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Digitalisation

Sport looks to artificial intelligence to deliver competitive edge

As teams and coaches turn to AI data to enhance success, what are the legal challenges and what is on
Digitalisation

Retailers adopt facial recognition technology as regulators play catch-up

Automated facial recognition raises broad challenges for privacy regulators but industries such as retail are using the technology ahead of
Regulatory and compliance

UK government announces consumer law reform and plans fines of up to 10% of global turnover for breaches

The government has announced several key reforms to UK consumer law which suggests that the direction of UK consumer law
Competition, antitrust and trade

UK and EU regulators offer further detail on how competition law can support sustainability

What are the implications of CMA and European Commission proposals for businesses in sustainability collaborations with competitors?
Dispute resolution

Impact of the Ukraine war on contract performance: force majeure?

The war that broke out in Ukraine on 24 February 2022 has already become one of the biggest geopolitical crises
Tech, Media and Comms

Dutch consumer watchdog clamps down on ‘influencers’ buying fake likes and followers

Enforcement activity highlights the need to vet influencers before the roll-out of marketing campaigns
Regulatory Outlook

Regulatory Outlook | March 2022

Welcome to the Regulatory Outlook, providing you with high-level summaries of important forthcoming regulatory developments to help you navigate the
Regulatory and compliance

Advertising Standards Authority consults on alcohol alternatives guidance

To plug a perceived gap in its current guidance, the regulator has launched a consultation on new rules for advertising
Regulatory and compliance

Ukraine war: Further sanctions imposed and related steps taken by the UK government

Government designates additional sanctions targets, extends export bans and intends to stop Russian oil imports
Corporate

How can directors navigate insolvency risk during an economic sea change?

When companies face cashflow and other pressures, early action can assist with the assessment and mitigation of these risks
Regulatory and compliance

The UK plastic packaging tax: are you ready?

Manufacturers and importers of plastic packaging face a new green tax
Regulatory and compliance

Ukraine crisis: Further legislation introduced by the UK Parliament to strengthen sanctions compliance

UK government introduces Economic Crime Bill, amends sanctions regulations, and designates new targets and export controls