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Supply chains

Innovation underpins the global fashion industry's adjustment to decarbonisation

Robust IP strategies and patent protection for new innovations are vital as the industry 'greens' its supply chains

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08/12/2022

Supply chains

Innovation underpins the global fashion industry's adjustment to decarbonisation

08/12/2022

Regulatory and compliance

European Commission unveils significant reforms to packaging and packaging waste regime

A proposal for a new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation will have a major impact on how businesses operating in...

New -

08/12/2022

Commercial

CMA launches first investigation as part of its dark patterns focus

Regulator's online choice architecture programme addresses pressure-selling tactic

02/12/2022

Decarbonisation

European producers given greater obligations to decarbonise with extended producer responsibility and greenwashing regulation

What sustainability-led producer and advertising obligations are on the horizon for businesses in France, Poland and the UK?

01/12/2022

Supply chains

Prevention is better than cure when managing global supply chain issues in the retail and consumer sector

Early contingency planning can significantly reduce the shock of service provider/supplier insolvency in service/supply chains

23/11/2022

Life Sciences and Healthcare

Commercialising health data: five takeaways from the ICO's Easylife decision

What actions should businesses consider when looking to reuse customer health data?

11/11/2022

Intellectual property

Red Bull dismisses Monster's Red Dawg trade mark appeal in UK High Court

The opposition was upheld on the basis that it would free ride on earlier Red Bull mark

11/11/2022

Competition, antitrust and trade

Amazon buy box unpacked as £900 million claim to be brought against it

Amazon will face increasing scrutiny following a collective action over its Buy Box practices

07/11/2022

Intellectual property

UK High Court provides clarity on registration of colour trade marks

Cadbury allowed to register purple colour trade mark defined by Pantone number alone, vague descriptions warned against

04/11/2022

Digitalisation

Quick Bites: Germany has new regulations for virtual general meetings

Future virtual general meetings only with corresponding basis in the articles of association implementation by 31 August 2023

27/10/2022

Banking and finance

Payments regulator pushes forward with UK consumer protection against fraud

Proposed measures include mandatory compensation for fraud and extended powers to crypto-exchanges

26/10/2022

Regulatory and compliance

EU takes legal action over failure to implement the Single-Use Plastics Directive

What is the status of implementation, the perspective from France and Poland, and the announcement's impact?

26/10/2022

Regulatory Outlook

Food Law | UK Regulatory Outlook October 2022

Placement restrictions on HFSS foods come into force | Government guidance updated in line with delay of HFSS promotion restrictions...

26/10/2022

Regulatory and compliance

Is EU consumer law fit for purpose?

Consultation offers an opportunity for business to provide its input into the EU's thinking on the new consumer agenda

07/10/2022

Regulatory and compliance

HFSS location restrictions to come into force on 1 October 2022

UK government delays implementation of volume promotion

30/09/2022

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Supply chains

Innovation underpins the global fashion industry's adjustment to decarbonisation

Robust IP strategies and patent protection for new innovations are vital as the industry 'greens' its supply chains

New -

08/12/2022

Supply chains

Innovation underpins the global fashion industry's adjustment to decarbonisation

08/12/2022

Regulatory and compliance

European Commission unveils significant reforms to packaging and packaging waste regime

A proposal for a new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation will have a major impact on how businesses operating in...

New -

08/12/2022

Commercial

CMA launches first investigation as part of its dark patterns focus

Regulator's online choice architecture programme addresses pressure-selling tactic

02/12/2022

Decarbonisation

European producers given greater obligations to decarbonise with extended producer responsibility and greenwashing regulation

What sustainability-led producer and advertising obligations are on the horizon for businesses in France, Poland and the UK?

01/12/2022

Supply chains

Prevention is better than cure when managing global supply chain issues in the retail and consumer sector

Early contingency planning can significantly reduce the shock of service provider/supplier insolvency in service/supply chains

23/11/2022

Life Sciences and Healthcare

Commercialising health data: five takeaways from the ICO's Easylife decision

What actions should businesses consider when looking to reuse customer health data?

11/11/2022

Intellectual property

Red Bull dismisses Monster's Red Dawg trade mark appeal in UK High Court

The opposition was upheld on the basis that it would free ride on earlier Red Bull mark

11/11/2022

Competition, antitrust and trade

Amazon buy box unpacked as £900 million claim to be brought against it

Amazon will face increasing scrutiny following a collective action over its Buy Box practices

07/11/2022

Intellectual property

UK High Court provides clarity on registration of colour trade marks

Cadbury allowed to register purple colour trade mark defined by Pantone number alone, vague descriptions warned against

04/11/2022

Digitalisation

Quick Bites: Germany has new regulations for virtual general meetings

Future virtual general meetings only with corresponding basis in the articles of association implementation by 31 August 2023

27/10/2022

Banking and finance

Payments regulator pushes forward with UK consumer protection against fraud

Proposed measures include mandatory compensation for fraud and extended powers to crypto-exchanges

26/10/2022

Regulatory and compliance

EU takes legal action over failure to implement the Single-Use Plastics Directive

What is the status of implementation, the perspective from France and Poland, and the announcement's impact?

26/10/2022

Regulatory Outlook

Food Law | UK Regulatory Outlook October 2022

Placement restrictions on HFSS foods come into force | Government guidance updated in line with delay of HFSS promotion restrictions...

26/10/2022

Regulatory and compliance

Is EU consumer law fit for purpose?

Consultation offers an opportunity for business to provide its input into the EU's thinking on the new consumer agenda

07/10/2022

Regulatory and compliance

HFSS location restrictions to come into force on 1 October 2022

UK government delays implementation of volume promotion

30/09/2022

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Retail and Consumer

Article list

Innovation underpins the global fashion industry's adjustment to decarbonisation

Innovation underpins the global fashion industry's adjustment to decarbonisation

European Commission unveils significant reforms to packaging and packaging waste regime

CMA launches first investigation as part of its dark patterns focus

European producers given greater obligations to decarbonise with extended producer responsibility and greenwashing regulation

Prevention is better than cure when managing global supply chain issues in the retail and consumer sector

Commercialising health data: five takeaways from the ICO's Easylife decision

Red Bull dismisses Monster's Red Dawg trade mark appeal in UK High Court

Amazon buy box unpacked as £900 million claim to be brought against it

UK High Court provides clarity on registration of colour trade marks

Quick Bites: Germany has new regulations for virtual general meetings

Payments regulator pushes forward with UK consumer protection against fraud

EU takes legal action over failure to implement the Single-Use Plastics Directive

Food Law | UK Regulatory Outlook October 2022

Is EU consumer law fit for purpose?

HFSS location restrictions to come into force on 1 October 2022

Innovation underpins the global fashion industry's adjustment to decarbonisation

Innovation underpins the global fashion industry's adjustment to decarbonisation

European Commission unveils significant reforms to packaging and packaging waste regime

CMA launches first investigation as part of its dark patterns focus

European producers given greater obligations to decarbonise with extended producer responsibility and greenwashing regulation

Prevention is better than cure when managing global supply chain issues in the retail and consumer sector

Commercialising health data: five takeaways from the ICO's Easylife decision

Red Bull dismisses Monster's Red Dawg trade mark appeal in UK High Court

Amazon buy box unpacked as £900 million claim to be brought against it

UK High Court provides clarity on registration of colour trade marks

Quick Bites: Germany has new regulations for virtual general meetings

Payments regulator pushes forward with UK consumer protection against fraud

EU takes legal action over failure to implement the Single-Use Plastics Directive

Food Law | UK Regulatory Outlook October 2022

Is EU consumer law fit for purpose?

HFSS location restrictions to come into force on 1 October 2022

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