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Dispute resolution

High Court rules on substantial modification test in the UK Public Contract Regulations

Judgment considers when changes are substantial and need to be in a 'safe harbour' to proceed without new procurement
Artificial intelligence

How to assess UK data privacy risk in artificial intelligence use

What data protection issues should be considered when processing personal data for AI purposes?
Tax

HMRC consults on proposals to modernise UK stamp duty on shares

Reform of stamp duty and SDRT on shares with a proposed single tax on securities is a welcome development
Regulatory and compliance

Dark patterns in the metaverse

How might dark patterns evolve in the metaverse and will they be regulated?
The Built Environment

What to look out for in property management agreements in the UK and Europe

The terms of PMAs and other legal issues need careful thought as owner and managing agent relationships get more complex
Brexit

How will the Retained EU Law Bill affect UK and international businesses?

A slow passage in Parliament has added to uncertainty as businesses and their risk managers look to prepare for change
Regulatory and compliance

'Vet-ting' medicinal claims in Great Britain: top tips on advertising pet products with health benefits

Complying with regulatory requirements and ensuring that advertising and marketing copy is accurate increases consumer confidence in brands
The Built Environment

Rental and safety reforms spark debate for the UK real estate 'living' sector

Investors, developers and operators are assessing the implications of a renters' reform bill and the Building Safety Act
Regulatory Outlook

Regulated procurement | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2023

Update on the Procurement Bill | PPN 04/23: Procuring steel in government contracts | Revised Standard Selection Questionnaire implementation delayed
Regulatory Outlook

Sanctions and Export Control | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2023

Further trade sanctions against Russia | OFSI issues General Licences for bond amendments and restructurings | Government commits to combatting
Regulatory Outlook

Telecoms | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2023

Ofcom investigates broadband providers for failing to implement simpler switching | Ofcom 'Plan of Work' for 2023/24 published