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Banking and finance

Is Quincecare retired or restrained by the UK Supreme Court's unanimous decision?

The ruling in Philipp v Barclays found that the bank did not owe a duty to its customer in authorised
Brexit

The Retained EU Law Act 2023: the revolution is cancelled, but substantive change to UK law post-Brexit continues

Fundamental principles of EU law removed, broad ministerial powers granted and a limited 'sunset' of retained law
Competition, antitrust and trade

Five things you should know about the EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation

Additional layer of complexity for businesses as EU measure to prevent foreign subsidies distorting competition applies from today
IT and data

What does the new Data Privacy Framework adequacy decision mean for US data flows?

EU and UK companies transferring personal data should check if their US data importers certify under the new framework
Digitalisation

Neurotechnology advances pose discriminatory and privacy risks, warns the UK's ICO

The global brain-monitoring technology market could be worth $17.1bn by 2026 but will bring ethical and legal challenges
Workforce Solutions

Umbrellas at the ready: non-compliance in the UK umbrella company market

Change is afoot for the temporary workers market as a consultation probes how to attain better compliance and regulation
Blockchain

What are the implications of the EU Data Act for smart contract operators?

EU policymakers finalise long-anticipated new data rules that have far-reaching significance for smart contracts
Financial Services

FCA re-emphasises its commitment to financial services culture in response to UK Treasury Committee

FCA responds to letter on non-financial misconduct and firm culture ahead of its appearance before Committee
Dark patterns in Poland

Dark patterns continue to pose dangers in Poland and the EU's e-commerce sector

Consumers should not be subject to deceptive design during online shopping
Regulatory and compliance

Corporate criminal liability regime expansion confirmed by UK government

Senior managers within the ambit of the controlling mind test makes it easier to prosecute companies for economic crime
Competition, antitrust and trade

Belgium's new screening mechanism for foreign direct investments: what investors need to know

What are the main features of the newly adopted federal mechanism for the screening of FDI?
Life Sciences and Healthcare

Judicial review highlights pharmaceutical industry concerns over VPAS in UK

Negotiations for new voluntary scheme being challenged by industry body as old scheme is criticised for amount levied on suppliers