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    25.09.2023
    Ukraine

    Ukraine advances legislation for state support of projects with significant investments

    In recent years, Ukraine’s government has made attracting investments one of its top priorities. As part of this effort, the Parliament of Ukraine adopted the Law “On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of Ukraine on Implementation of Investment Projects with Significant Investments”, which came into force on 17 September 2023. The Law expands financial and operational incentives to companies investing at least EUR 12 million, thus contributing to reconstruction and recovery of Ukraine.The key changes introduced are the following:reducing the minimum required amount of investment...
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    21.09.2023
    Switzerland

    Biodiversity: now a topic for companies

    DE
    Biodiversity: the variety of lifeThe term biodiversity, also known as species diversity, is understood to mean a richness of animals, plants, fungi and microorganisms. The term also encompasses the genetic diversity within the different species, the diversity of ecosystems and the interactions within and between these levels. Generally speaking, biodiversity describes the variety of life.Functions of biodiversity and the problem of its lossThe diverse nature of the term biodiversity already suggests that its functions are extraordinarily comprehensive. Biodiversity ensures the functioning of all...
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    14.09.2023
    Ukraine

    Ukraine parliament moves forward with competition law reform

    On 9 August 2023, the Parliament of Ukraine adopted the Law of Ukraine “On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of Ukraine on Improving the Activities of the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine”.This Law, a first step in competition law reform, brings Ukraine’s antimonopoly regulations closer to EU law following the nation’s obligations under its Association Agreement with the EU.The Law primarily focuses on:dawn-raids and broadens the scope of the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine (AMCU) powers;the AMCU’s independence;significant amendments to AMCU investigation procedures;introduction...
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    13.09.2023
    United Kingdom

    What’s all the RAAC-et about?

    Concerns around Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (“RAAC”) have become increasingly widespread since the Department for Education recently issued new guidance on the material’s management in the context of school buildings. As a result of the guidance, schools across the UK known to contain RAAC have closed, and alternative venues have been sought to commence the new school term.Problems associated with RAAC are not however exclusive to the public sector. RAAC was commonly used for the construction of roof decks, walls, and floor reconstructions across a broad spectrum of...
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    13.09.2023
    Scotland

    The Scottish Human Rights Bill consultation: an ambitious proposal to widen both human rights protections and the class of duty-bearers

    The Scottish Government is consulting on the introduction of a Human Rights Bill, which if passed into legislation, would result in significant additional human rights standards being incorporated into Scots law, within the limits of devolved competence.The proposals include the introduction of a duty which is placed on duty bearers (both public sector organisations and private sector organisations delivering public services) to show how they have built in human rights considerations when making decisions and delivering services. The consultation is therefore relevant to private sector organisations...
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    15.08.2023
    United Kingdom

    Use of AI in public procurement

    There has been a huge surge in interest in Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) technology in recent months as consumer generative AI tools are starting to become integrated into day-to-day life.As the technology rapidly advances, the private and public sectors are considering how they can incorporate AI technology into their organisations to create transformational change, to streamline processes and to increase productivity. When it comes to public procurement, bidders and authorities are thinking about how they could incorporate AI into a procurement process.  This article...
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