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Guernsey funds legal and regulatory update March 2024

The Commission will also be prepared to consider requests once a CIS has entered into liquidation

Driving into the past: FCA investigates motor finance agreements – what do motor dealer/credit brokers need to know?

DCAs refer to a commission structure whereby motor dealers are given wide discretion by lenders to determine the interest rate within an accepted range to apply to a customer's motor finance agreement.

Brussels Goes Green (Part II) - Minimum EPB score and renovation obligations

Fines will be imposed in case of non-compliance.

EU shows commitment to combatting greenwashing

It follows intervention from the European consumer authorities, including the Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM).

Economic growth will be centre of UK Budget

The chancellor has indicated that the budget will be focused on prioritising economic growth.

Guernsey data protection series - the seven data protection principles

There are seven principles which are set out in the DPL (and also in the GDPR) which Guernsey organisations are legally required to adhere to.

Antitrust authorities continue intense scrutiny in M&A markets

The report analyses data on merger control activity in 2023 from across 26 jurisdictions, focusing in particular on the U.S., EU, UK and APAC.

Navigating Property Disputes

Property owners are keen to ensure that there is clarity and certainty as to the extent of their respective property boundaries

CMA finalises housebuilding market study

The study also identified concerns that homeowners, in some circumstances, are facing high and unclear charges for the management of facilities such as roads, drainage and green spaces.

Bill to bring pension complaints procedure in line with Irish Constitution

The proposed changes would widen FSPO powers of examination under oath to cover cross examination.

The UK Labour Party's employment rights Green Paper: what might the proposals mean for employers in the UK?

Proposals to give unions greater access to workplaces and changing the rules on recognition of unions and strikes would arguably be easier to introduce than changes to individual employment rights.

Linklaters participates in House of Lords hearing on the Arbitration Bill

The job of the Committee is, ultimately, to consider the Bill line-by-line

Managing Cybersecurity Risks Associated with Quantum

The Circular cautions that cybersecurity risks associated with quantum will materialise in the near future

Ruling highlights earn-out pricing mechanism disputes risk

The court relied on the evidence of the parties' negotiations

FATCA / CRS update: Jersey consultation announced

This proposed amendment is intended to clarify that a trustee of a trust who is not acting on a professional capacity is still subject to the investigative powers of Revenue Jersey.

Automated Vehicles Bill half-way to becoming UK law

Operators in the industry will be closely monitoring the progress of this Bill

The Irish Digital Services Act 2024 – The DSA is now fully enforceable in Ireland

The Irish government policy on recent EU digital, content, and some data laws has been to house implementing national laws in this statute.

The strict parameters to securing eviction orders in South Africa

Recent legal cases and interpretations shed light on the complexities within this legal framework

California employment law developments and trends

New sick leave provisions of up to 5 days

The UK's Economic Crime & Corporate Transparency Act 2023: A guide to what you need to know

Due to the number of changes, the provisions of ECCTA are coming into force in stages.

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