A political agreement reached in Germany will pave the way for increased defence spending by the German state, offering opportunities for traditional manufacturers and technology start-ups, an expert ...

For years, policymakers have grappled with whether and how to change the law to reflect advances in technology and the new risks and opportunities that come with that. This exercise has become the ...

Escalating trade wars, triggered by action taken by US president Donald Trump, could fundamentally alter the way some ...

Courts in EU member states have scope to rule on the infringement of ‘foreign’ patents even when the validity of those patents is challenged, and may consider the question of their validity when ...

A recent Competition Tribunal of South Africa case sets a precedent for future settlements, highlighting the potential for competition law to drive positive social change, an expert has said. Anthony ...

Mass claims brought against six water and wastewater companies, alleging that the companies had breached competition law by misleadingly under-reporting the number of pollution incidents (PIs) they ...

New planning laws have been proposed by the UK government aimed at enabling new homes and infrastructure to be developed faster. The Planning and Infrastructure Bill was introduced into the UK ...

A recent NSW Supreme Court judgement has highlighted relevant practical considerations for insolvency practitioners, in relation to drafting and enforcing a director deed of guarantee and indemnity ...

Businesses and investors can expect major projects and economic developments in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), but to seize these opportunities in the largest country in the Middle East, it is ...

International businesses can expect more opportunities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which has recently eased some of the regulatory requirements to help attract foreign businesses and top talent.

The positive impact of an apology should not be underestimated, and any measures designed to increase the use of apologies should be welcomed, an expert has said. Julian Diaz-Rainey of Pinsent Masons ...

EU policymakers and regulators are moving forward with measures to restrict the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) – so-called ‘forever chemicals’ – in the manufacture and sale of a ...