The Labour Tribunal ruled that six couriers working for a delivery platform company were employees, not self-employed contractors, entitling them to outstanding wages, notice payments, annual leave, and legal costs. The Tribunal's decision was based on the company's control over couriers' work through its digital platform, including delivery routes, work locations, orders, and remunerations. The couriers had to follow strict company rules, wear uniforms, and could not establish business relationships with customers, differentiating them from independent contractors.

Hong Kong's Chief Executive, John Lee, announced initiatives to enhance the city's competitiveness in attracting global enterprises and talents, including the Top Talent Pass Scheme, the establishment of the Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises, and measures to expand the workforce. The Top Talent Pass Scheme allows qualified individuals to stay in Hong Kong for 24 months without prior employment offers. Other measures include streamlining talent admission policies and extending the stay for non-local graduates. Employers must consider compensation, fair treatment, diversity, and staff morale when implementing these measures.

The Hong Kong government's Climate Action Plan 2050 aims for carbon neutrality with a focus on decarbonisation strategies affecting electricity generation, building energy efficiency, transport, and waste management. The plan includes specific targets such as reducing carbon emissions by 50% before 2035 and increasing renewable energy in electricity generation. Real estate will be impacted through measures like energy audits, green building promotion, and integration of energy-efficient facilities. These measures will lead to legal changes, new contractual relationships, and increased costs for stakeholders, but are necessary to meet the public demand for carbon neutrality.

Corporations are increasingly turning to Legal Managed Services (LMS) to enhance efficiency and control legal costs amidst evolving laws and regulations. EY's 2020 research, reported by LC Lawyers LLP, surveyed 1,058 senior legal practitioners across 25 countries, revealing that cost savings, process optimization, access to quality information, and new LMS products are key drivers for LMS adoption. The research identified three groups of LMS users: Pioneers (37%), Explorers (35%), and Observers (28%), with Pioneers being the most advanced in transforming their legal functions through LMS. These Pioneers have realized significant benefits, including cost-efficiency, adaptability to changes, capability building, and talent attraction and retention. The study suggests that Pioneers will continue to innovate with LMS providers, setting a precedent for Explorers and Observers.