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Contract formation in the digital age: English High Court finds binding agreement formed via WhatsApp messages

The case is a cautionary tale about the use of informal communication channels when negotiating agreements
Financial Services

UK government sets out ambitions for growth with proposed regulation of cryptoassets industry

Draft legislation and an FCA discussion paper will bring new firms and activities within the regulatory perimeter
Life Sciences and Healthcare

European Commission confirms phased mandatory roll-out of Eudamed modules for medical devices

New timeline from Stuttgart workshop details compliance deadlines for medical device and diagnostics companies under updated framework
Financial Services

What are the new Dutch anti-money laundering obligations for crypto-asset service providers?

In addition to new regulations, the financial markets regulator has published some welcome guidance for CASPs
IT and data

UK Cyber Security and Resilience Bill will be both similar and different to the EU's NIS 2

Businesses can still assess ahead of the UK bill's publication if they could be caught and their potential obligations
Regulatory Outlook

Fintech, digital assets, payments and consumer credit | UK Regulatory Outlook May 2025

Draft cryptoassets legislation | FCA discussion paper on regulating cryptoasset activities | BoE speech on proposed stablecoin regulatory framework |
Regulatory Outlook

Artificial Intelligence | UK Regulatory Outlook May 2025

UK: Data (Use and Access) Bill: AI and copyright debate | Children's Commissioner urges the government to ban AI apps
Regulatory and compliance

European Commission publishes new single market strategy to further develop the European market

Proposal to ease burdens on smaller businesses and lift barriers to trade and investment likely to have positive impact on
Competition, antitrust and trade

What's in the UK and India's historic trade deal?

After years of on-off negotiation, the deal should unlock significant opportunities for businesses in both countries
Life Sciences and Healthcare

Will the UK government implement recommendations for the engineering biology sector?

Government responds to recommendations from Lords committee and Regulatory Horizons Council
Artificial intelligence

Guardians of innovation: US businesses in Europe need to protect trade secrets in the age of AI

Dynamic AI-aware governance frameworks can help safeguard intellectual assets often worth billions of dollars
Regulatory Outlook

Fintech, digital assets, payments and consumer credit | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2025

Financial stability risks of AI | FSB cross-border payments data forum | BoE on innovating wholesale payments | BoE on