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Dispute resolution
EU's carbon border adjustment mechanism and its impact on Indian businesses
The European Union is pushing ahead with its aim of reaching net-zero emission by 2050. It has agreed to introduce
Real estate
UK County Court rules in favour of tenant refusing landlord break into renewal lease
'Sketchy' redevelopment plans considered insufficient for break right and valuation experts' independence criticised
Retail and Consumer
What are the pitfalls of modification clauses for tech businesses in Poland?
Platforms in Poland face strict consumer protection rules when changing contract terms
Employment and pensions
UK employers face threefold rise in penalties for illegal workers
The hostile environment harshens with steep fines for employers that do not comply with Home Office right to work rules
Online Safety
Singapore passes Online Criminal Harms Act
The legislation strengthens Singapore's fight against harmful cyber activity and bad actors using the internet for crime
Dispute resolution
What next for climate litigation in England after Court of Appeal rejects derivative claim?
Claimants continue to seek ways to hold directors and companies to account for climate-related decisions
Financial Services
UK Financial Reporting Council consults on revisions to its Ethical Standard
Further reporting and independence obligations will strengthen compliance and audit trust
Blockchain
Cryptocurrency tokens: should they be treated as a 'security' based on manner of sale?
A Singapore view on XRP and LUNA-UST tokens following two US judgments on Securities and Exchange Commission cases
Commercial
What does English law say an insurer 'knows'?
A recent decision has explored whether information given to claims handlers is deemed to be known by underwriters
Commercial
UK Court of Appeal considers when an agreement can be novated by conduct
Changing a party to an agreement should be viewed as a novation not a variation, and a 'no dealing' clause
Financial Services
Financial Reporting Council reforms strengthen decision-making over UK audit quality
Changes to the Audit Enforcement Procedure aim to ensure high-profile audit failures are given proper scrutiny
Dispute resolution
In or out of time? Time bars in engineering, procurement and construction contracts in the UK
Construction contract provisions set timeframes for actions so a party can exercise a right or claim and entitlement
