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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
Financial Services

European Commission introduces proposal for an open finance framework

A draft Open Finance Act's framework for financial data access builds on 'open banking' rules: what are its main elements?

Regulatory Outlook

Data Protection | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2023

Update on UK data protection reform | UK and US announce Atlantic Declaration | ICO publishes report on neurotechnology
Financial Services

Marketing cryptoassets in the UK? Prepare for new rules this autumn

The UK regulator has confirmed near-final rules governing how firms can promote cryptoassets from 8 October 2023
Regulatory Outlook

Regulated procurement | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2023

Update on the Procurement Bill | PPN 05/23: Implementing new Free Trade Agreements | NHS and net zero: Evergreen Sustainable
Regulatory Outlook

Products | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2023

General Product Safety Regulation enters into force | Council of the EU adopt position on new Product Liability Directive |