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Business crime

Are you prepared for the UK Economic Crime Levy?

Entities supervised under AML rules whose UK revenue exceeds £10.2m a year will see a new levy appear on their
Regulatory and compliance

Europe steps up 'greenwashing' vigilance with new directive proposal

What does a Green Claims Directive mean for business and what is the regulatory 'state of play' in Europe and
Retail and Consumer

Polish consumer watchdog targets e-commerce in the entertainment industry 

Companies must pay attention to whether they communicate online with the consumer in a comprehensive manner
Financial Services

New rules on advertisements for virtual currencies in Belgium 

Reforms coming into force in May will provide a new legal framework for cryptocurrency ads to protect Belgian consumers
Retail and Consumer

Consumer credit reform in the UK: where now?

A consultation response is likely later in 2023 but reform could transform consumer and small business finance markets
Retail and Consumer

Italy implements the 'Omnibus' Directive 

New information requirements, unfair commercial practices and sanctions are among the provisions that apply from April
Commercial

Audit rights: an 'after Paddington' drafting checklist for keeping clauses clear

Tips on what drafting issues should be considered by the party that is more likely to be audited
Retail and Consumer

UK's Ofcom opens consultation on HFSS advertising restrictions

The ASA has been confirmed as the regulator primarily responsible for enforcement, including for material online
Regulatory and compliance

New guidance issued on tackling modern slavery in UK government supply chains

Further step towards businesses needing to address modern slavery risks in their supply chains
Regulatory Outlook

Advertising and Marketing | UK Regulatory Outlook February 2023

Latest on green claims: updates to CAP guidance | France leads on specific regulation for influencers and the EU may
Commercial

Marketinglaw update | February 2023

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