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ESG – Environmental, social and governance

Green aviation claims fail to land with UK regulator

Advertising regulator finds against airline sustainability claims, while further CMA scrutiny of greenwashing is anticipated
Corporate

English High Court criticises and clarifies the 'shareholder principle' of privilege

A ruling has cast doubt on the justification for a long-standing principle of the law of privilege against shareholders
Commercial

Insurance broker negligence: what do brokers in the UK need to ask their clients?

A recent ruling explored how far a broker is liable to its client if it failed to advise on the
Real estate

Hidden defects in real estate transactions in Belgium: an update based on recent case law

What are the recent developments around hidden defects, sellers' duties to inform, claims periods, and more?
UK Media Act

UK Media Bill introduced to Parliament: what's on for public service TV and video on demand?

The government has accepted most of the media select committee's recommendations but declined some major proposals
Regulatory Outlook

Advertising and marketing | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2023

EU Commission looks into influencer marketing practices | CAP publishes new rules on adverting of alcohol alternative products | CAP
ESG – Environmental, social and governance

Green HR: the sustainability bonus in employment contracts in Europe

A sustainability bonus system is part of the green HR concept that European employers are considering more and more
Regulatory and compliance

Direct awards get post-pandemic overhaul under the new UK Procurement Act

UK ministers have been given sweeping new powers to bypass procurement rules to 'protect life'
Regulatory and compliance

UK Ministry of Defence consults on pricing changes for single source contracts

Input sought by 1 December on proposals forming first tranche of reforms
Financial Services

Is the UK's PPI claim door still open? 'Deliberate concealment' and limitation periods

The Supreme Court holds that there is no need for a 'duty of disclosure' for there to be 'deliberate concealment'
Online Safety

The UK Online Safety Act: Top 10 takeaways for online service providers

What are the key points to be aware of and how will it work in practice?