Osborne Clarke has released an English litigation toolkit for parties contemplating England as their dispute resolution jurisdiction. The toolkit outlines the High Court claim process, including timelines, costs, early settlement or case conclusion, evidence presentation, pre-judgment court assistance, appeals, judgment enforcement, and the benefits of choosing English law and jurisdiction

The President signed the long-awaited whistleblower protection law on 19 June 2024 and this means that whistleblower protection will soon also apply in Poland.

The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill was the last bill passed in the wash-up period before Parliament was prorogued for the UK general election. Our Insight looks at the significant changes...

The UK signed up on 12 January 2024 to the 2019 Hague Judgments Convention, which will come into force 12 months after the UK ratifies the convention. It will then apply to judgments in proceedings started after that date.

As businesses focus on compliance with environmental standards, industry's impact on ecology is receiving more regulatory scrutiny. Our Insight on natural capital looks at its role in investment decisions, its growing importance in assessing environmental risk to operations, and the likely direction of travel for regulation in this area.

This month's Regulatory Outlook highlights actions businesses should take to prepare for new EU rules on AI, cybersecurity, and ESG. It also covers the EU's updated General Product Safety Regulation, UK's clean energy policies, and key changes in corporate transparency and construction law.

Osborne Clarke's litigation toolkit includes timescale, cost, proving the case, enforcement, settlement and considers the advantages of English law and jurisdiction. This toolkit is aimed at parties considering...

The European Parliament, on 12 March 2024, formally adopted the new Product Liability Directive. The new rules intend to provide easier access to compensation for consumers...

The Law Society has published guidance on how to advise clients on mitigating the risk of greenwashing claims and how to advise on sound climate governance.

When the Civil Procedure Rule provisions on contempt were entirely replaced in 2020 by a simplified and reduced rule (Part 81), one of the changes was the removal...

The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has published its 2023 annual report highlighting its progress in regulating the digital advertising world using artificial intelligence...

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has responded to Ofcom's consultation on the prohibition of inflation-linked price rises. Ofcom is proposing to ban telecoms companies...

As businesses strive to develop more sustainable practices, the UK competition regulator has published its second informal guidance under its "open door" policy in relation to green agreements.

The calling of the general election had an immediate impact on legislation progressing through Parliament. Last week saw a scramble to pass legislation ahead of the prorogation of Parliament...

AI is revolutionizing medical products and manufacturing, from remote surgery to diagnostics, prompting regulators to catch up. The EU AI Act, effective since August, aims to address the industry's evolving challenges. Experts discuss its potential impact on medical technology.

ESG issues remain high on legislative agendas. The EU's Corporate Due Diligence Directive was approved by the European Parliament, but a proposal for a new regulation on nature restoration hit the buffers.

The Takeover Panel has announced amendments to Practice Statement 31, which provides guidance on formal sale processes, private sale processes, strategic reviews and public searches for potential offerors.

The Labour government is expected to implement its "New Deal for Working People," which includes predictable hours, stricter IR35 enforcement, and stronger worker protections. The King's Speech also unveiled plans for an Employment Rights Bill and a draft Equality (Race and Disability) Bill.

As the implementation of the UK online safety regime continues, our Regulatory Outlook takes a look at Ofcom's third call for evidence to inform its codes of practice and guidance...

HMRC announced in the February 2024 issue of the Employer Bulletin that it is aligning its approach to providing advance assurance on certain termination payment enquiries.