Cannabis was decriminalised for medical use in 2018 and recreational use in 2022 under a previous government.
How buyers of AI can impose controls on use
Businesses are increasingly looking to use AI solutions to improve existing processes, create new business propositions and remain competitive, but in buying the technology they need to consider what internal and external controls they can exert over their use of those systems.
Decision highlights Irish Courts’ resistance to the commodification of litigation
A recent Irish Court of Appeal ruling highlights the significant work that needs to be done before reform is undertaken on third-party litigation funding in Ireland, an expert has said.
FCA roadmap provides welcome clarity on new UK overseas funds regime
The Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) new ‘roadmap’ for implementing the overseas funds regime (OFR) provides much-needed clarity for fund managers about the regulation of overseas investment funds in the UK, legal experts have said.
Updated JCT design and build form provides relief for unforeseen conditions
The recently published update to the Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT) design and build contract provides relief for unforeseen ground conditions, bringing the suite in line with other standard form contracts, an expert has said.
Malaysia acid-attack footballer in ‘critical but stable’ condition, high-profile players urged to hire bodyguards
Officials say Faisal Halim has fourth-degree burns on neck, shoulder, hands and chest and will need more surgery.
Hong Kong SAR courts unlikely to intervene in arbitration award outcomes
Recent rulings in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) over applications to set aside arbitral awards have highlighted courts’ reluctance to intervene in arbitration outcomes and the difficulties parties challenging awards are likely to face.
Ireland’s PE market could be poised for wave of secondary transactions in 2024
Given the volume of private equity (PE) deals in 2021 and 2022 a wave of secondary management buyouts is on the horizon in Ireland.
Mount Ruang eruption: Indonesia permanently relocates 10,000 North Sulawesi citizens over threats from spewing ash
Mount Ruang erupted spectacularly last month and has been spewing ash that forced nearby airports to close and flights to be cancelled.
JCT D&B 2024 a ‘step in right direction’ on collaboration and sustainability
Changes to the Joint Construction Tribunal (JCT) standard form design and build contract move some specific clauses on collaboration and sustainability into the main terms of the updated contract form, however, stakeholders looking to achieve real transformation in project delivery will need to look further, an expert has said.
