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IT and data

Children's toy advertising code in Spain gets gender equality update

The government and the advertising and toy industries have amended Spain's 2015 code to address gender stereotyping in toy advertising.
Future of living

Should electric vehicle battery manufacturers prepare for a regulatory revolution?

The EU's Battery Regulation is on the home straight – its adoption by the European Parliament and the Council and
Tax

New year brings excise duty on non-reusable plastic packaging to Spain

It is the first time that the Spanish Tax Authorities pay attention to the introduction and manufacture of single-use plastics
Financial Services

EU financial services firms face tougher cybersecurity rules in two years

The European authorities have adopted rules on digital operational resilience to tackle risks and harmonise requirements
Retail and Consumer

UK develops thinking on consumer credit law reform but manages expectations

Despite a strong case for reform, the complexities of a 50-year-old regime mean that change will take several years
Financial Services

FTX – another warning shot for crypto audits?

The recent collapse of crypto-exchange FTX highlights the risks associated with auditing crypto-currency businesses
Commercial

Marketinglaw update | December 2022

Welcome to the latest edition of Marketinglaw.
Employment and pensions

UK Pensions Regulator consults on new defined benefit funding code

The draft code, fast-track parameters and proposed regulatory approach have been released for industry feedback
The Built Environment

Overzicht van milieuverplichtingen bij vastgoedtransacties in Vlaanderen

Sinds 23 november 2022 is een asbestattest verplicht bij de verkoop van woningen en gebouwen gebouwd voor 2001. Tegen 2032
Life Sciences and Healthcare

Products without an intended medical purpose: EU clarifies conditions

Non-medical product manufacturers have limited time to prepare for new risk management and clinical data obligations
Financial Services

VC Focus | Is there a 'market standard' distribution waterfall for international VC funds?

There are a range of alternatives to the distribution waterfall model available for venture capital firms
Retail and Consumer

Poland's Office of Competition and Consumer Protection investigates 'dark patterns'

Entrepreneurs can be fined up to 10% of their turnover for violating the collective interests of consumers