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UK Media Bill

A new extra-territorial scope is on the horizon for the UK's video-on-demand rules

Larger VoD-only service providers will have to adhere to content standards similar to broadcast TV channels
UK Media Bill

Video-on-demand services to report to Ofcom on accessibility under draft UK Media Bill

The broadcast industry has applauded moves to align VoD accessibility requirements with those for linear TV channels
Dispute resolution

In or out of time? Time bars in engineering, procurement and construction contracts in the UK

Construction contract provisions set timeframes for actions so a party can exercise a right or claim and entitlement
Financial Services

Singapore proposes regulation for digital payment token services

Asset segregation, lending and staking, and incentive restrictions are the main reforms raised in a recent MAS paper
Energy and Utilities

Dutch government shifts policy on solar panels on farmland

To minimise the impact on nature, solar parks on agricultural land will be restricted.
Blockchain

Exploring the EU MiCAR crypto-asset transfer service

The new EU rules specify 10 crypto-asset services and our MiCAR 'deep dive' series opens with a look at transfer
Dispute resolution

Does 'a prudent uninsured' still need the insurer's consent to settle with a third party in England and Wales?

Recent case highlights potential waiver issue for insurers telling the insured to act as a prudent uninsured
UK Media Bill

What is the current 'state of play' of the draft UK Media Bill?

The pre-legislative scrutiny stage has concluded with eyes now on the next steps for the UK broadcasting reforms
Employment and pensions

UK Pensions Action Plan Q4 2023

What pensions law changes and proposals over the last quarter do employers and trustees need to respond to in the
Regulatory and compliance

UK government heralds 'indefinite' CE marking recognition in GB market

Businesses will still need to look carefully at regulations and determine if a UKCA or CE mark is more appropriate
Employment and pensions

UK Employment Law Coffee Break: Dispute resolution appointments, ageing workforce and managing ill-health

Welcome to our latest Coffee Break in which we look at the latest legal and practical developments impacting employers