https://www.pinsentmasons.com/shared-content/rss-feed/outlawLatest news, insight and analysis from Pinsent Masonsen-GBPinsent Masons60{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. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:38:20 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{E8CF7216-B5A8-47E9-AF78-34181804316D}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/AI-governance-gap-widening?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawOrganisations face an increasingly widening governance gap between the implementation of artificial intelligence systems within workflows and oversight of their impact, a new white paper has warned.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:50:50 Z{7D02D9AE-E5F4-4A1F-A1ED-A2AB23530DB7}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Organisations-risk-public-controversies-AI-governance?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawCompanies are increasingly putting themselves in the harsh public glare through failing to put AI governance in place, a new white paper has warned.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:35:18 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{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.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:39:05 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{B9737389-EE9A-4F10-B4DC-39C8BBB468C2}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Paris-court-arbitrators-governing-law-agreements?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawArbitrators can determine what law governs disputes in circumstances where the parties to arbitration agreements have not made it clear what the applicable law is and did not subsequently agree on it during the arbitration, according to a recent ruling in France.Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:11:48 Z{6BB549E9-5462-4B53-A271-C22AEE2AF57D}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Sweden-not-implement-EU-Pay-Transparency-Directive?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe EU Pay Transparency Directive will not be implemented in its current form in Sweden, the Swedish government has said.Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:16:42 Z{D0D4AE74-DF3F-451C-8668-856E7D068440}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Disappointing-UK-tax-ruling-hit-projects-across-sectors?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe costs developers commonly incur in carrying out surveys and studies needed to move forward with major projects do not qualify for tax relief in the form of capital allowances under UK tax law, the UK Supreme Court has ruled.Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:43:04 Z{07875850-87D7-4066-84A1-CF16667D459F}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Guides/Corporate-governance-for-UK-group-companies-and-subsidiaries?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawSubsidiaries within a corporate group have distinct governance needs from their parent companies. They are separate legal entities with their own customers, employees, suppliers and other stakeholders and, as such, owe legal obligations to each of those constituencies as well as to their shareholder.Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:20:32 Z{CA9B47D9-713B-46BC-A9B1-D95D09EC7AFC}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Retailers-respond-rise-agentic-AI-commerce?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe fact that consumers can now use agentic AI to make online purchases on their behalf directly from within the AI chat interface should spur retailers to reconsider how they sell goods online.Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:32:39 Z{9270FDC9-6366-4787-8CF5-3112F36F7A09}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Telemarketing-rules-set-for-UAE-financial-institutions?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawNew rules governing telemarketing by financial institutions have been introduced in the UAE, covering the use of new technologies such as robocalling and AI.Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:20:54 Z{CE186B83-609B-4E21-8102-E45E9B52D6A8}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/cjeu-pastiche-ruling-kraftwerk-sampling-case?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA new ruling by the Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) on one of the longest running court cases in music brings much needed clarity over the rules around copyright, according to an expert.Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:45:07 Z{297F2E92-7F61-4752-8437-D0B8D9EB34DA}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-employers-right-to-work-duties-Home-Office-code?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe Home Office is consulting on an update to its code of practice for UK employers on avoiding unlawful discrimination when carrying out right to work checks. These changes indicate future expansion in who must be checked and how.Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:42:15 Z{36791201-DE12-4796-8136-B6E3AD3BBAB2}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Employers-tax-risk-Middle-East-staff-return-to-UK?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawChris Thomas tells HRNews how UK tax and PAYE liability can arise when Middle East based employees work in the UK, even if they are not UK resident.Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:05:20 Z{FF5BA0D8-C513-49E9-AAD2-6BF70E467FE0}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-employers-umbrella-supply-chains-PAYE-risk?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawPenny Simmons tells HRNews why HR teams should review how umbrella companies are used and where PAYE risk sits as a result of tax changes on 6 April 2026.Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:03:15 Z{1CC0783B-C464-421F-B21E-E956B3FF0E65}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-finance-firms-prepare-for-FCA-misconduct-reforms-ahead-of-September-2026?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawAnne Sammon tells HRNews how FS firms are applying the FCA’s misconduct framework in practice, with a focus on risk, oversight and training.Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:57:09 Z{3244A8A0-7AE0-4519-BD49-9687F3E89929}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/TUPE-reform-UK-government-launches-call-evidence?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw The UK government could be looking to implement significant reform to TUPE regulations after launching a call for evidence in the field, according to experts.Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:53:52 Z{04DA9979-4AEA-4A1B-9419-5D4F9CDAA10B}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/UK-alternative-broadband-providers-under-pressure?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe UK's alternative broadband industry has grown rapidly in recent years - but behind the impressive expansion lies a sector facing serious financial and structural challenges, and with around 75 broadband providers now operating across the country, the cracks are beginning to show.Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:43:15 Z{240A3874-8796-4E43-B08D-763340D825A6}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/CBK-banks-operational-headroom-absorb-potential-shocks?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawNew measures introduced by Kuwait’s Central Bank (CBK) signal the bank’s concerted efforts to respond proactively to the challenging geopolitical environment, experts have said. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:08:28 Z{B1821318-495C-4A2D-893B-39C5A5E515CA}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Prepare-trade-union-rights-workplace-access?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawEmployers operating in Britain should not underestimate the cultural and operational shift that complying with new laws providing trade unions with rights of access to workplaces will entail when they take effect, expected in October, experts have said.Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:03:17 Z{E6F4059D-0A05-4518-9FC8-9ADD89EAEA4D}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/High-speed-rail-Australia-moves-closer-reality?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawAustralia's longstanding aspiration for a high-speed rail (HSR) network is advancing, with the federal government announcing plans to develop a dedicated HSR line connecting Newcastle and Sydney in New South Wales. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:27:46 Z{3ED567B9-19A6-4D5B-B4E5-F6688D9137B3}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-sovereign-cloud-push-requires-hybrid-balance?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA hybrid approach to global and sovereign cloud models could allow organisations to keep sensitive data in the UK while using global cloud structures, experts have said.Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:33:39 Z{8DDF48A5-5E77-4E7F-A0B3-5AA1C4249434}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UAE-bank-growth-opportunities-linked-digital-transformation?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawUAE banks must embrace digital transformation to maximise growth opportunities, experts have said in response to publication of the UAE Central Bank’s annual report for 2025.Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:19:53 Z{224719FF-E011-4A34-B9C7-3F3DC1BD74BC}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/DIFC-new-crypto-regulations-take-effect?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawFollowing the announcement of its new rules governing crypto token regulation in the Dubai International Financial Centre, the Dubai Financial Services Authority has issued additional guidance on how they will impact companies operating in the DIFC.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:07:21 Z{132EF3BA-43B3-488B-9301-8EBCC991474B}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/CBUAE-guidance-technology-firms-regulation-shift?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe UAE’s Central Bank (CBUAE) has issued new guidance for businesses and customers in the wake of changes to its financial regulation approach.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:54:05 Z{F5A0D23D-B62E-4DD4-9B50-831070C0C220}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-vets-face-major-reform-CMA-seeks-cut-consumer-costs?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawWatershed reforms for the UK’s veterinary services market aim to increase transparency and fairness for consumers.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:38:05 Z{5EF09588-BC06-428F-9E0E-804AF394D7AC}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/qatar-central-bank-financial-support-measures?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawQatar’s Central Bank (QCB) has introduced a series of precautionary support measures, aimed at maintaining financial stability, following recent geopolitical developments in the Middle East.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:20:30 Z{01C43711-14CE-4175-9251-093C6C7F3310}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Dubai-rent-fee-relief-hospitality-SMEs?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawRecent financial support packages and relief measures introduced by Dubai’s government will help maintain business continuity and momentum for the hospitality industry and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the country, an expert has said. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:19:12 Z{56EF854D-5C37-4484-B0A3-10E81177E71C}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/ai-rapid-expansion-south-africa-workplaces?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawArtificial intelligence (AI) has moved rapidly from experimentation to everyday use in workplace decision-making. For organisations operating in South Africa, this shift presents both opportunities and new responsibilities.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:40:58 Z{48F88D9C-D379-4400-883C-EFEC925DA149}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/DFSA-UAE-authorities-strengthen-auditing-framework?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA new agreement between Dubai’s financial services regulator and the UAE’s economy ministry should create a stronger regulatory framework for auditing in the region, according to experts.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:01:36 Z{3589A25A-4F83-413B-BE1F-9A5F6E432180}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Ireland-plans-fast-track-critical-infrastructure?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawImportant infrastructure projects in Ireland are set to be fast-tracked to approval under new plans unveiled by the Irish government.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:59:02 Z{87EAE5DE-8EE5-4810-B259-6A8227D93F15}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Why-Irish-fund-managers-heed-Central-Bank-LMT-guidance?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawNew guidance launched by the Central Bank of Ireland should help increase uptake on price-based liquid management tools – after a new survey found just a third of funds make use of them.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:43:14 Z{0A3A70F1-716D-4BDF-9E4B-0CC616D0C849}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/OfS-looks-define-free-speech-expectations-universities?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+Outlaw A new UK working group looking to define free speech expectations between higher education providers and foreign states is likely to create a regulatory benchmark, according to experts.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:16:21 Z{E1EE091C-71AF-441C-9CC1-C97ED004FD7B}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/DFSA-proposes-new-operational-resilience-regime-DIFC-firms?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawProposals for a new operational resilience regime for financial services firms operating in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) will increase board accountability and regulatory scrutiny, experts have said.Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:34:02 Z{F7FEDC53-43C9-48DB-9E64-37F03941D327}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/HSE-unveils-plans-streamline-UK-RIDDOR-requirements?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawPlans to reform workplace injury and incident reporting in the UK will help provide companies with much-needed clarity and cut down on overreporting, according to experts.Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:25:20 Z{C2D4C4F0-1153-48E3-B8BB-49FFB5795DE9}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Implications-proposed-EU-Digital-Fairness-Act-Irish-businesses?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawIreland and other member states will need to prepare ahead of new proposed EU rules expected to be published later this year that, if adopted, will require businesses to build in consumer protection at the design stage of all websites, apps and games.Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:22:29 Z{A5011A9F-BCBC-4A50-BBAF-9E96059C1887}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Businesses-take-action-uncertainties-global-trade-system?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe global trading system under the umbrella of the World Trade Organization (WTO) is failing businesses. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:57:50 Z{E2A7BBC4-383E-4CE2-8A05-76EF75E7900B}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Home-Office-sponsor-guidance-raises-compliance-bar-employers?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawNew sponsor guidance published by the UK Home Office underscores the need for businesses to maintain accurate payroll records and identify and correct shortfalls promptly, an expert has said. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:31:26 Z{678F6A0F-2D0D-4B1D-94CA-C1B5D4B8460A}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Middle-East-spotlight-contractual-cost-escalation-mechanisms?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe recent closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid regional conflict created a perfect storm of cost escalation for a variety of projects in the Middle East. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:06:44 Z{0DACA473-6F52-4FDC-AA41-9BDEFFE19AEA}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/online-retailers-offered-incorrect-discounts-Black-Friday-sales?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawAlmost a third of online retailers caught in a Europe-wide crackdown referenced incorrect discounts during their sales, new research has revealed.Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:34:10 Z{8E3CCA75-3097-4C0F-9F04-53B1A6B7DA9E}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Directors-duties-liquidator-report-Ireland?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawLiquidators’ growing role in policing insolvent trading puts directors under increased pressure to act early if their companies are experiencing financial difficulty, experts have said.Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:12:30 Z{BE5F1A10-F071-4EF5-9F30-D476694AFF3F}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/CJEU-cross-border-insolvency-clawback-claims?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA recent ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) is likely to trigger more clawback claims by Germany insolvency administrators against international shareholders, an expert has said. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:50:13 Z{25E8E5F3-C9F0-4DAC-B39B-C1557F04CE1D}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Employers-reassess-tax-residence-as-Middle-East-staff-return-to-UK?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawChris Thomas explains UK tax residence risks as employees return from the Middle East and the PAYE implications for employers.Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:53:03 Z{EC755C9D-CD76-4327-94E8-00FBBB7B6B6F}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UKs-public-sector-outsourcing-reforms-force-rethink-of-bids-and-workforce-models?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawGillian Harrington tells HRNews how the UK government’s new outsourcing rules will affect bids, requiring early comparison of workforce terms, with cost and equal pay risks.Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:47:26 Z{7CAC2630-F9DB-4657-BF77-97775901A978}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/WTE-indonesia?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawIndonesia has introduced a far-reaching overhaul of its waste-to-energy (WtE) regulatory framework, marking one of the most significant shifts in how the country intends to manage urban waste in the coming decades.Thu, 09 Apr 2026 03:40:38 Z{6C4A243B-D6B2-4FD3-B8F5-FDD3A49B274B}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UAE-Central-Bank-SME-customer-protection-framework?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawUPDATED: New rules being introduced by the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) are expected to strengthen consumer rights and protections for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the country, an expert has said. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:54:43 Z{FC7FC00F-A6C8-4ECD-8167-BFDAAAE57F05}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Saudi-Central-Bank-fintechs-licensed-offer-open-banking-services?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe licensing of two fintech firms to provide open banking services in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) marks “a significant regulatory inflection point” for the country’s fintech ecosystem, an expert has said.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:52:28 Z{343088D5-075B-4F5E-BDB5-0961F6FA1CFB}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Microsoft-faces-scrutiny-over-UK-cloud-software-licensing?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawMicrosoft’s software licensing practices are to be examined more closely by the UK’s lead competition authority.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:28:25 Z{9B10139E-6AED-4BE8-89F6-A4A66388F752}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-EU-SPC-law-remains-aligned-after-latest-ruling?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawUK law that governs how applications for supplementary protection certificates (SPCs) fall to be assessed remains aligned with equivalent legislation in force in the EU following a recent ruling by the High Court in London.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:16:14 Z{D998A101-6681-4A2E-A949-F767852C2C85}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Bahrain-BNPL?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawBahrain’s Central Bank is preparing to tighten oversight of the rapidly expanding buy now, pay later sector, following the close of a consultation on proposals to bring the products formally within its consumer credit regimeWed, 08 Apr 2026 06:31:02 Z{122478A2-798F-4240-B44D-596F9D922B07}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/FCA-publishes-findings-of-consumer-understanding-review?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA review by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) into consumer understanding takes a “proportionate approach” to firms’ business, size and resources, an expert has said. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:49:10 Z{F5E2358A-3E48-4FFD-86EE-5EACF87E70F9}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Saudi-firms-payment-system-framework-update?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawFintech firms, banks and payment providers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) should reassess their governance, risk controls and disclosure practices following the introduction by the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) of an updated regulatory framework, according to experts at Pinsent Masons.Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:46:01 Z{BC594366-9595-4BE5-B1E1-98A6BD4B4E1C}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Kanye-West-UK-travel-case-contains-lessons-for-businesses?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe organisers of Wireless Festival have cancelled the event, which was due to take place in London in July, after its headline act Kanye West had his electronic travel authorisation (ETA) refused by UK authorities.Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:29:01 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 Employment Rights Bill (ERB) is now the Employment Rights Act (ERA), and will introduce the biggest changes to employment law in England, Scotland and Wales in a generation.Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:37:50 Z{79008044-BE63-4074-97CD-63239B5F123A}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/climate-adaptation-investment-promoted-mobilised?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawAs global emissions continue to rise and fail to follow science-based emissions trajectories to limit warming to 1.5C, climate adaptation is increasingly recognised as a strategic imperative to guard against physical climate risks. However, significant barriers still limit the flow of capital into adaptation projects. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:23:21 Z{521B4808-114F-494E-B426-9F81401D80AF}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Middle-East-conflict-lender-risks-force-majeure?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawForce majeure is back on lenders’ agendas across Gulf project financings, with the ongoing conflict in the region creating unique challenges for the lending market and increased pressure on liquidity.Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:35:53 Z{D0169B39-FA0F-47C2-BEF2-B720F49527CB}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Middle-East-force-majeure-poses-contractual-risk-bidders?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe conflict in the Middle East is creating real disruption across supply chains, insurance markets, labour and mobilisation timelines – which, in turn, directly affects bidders tendering for power and water projects in the region, and successful bidders who are awarded projects but have not yet signed the relevant contractual documents in the preferred bidder stage. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:27:48 Z{7A38A5D6-834A-4E52-8C41-590B62522BA7}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/data-centre-framework-australia?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe Australian government will seek to prioritise new data centres and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure that most closely align with “national interest”, under a newly released framework.Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:16:24 Z{B6F15D70-19D3-47EC-AC4F-FC570C6A3A03}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/South-African-data-breach-highlights-need-incident-response?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA recent cybersecurity breach at South Africa’s national statistical service casts a renewed spotlight on how organisations respond to cyber attacks, an expert has said. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:59:01 Z{8C61975C-EDDB-4791-A0BC-0678CB1DBD43}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Pharma-companies-face-challenges-choices?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawPharmaceutical companies facing immediate challenges from the ongoing Middle East conflict could also face longer term choices over how to make their supply chains resilient to future geopolitical shocks.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:12:28 Z{9F280AE5-FFDC-41E2-AD77-7DB23AE3DF3E}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/HMRC-whistleblower-rewards-scheme-business-response?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawBusinesses in the UK should review and, if necessary, update how they handle employees’ concerns about corporate compliance to coincide with the implementation of a new whistleblower reward scheme by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), experts in investigating economic crime have said.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:36:40 Z{B6C79728-711E-4C5F-B49E-C14FEE656273}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/abolition-retentions-uk-construction-unintended-consequences?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawRecent steps by the UK government to crack down on late payments and ban withholding of retention payments may have some unintended consequences for the construction sector.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:45:12 Z{15A60F1F-18FE-45E6-A231-56C7581F67E6}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-employers-prepare-for-wider-protections-in-public-sector-outsourcing-beyond-TUPE?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawGillian Harrington tells HRNews about the UK government’s proposed two-tier workforce reforms which could go beyond TUPE by requiring ongoing parity across workers on public sector contracts.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:58:12 Z{2B8E8E17-7A4A-4B4E-9D02-F33154A919F5}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/HR-and-HandS-urged-to-act-early-to-secure-legal-privilege-after-serious-accidents?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawZoe Betts tells HRNews how legal professional privilege can help UK employers investigate serious incidents fully while protecting their position.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:52:05 Z{B74F2909-0BE3-4361-A829-029E417CEF79}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-proposes-sweeping-product-safety-regulation-reform?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA range of ambitious measures are set to overhaul and “future proof” the UK’s product safety regulation, an expert has said. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:55:54 Z{CC2D342B-AD9A-4A83-8ABE-190592DF206B}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/South-African-regulator-issues-warning-over-excessive-oil-price-increases?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawSouth Africa’s competition commission has sounded a warning to businesses against price gouging amid the backdrop of ongoing international tensions, calling upon the public and businesses to report any suspected instances.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:37:57 Z{CD318E1A-A7E2-4F31-BD3B-0271B91848D5}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/CMA-increases-consumer-law-compliance-scrutiny?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawRecent investigations opened by the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) highlight its growing use of new consumer law powers as it approaches the one-year anniversary of gaining them, experts in competition and consumer law have said.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:20:22 Z{57A2285A-A127-4301-91AB-E368290B30B6}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/PFAS-ban-raise-challenges-industry?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawEU regulators have proposed a broad, generic restriction on the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in a move they said is necessary to address risks use of the chemicals pose to the environment and human health.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:39:28 Z{CB780EE4-650D-4B0E-8250-782B7BC1E77C}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/foreign-arbitration-material-discoverable-south-african-disputes?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawConstruction businesses often choose international arbitration for dispute resolution due to inherent concerns and advantages around the private and confidential nature of the form. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:01:58 Z{11BC4403-8201-49B4-AE6D-4E121621C168}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/England-needs-roadmap-accelerate-delivery-new-towns?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe next generation of new towns will require long-term certainty and genuine collaboration across Whitehall, an expert has said. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:31:23 Z{589E3751-640A-4587-8936-0249F0FE23EE}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Scotland-heat-network-licencing-regime-streamlined?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawPlans for a new opt-in licensing regime for heat networks in Scotland will be welcomed by operators – although they may face waiting almost two years for their implementation, according to an expert.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:13:13 Z{23F3F4D7-D365-414F-A018-DAF883C9518B}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Taiwan-offshore-wind-auction?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA new offshore wind auction in Taiwan is set to attract interest from international and domestic firms, with an expert at Pinsent Masons saying the next six months will be critical for developers, financiers and corporate power purchasers seeking to capitalise on the opportunity.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 03:39:43 Z{5C413902-885E-49DE-B6C9-C130FC963B63}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/Why-online-platform-Ts-and-Cs-may-need-to-be-rewritten-for-children?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawOnline platforms in the UK may need to re-write their terms and conditions so that they can be easily understood by children – even if they do not intend for children to access their services.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:23:24 Z{3E5FB5B8-15AF-40AC-94F5-6E2833108343}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/UK-financial-regulators-update-reporting-requirements?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawBanks, insurers and investment firms, as well as providers of financial market infrastructure (FMI), have been given a year to adapt to new UK reporting requirements.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:00:29 Z{408A2417-34CD-41DA-A020-3BAD30F5DCE7}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/South-Africa-accelerates-expansion-of-electricity-transmission-programme?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe roll-out of South Africa’s Independent Transmission Projects (ITP) programme is expected to boost grid capacity to fulfil the country’s growing energy supply needs.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:56:47 Z{465BE0F6-2A4C-42E8-9711-3A8EF04AE723}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Sala-compensation-claim-rejection-proving-player-value?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA decision to reject a compensation claim by Cardiff City over the death of Emiliano Sala highlights the challenges of proving the full value of players to football clubs, according to experts.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:27:39 Z{390B21C3-8215-43CD-997D-69E43579D8A4}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/PODCAST-us-eu-uk-ai-training-policy-shifts-uk-financial-ombudsman-overhaul?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawUS, EU and UK diverge on AI training copyright debate, and UK overhauls finance consumer bodyTue, 31 Mar 2026 14:07:19 Z{717323D2-A6BE-4A9E-BEC9-EF9E5B0A19BA}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/australia-eu-free-trade-agreement-opportunities?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA “strategically important” free trade agreement (FTA) and strengthened security and defence partnership between the EU and Australia will create new opportunities for businesses and firms across multiple industries, according to experts at Pinsent Masons.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:33:23 Z{164F3405-9F8C-4505-8E44-BA33082F4EE7}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/challenges-waiving-ground-annulment-in-French-courts?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe scope of the waiver rule contained in article 1466 of the French Civil Procedure Code (CPC) continues to be tested in domestic courts.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:21:57 Z{6631B962-83E2-4736-8638-A521945E36EE}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/developer-enabled-wastewater-infrastructure-ireland?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe Irish government has introduced a major new developer-led infrastructure (DLI) initiative designed to remove wastewater-related barriers that have long delayed housing projects across Ireland.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:39:55 Z{73CF6D2C-1AC9-4EFF-AD67-46BC84A7986A}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/spike-companies-moving-aim-main-market-listing-reforms?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawA dramatic increase in the number of companies graduating from AIM to the London Stock Exchange’s main market underlines how regulatory reform is making the move easier and more lucrative, according to an expert.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:40:11 Z{7E6E9EE0-02A5-4C83-BD78-AA47441E3E76}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Ireland-host-international-arbitration-hub-US-Euro-disputes?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe launch of a new international arbitration hub in Dublin aimed at resolving commercial disputes between US and European firms underlines the country’s growing reputation for dispute resolution, according to an expert.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:45:00 Z{4D043B2E-B32D-41D2-B466-9110715C1028}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Analysis/long-term-ill-or-injured-workers-FWC?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawTwo recent decisions from the Fair Work Commission (FWC) offer important and practical guidance for employers managing long-term ill and injured workers.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:07:02 Z{A58882E9-01AE-4455-A7F6-179429A96DF1}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/Australia-merger-regime-april?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawAustralia’s new mandatory merger control regime will enter its next major phase this week, on 1 April, introducing additional notification thresholds and voting power rules that expand the number of transactions requiring clearance.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 03:20:43 Z{1BD7D35D-1F4F-4381-9C03-4C99E8A591DB}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/News/middle-east-impact-financial-services-industry?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawThe UAE’s financial sector is well positioned to withstand the economic and market impact of the Middle East conflict, experts have said, endorsing views expressed by industry figures in interviews with a newspaper.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:40:43 Z{FC9D838D-141E-4DD1-9F79-AFED62C701DF}https://www.pinsentmasons.com/Out-Law/Guides/Middle-East-force-majeure-commercial-implications-English-law?utm_source=PM+website&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+OutlawAs the Middle East conflict continues, severe disruption to global supply chains is putting businesses’ contractual rights and obligations under intense scrutiny.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:01:28 Z