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Life Sciences and Healthcare

EU enforces stricter liability for life sciences products

Pharma and medtech companies face enhanced liability under the EU's new directive
Business crime

Failure to prevent fraud: steps to take before September 2025

What does new guidance say about the failure to prevent fraud offence entering into force in nine months?
Retail and Consumer

Black Friday and competition law: compliance top tips and errors to avoid in the UK and EU

Retailers and brands must also navigate competition law and sustainability concerns around the November shopping event
Life Sciences and Healthcare

Medtech sector faces new EU 'green deal' recommendations

Greener medical devices and processes are among MedTech Europe's recommendations for business sustainability
Real estate

Housebuilding market study: UK government responds to CMA proposals

Broad acceptance of recommendations to improve the housebuilding market confirmed by UK government, with detail awaited
Regulatory and compliance

Are you prepared for the forthcoming changes on prompt payment terms for public tendering in the UK?

Failure to comply with measures will mean companies cannot participate in central government procurements over £5 million

ESG Knowledge Update | November 2024

Welcome to our Osborne Clarke ESG Knowledge Update, which offers a round-up of legal, regulatory and market news
Life Sciences and Healthcare

Life sciences dealmakers need to anticipate sector-specific factors in European M&A

European regulatory and intellectual property complexities must be addressed when engaging in mergers and acquisitions
Future-proofing supply chains

Sustainable supply chains drive international success, GC summit hears

Global compliance will continue to get more complicated for international businesses and their GCs
Financial Services

UK Financial Conduct Authority launches premium finance market study

The regulator is assessing whether there is adequate competition in the market and fair value for consumers
Corporate

UK Takeover Panel confirms refocusing of the scope of City Code

Finalised amendments to the jurisdictional framework of the Takeover Code will streamline its applicability
Life Sciences and Healthcare

UK government to refresh post-market surveillance requirements for medical devices

New regulations introduced to bring the UK regulatory framework closer in line with international best practice for post-market surveillance requirements