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Real estate

Government proposes the abolition of upwards only rent reviews in new commercial leases in England and Wales

The measure buried in the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill is raising investor and landlord concerns
Mobility

International regulatory advances for autonomous and electric vehicles will shape the future of mobility

The automotive industry is undergoing seismic change driven by advancements in technology and evolving regulation
Financial Services

The first six months of the FCA's new approach of 'regulating for growth'?

The FCA says it will streamline rules to boost growth but promises so far are yet to address the real
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
IT and data

Data (Use and Access) Act becomes law, with first ever changes to UK GDPR

New law goes beyond data protection, enabling fundamental changes to data usage by businesses
Dispute resolution

UK Court of Appeal grants claimants permission to appeal against Granville LCD cartel damages judgment

Appeal based on the judge's errors on overcharge and pass-on will be of interest to competition litigation practitioners
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
Advertising and sponsorship

Marketinglaw: June 2025

Welcome to the latest edition of Marketinglaw
Life Sciences and Healthcare

NHS 10 Year Health Plan set to hold out big opportunities for UK private sector suppliers

'Fixing the NHS' will involve easing pressure on hospitals, rapid digitalisation and investment in preventative care
Artificial intelligence

Government to invest over £2 billion in the UK's AI ecosystem

The government is backing AI with a mixture of spending on AI and AI-adjacent infrastructure, research and development
Commercial

Contract formation in the digital age: English High Court finds binding agreement formed via WhatsApp messages

The case is a cautionary tale about the use of informal communication channels when negotiating agreements
Dispute resolution

India’s FTA strategy: rethinking dispute resolution beyond investor-state dispute settlement

India’s current approach to negotiating trade and investment deals seeks to balance foreign investors’ rights with the state’s sovereign right