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Tech, Media and Comms
UK and EU take steps to bolster product security regimes
Businesses need to know their obligations under parallel cybersecurity legislation for digital and connectable products
Retail and Consumer
EPR for textiles: what's on the horizon in the UK and EU?
EU legislation to introduce extended producer responsibility is progressing and will mark a huge change for retailers
Urban Dynamics
Future Foods Update | May 2024
This edition includes new UK guidance on plant-based dairy products, an Austrian case on naming plant-based products, and EU developments
Dispute resolution
UK government introduces bill to reverse the effect of Paccar
The future looks bright for litigation funding in England and Wales
Future-proofing supply chains
UK and global cyber threats require robust supply chain risk management
New cyber security legislation has reinforced the protection of organisations and the need to reassess strategies
Retail and Consumer
"Shrinkflation": A new obligation for distributors regarding the display of their products
What is "Shrinkflation"? Shrinkflation is a commercial practice which consists of reducing the size of a product while maintaining or
Managing greenwashing risk
UK FCA confirms final guidance to accompany anti-greenwashing rule
Firms should review all communications that refer to the sustainability characteristics of products and services
Corporate
Belgium's new Civil Code introduces new extracontractual liability for auxiliary persons
Businesses will need to address their liability concerns around auxiliary persons, including directors and employees
Regulatory Outlook
Advertising and marketing | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2024
ASA publishes 2023 annual report | FCA publishes finalised guidance on financial promotions on social media
Financial Services
UK FCA guidance leaves little creative freedom for financial promotions online
Firms need to comply with both financial and advertising regulators as scrutiny of social media intensifies
Workforce Solutions
UK government makes announcement on tackling non-compliance in the 'umbrella' companies market
Guidance due later this year will support workers and businesses using umbrellas, including an online pay-checking tool
Energy and Utilities
Smart Power | UK energy market strategy in 2025, repowering and ethical supply chains
Welcome to the latest edition of Smart Power, Osborne Clarke's specialist service for asset managers within the green energy sector.