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Procurement and supply chain

Innovation underpins the global fashion industry's adjustment to decarbonisation

Robust IP strategies and patent protection for new innovations are vital as the industry 'greens' its supply chains
IT and data

Ransomware inquiry calls for evidence from UK organisations

Parliament is looking to assess and address the threat to UK national security posed by ransomware attacks
Commercial

CMA launches first investigation as part of its dark patterns focus 

Regulator's online choice architecture programme addresses pressure-selling tactic
Decarbonisation

European producers given greater obligations to decarbonise with extended producer responsibility and greenwashing regulation

What sustainability-led producer and advertising obligations are on the horizon for businesses in France, Poland and the UK?
Regulatory Outlook

Advertising and marketing | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2022

ASA research into the understanding of environmental claims | CMA guidance on hidden advertisement | ICO updates guidance on direct
Regulatory and compliance

UK Procurement Bill aims to strengthen transparency in supply chains

Greater scrutiny is proposed of bidders' subcontractors and the social value and environmental credentials of tenders
Future-proofing supply chains

Prevention is better than cure when managing global supply chain issues in the retail and consumer sector

Early contingency planning can significantly reduce the shock of service provider/supplier insolvency in service/supply chains
Commercial

The catalogue of crimes that can be committed by legal entities in Spain is expanded

The approval of the "only yes means yes" law modifies the criminal liability regime of legal persons in Spain.
Competition, antitrust and trade

UK to legislate to empower Digital Markets Unit and to protect consumers

The government will update consumer law and equip the new unit with powers to regulate powerful digital firms
Future-proofing supply chains

How to contingency plan for insolvency in a global supply chain

Early contingency planning can significantly reduce the shock of customer or supplier insolvency
Commercial

Marketinglaw update | November 2022

Welcome to the latest edition of Marketinglaw.
Decarbonisation

European shift to green fleets will revolutionise businesses

What can businesses do to anticipate change in the transport sector and ensure an effective transition?