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Regulatory Outlook

Competition | UK Regulatory Outlook May 2023

CMA launches review of artificial intelligence and competition law | Private litigation: the CMA clarifies its position | New bill...

25/05/2023

Regulatory Outlook

Competition | UK Regulatory Outlook May 2023

25/05/2023

Retail and Consumer

Retail tech patent protection invalid due to prior disclosure in negotiations, UK court rules

UK patent monopoly over automated warehouse system invalidated in battle between Ocado and former tech supplier AutoStore

11/05/2023

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

09/05/2023

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

26/04/2023

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...

25/04/2023

Commercial

EU consumer group calls for ban on food climate-neutral claims

Advertisers need to be cautious about carbon-neutral food claims amid an increasing desire to crackdown on greenwashing

21/04/2023

The metaverse

Brands in the metaverse: showtime for the fashion and cosmetics industry

Retail and fashion brands must adapt their branding to this new virtual world

17/04/2023

Tech, Media and Comms

UKIPO guidance: trade mark protection for NFTs and virtual goods and services

Clarity given on classification of NFTs and virtual goods and services, including those provided in the metaverse

14/04/2023

Real estate

UK County Court rules in favour of landlord imposing redevelopment break into renewal lease

Landlords' redevelopment plans 'trump' tenants' security of tenure under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954

13/04/2023

Dark Patterns

Permanent promotions mislead consumers, says Poland's consumer protection watchdog

Promotions cannot be advertised without time limits as it can create a false impression in consumers and constitute dark pattern

04/04/2023

Regulatory and compliance

Europe steps up 'greenwashing' vigilance with new directive proposal

What does a Green Claims Directive mean for business and what is the regulatory 'state of play' in Europe and...

23/03/2023

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Retail and Consumer

Polish consumer watchdog targets e-commerce in the entertainment industry

Companies must pay attention to whether they communicate online with the consumer in a comprehensive manner

22/03/2023

Financial Services

New rules on advertisements for virtual currencies in Belgium

Reforms coming into force in May will provide a new legal framework for cryptocurrency ads to protect Belgian consumers

21/03/2023

Retail and Consumer

Consumer credit reform in the UK: where now?

A consultation response is likely later in 2023 but reform could transform consumer and small business finance markets

20/03/2023

Retail and Consumer

Italy implements the 'Omnibus' Directive

New information requirements, unfair commercial practices and sanctions are among the provisions that apply from April

20/03/2023

Read time 2m

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Regulatory Outlook

Competition | UK Regulatory Outlook May 2023

CMA launches review of artificial intelligence and competition law | Private litigation: the CMA clarifies its position | New bill...

25/05/2023

Regulatory Outlook

Competition | UK Regulatory Outlook May 2023

25/05/2023

Retail and Consumer

Retail tech patent protection invalid due to prior disclosure in negotiations, UK court rules

UK patent monopoly over automated warehouse system invalidated in battle between Ocado and former tech supplier AutoStore

11/05/2023

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

09/05/2023

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

26/04/2023

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...

25/04/2023

Commercial

EU consumer group calls for ban on food climate-neutral claims

Advertisers need to be cautious about carbon-neutral food claims amid an increasing desire to crackdown on greenwashing

21/04/2023

The metaverse

Brands in the metaverse: showtime for the fashion and cosmetics industry

Retail and fashion brands must adapt their branding to this new virtual world

17/04/2023

Tech, Media and Comms

UKIPO guidance: trade mark protection for NFTs and virtual goods and services

Clarity given on classification of NFTs and virtual goods and services, including those provided in the metaverse

14/04/2023

Real estate

UK County Court rules in favour of landlord imposing redevelopment break into renewal lease

Landlords' redevelopment plans 'trump' tenants' security of tenure under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954

13/04/2023

Dark Patterns

Permanent promotions mislead consumers, says Poland's consumer protection watchdog

Promotions cannot be advertised without time limits as it can create a false impression in consumers and constitute dark pattern

04/04/2023

Regulatory and compliance

Europe steps up 'greenwashing' vigilance with new directive proposal

What does a Green Claims Directive mean for business and what is the regulatory 'state of play' in Europe and...

23/03/2023

Read time 7m

Retail and Consumer

Polish consumer watchdog targets e-commerce in the entertainment industry

Companies must pay attention to whether they communicate online with the consumer in a comprehensive manner

22/03/2023

Financial Services

New rules on advertisements for virtual currencies in Belgium

Reforms coming into force in May will provide a new legal framework for cryptocurrency ads to protect Belgian consumers

21/03/2023

Retail and Consumer

Consumer credit reform in the UK: where now?

A consultation response is likely later in 2023 but reform could transform consumer and small business finance markets

20/03/2023

Retail and Consumer

Italy implements the 'Omnibus' Directive

New information requirements, unfair commercial practices and sanctions are among the provisions that apply from April

20/03/2023

Read time 2m

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Anna Elliott

Partner, International Sector Lead, Retail and Consumer, UK

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