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Food Law | Regulatory Outlook September 2022

HFSS restrictions come into force next month | Defra publishes response to consultation on labelling for animal welfare | Krispy
Regulatory and compliance

Upcoming HFSS restrictions could be delayed or cancelled

Businesses should continue to prepare for the new placement rules pending any formal announcements
Retail and Consumer

UK High Court finding on trade marks and bad faith 'evergreening' set for appeal

A supermarket dispute can go to the Court of Appeal over the decision to accept a strike-out application
Financial Services

UK financial watchdog tells firms to review 'buy now, pay later' promotions

All 'buy now, pay later' products must comply with financial promotion rules or risk enforcement action, FCA warns
Real estate

Gym tenant and guarantor held liable for rent despite restructuring plan

UK judgment is a prompt for landlords to consider all angles to maximise rent recovery in harsh economic conditions
Tech, Media and Comms

Streaming market study update aims to keep harmony in UK music industry

Businesses and individuals in music streaming need to remain aware of developments ahead of the final report in 2023

Retail and Consumer

App stores warned as Samsung found liable for third-party content

The UK High Court denies the eCommerce Directive 'safe harbour' defence in decision on infringing third-party apps

Digitalisation

UK regulators consider online safety and competition in digital markets

Competition and communications regulators have recently published a joint statement - what does this mean for businesses?
Regulatory Outlook

Advertising and marketing | Regulatory Outlook July 2022

ASA on debt management ads | Eye spy enhanced disclosures for children | Kellogg's challenge to HFSS rules fails
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Consumer law | Regulatory Outlook July 2022

European Parliament adopts the Digital Services Act and Digital Markets Act | Changes to UK Online Safety Bill | Online
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Consumer credit and payments | Regulatory Outlook July 2022

Outcome of HM Treasury consultation on changes to anti-money laundering rules | PSR sets out the details for its work
Real estate

Landmark arbitration finds UK retailer’s Covid arrears are not protected rent debt

Success for landlord in the first published award made under the recent UK coronavirus commercial rent arrears arbitration scheme