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Consumer law | UK Regulatory Outlook February 2025

Government's 'strategic steer' for the CMA includes focus on consumer protection | European Commission's toolbox for safe and sustainable e-commerce
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Competition | UK Regulatory Outlook February 2025

What business expects from the CMA | Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act | Procurement Act | Civil litigation
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Bribery, fraud and anti-money-laundering | UK Regulatory Outlook February 2025

US executive order on foreign corruption | FCA guidance on money laundering | Lords report on FCA proposals | Foreign
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Advertising and Marketing | UK Regulatory Outlook February 2025

CAP updates on ad restrictions on 'less healthy' food and drink products | 'Top tips' for marketers of age-restricted ads
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Artificial Intelligence | UK Regulatory Outlook February 2025

UK updates: Data Bill to include AI | AI Safety Institute to focus on national security | First international AI
Real estate

Renters' Rights Bill divides opinion as it passes second reading in UK House of Lords

Landlords have a short period to consider their options with the legislation expected to come into force later in spring
Regulatory and compliance

Court of Appeal rules on duty to clarify tender submissions with bidders in UK public procurement

Decision explains when contracting authorities must clarify incomplete or ambiguous information in tender submissions
Regulatory and compliance

New NPPS sets out 'value for money' message for UK public procurement

Government wants public bodies to use procurement to drive growth, social and economic value, and commercial capability
Life Sciences and Healthcare

Genetic resources, IP and benefits sharing: what changes are ahead internationally?

The WIPO has set out disclosure rules for patent applications as the UN pushes for sharing digital sequence information
Financial Services

International Funds Legal Update | February 2025

Custody and fund service providers face scrutiny, overseas fund regime gets online guide and rule changes for UK UCITS
Intellectual property

Copyright in Poland: new difficulties identified for artists and generative AI

What does ZAiKS' reservation of rights for text and data mining mean for artistic professionals and AI systems?
Tax

New coalition in Belgium agrees proposals for major tax reforms

Businesses face a broad range of tax changes that look to address economic competitiveness and growth