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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.

EU CBAM: most businesses will be out of scope

Coupled with this, the regulation strengthens protection against circumvention of EU CBAM through the splitting of imports into amounts which are under the de minimis level.

Renters’ Rights Act passed into UK law

Natalie Harris of Pinsent Masons, an expert in property law, said the Renters’ Rights Act provides for the biggest shake-up of short-term residential lettings in England in a generation.

New consultations launched as Employment Rights Bill moves on

By 2027 the proposed changes could all come into effect, creating significant implications for workplaces across the country, according to an expert.

Advising Architect Bermuda Ltd. on the launch of AX, Bermuda’s first regulated traditional perpetual futures exchange

Natalie commented: 'We are delighted to have assisted Architect and to officially welcome this first-in-class regulated global exchange to Bermuda's thriving digital asset sector.'

Key updates to Bermuda’s Work Permit Policy 2025

For corporate businesses, a work permit holder can only work for multiple employers if the worker is providing the same job functions for affiliated companies.

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