Since the UK Government introduced the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency (ECCT) Bill in September 2022, there has been much debate as to the scope of the proposed legislation and the impact it might have on reducing economic crime and fraud. The Act has now received Royal assent, add...
Consumer Duty legislation in the UK is a paradigm shift in consumer protection, setting a much higher bar for duty of care. It is no longer sufficient for financial services providers to follow checklists and guidance to avoid harm to customers. Banks are now required ...
485, the so‐called Protecting Care for All Patients Act, with a vote of 211 to 208. ( https://republicans‐energycommerce.house.gov/posts/house‐votes‐to‐ban‐metric‐used‐to‐deny‐care‐for‐people‐with‐disabilities‐and‐chronic‐illnesses ). The legislation was designed to eliminate ...
Early this year, New Jersey became the second state in the U.S. after Florida to enact legislation designed to protect the structural integrity of condominiums and cooperative buildings in response to the tragic June 2021 collapse of the Champlain Towers South condominium in Surfside, Florida. The...
The UK MHRA has extended timeframes for accepting CE Marked medical devices, and expects new legislation to roll out in mid-2025
There will also be benefits of this new legislation for employers that can embrace it, because flexible working can be a great incentive for those that are struggling to recruit in the current market to offer potential employees. There’s also lots of evidence that points towards employees that...
New legislation that enhances the powers of arbitrators and limits the ability of businesses to resurrect arguments raised in arbitration before the courts has received Royal Assent.The Arbitration Act 2025 (the Act) will enter into force on a date yet to be announced by the Secretary of State....
In this article, we look at legislation changes that came into force from 6 April 2025, in the new tax year (some initiatives started from 1 April), why now is a great time to start using tech to manage your business (if you’re not already), finding the right accountant for your bu...
By August 2024, 64 new ingredients had been publicly notified, doubling the 31 recorded during the same period in 2023—a growth rate of 106%. This rapid increase has set a record pace, with the total for 2024 likely to exceed the 69 filings from 2023. ...
Compliance with any relevant recordkeeping obligations under UK sanctions regulations. No record of previously having breached sanctions legislation. Good knowledge of trade sanctions and relevant compliance systems proportionate to the size, exposure to sanctions and resources of the business. ...