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Games and interactive entertainment

Games with loot boxes get 16-plus age rating in Europe under PEGI overhaul

Other common mechanics deemed PEGI 12, with age ratings also applying to time-limited offers and daily rewards from June
Dispute resolution

Upper Tribunal clarifies scope of legal advice privilege in UK lockdown case

The ruling decides whether the prime minister seeking legal advice on the lawfulness of lockdown is subject to privilege
Life Sciences and Healthcare

US-UK deal reshapes pharma trade and pricing for life sciences businesses

The agreement marks a structural shift in trading conditions, pricing and market access for life sciences companies in both markets
Advertising and marketing regulation

Marketinglaw: April 2026

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Regulatory Outlook

Advertising and marketing | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2026

UK: ASA publishes first rulings on LHF advertising restrictions | UK government consults on applying the new NPM to advertising
Dispute resolution

English Commercial Court expands application of legal advice privilege to intra-client communications

Glencore ruling settles question left open by Three Rivers on privilege for communications in corporate client groups
Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT)

UK Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act subscription contracts regime to take shape by 2027

A government consultation response clarifies aspects of the regime including cooling-off rights, refunds and exit rules
Financial Services

Financial Conduct Authority launches £7.5bn UK motor finance redress scheme

Firms face tight timeline to implement scheme covering nearly two decades of lending as risk of legal challenge looms
Life Sciences and Healthcare

EU overhauls pharmaceutical law with sweeping 2026 reform package

Landmark reform overhauls incentives, supply obligations and regulatory pathways for pharmaceuticals operating in Europe
Life Sciences and Healthcare

Nagoya Protocol compliance shapes EU sourcing of genetic resources for R&D

Life sciences, food and cosmetics businesses using biological materials should assess their exposure to ABS obligations
Advertising and marketing regulation

Marketinglaw: February and March 2026

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Regulatory Outlook

Advertising and marketing | UK Regulatory Outlook March 2026

Online Advertising Taskforce: 2025 progress update and 2026 objectives | CAP publishes advice note on advertising in-game purchases such as