89A33-5A5E-484D-AF73-EB83DD747B61}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Silence-safe-harbour-limits-creditor-protection-Australia?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA ruling by the New South Wales Supreme Court has provided commercially grounded clarity on when creditor reassurance during a distressed restructuring may cross into misleading conduct. Tue, 05 May 2026 14:19:17 Z{A7B96F82-5F9A-4C8B-9077-0B00F98E5794}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/FCA-review-credit-advertising-APRs?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is examining whether the use of annual percentage rates (APR) may hinder customers from making informed decisions about consumer credit products, as part of a broader review of consumer credit advertising rules.Tue, 05 May 2026 13:55:59 Z{37FE5869-F666-4854-BF65-5B0D45C0C3B7}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Low-carbon-investment-diversify?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawRenewable energy generation projects around the world are expected to attract increased investment over the next 12 months, as investors and developers adjust their focus on low-carbon technologies, a major global study has found.Fri, 01 May 2026 16:40:50 Z{491E7428-3FD6-4F40-AF21-34B0DEC21E12}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Low-carbon-hydrogen-investment-rebound?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawLow carbon hydrogen technologies are the frontrunner for global investors and developers looking at low carbon energy projects to back in the next 12 months, a major new survey has found.Fri, 01 May 2026 15:57:54 Z{BDEF18AC-AC60-43A3-903B-F24B72C12796}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Dutch-prospectus-requirements-updated?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawNew Dutch prospectus requirements will align the country’s capital markets with the EU prospectus regime and encourage investment, experts have said.Fri, 01 May 2026 10:05:51 Z{51C085BB-C07B-4030-A09E-292CCC75E7DD}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Facial-recognition-police-privacy-challenge-rejected?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA rejected bid to block police use of facial recognition technology in the UK is likely to lead to an increase in its deployment, according to experts.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:40:23 Z{897C47FA-6C8F-41AA-96A4-791712D6C86A}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Effective-enforcement-DIFC-courts?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThrough early and effective enforcement planning and leveraging the DIFC courts’ cross‑jurisdictional capabilities, judgment creditors can significantly improve their prospects for recovery. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:25:31 Z{745E7983-7F7F-4539-A9EC-B788280DF5CA}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Qatar-targeted-business-support?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA series of targeted relief measures are being rolled out in Qatar to support businesses amid the ongoing Middle East conflict. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:21:46 Z{DEB100F0-58F4-4CD1-A2B2-5B4E4D1AD923}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Spotlight-on-workforce-planning-as-UK-and-Ireland-immigration-rules-evolve?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawShara Pledger tells HRNews why employers across the UK and ROI should plan ahead since meeting immigration rules at point of hire is no longer enough.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:17:09 Z{3A89F08E-38FA-4ECF-8B66-C6FE8DF8D677}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Questions-landlords-ban-on-upwards-only-rent-reviews?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawUPDATED: The ban on upwards only rent reviews in leases of commercial property in England and Wales received Royal Assent on 29 April 2026, although it is not yet in force.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:25:48 Z{6E655AA5-94D4-4DD7-BE05-50656D4FA9FA}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/CBUAE-prohibition-instant-messenger-platforms?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawFinancial institutions in the UAE face a race to meet new restrictions after being warned to stop using instant messaging platforms for delivering financial services to customers, experts have warned.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:56:58 Z{C596ED9E-8A05-4E52-B185-5F9F05A05B76}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Guides/UK-employee-share-plans-the-online-annual-filing-regime?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawCompanies must submit their year-end returns in relation to their UK employee share plans and share awards/acquisitions through the HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) online administration service.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:03:41 Z{B626EA71-BE6C-415B-85CC-B28312200BC8}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/New-cyber-obligations-proposed-British-energy-businesses?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawAll energy companies licensed to operate in Britain will be subject to “baseline” cybersecurity requirements – with higher standards imposed on the most ‘critical’ operators – under proposals set out by the UK government and energy regulator Ofgem.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:19:37 Z{E40588E7-30C3-45DA-A070-6BE6BDFB94EA}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Podcast-How-conflict-boosts-sovereign-cloud?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawHow conflict means governments want to keep their data out of other governments’ hands; plus: the UK’s tax evasion bounty-sharing plans.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:51:42 Z{6A115175-380A-4D2B-8035-85D0D0F9AFFA}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/CBUAE-strengthens-AML-expectations-for-financial-firms?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawNew guidance published by the UAE’s Central Bank (CBUAE) marks a shift to a more dynamic, risk led and outcomes focused supervisory framework, experts have said.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:44:22 Z{3E4F5054-67BE-403B-B82C-DCCFA1BAF32A}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/south-africa-procurement-reform-infrastructure?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawDraft public procurement regulations propose reforms to boost local industrialisation, transformation and innovation in South Africa, but stakeholders can still shape the outcomes for the country’s infrastructure sector.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:18:01 Z{3AF82B23-021D-4037-B849-44A3D9454ACD}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/football-clubs-hmrc-regulator-information-sharing?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawPowers granted to England’s new Independent Football Regulator (IFR) to share information with relevant authorities, including HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) signal potentially wide data flows and may reduce taxpayer safeguards in the football industry, experts have said.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:08:35 Z{16C070CB-E79F-414E-A9F4-EB4DE13BA7B8}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Why-sports-teams-face-AI-regulatory-risks-during-recruitment?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawUK and European sports organisations must be careful or risk falling foul of data protection rules as they adopt AI to help with player recruitment, experts have warned.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:40:46 Z{DB1EC030-6092-47AC-9A64-D860C42FBAF9}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Biodiversity-net-gain-requirements-extended-Nov-2026?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawDevelopers of major infrastructure projects in England – such as roads, railways, and energy networks – will be required to meet new requirements around biodiversity net gain (BNG) from later this year, the UK government has confirmed.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:57:15 Z{7BF04893-F83A-478E-A76E-044A53F77A35}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/carbon-credit-scheme-reforms-mean-Australian-businesses?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawCarbon crediting is a system that financially rewards businesses for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Under the Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) Scheme, businesses can earn ACCUs by running projects that reduce or remove emissions and then sell those credits to other companies or the Federal Government to generate additional revenue.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:31:29 Z{85B74A42-4DD9-4F13-A69C-2B0A90C5C4E7}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/dubai-vara-derivatives-regime-virtual-asset-issuance-rules?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawSweeping new rules by Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) in its updated exchange services rulebook, governing the trading of derivatives linked to virtual assets, marks a significant evolution of Dubai’s virtual asset regulatory regime following the successful rollout of a virtual asset derivatives pilot programme, according to experts.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:58:12 Z{1511DBD3-8E1C-470E-BF90-667A229B0238}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/SFO-AI-international-cooperation-priorities-2026-27?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawAn increased focus on using cutting-edge technology and building international partnerships will form the bedrock for the next year of the UK’s Serious Fraud Office’s operations, the organisation has announced.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:01:07 Z{3F0A500E-2FAC-49BF-BC0B-50636D210AA2}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/geothermal-projects-england-planning-system-risks?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe planning regime in England could be better configured to enable developers to harness hot water deep underground to generate electricity. However, the challenges developers face under the current system need not be a blocker to obtaining consent for geothermal projects.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:42:49 Z{599FA0A8-C326-40A3-9903-0144801E70A4}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UAE-Central-Bank-pursues-single-rulebook-financial-services?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawFirms operating in the UAE’s financial services market should welcome plans for the development of a single rulebook governing a range of regulated financial services, experts have said.Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:31:17 Z{09830A00-5009-4D1E-80E3-ABD586CF0230}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Legal-advice-privilege-intra-client-communications-High-Court?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawCommunications between members of a ‘client team’ can be covered by legal advice privilege even if they do not involve lawyers or evidence the substance of legal advice, a UK court ruling has confirmed.Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:19:24 Z{5DF72317-769B-43F2-8675-F4B95FB523D3}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-financial-firms-new-climate-risk-rules-loom?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawUK-based banks and insurers have just over a month to ensure they are ready for stringent new rules governing how they manage their climate risk policies, an expert has warned.Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:38:41 Z{11BA1F04-334C-460E-822A-7D9B5F215EA9}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Major-parts-Renters-Rights-Act-set-take-effect?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawSignificant sections of landmark legislation primarily relevant to residential property in England will take effect on 1 May 2026.Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:11:23 Z{B0A2D995-F160-4C60-BA9E-299E1ADBF41F}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Australia-online-privacy-code-children-means-service-providers?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe opening of a consultation on a new children’s online privacy code in Australia marks a significant step in the ongoing reform of the country’s online safety and children’s privacy framework. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:27:09 Z{BE10D1ED-6667-4B6D-BC38-0EA491F2200C}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/world-ip-day-intellectual-property-global-sport?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawMajor sporting events offer an unparalleled platform for companies to connect with audiences on a global scale – but the scale, speed and visibility of sport also amplify IP risk. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:29:20 Z{7CA8302E-4EE9-42D7-8D46-5035C049C1B6}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/University-free-speech-complaints-system-come-into-force-26?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA new freedom of speech complaints system could result in England's universities receiving significant fines if they fail to protect freedom of speech, an expert has said. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:33:33 Z{7906C538-FC02-408E-A3E7-3D1A4196D45F}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/FAQredundancy-when-should-UK-employers-start-collective-consultation?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawLaura Kennedy tells HRNews about when employers should start collective consultation in a redundancy exercise with the stakes higher following increases to the protective award.Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:14:34 Z{549AEC7A-B4F4-4D25-A606-39EB8D56C153}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-firms-strengthen-oversight-as-Middle-East-relocations-expose-tax-compliance-risk?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawChris Thomas tells HRNews how Middle East relocations can expose tax compliance risks where employers lack visibility.Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:53:58 Z{2E98F4B0-378E-42CB-B278-749493B6FBC4}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-finance-firms-strengthen-training-ahead-of-FCAs-misconduct-reforms?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawTrish Embley tells HRNews how FS firms are strengthening training for real-world misconduct decisions ahead of 1 September 2026.Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:42:52 Z{0BD31296-E183-4C7F-B1FC-92ED656784E2}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Dubai-lays-foundations-increased-government-outsourcing?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawNew rules increasing the scope of outsourcing by Dubai’s government should open the doors to service providers looking to manage government services in the emirate, according to experts. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:38:55 Z{C2C9F6AC-5F65-4539-B2A6-44D98E913F05}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Home-Office-Martyns-Law-venue-guidance?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe Home Office has issued its much-anticipated statutory guidance for public venues and events spaces following recent legislation to reduce the risk to the public from terrorist attacks. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:17:51 Z{D00FE80A-ACF0-4C8F-B8B3-C26F0C519377}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/AI-compliance-overseen-10-Dutch-regulators?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawResponsibility for overseeing Dutch companies’ compliance with the EU AI Act will be handed to 10 different regulators, under new plans published this week.Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:12:18 Z{C9F07EBB-85D8-4B2A-9ACD-9080FC819D71}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/South-African-privacy-law-global-regulation-employers-AI-gov?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawEmployers in South Africa can refer to global regulations and standards as well as domestic legislation and policy to ensure their use of AI within the workplace is governed responsibly and in accordance with international best practice.Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:33:28 Z{582177C9-5ECE-4C20-AB3A-1345CB1573B1}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Dubai-unifies-real-estate-residency-services-under-single-system?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA new system bringing Dubai’s real estate and residency services under a single digital platform is expected to streamline processes and improve outcomes for investors and property owners. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:22:53 Z{9324B493-698D-4AD0-9E21-2396600198D9}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/manufacturers-generics-biosimilars-EU-pharma-law-changes?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawManufacturers of generic and biosimilar medicines should rethink their real world launch, lifecycle and litigation strategies to account for changes to EU pharmaceuticals law expected to be adopted in the coming months.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:10:57 Z{3C15E01C-EBFF-43D4-A3A0-451AB0D573BD}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/uae-sovereign-financial-cloud-prompts-data-strategy-rethink?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe introduction of a regulator-supervised digital framework for the financial sector signals a shift towards embedding existing supervisory access and governance expectations directly into the digital infrastructure used by financial firms operating in the UAE, experts have said.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:38:02 Z{D4986F1A-4978-403E-97A1-CE167290083A}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Data-protection-warning-stadiums-biometric-features?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawSporting bodies in the UK and Europe will need to take extra care if they look to follow US examples of using biometric data for letting fans into stadiums, an expert has warned.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:06:41 Z{C337F5C1-45A9-480F-8274-E9251D956558}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/contract-difference-tax-uplift-renewable-electricity?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawNew plans to limit how international gas prices impact on the cost of renewable energy in Britain will not sever the link between gas and electricity pricing and should be carefully considered by renewable energy generators, according to experts.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:31:37 Z{F8AE1113-21BB-40F4-B841-DEB5CD84BD8F}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/France-new-confidentiality-framework-in-house-counsel?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawFrance’s new confidentiality law introduces privilege for in-house counsel for the first time and may have significant implications for arbitration, amongst other practice areas.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:07:53 Z{B23AFE3C-0D0D-4399-9C67-0BA9BAD7463A}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/pension-ombudsman-trustee-liability-high-risk-investments?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA recent decision by the UK Pension Ombudsman (PO) highlights the need for clear and obvious delineation between administrator and trustee roles when advising on high-risk investments.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:36:21 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 and the deadline of 7 June 2026 for member states to implement local legislation in line with its requirements is now fast approaching.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:02:49 Z{F10EAA98-C8AD-4295-8473-A6ED052E9D35}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Land-rights-challenges-under-South-Africa-ITIPP-framework?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawSouth Africa’s independent transmission programme marks a major step forward for the country’s transmission network, but land rights continue to pose an often underestimated challenge for developers and funders. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:31:37 Z{E5A3A661-65CE-47D6-AFBE-F6C926D3FDD5}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/CMA-issues-multi-million-drip-pricing-fine-enforcement-first?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe UK’s competition and consumer law watchdog has imposed a multi-million pound fine on a UK motoring group for breaching consumer protection law under new enforcement powers.Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:25:31 Z{D61B0A10-3388-4DA9-B8EA-6858FA2431A7}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Court-Appeal-limits-reach-UPC-long-arm-jurisdiction?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawAn appeal judgement by the Unified Patent Court has provided a clear limit to the court’s long-arm jurisdiction in patent disputes, according to an expert. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:06:04 Z{8570B528-90A9-4FAB-9993-0EC9EAB1799E}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Regulator-review-DIFC-fintech-compliance-arrangements?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA new report has revealed that more than half of the regulated fintech firms based in Dubai’s International Financial Centre (DIFC) have three or fewer compliance staff which could indicate a notable gap between corporate confidence and regulatory necessity, according to experts.Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:27:47 Z{1D0CDA7D-F85E-45EE-B59C-AFD1E13581C8}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Data-breaches-GDPR-compliance-scrutiny?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawBusinesses that have personal data stolen from them by hackers can expect other aspects of their compliance with data protection laws – beyond just their obligations around data security – to fall subject to intense scrutiny, an expert in data and cyber law has said.Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:21:25 Z