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Tax

Spain's Supreme Court rules on tax deductibility of director compensation

The ruling follows the High Court's analysis of compensation paid to directors as tax deductible after their resignation
Artificial intelligence

When will businesses have to comply with the EU's AI Act?

Businesses need to be ready for prohibitions and a staggered compliance timetable that takes effect from late 2024
Financial Services

Portfolio managers will be covered by the Sustainability Disclosure Requirements

The UK regulator proposes to apply a similar approach in the near future to portfolio managers as for fund managers
Energy and Utilities

Italy tightens the rules on PV plants with the new Agricoltura decree-law

The installation of photovoltaic plants with ground-mounted modules is not permitted in areas qualified as 'agricultural' by zoning plans, with
Dispute resolution

SRA warns claims management law firms in England and Wales about high-volume financial services claims

Guidance emphasises importance of acting in line with expected professional standards
Corporate

Dealmaking confidence returns to Europe in 2024 after a subdued 2023

Improving economic conditions and greater stability are likely to lead to increased market confidence across the continent
Employment and pensions

UK Employment Law Coffee Break: AI in HR and recruitment, neuroinclusive interviews, and ET reforms

Welcome to our latest Coffee Break in which we look at the latest legal and practical developments impacting UK employers
Dispute resolution

Conflicts of interest in international arbitration: updates to the IBA Guidelines

The International Bar Association proposes updating the Guidelines on Conflicts of Interest in International Arbitration for the first time in
Employment and pensions

Dutch employers will need to report employee's work-related CO2 emissions from July

A time-consuming search for data at the time of the reporting deadline can, however, be avoided
Regulatory and compliance

New French rules on pornographic content to create a safer internet for minors

Introduction of age verification system, with extensive new enforcement powers for Arcom