Pensions Round-Up UK Series.

The German transmission system operators have started to claim levies under the German Renewable Energy Act ("EEG levy", EEG-Umlage) from companies that did not see themselves obliged

The Supreme Court considered whether an oral agreement between vendor and estate agent was sufficiently certain as to be binding.

In R (Samuel Smith Old Brewery (Tadcaster) and others) v North Yorkshire County Council [2020] UKSC 3 the Supreme Court has ruled on the approach to be taken by a decision maker when considering...

In this issue, we discuss various legal issues related to the emergence of new technology in the real estate sector, including concerns about online security in relation to electronic conveyancing and the need to comply with securities law in relation to tokenization made possible through blockchain technology.

Two US appellate courts have addressed whether corporations may be named as defendants under the Alien Tort Statute and the Torture Victims Protection Act.

On March 31, 2019, ALJ Cameron Elliot joined the Commission bench, thus completing the ITC's roster of six Administrative Law Judges.

On January 2, 2020, the Chicago Department of Planning and Development (DPD) released information about new fees adopted by the City Council as part of its 2019 Revenue Ordinance.

The Advisory Committee on Potentially Contaminated Land recently released its Issues and Options Paper for public comment.

The introduced new amendment Bill sets out the reforms to gaming machine laws under the Gaming Machines Act 1992 (SA).

A discussion of the review of the Victorian Planning System to improve transparency and efficiency.

Christmas leave and shut-down periods can pose significant challenges to businesses in managing the risk of payment claims under the Building and Construction Industry Payments Act 2004 (BCIPA).

The Supreme Court of Amsterdam has recently referred a case to the European Court of Justice (ECJ) on the legitimacy of tax exit charges.

The appointment of administrators to Whitcoulls in New Zealand will have prompted trade creditors and suppliers of Whitcoulls and other companies to consider their position during an administration. Administration provides the company with breathing space' during which the company's viability can be assessed by the administrator.

New children's wear measurement standards have been developed.

Domestic retailers should use a knowledge of the local market to differentiate themselves from international competitors.

MAI is a significant upgrade to ASIC capabilities in detecting insider trading and other market misconduct prohibitions.

For the first time, an implied term of mutual trust and confidence has been incorporated into an employment contract.

Five jurisdictions have now implemented, or are in the process of implementing, the Model Work Health and Safety Bill.

The Full Bench of the Commission has found that the new laws can apply to bullying that occurred before 1 January 2014.