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What is ‘Gender’ Under the Equality Act? Landmark Ruling – but Controversy Continues.

The case did not relate specifically to employment.

UK deposit return scheme may pose financial and regional challenges for businesses

The DRS regulations were enacted earlier this year and are set to come into force in October 2027.

Campaign to streamline regulatory ecosystem launched in Saudia Arabia Special Economic Zones

For our clients, this translates to reduced operational costs, minimized investment risks

The Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2023: What Does it Mean?

Higher education providers will need to take (reasonably practicable) steps to ensure lawful freedom of speech.

EU standard-essential patent reforms could be resurrected

EU law makers in the European Parliament and the Council of Ministers were unable to reach consensus on the proposed regulation.

UK employee share plans: the online annual filing regime

Following registration, companies must file their share plans annual returns online, also via the PAYE online services portal.

SEC Eases Burden of Co-Investment

This order, which adopts a more principles-based co-investment framework, will greatly simplify and modernize the co-investment process

Ireland abolishes daily ETF portfolio transparency requirement

A wide range of Irish ETF structuring options are available

The BVI's new CRS additional information forms – a new reporting obligation

The CRS Forms will provide additional information about the FI to the ITA

Insured risks litigation in the Channel Islands

The Channel Islands comprise two separate jurisdictions, Guernsey and Jersey.

Country Update – Bermuda: AML

The POCA is primarily aimed at preventing offences relating to the proceeds of criminal conduct

Is the Corporate Transparency Act dead?

If you have a US company and did not make an initial CTA filing, the same is true.

Uncertainty around companies’ disclosure duties in South Africa under amended Companies Act

The amended section 26 puts into question the efficacy of PAIA which confers additional rights on those requesting access to company records.

EU moves to clarify AI Act scope for gen-AI

The proposals are the subject of a survey the European Commission has opened, through which it is seeking the views of industry and other stakeholders.

Freezing injunctions in Bermuda

This briefing note provides an overview of freezing injunctions in Bermuda.

Increasing EU defence spending will need creativity and wider application, say experts

The STEP regulation already provides scope for EU funding

Navigating breaches of technology and commercial contracts

Contracts and agreements serve as the foundation for collaboration between tech companies, developers, suppliers, and consumers.

Ofgem approves GB electricity grid connection reform

The current grid connections process has long been a bottleneck for new energy generation and demand projects.

Guide to companies in the Isle of Man

A protected cell company (PCC) is a type of Manx Company that permits the creation of “cells” in which the company’s assets and liabilities are statutorily segregated.

Carey Olsen and Selectron in PIPA’s Pink Sandbox

The Pink Sandbox encourages a privacy by design approach that anticipates issues early, allowing partners to avoid missteps and build privacy into their products or services as a default setting.

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