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Workforce Solutions
UK government makes announcement on tackling non-compliance in the 'umbrella' companies market
Guidance due later this year will support workers and businesses using umbrellas, including an online pay-checking tool
Energy and Utilities
Smart Power | UK energy market strategy in 2025, repowering and ethical supply chains
Welcome to the latest edition of Smart Power, Osborne Clarke's specialist service for asset managers within the green energy sector.
Dispute resolution
English High Court considers 'balance of convenience' in Sparta damages ruling
The decision demonstrates how disputes about restrictive covenants are highly fact sensitive and evidence based
Regulatory and compliance
European Parliament formally adopts Product Liability Directive
What changes and practical actions should businesses be considering?
Competition, antitrust and trade
UK competition regulator issues fresh guidance on green collaborations for sustainability
CMA charts way for businesses to navigate sustainability concerns in supply chains while maintaining competition
Regulatory and compliance
UK government unveils draft procurement regulations for public sector bids
Authorities and suppliers will need to keep an eye on information published about procurements and resulting contracts
Regulatory Outlook
Advertising and marketing | UK Regulatory Outlook March 2024
EU directive to empower consumers for the green transition published in the Official Journal of the EU | European Parliament
Regulatory and compliance
District Court of Amsterdam declares green claims of KLM misleading and unlawful
First Dutch greenwashing case brought in a class action on the legality of advertising statements
Commercial
Health ministry initiates Spain's regulatory approval of cannabis for medicinal and therapeutic use
A Draft Royal Decree will establish the conditions for elaboration and dispensation based on standardised preparations
Commercial
Belgium reforms its Civil Code with changes to extra-contractual liability
As Book 6 is comprehensively updated – what are the main changes?
Tech, Media and Comms
Digital ad ruling by CJEU finds IAB Europe 'joint controller' for consent in TCF processing
Businesses relying on the online advertising framework may need to amend policies and user-facing information
