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Banking and finance

France paves way on tackling crypto-asset risks identified by European authorities

EU regulators' warn of crypto-asset concerns as investors in France look to recent legislation for protection in the nascent market
The Building Safety Act

Changes to the UK Building Safety Bill aim to reduce remediation cost burdens on leaseholders

The amendments are part of the government's drive to make the building industry pay significantly for remediation works
Tech, Media and Comms

Dutch consumer watchdog clamps down on ‘influencers’ buying fake likes and followers

Enforcement activity highlights the need to vet influencers before the roll-out of marketing campaigns
Regulatory Outlook

Regulatory Outlook | March 2022

Welcome to the Regulatory Outlook, providing you with high-level summaries of important forthcoming regulatory developments to help you navigate the
Regulatory and compliance

Contractors of the administration can now apply for a revision of prices in their contracts due to the increasing cost of materials

On 2 March 2022, Royal Decree-Law 3/2022, of 1 March, on measures to improve the sustainability of road freight transport

Regulatory and compliance

New legal obligations imposed for virtual asset service providers in Belgium

Rules coming in force on 1 May 2022 will have a huge impact for affected virtual asset service providers who
Banking and finance

Return of the APP Hydra: Quincecare liability rears its head again

Court of Appeal potentially expands scope of application of the Quincecare duty to individuals giving instructions on their own account
Regulatory and compliance

Advertising Standards Authority consults on alcohol alternatives guidance

To plug a perceived gap in its current guidance, the regulator has launched a consultation on new rules for advertising
Online Safety

Government introduces Online Safety Bill in Parliament and announces Online Advertising Programme consultation

Following a steady trickle of announcements of changes to the draft Bill, the government has introduced the Online Safety Bill
Corporate

Are you ready for mandatory TCFD reporting in the UK?

The UK government has published guidance to help companies prepare climate-related financial disclosures
Intellectual property

Russia retaliates against sanctions by curtailing foreign owners' IP rights

Legislation has been passed allowing goods to be exempted from intellectual property protection and compulsory licensing without compensation