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Regulatory Outlook

Bribery, fraud and anti-money laundering | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2023

Government publishes Economic Crime Plan 2 for 2023-2026 | 'Failure to prevent fraud' introduced through Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency
Regulatory Outlook

Consumer law | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2023

The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill | Fitness check on EU consumer law: consultation outcomes
Regulatory Outlook

Data protection | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2023

UK ICO issues guidance for developers and users of generative AI | MEPs raise concerns over proposed new EU-US adequacy
Regulatory Outlook

Environment | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2023

Defra publishes plan for water | Consultation on strengthening environmental civil sanctions | Nutrient pollution: Natural England launches first Nutrient
Regulatory Outlook

Competition | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2023

First references to SAU | Arrival of the Digital Markets Unit | Digital Markets Act Implementing Regulations adopted
Employment and pensions

Whistleblowing: how to develop an international approach

Variations in local law can be a risk area for businesses looking to ensure they are fully compliant in all
Financial Services

When is a director personally liable for being 'knowingly concerned' in a company's breaches?

The UK's FCA takes an expansive view as to what actual knowledge a director is required to have for it
Dispute resolution

The litigation risks of greenwashing: what would a misrepresentation claim in England and Wales look like?

Alongside growing regulatory, investor and consumer scrutiny of green claims, businesses face increasing risk of a misrepresentation action
Competition, antitrust and trade

The future of leniency: Reconciling public and private antitrust enforcement in the EU

In a Competition Law Insight for Lloyd's List Intelligence, Thomas Funke argues that leniency is alive and kicking
Retail and Consumer

Polish consumer watchdog has an eye on unfair complaint processes and future AI use

Entrepreneurs should remember that the complaint procedure may not limit consumer rights
Competition, antitrust and trade

EU to screen outbound investment in sensitive markets and sectors

EU Commission President announces targeted outbound investment screening while European countries continue to target inbound investment that is a risk
Competition, antitrust and trade

New UK legislation envisages powerful digital markets regime and significant reform to consumer law

The UK competition and consumer authority will be given new powers to regulate the tech sector as well as stronger