http://www.legalweeklaw.com/wpl Use Legalweeklaw RSS Feeds to keep up-to-date with new research on the topics that are most important to you. Chinese investment gets easier - holding companies, VAT, renminbi and FDI reform The Chinese economy continues to grow and modernise, and the Government recognises that existing systems and structures are no longer suitable for the state of development. In this briefing, Wragge & Co outline the changes being made to ensure the current regime meets demand. http://www.legalweeklaw.com/abstract/chinese-investment-easier-holding-companies-vat-renminbi-fdi-reform-9860?utm_campaign=RSS&utm_medium=RSS Employment law 2012 preview - what to expect in the coming year Following their review of 2011's employment law highlights, Wragge & Co look ahead to what 2012 has in store. As such, this briefing provides a summary of the anticipated legislative and judicial trends for employment law which HR professionals should be aware of from the outset of 2012. http://www.legalweeklaw.com/abstract/employment-law-2012-preview-expect-coming-9805?utm_campaign=RSS&utm_medium=RSS Property update January 2012: landlord and tenant issues; easements; contracts; carbon reduction This update from Wragge & Co provides a round-up of all the latest property law news. Included are commentary on the issues raised and any action points organisations need to take. Areas covered include landlord and tennant issues, easements, binding contracts and the Carbon Reduction Commitment. http://www.legalweeklaw.com/abstract/property-update-january-2012-landlord-tenant-issues-easements-contracts-carbon-reduction-9794?utm_campaign=RSS&utm_medium=RSS Banking update January 2012: report and review on recent cases and issues Wragge & Co bring you the latest on the cases and issues affecting the lending industry. Areas under discussion in this edition are valuation evidence; the Etridge guidelines; trustee in bankruptcy v innocent purchaser; application to amend too late; and no duty of care owed by valuer. http://www.legalweeklaw.com/abstract/banking-update-january-2012-report-review-recent-issues-9779?utm_campaign=RSS&utm_medium=RSS They think it's all over, it isn't now: mediated settlement agreements in the firing line In this briefing, Wragge & Co examine the grounds on which it may be possible to set aside a settlement reached at mediation. Additionally, the article looks at whether there are any circumstances in which a mediator may be found liable for the way he or she carried out their role. http://www.legalweeklaw.com/abstract/-isn-mediated-settlement-agreements-firing-line-9730?utm_campaign=RSS&utm_medium=RSS Get on with it! Does a sub-contractor need to proceed regularly and diligently with its works? In a recent decision, the Technology and Construction Court declined to imply a term into a sub-contract obliging the sub-contractor to proceed with its works regularly and diligently. This briefing analyses the judgment, and what it means for employers and contractors, in more detail. http://www.legalweeklaw.com/abstract/-sub-contractor-proceed-regularly-diligently-9690?utm_campaign=RSS&utm_medium=RSS Website compliance checklist - steer clear of costly breaches E-commerce regulations are constantly evolving. Keeping on top of developments is a major challenge, but one that is crucial to address to avoid costly breaches. Wragge & Co's retail team has developed a website compliance checklist to help steer businesses through the key issues to consider. http://www.legalweeklaw.com/abstract/website-compliance-checklist-steer-costly-breaches-9675?utm_campaign=RSS&utm_medium=RSS Preserving mediation privilege: why mediation may not be as confidential as you thought Parties entering into a mediation usually sign a mediation agreement in advance which will include detailed and express provisions regarding confidentiality and privilege. This protection, however, may not be as secure as parties may have previously thought. http://www.legalweeklaw.com/abstract/preserving-mediation-privilege-mediation-confidential-9661?utm_campaign=RSS&utm_medium=RSS Tax deductions in leveraged buy-outs: a storm is brewing A new regime now in force aims to exclude the financial costs relating to the acquisition of equity shares from the tax-deductible charges on the results of a holding company. This briefing gives an overview of the new rules and a summary of the main provisions around Europe. http://www.legalweeklaw.com/abstract/tax-deductions-leveraged-outs-storm-brewing-9646?utm_campaign=RSS&utm_medium=RSS December banking update: report and review on recent cases and issues Wragge & Co's banking and finance team outline the latest on the cases and issues affecting the lending industry. This update looks at corporate veils (claims against companies not parties to the underlying loan agreement); unless orders; delivering a deed; and indemnity costs for poor conduct. http://www.legalweeklaw.com/abstract/december-banking-update-report-review-recent-issues-9634?utm_campaign=RSS&utm_medium=RSS