All Governance articles – Page 3
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AnalysisGreece referred to court over discriminatory tax exemption for primary residences
EU alleges tax treatment infringes the free movement of capital
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AnalysisEU agrees action plan on Digital Single Market Strategy
Digital services are often confined to national borders and the plan would see some barriers removed
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AnalysisGermany exempted from mandatory rebates for pharmaceutical companies
The European Commission found that the scheme pursues an objective of common interest
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AnalysisIs cyber security at third-party vendors a threat to your business?
Although organisations know they should take their own cyber security seriously, they often overlook the one at third parties
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AnalysisHow can businesses tackle the growing spectrum of cyber risks?
Considering the scale of the losses that can result from a cyber attack, businesses should ensure they understand, take steps and insure against crime and data breaches
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AnalysisEU announces proposal for e-commerce sector inquiry
Although more and more goods are bought online, cross-border sales are slow, which may mean that some companies are taking trade-restricting measures
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AnalysisWhat are the legal implications of the UK leaving the EU?
As some politicians clamour for the UK to brexit, what would happen to the EU-derived laws? Would everything change or would it remain the same?
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AnalysisTop 10 things to do when responding to a cyber security incident
From containing and reporting the breach, what steps should an organisation take following a cyber attack?
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Online onlyEU presents new Tax Transparency Package to reduce aggressive tax planning
Proposed measures should help fight against abusive tax practices by companies that try to escape paying a fair share of taxes
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AnalysisWhat are the practical considerations of the Insurance Act 2015?
The legislation will introduce fundamental reforms, including key changes to the duty to make a fair presentation
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AnalysisHow the UK Insurance Act 2015 will shake up the industry
Clyde & Co reviews the Act and explains how it will change the (re)insurance landscape
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AnalysisShould insurers and policyholders turn their backs on arbitration?
Arbitration was traditionally favoured over litigation to resolve coverage disputes, but some recent cases have cast doubt on whether this is always the best method to follow
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AnalysisPotential changes to Pool Re costs and rules on kidnap and ransom on the horizon
Two terror-related rule changes emanating from the UK have put corporate property owners and those using London’s kidnap and ransom market on notice
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AnalysisIs your business ready for the Data Protection Regulation?
With new EU data protection rules on the horizon, organisations should take steps to ensure compliance or face tough sanctions
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AnalysisHow can businesses protect their confidential information?
A company’s trade secrets are one of its key assets and global organisations need to keep it secure and limit their exposure to legal risks, as DLA Piper explains
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Analysis3-D printing: will new technology still end up in old-fashioned liability?
Supply chains may never be the same again, but new problems are bound to arise
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AnalysisFinancial services should beware of cartel practices
As regulatory reforms gather momentum in the EU, financial services face increased competition compliance risks
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AnalysisIs the UK still open for business?
Despite increasing restrictions on immigration and the likely need to backtrack in the future on some of the more extreme measures, the UK remains a popular destination for migrants
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AnalysisRight to be forgotten: Google’s case
The ECJ’s ruling could affect not only search engines and EU organisations but also US ones with a presence in Europe
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AnalysisDPAs: A new weapon against corporate crime
Deferred prosecution agreements have just been introduced in the UK. How do they work and how will other jurisdictions view them?
