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Energy firms face extra compensation payouts over new smart meter rules

Ofgem said its compliance regime has already seen more than 900,000 misfunctioning smart meters repaired or replaced since 2024

Qatar set for overhaul of employees end of service payouts

A key part of the proposed approach is to channel and invest non-Qatari employees’ end of service gratuity payments

Civil Reform Bill 2026: Key changes explained

The Civil Reform Bill introduces an enormous overhaul to the discovery process.

The New Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework – Relevance for Cayman Investment Funds

Investment funds are not subject to the CARF Regulations unless they undertake activities that would render them a RCASP

Recovering attorney fees in the Middle East

As such, understanding what is required, and what it means for potential actions in the region, is an essential part of the action process – and may determine where you file a case in the first place.

A practical guide to trustee blessing applications for 'momentous' decisions

To ensure any blessing application stands the best chance of being approved notwithstanding challenges by beneficiaries, a degree of front-loading is required.

New Executive Order Declares National Emergency and Authorizes Tariffs on Goods from Countries Supplying Oil to Cuba

The Executive Order comes at a critical moment for Cuba, which, according to reports, is experiencing its worst economic crisis in the 67-year history of its communist revolution.

Updated UK data laws take effect this week

One DUAA change that has not been provided for under the new regulations is the transfer of the functions of the information commissioner into a new corporate structure.

Strengthening corporate defences against corruption in Singapore: Practical takeaways

Regulatory expectations now extend well beyond the existence of formal policies, focusing instead on whether companies can demonstrate credible, effective and lived compliance frameworks.

How ALSPs can help drive a smarter legal ops strategy

A successful legal ops strategy first requires identifying the gaps that need to be filled to help your team and business thrive.

Ireland confirms revamp of rules for renewable energy auctions

Charlotte Gourley, an energy policy expert with Pinsent Masons, said the decision had set out a clear path for future RESS auctions.

FCA opens review of future of AI across UK financial sector

The Financial Conduct Authority will look to explore how AI will impact on regulation, markets and consumers

Fundraising Regulator issues guidance for use of artificial intelligence in fundraising

The guidance stresses the importance of understanding how AI tools use, store and share data and whether or not it is a closed loop system.

Guernsey Court seizure of proceeds from crypto fraud establishes basis for future litigation

The ruling is notable not only for its scale but for the precedent it sets.

Dentons launches combination with leading firm in Thailand

Pisut & Partners has long been renowned as one of the leading service providers in the region.

UAE explores AI-assisted law making and ‘dynamic’ regulatory regime

Businesses will need to enhance their regulatory responsiveness, data governance frameworks, and organisational readiness for AI-driven oversight

Navigating estate administration in Bermuda

Many estates can take years to complete.

Ghana and Mali mining developments create regulatory risk for investors

A proposed overhaul of the mining sector by Ghana’s government, aimed at increasing state revenue and preventing the abuse of licensing terms

UK financial regulator shares proposals for new crypto assets market framework

The Financial Conduct Authority has launched two further consultations on the latest stage of its proposals for regulating the crypto asset market

Amendments to the Cayman Islands Common Reporting Standard Regulations

These amendments have been introduced to align the Cayman Islands CRS regime with amendments to the CRS adopted by the OECD in August 2022

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