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UK sanctions against Russia two years on – how have things changed?

In this video, Nick Price and Kristian Assirati discuss how the regime has developed, its impact on businesses and OFSI's
Commercial

Belgium reforms its Civil Code with changes to extra-contractual liability

As Book 6 is comprehensively updated – what are the main changes?
Dispute resolution

Spanish companies can be summoned electronically from 20 March

Measures for an effective control of the electronic judicial platforms should be taken immediately
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
Dispute resolution

Breach of duty is not enough to bring a claim for negligence in England

High Court decision serves as reminder that a claimant must prove all constituent elements of a claim in negligence
Tax

UK financial institution notices: HMRC doubles down on customer location and employee data

HMRC's report provides several important updates for financial institutions on its use of information notices
Regulatory and compliance

The UK Procurement Act 2023 brings new rules for frameworks and dynamic markets

The changes that are set to be introduced later this year could prove useful for both suppliers and authorities
Intellectual property

Updated EPO examination guidelines address AI, accelerated oppositions and antibody claims

The European Patent Office's new guidelines entered into force on 1 March
Real estate

UK Upper Tribunal confirms 'period of reasonable belief' requirement for adverse possession

There must be 10 years of reasonable belief of land ownership immediately prior to the date of application
Commercial

English High Court considers limitation of liability for dishonest breach

The case reinforces the importance of clear drafting and the courts' literal approach to interpreting clauses
Real estate

UK Court of Appeal rules in favour of developer on interpretation of restrictive covenant

The words 'and also' demonstrate the importance of contractual interpretation when considering modification of covenant
Real estate

First-Tier Tribunal rules against building owner in first contested remediation contribution order

'Just and equitable test' when requiring a party to contribute to remediating costs under the Building Safety Act 2022