It is reported that Shetland’s spaceport is nearing official recognition as it gets into position to launch satellites into orbit. Read more
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The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) and the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) have issued a joint paper seeking to put a stop to… Read more
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The Charities (Regulation and Administration) (Scotland) Bill, which was introduced to the Scottish Parliament on 16 November 2022, received… Read more
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The Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023 has completed its passage through Parliament, and will make various changes to the regime… Read more
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Care is needed when using AI chatbots such as ChatGPT. Whilst the advantages of using ChatGPT seem clear, a generative chat system that answers… Read more
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Whilst there are obvious benefits for those considering corporate charity partnerships, there are perhaps some less well-known regulatory requirements… Read more
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In this article, we look at the recent Scottish case of Pursuit Marketing Limited and another v Kyle Thomson and others [2023] CSOH 22. Read more
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During the years of 2022-2024, the Fundraising Regulator is carrying out a review and update of the Code of Fundraising Practice. Read more
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J.W. O’Donovan partner, Anne-Marie Linehan, has recently been appointed to the Board of Cork Chamber. Read more
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J.W. O’Donovan advised the shareholders of Corporate Health Ireland (CHI), one of Ireland’s leading occupational health providers, on the sale… Read more
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Mandatory rules persist in introducing uncertainties into what is typically a straightforward choice of law by international commercial arbitrators,… Read more
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A significant amendment to the Czech Labour Code came into force on 1 October 2023 (whereas particular clauses will come into force only as of… Read more
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Shareholder activism is a phenomenon which has been gaining prevalence in India. It refers to a concept within corporate governance, where the… Read more
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Trustee Duty: IP & Captain Tom Inquiry | MacRoberts Beware of subscription traps | MacRoberts The intersection between territorial intellectual… Read more
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I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my time as the ADVOC Global Chair. Certainly, a steep learning curve when you first take on the job and the biggest challenge… Read more
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Join us this week in ADVOC conversations with Carlos Sierra talking to John Sze Read more
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On September 29, 2022 the Ministry for the Ecological Transition issued specific and detailed official guidelines providing clarifications and… Read more
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As those you who are familiar with the European legal environment will know, mandatory whistleblower protection (whistleblowing) has been introduced… Read more
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With a gross value of almost 364.5 billion euros, the health care industry accounts for about 12.1 percent of the German gross domestic product,… Read more
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