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CalPrivacy Votes to Advance Three Legislative Proposals Impacting CCPA Compliance

Businesses should monitor these proposals closely and prepare for more robust internal reporting protocols and expanded data request handling capabilities.

Australian Treasury seeks feedback on potential foreign investment reforms

The federal government is seeking feedback on whether new categories of lower risk investments, defined by objective criteria, should be subject to a notification requirement only

Reforms represent ‘transformative shift’ of Australia’s environmental regulatory landscape

These changes, if passed, are intended to streamline approvals, strengthen environmental protections, and introduce new compliance obligations.

CRD VI: consequences on non-EU banking institutions lending money to Luxembourg entities

The Bill explicitly excludes from such exemption situations where the non-EU company solicits the client through an entity acting on its own behalf or having close links with such non-EU company.

NSW clean energy approvals greater source of delay than federal EPBC, as wind farm approval costs reach up to $100 million: survey

The findings are part of HSF Kramer’s pulse survey on the NSW planning approval framework for clean energy projects.

Selling inherited property in Jersey

When selling your inherited property, if there is no Will in existence or registered, you will need to ensure you provide your lawyer with the deceased’s death certificate

Investing in Italian football: understanding the new draft legislation on transparency in the ownership of professional clubs

This legislative effort reflects a broader European trend towards greater oversight of ownership and financial integrity in professional sports, particularly football.

What the UK carbon budget delivery plan means for real estate

The CBGDP includes a stated intention of the government to encourage the use of whole-life carbon assessments

Top earners can be used for equal pay claims, German court rules

The federal court overturned that decision

FDA relaxes biosimilars guidance

The FDA’s updated position aligns with that of other major medicines regulators in Europe.

Guernsey Court of Appeal clarifies directors’ duties and regulatory standards

The Court distinguished integrity from dishonesty

European Works Councils update: implications of the new EU Directive for employers in Ireland

The provisional agreement on European Works Council was adopted by the European Parliament on 9 October 2025 and still needs to be formally adopted by the European Council.

Singapore set to introduce three-tier workplace dispute process

The bill also prohibits adverse employment decisions based on 11 protected characteristics

Changes to beneficial ownership regime

Many of the key features of the framework set out by the Act remain to be defined in those regulations and in guidance notes.

Recent changes to charities law in Guernsey

Guernsey’s economic substance regime requires entities deriving income from certain 'relevant activities' to demonstrate that they have sufficient substance.

Central Bank of Ireland Publishes Expectations on SFDR Compliance

The Central Bank noted there are areas that require a marked improvement

Consultation on bereavement and pregnancy loss leave under the UK Employment Rights Bill

The Bill provides for amendments to UK employment legislation, to give employees a right to at least one week of unpaid bereavement leave when a person dies

Australian employers warned to take flexible work requests seriously by FWC

The FWC’s ruling considered an employer’s refusal to grant an employee a flexible working arrangement request.

New employment laws offer boost to Qatar public sector staff

While the reforms currently apply to public sector entities, their influence is expected to extend further, Khasawneh added.

Fashion brands fined over EU antitrust breaches

The investigations began on 18 April 2023 with Commission inspectors making unannounced visits to the companies’ bases across the EU.

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