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Regulatory and compliance

UK analysis of prize draws and competitions signals regulatory changes on the horizon

Clear terms, free entry routes and full disclosure of winning chances will help operator compliance with consumer law
Intellectual property

UK Supreme Court affirms relevance of post-sale confusion for trade mark infringement for first time

Realistic post-sale circumstances can be considered when assessing similarity and likelihood of confusion
Retail and Consumer

EU Accessibility Act now in force – Is your business at risk?

As of Saturday, 28 June 2025, the Dutch Implementing Act transposing the EU Accessibility Act (EAA) is officially in effect
Life Sciences and Healthcare

Engineering biology among 'frontier industries' named in UK industrial strategy

The technology is one of six identified in the digital and technologies sector plan to spearhead UK economic growth
Regulatory Outlook

Advertising and Marketing | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2025

UK updates: ASA publishes research on depiction of older people in ads | Regulation of AI in advertising | Updates
Regulatory Outlook

Consumer law | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2025

Amendments to Price Marking Order | Online marketplaces may be subject to additional obligations relating to electrical and electronic equipment
Retail and Consumer

From novel to norm: UK businesses are navigating a maze of regulation around alternative proteins

Companies and manufacturers are seeking out technical advice for food law and novel products in multiple markets
Competition, antitrust and trade

CJEU in Beevers cheese dispute rules that suppliers must actively protect exclusive distributors

Enforceable active sales bans are crucial in exclusive distribution agreements to comply with EU competition law
Financial Services

UK government sets out ambitions for growth with proposed regulation of cryptoassets industry

Draft legislation and an FCA discussion paper will bring new firms and activities within the regulatory perimeter
Regulatory Outlook

Advertising and Marketing | UK Regulatory Outlook May 2025

HFSS advertising restrictions: brand advertising is out of scope; ban delayed to 5 January 2026 | ASA recommendations to influencers
Regulatory Outlook

Consumer law | UK Regulatory Outlook May 2025

UK Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Act 2024 - CMA's approach to the new consumer enforcement regime | UK government