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Intellectual property

UK government rows back on SEP licensing reforms following consultation

A rate-setting court track and injunction reforms are abandoned as government opts for targeted, guidance-led measures
Competition, antitrust and trade

England's new football regulator circles as Man City found guilty of Premier League charges

An independent commission's verdict raises questions for the IFR over whether to intervene after an appeal decision
Infrastructure

Good faith in commercial contracts: English court provides helpful guidance

A court ruling has set out when good faith duties can be implied into commercial contracts and when they cannot
Product regulation and consumer protection

Leaked draft European Product Act gives the Commission direct enforcement powers and exposes marketplaces to liability as authorised representatives

Businesses should start discussing and preparing for significant changes, including fallback marketplace liability, direct Commission enforcement and penalties of up
Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT)

New EU rules bring a mandatory withdrawal button to online trade

A recent EU directive requires online traders and financial service providers to make it easy for customers to withdraw
Regulatory Outlook

Telecoms | UK Regulatory Outlook September 2026

Ofcom publishes call for input on UK preparations for the World Radiocommunication Conference 2027 | Ofcom publishes guidance on combatting
Regulatory Outlook

Digital regulation | UK Regulatory Outlook September 2026

Online safety and age assurance updates: EU KIDS ACT: European Commission announces new restrictions on children's access to social media
Regulatory Outlook

Advertising and Marketing | UK Regulatory Outlook September 2026

UK updates: Committee of Advertising Practice publishes new resources to support compliant environmental claims in advertising | CAP outlines current
Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT)

European Commission publishes new guidelines on the Cyber Resilience Act

Brussels publishes operational guidelines and tools to facilitate CRA compliance for European companies
Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT)

AI in Italy: new rules introduced on criminal, civil and corporate liability

New Italian legislation creates criminal liability for AI failures, extends corporate liability under Legislative Decree 231/2001, and eases the path
Online Safety

EU KIDS ACT: Commission announces new restrictions on children's access to social media, gaming, video and AI services

A new regulation will set age-based account restrictions, safety-by-design rules and age-assurance obligations for social media, gaming, AI and other
Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT)

What is new on the French and EU audiovisual landscape?

Regulatory and legal developments for broadcasters, distributors and producers in the audiovisual industry