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Energy and Utilities
Netherlands' Shell judgment does not spell end of reduction obligations for undertakings
The ruling is open to appeal and may prove pyrrhic for those internationally that fear judge-imposed reduction targets
Regulatory Outlook
Bribery, fraud and anti-money laundering | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2024
Failure to prevent fraud guidance published
Business crime
Failure to prevent fraud: steps to take before September 2025
What does new guidance say about the failure to prevent fraud offence entering into force in nine months?
Dispute resolution
Spain's Supreme Court rules on third-party notice in construction disputes
A ruling has again dealt with the scope of notices that are of vital practical importance for construction litigation
Corporate
UK directors' duties: IOD issues guidance on the importance of sustainable business practice
New voluntary code of conduct provides helpful steer to directors – especially with regard to 'responsible business'
Financial Services
Court of Appeal ruling raises questions for UK credit brokers on disinterested duty and informed consent
How will the UK financial regulator respond and what wider impact could the decision have on credit brokers and lenders?
Regulatory Outlook
Bribery, fraud and anti-money laundering | UK Regulatory Outlook October 2024
Guidance on information sharing measures in ECCTA 2023 | Speech on FCA's evolving approach to enforcement | JMLSG AML and
Regulatory and compliance
Modern Slavery Act 2015: UK select committee calls for urgent reforms
UK legislation criticised for falling behind global standards on risks in supply chains and corporate reporting
Retail and Consumer
De Hoge Raad doet uitspraak over online betaalknoppen: Wat betekent dit voor webshops?
De uitspraak heeft mogelijk grote gevolgen voor online handelaren, vooral in het geval dat rechtszaken tegen consumenten al gestart zijn.
Dispute resolution
Spain's Supreme Court rules Covid-19 not a force majeure event exempting payment of rent on business premises
Covid-19 cannot be deemed to be an instance of force majeure and does not provide grounds for exemption
PPP/PFI
UK PFI handbacks: remember the value of technology, data and IP assets
When entering into dialogue as projects 'sunset', prioritise tech and data needs, build strategies and avoid disputes
Cyber security
Safeguarding critical infrastructure and digital services: recent UK and EU developments
Organisations should carefully assess if they are likely to fall within the scope of proposed UK and EU legislation
