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UK Public Service Pensions Update | November 2024

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 13:00:17 +0000

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Welcome to the latest edition of the UK Public Service Pensions Update

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Are works of applied art protected under UK copyright law?

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:17:10 +0000

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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

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UK chancellor unveils reforms to 'prime' UK pensions to boost growth

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:05:32 +0000

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An interim report and two new consultations spell major change

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Medtech sector faces new EU 'green deal' recommendations

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 15:03:17 +0000

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Greener medical devices and processes are among MedTech Europe's recommendations for business sustainability

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HR pensions spotlight: what do pensions changes in the UK Budget mean for employers?

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 14:42:20 +0000

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Inheritance tax changes are much wider than expected

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Housebuilding market study: UK government responds to CMA proposals

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 12:44:56 +0000

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Broad acceptance of recommendations to improve the housebuilding market confirmed by UK government, with detail awaited

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Are you prepared for the forthcoming changes on prompt payment terms for public tendering in the UK?

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 10:11:49 +0000

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Failure to comply with measures will mean companies cannot participate in central government procurements over £5 million

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ESG Knowledge Update | November 2024

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 09:40:05 +0000

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Welcome to our Osborne Clarke ESG Knowledge Update, which offers a round-up of legal, regulatory and market news

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UK chancellor lays out 'fit for the future' vision for the Local Government Pension Scheme

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 15:59:01 +0000

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How will the Mansion House announcements about LGPS 'megafunds' and asset pools affect administering authorities?

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New climate finance – a steep climb up the COP29 hill?

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 12:18:37 +0000

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Discussions continue on the next stage of climate financing, to replace previous annual goals set for contributing countries

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The Energy Transition | UK government confirms bonus scheme for offshore wind

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 11:38:31 +0000

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

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UK Knowledge Collection | Sustainability, In-house Lawyer Talks, and regulatory challenges in M&A

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 13:39:21 +0000

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Welcome to this week's Knowledge Collection

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UK directors' duties: IOD issues guidance on the importance of sustainable business practice

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 09:55:34 +0000

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New voluntary code of conduct provides helpful steer to directors – especially with regard to 'responsible business'

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Life sciences dealmakers need to anticipate sector-specific factors in European M&A

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 09:44:05 +0000

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European regulatory and intellectual property complexities must be addressed when engaging in mergers and acquisitions

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UK Employment Law Coffee Break: Employment law reform, Court of Appeal rules on redundancy consultation, and our latest GPDR for HR newsletter

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 08:28:28 +0000

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

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Historical trade marks in Italy: new process of transferring them to MIMIT and licensing them to third companies is operational

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:49:01 +0000

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Procedure introduced by the Made in Italy Law allows the ministry to take over the ownership of historical trade marks of national interest, preventing their extinction

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Employee Participation: Profit Participation Rights (#Genussrechte) – tax attractive alternative to VSOPs?

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 13:40:34 +0000

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Sustainable supply chains drive international success, GC summit hears

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 10:56:12 +0000

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Global compliance will continue to get more complicated for international businesses and their GCs

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The Energy Transition | NESO lays out ambitions for UK clean power by 2030

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 14:28:23 +0000

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

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UK Financial Conduct Authority launches premium finance market study

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 14:31:04 +0000

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The regulator is assessing whether there is adequate competition in the market and fair value for consumers

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UK Knowledge Collection | Regulation and growth, Takeover Code changes, and economic crime

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 13:52:06 +0000

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Welcome to this week's Knowledge Collection

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Easier formal requirements for corporations and employers in Germany

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 10:48:15 +0000

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Fourth Bureaucracy Relief Act announced

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UK Takeover Panel confirms refocusing of the scope of City Code

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 10:19:50 +0000

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Finalised amendments to the jurisdictional framework of the Takeover Code will streamline its applicability

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UK government to refresh post-market surveillance requirements for medical devices

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 10:07:15 +0000

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New regulations introduced to bring the UK regulatory framework closer in line with international best practice for post-market surveillance requirements

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What do venture capitalists need to know about the UK government's policies?

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 15:49:04 +0000

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Tax changes and growth plans pose opportunities and challenges for the venture capital community

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