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Regulatory and compliance

UK NHS suppliers required to commit to net zero by 2050 or lose out on future contract opportunities

From April, bidders for NHS contracts over £5 million must produce a carbon reduction plan
Energy and Utilities

The Energy Transition | Government announces accreditation scheme for low-carbon hydrogen

Welcome to our top picks of the latest energy regulatory and market developments in the UK's transition to net zero.

Blockchain

Blockchain in Singapore 2023: where are we now? 

Collaborative projects and regulatory developments in Singapore indicate an appetite for innovation in digital assets
Employment and pensions

How to plan for a global reduction in force

What six steps should businesses consider when looking to make a RIF outside of the US?
Tech, Media and Comms

Will 2023 be the year 5G private infrastructure and networks finally arrive?

To date, 5G networks have delivered limited benefits to consumers: now is the time for businesses to unlock the benefits
Financial Services

'Significant divergences': EBA publishes report on PSD2 authorisation peer review

Competent authority practices continue to diverge, according to the review into the directive's authorisation processes
Real estate

Jersey Property Unit Trusts may now need to be on HMRC's trust register

Guidance for unauthorised unit trusts including JPUTs changed on 31 January
Dark Patterns

Dark patterns and sustainability remain a target for Poland's consumer protection authority

Entrepreneurs in Poland need to be aware that consumer protection probes and proceedings are not slowing down
Intellectual property

Unified Patent Court: the basics

The UPC will soon be operational and getting to grips with the basics of how it operates is essential
Dispute resolution

Mediation for UK tax disputes: HMRC publishes new ADR guidance

The commitment of HMRC to alternative dispute resolution is welcome but flexibility in mediation and settlement is vital

Artificial intelligence

What intellectual property and liability issues does generative artificial intelligence pose?

Artificial intelligence growth and transformation raise a range of legal issues that require adaptation and innovation