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Intellectual property

European Commission proposes harmonisation of patent law with unitary SPCs and single procedure for grant

The European Commission has launched a call for evidence on its proposal to create a unitary supplementary protection certificate and/or
Corporate

Are you ready for mandatory TCFD reporting in the UK?

The UK government has published guidance to help companies prepare climate-related financial disclosures
Future of work

Media comment: Jérôme Scapoli, Employment Law expert in France, features in programme with French business channel BFMTV

Speaking with host Lorraine Goumot of the 60 minutes Business Show, he addresses the topic of working in the metaverse.
Intellectual property

Russia retaliates against sanctions by curtailing foreign owners' IP rights

Legislation has been passed allowing goods to be exempted from intellectual property protection and compulsory licensing without compensation
Employment and pensions

Employment Law Coffee Break: Managing Covid-19 in the workplace - some FAQs

Welcome to our latest Coffee Break – this week we focus on the current position with Covid-19 and address some
Real estate

New beneficial ownership register for overseas entities holding UK real estate – 10 things you need to know

Overseas entities affected by the new legislation should assess their position now as the deadline for compliance is just six
Energy and Utilities

Big Solar: Is the future bright?

Recent boom in large-scale solar due to project viability and policy support
Energy and Utilities

The Energy Transition | Green heating fund and new green inertia turbines

This week, we look at the new £288 million fund for green heating projects, three new green inertia turbines, and
Corporate

Why M&A buyers need to take note of workplace harassment risks at deal targets

Extensive due diligence on harassment policies and warranties are becoming a regular feature of acquisition work
Regulatory and compliance

Ukraine war: Further sanctions imposed and related steps taken by the UK government

Government designates additional sanctions targets, extends export bans and intends to stop Russian oil imports
Sanctions, ownership and related issues

Termination of cooperation with a Russian counterparty

Withdrawal from cooperation with Russian companies or discontinuation of business activity in Russia may involve different legal contexts which largely