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Electric Vehicles and the Decarbonisation of Transport

UK government grant launched to drive EV adoption risks stalling market competition

A new subsidy scheme that aims to boost the UK automotive market is raising potential anti-competitive concerns
Mobility and Infrastructure

UK space industry optimistic for future growth amid challenging conditions

A UKSA report on the state of the industry in 2024 provides an optimistic outlook for the sector despite headwinds
Tech, Media and Comms

International video game law: what issues are IP owners facing when exploiting game IP in new ways?

When broadening their commercialisation methods, IP owners are also encountering novel legal risks
Tax

First business charged under UK corporate criminal offences for failure to prevent tax evasion

In light of a landmark development relating to the Criminal Finances Act 2017, what steps should businesses take now?
Tech, Media and Comms

International video game law: how quality assurance and localisation services can address emerging legal issues

Quality assurance and localisation vendors are facing challenges from both the customer and the service side
Tech, Media and Comms

New obligations for MSPs and VLOPs heralded in by European Media Freedom Act

VLOPs must have ensured compliance by 8 August and make any changes to meet guidelines expected potentially from autumn
Mobility

M&A on the move: what consolidation in international e-mobility means for strategic buyers and investors

'Thoughtful' M&A strategy will be a direction of travel for many in the US on the road to global e-mobility
Financial Services

Supreme Court hands down much-anticipated judgment in UK motor finance commission case

What impact will the judgment and the FCA's subsequent announcement have on the lending market?
Mobility and Infrastructure

UK accelerates autonomous vehicle deployment

The government is fast-tracking pilots of self-driving passenger vehicles as it accelerates the deployment of AVs
Regulatory and compliance

UK Parliament report recommends new legislation to combat forced labour in supply chains

The Joint Committee on Human Rights has outlined its recommendations to government which now has two months to respond
The Digital Markets Competition and Consumers Act (DMCCA)

UK CMA provides further guidance on the 'drip pricing' provisions of the DMCCA

From 'bricks and mortar' to online retail, consumer-facing businesses should review the draft price-transparency guidance
Real estate

Navigating the right to adjudicate in UK construction disputes

Court rules on adjudicator's authority over settlement agreements arising from construction disputes