Alcohol labels have long benefited from exceptions to food labelling law but change may be coming. The European Commission and UK government are calling on industry to voluntarily comply with…
Alcohol labels have long benefited from exceptions to food labelling law but change may be coming. The European Commission and UK government are calling on industry to voluntarily comply with…
Catherine Hammon, Digital Revolution Knowledge Lawyer, and Ashley Morgan, Senior Knowledge Lawyer, discuss the fundamentals of virtual, mixed and augmented reality and the legal issues surrounding them. Watch our full…
We look at how to make these adverts more appealing to the ASA.
Santa Claus is a familiar fixture in seasonal food advertisement. As well as bringing us toys on Christmas Eve, he also brings us great deals on fizzy drinks, turkey and…
Catherine Hammon and Katie Vickery explore the potential ramifications that the new DCMS code of practice for connected consumer devices may have for businesses.
As the attractiveness of 'natural' and 'organic' products continues to increase, we explore the legal implications of making "natural" claims on products – and we compare the restrictions and guidance…
Osborne Clarke is a future-focused international legal practice with over 850 talented lawyers and more than 260 expert Partners in 25 locations. We help clients across eight core industry sectors…
The Trade Secrets Directive implemented earlier this year has introduced a number of changes into UK law including a new definition of trade secrets. In this short video, Osborne Clarke's…
The internet “will become the fundamental lifeblood of a business… the average business loses about $300,000 for every hour that the internet goes out.”
Dealing with a crisis can create its own risks, including complacency and "crisis fatigue". Internal investigation reports are essential, but how do you ensure that they are followed through and…
Cyber security is increasingly prominent and concerning for organisations - but what does this mean for supply chains? Mark Taylor and Jon Round consider the legal implications for cyber threats…
Transparency – the disclosure of internal corporate information to the public – is shaping legislation and regulation across the business landscape. In recent years, the UK has introduced mandatory reporting…
With the protection of data under ever increasing scrutiny and threat, we looked at what you need to do if things go wrong. After highlighting post-GDPR risks and trends, including…
"Well, the data deluge in my opinion is both an opportunity and a threat – at least if you don't get it right."
Minimising food waste: the legal considerations
"There is no amount of next-generation connectivity I'm not interested in - if you talk to me about 6G tomorrow, I'm interested in that already"
"What's coming next is embedded connectivity: where the digital and the physical world really come together and I think that's just going to open up a whole new bunch of…
From opening your garage door with your phone, to fridges that chill your wine to suit the weather, the growth of the Internet of Things offers huge advancements – and…
In a series of videos, members of the discussion panel from our Next-generation connectivity report launch event explore the key findings for businesses and industry alike.
"I think all businesses should read the report – especially those who don't necessarily think that next-generation connectivity is relevant to them".
The recent Blue Planet II documentary highlighted the terrible impact that plastics and other manufactured waste have on our oceans and wildlife. Since this, global brands, manufacturers and retailers are…
Because Change Happens | Regional product adaptation: emerging regulations could shake consumer confidence in global brands
Hannah Drew and Jon Fell discuss the new rules allowing UK mobile phone customers to apply bill caps to their accounts — what does this mean for customers, businesses and…
Blockchain is already presenting new opportunities for businesses in a range of sectors - but how will it be regulated?
With increased fines for data breaches under GDPR, how have companies responded to potential data security issues?
Consent, data and diversity - how has GDPR been applied in HR?
The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) laid out the job description for a new role, that of Data Protection Office (DPO), and made the appointment mandatory in some cases.…
Blockchain is emerging as a candidate for one of the major disruptive technologies of our time – but what is it exactly, and how does it work in practice?
There has been a huge resurgence of interest in Artificial Intelligence – but what does this mean for the law?
In this video we introduce the key duties of directors of a company incorporated in the UK, looking at: the seven statutory duties the remaining non-codified duties the potential liabilities…
Digital Revolution Knowledge Lawyer Catherine Hammon considers the disruption and transformation that new technology is bringing – along with the potential impact and legal issues that it poses. Watch our full Digital…
The government's proposals to combat childhood obesity will have far-reaching consequences in the restaurant, take away and retail food markets.
What next for the Sugar Tax? Advertising Watershed? Tax? This is the need-to-know interview.
The eagerly awaited final report following the independent review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety led by Dame Judith Hackitt has now been published. The report recommends a step-change in…
Lawfulness of restricting resellers from selling luxury and technical products on online market places The long awaited Coty decision was handed down on 6 December 2017. The decision confirmed that…
New UK legislation proposed for civil drones (small unmanned aircraft): Draft legislation is set to be published in spring 2018 setting out new rules for civil use of drones. We…
Current issues Brexit: changes to procurement regulations: The European Union (Withdrawal) Bill, when enacted, will incorporate the existing corpus (or acquis) of EU law into the UK statute books, including…
The last 12 months have seen significant developments in the enforcement of business crime, including important new legislative measures such as the failure to prevent the facilitation of tax evasion…
As reported on 7 December, the landmark Coty judgement has given brand owners more scope to control the use of third party marketplaces in certain circumstances. Osborne Clarke’s Simon Neill…
Osborne Clarke’s growth and successes over the past year
In this video, Osborne Clarke’s Greg Chambers looks at the changing world of work, focusing on some key employment law considerations for what is being described as the 4th Industrial…
On the anniversary of the sentencing guidelines, Osborne Clarke partnered with IOSH to report on how the penalties for health and safety, food safety and corporate manslaughter offences should be…
This video focuses on HR’s role in disciplinary proceedings and how to ensure HR involvement does not stray into territory that could give rise to an unfair dismissal claim. We will…
We're more connected than ever ... but how do consumers really feel about digital doctors, mobile payments and 3D printing? Find out more and download your copy of the report…
Osborne Clarke’s growth and successes over the past year
Current issues Brexit: changes to procurement regulations: The European Union (Withdrawal) Bill, when enacted, will incorporate the existing corpus (or acquis) of EU law into the UK statute books, including…
Future Proof Real Estate – Is the property sector ready for the 2020s? Our report collates the views of over 500 technology experts across Europe. It looks at the opportunities…
Welcome to 2018, which I hope will be a year that will bring you interesting, forward-thinking and profitable work. As enforcement agencies globally continue to focus on corporate practices,…
New UK legislation proposed for civil drones (small unmanned aircraft): Draft legislation is set to be published in spring 2018 setting out new rules for civil use of drones. We…
Current issues https://youtu.be/7MiHmK5qkjs European Commission requests feedback on implementing regulation for country of origin labelling of primary ingredients: The draft regulation requires products where country of origin is indicated or…
As reported on 7 December, the landmark Coty judgement has given brand owners more scope to control the use of third party marketplaces in certain circumstances. Osborne Clarke’s Simon Neill…
Lawfulness of restricting resellers from selling luxury and technical products on online market places The long awaited Coty decision was handed down on 6 December 2017. The decision confirmed that…
