All Insights https://www.osborneclarke.com/ en Wed, 27 Nov 2024 00:47:02 +0000 Tue, 26 Nov 2024 12:24:55 +0000 EU enforces stricter liability for life sciences products https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/eu-enforces-stricter-liability-life-sciences-products &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/21/12/29/OC_KI_061.jpg?VersionId=iV7buh0kRJUn9Lnk1DbEhsJL6N_EjRdp' /><br /><p align="left"><strong>Pharma and medtech companies face enhanced liability under the EU's new directive</strong></p>]]&gt; Tue, 26 Nov 2024 12:24:55 +0000 All Insights What is the scope of the obligation for companies in Spain to have equality and non-discrimination policies for LGBT persons? https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/what-scope-obligation-companies-spain-have-equality-and-non-discrimination-policies-lgbt &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/22/03/16/OC-IS_001.jpg?VersionId=DcHvflLJQ7EFMmbxqof2Zpxmp34kT003' /><br /><p><strong>All companies with more than 50 employees should carefully evaluate their situation after the approval of the regulation</strong></p>]]&gt; Tue, 26 Nov 2024 12:07:56 +0000 All Insights Spanish Supreme Court clarifies the binding nature of the report of the Ministry of Science and Innovation in order to apply tax deduction for technological innovation https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/spanish-supreme-court-clarifies-binding-nature-report-ministry-science-and-innovation &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/22/03/16/OC-IS_019.jpg?VersionId=SOEK1hpiphKyJIF5JdYDps3xlufrcuUt' /><br /><p><strong>Spanish Supreme Court annuls National High Court decisions regarding tax deduction for technological innovation</strong></p>]]&gt; Tue, 26 Nov 2024 11:36:27 +0000 All Insights Unconstitutionality of certain provisions of Catalan Law 1/2022, to address the housing emergency https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/unconstitutionality-certain-provisions-catalan-law-12022-address-housing-emergency &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/22/03/16/OC-IS_010.jpg?VersionId=X6cyEJ1XgnOPivlTQEB4JYyRFzSCaGaU' /><br /><p><strong>The Constitutional Court issued ruling declaring several provisions of Catalonia's Law 1/2022, of 3 March, unconstitutional&nbsp;</strong></p>]]&gt; Tue, 26 Nov 2024 09:07:18 +0000 All Insights The EU Listing Act: what are the key changes to the Prospectus Regulation? https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/eu-listing-act-what-are-key-changes-prospectus-regulation &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/22/01/04/GEN_global_map_market_trends.jpg?VersionId=3lmCxTCHaA40Lr34km7zE3Jvl5mMeZgj' /><br /><p><strong>The Listing Act aims to simplify obligations and procedures to enhance the attractiveness of EU capital markets</strong></p>]]&gt; Tue, 26 Nov 2024 07:38:51 +0000 All Insights The Energy Transition | UK launches Global Clean Power Alliance at G20 Summit https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/energy-transition-uk-launches-global-clean-power-alliance-g20-summit &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/21/12/29/OC_KI_106.jpg?VersionId=CI4xTJqwIU6hskopB1zlzUJArYaUyiEm' /><br /><p><em>Welcome to our top picks of the latest energy regulatory and market developments in the UK's transition to net zero.</em></p>]]&gt; Mon, 25 Nov 2024 15:59:30 +0000 All Insights Failure to prevent fraud: steps to take before September 2025 https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/failure-prevent-fraud-steps-take-september-2025 &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/22/01/04/REI_buildings_canary_wharf.jpg?VersionId=qw_aTWV4aJry48H46oLCSxe3i12RTeee' /><br /><p><strong>What does new guidance say about the failure to prevent fraud offence entering into force in nine months?</strong></p>]]&gt; Mon, 25 Nov 2024 13:54:43 +0000 All Insights UK Employment Law Coffee Break: Join us at our webinars, protected conversations, and sexual harassment https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/uk-employment-law-coffee-break-join-us-our-webinars-protected-conversations-and-sexual &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/21/12/30/OC_KI_02_005.jpg?VersionId=GWFdm3LmRSvunCFA0F.blPKFCeGhsm9L' /><br /><p align="left"><strong>Welcome to our latest Coffee Break in which we look at the latest legal and practical developments impacting UK employers</strong></p>]]&gt; Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:34:33 +0000 All Insights UK Knowledge Collection | Black Friday, pension changes, and payment times and public procurement https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/uk-knowledge-collection-black-friday-pension-changes-and-payment-times-and-public &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/21/12/30/RMT_business_people_talking%20%282%29.jpg?VersionId=TXrpDNZMPjpIjdnkoxwIfQhGBESO2dUX' /><br /><p><strong>Welcome to this week's Knowledge Collection</strong></p>]]&gt; Fri, 22 Nov 2024 13:57:01 +0000 All Insights Property-owner communities can ban tourist rentals, says Spain's Supreme Court https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/property-owner-communities-can-ban-tourist-rentals-says-spains-supreme-court &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/24/07/24/building_facade_iStock-180754306-EDITED.png?VersionId=0_EAF7mTAfRBvLKitXZvhWCZ6b1mqhhp' /><br /><p><strong>A Horizontal Property Law ban requires approval by three-fifths of owners with three-fifths of the participation quotas</strong></p>]]&gt; Fri, 22 Nov 2024 10:37:50 +0000 All Insights Black Friday and competition law: compliance top tips and errors to avoid in the UK and EU https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/black-friday-and-competition-law-compliance-top-tips-and-errors-avoid-uk-and-eu &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/21/12/30/RC_retail_transaction.jpg?VersionId=kJOmknxUFT1UgWB5pZjk.f88TDFdUJgq' /><br /><p><strong>Retailers and brands must also navigate competition law and sustainability concerns around the November shopping event</strong></p>]]&gt; Fri, 22 Nov 2024 09:52:55 +0000 All Insights Spain's Supreme Court rules on third-party notice in construction disputes https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/spains-supreme-court-rules-third-party-notice-construction-disputes &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/22/03/16/OC-IS_011.jpg?VersionId=mhoWYT2ZHXok_oF8cotLBK6wgPS63dhN' /><br /><p><strong>A ruling has again dealt with the scope of notices that are of vital practical importance for construction litigation</strong></p>]]&gt; Fri, 22 Nov 2024 09:51:27 +0000 All Insights FCA issues additional guidance on inside information under UK Market Abuse Regulation https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/fca-issues-additional-guidance-inside-information-under-uk-market-abuse-regulation &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/22/03/16/OC-IS_022.jpg?VersionId=txqsSQcC_sRPe3rt52na9FkaLtw2_mvy' /><br /><p><strong>The guidance covers, among other things, the definition of inside information, disclosure and communications with shareholders</strong></p>]]&gt; Fri, 22 Nov 2024 09:34:33 +0000 All Insights UK Public Service Pensions Update | November 2024 https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/uk-public-service-pensions-update-november-2024 &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/22/03/16/OC-IS_010.jpg?VersionId=X6cyEJ1XgnOPivlTQEB4JYyRFzSCaGaU' /><br /><p><strong>Welcome to the latest edition of the UK Public Service Pensions Update</strong></p>]]&gt; Thu, 21 Nov 2024 13:00:17 +0000 All Insights Are works of applied art protected under UK copyright law? https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/are-works-applied-art-protected-under-uk-copyright-law &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/22/03/16/OC-IS_012.jpg?VersionId=DOPO7JT0G9CbAApZAM_JwAFZt.YjKolj' /><br /><p><strong>IPEC held that EU and UK tests for copyright subsistence for works of applied art could not be reconciled and gave guidance in applying the stricter UK standard</strong></p>]]&gt; Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:17:10 +0000 All Insights UK chancellor unveils reforms to 'prime' UK pensions to boost growth https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/uk-chancellor-unveils-reforms-prime-uk-pensions-boost-growth &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/22/03/16/OC-IS_014.jpg?VersionId=1Tib4fKv.Nqk2w1K5VvdlIwCYl9oKOlf' /><br /><p><strong>An interim report and two new consultations spell major change</strong></p>]]&gt; Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:05:32 +0000 All Insights Medtech sector faces new EU 'green deal' recommendations https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/medtech-sector-faces-new-eu-green-deal-recommendations &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/24/05/21/esg_iStock-1442960535-EDITED2.png?VersionId=6vq9b0sXmcjzpFPoywULzfm8ATQz.2VN' /><br /><p><strong>Greener medical devices and processes are among MedTech Europe's recommendations for business sustainability</strong></p>]]&gt; Tue, 19 Nov 2024 15:03:17 +0000 All Insights HR pensions spotlight: what do pensions changes in the UK Budget mean for employers? https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/hr-pensions-spotlight-what-do-pensions-changes-uk-budget-mean-employers &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/22/03/16/OC-IS_007.jpg?VersionId=JitxlEuEDLOx1dIqtPae9pi.IKQ5vsuk' /><br /><p><strong>Inheritance tax changes are much wider than expected</strong></p>]]&gt; Tue, 19 Nov 2024 14:42:20 +0000 All Insights Housebuilding market study: UK government responds to CMA proposals https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/housebuilding-market-study-uk-government-responds-cma-proposals &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/24/05/21/flat_facade_iStock-153531471-EDITED.png?VersionId=ljOQTdCBnUsiStBFzNL2.NsFcykfdNt6' /><br /><p><strong>Broad acceptance of recommendations to improve the housebuilding market confirmed by UK government, with detail awaited</strong></p>]]&gt; Tue, 19 Nov 2024 12:44:56 +0000 All Insights Are you prepared for the forthcoming changes on prompt payment terms for public tendering in the UK? https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/are-you-prepared-forthcoming-changes-prompt-payment-terms-public-tendering-uk &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/22/03/16/OC-IS_010.jpg?VersionId=X6cyEJ1XgnOPivlTQEB4JYyRFzSCaGaU' /><br /><p><strong>Failure to comply with measures will mean companies cannot participate in central government procurements over £5 million</strong></p>]]&gt; Tue, 19 Nov 2024 10:11:49 +0000 All Insights ESG Knowledge Update | November 2024 https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/esg-knowledge-update-november-2024 &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/22/03/16/OC-IS_021.jpg?VersionId=5Lu7pmVl_2gOk3GcH1hqszF1iQmJR7U4' /><br /><p><strong>Welcome to our Osborne Clarke ESG Knowledge Update, which offers a round-up of legal, regulatory and market news</strong></p>]]&gt; Tue, 19 Nov 2024 09:40:05 +0000 All Insights UK chancellor lays out 'fit for the future' vision for the Local Government Pension Scheme https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/uk-chancellor-lays-out-fit-future-vision-local-government-pension-scheme &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/22/03/16/OC-IS_012.jpg?VersionId=DOPO7JT0G9CbAApZAM_JwAFZt.YjKolj' /><br /><p><strong>How will the Mansion House announcements about LGPS 'megafunds' and asset pools affect administering authorities?</strong></p>]]&gt; Mon, 18 Nov 2024 15:59:01 +0000 All Insights New climate finance – a steep climb up the COP29 hill? https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/new-climate-finance-steep-climb-cop29-hill &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/24/05/21/esg_iStock-1442960535-EDITED2.png?VersionId=6vq9b0sXmcjzpFPoywULzfm8ATQz.2VN' /><br /><p><strong>Discussions continue on the next stage of climate financing, to replace previous annual goals set for contributing countries</strong></p>]]&gt; Mon, 18 Nov 2024 12:18:37 +0000 All Insights The Energy Transition | UK government confirms bonus scheme for offshore wind https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/energy-transition-uk-government-confirms-bonus-scheme-offshore-wind &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/21/12/29/OC_KI_106.jpg?VersionId=CI4xTJqwIU6hskopB1zlzUJArYaUyiEm' /><br /><p><strong>Welcome to our top picks of the latest energy regulatory and market developments in the UK's transition to net zero</strong></p>]]&gt; Mon, 18 Nov 2024 11:38:31 +0000 All Insights Investment control in transactions in the life sciences and healthcare sector https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/investment-control-transactions-life-sciences-and-healthcare-sector &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/22/01/04/OC_KI_02_014.jpg?VersionId=AEBQYDxL7rVMAUNNBw1dcm_ButwBOcBO' /><br /><p><strong>Investment control means that additional regulatory approvals are required, affecting the timeline, complexity and costs of a transaction</strong></p>]]&gt; Mon, 18 Nov 2024 10:50:09 +0000 All Insights