UK Knowledge Collection | Copyright and AI, Budget predictions, and digital and consumer regulation
Published on 10th October 2025
Welcome to this week's Knowledge Collection
A much-anticipated High Court judgment on a dispute about copyright in data used to train artificial intelligence is imminent. Our Insight looks at the principal issues raised in the case, and what its impact may be, and our Dipping into Data webinar later this month will explore what the judgment says about the intersection of intellectual property rights with AI.
Next month will see the Labour government's second Budget. Our tax experts predict the likely areas for reform in real estate, business and personal tax, and other possible announcements.
Keeping on top of digital regulation is a must for all businesses, with particular implications for those in the online retail sector. Our Retail Lab event in our London office, in collaboration with the eCommerce Forum, will explore consumer law developments in relation to subscription models, invitations to purchase and consumer reviews, how to mitigate risk in tech supply contracts, and at agentic AI governance measures. Our digital regulation webinar will look more broadly at what is happening in the EU and UK, including recent regulatory enforcement activity, and, in November, our data series will cover cyber security and the impact of AI.
Recent Insights
Marketinglaw: October 2025
A round-up of developments and rulings in advertising and marketing, including the government's regulations on the "brand advertising" exemption for less healthy food and drink products.
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UK government opens consultation on streamlining infrastructure planning
The government is consulting on plans to streamline the planning process for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects. It follows the introduction of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill.
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Corporate Focus
Our update on corporate law and regulation includes the mandatory identity verification checks from 18 November which will apply to millions of individuals involved in corporate entities in the UK.
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Getty Images v Stability AI: a landmark trial for generative AI in UK?
A look at the arguments made in the copyright infringement case, heard by the High Court in July.
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Autumn Budget 2025: what tax measures can the UK expect?
The chancellor will deliver her Budget against a backdrop of difficult public finances, with tax rises anticipated.
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Events
Retail LAB x eCommerce Forum | Scroll, Click, Comply
14 October | One London Wall | 09:00-13:00
In collaboration with the eCommerce Forum, this event is focused on the legal and business issues affecting eCommerce operations, including consumer law, tech contract risk, and agentic AI. With a raft of regulations in the pipeline, and transformational technologies becoming mainstream, what is the impact on your business?
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Dipping into Data | Autumn series
16:00-16:30
Where AI meets IP | 21 October
AI and cyber security | 27 November
Key AI takeaways from the latest conferences | 16 December
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When things go wrong: a legal survival guide
15 October | Thames Valley Office | 09:00-11:30
How to map out and respond to commonly seen risk issues (including managing disgruntled investors and difficult board decisions, dealing with employee misconduct, fraud, early-stage litigation and real estate problems). Learn what steps to take internally to protect your business, and the early indicators that you might want to involve legal and compliance specialists.
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Digital regulation download
15 October | 14:00-14:45
An update on recent developments, including the ongoing consultation on the EU's Digital Fairness Act and enforcement activity relating to the EU Digital Services Act and the UK's Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act.
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Employee ownership trusts: tax smart exits, culture gains – are they right for your business?
21 October | 10:00-11:30
Becoming an employee ownership trust-owned company can offer many benefits, particularly when considering a future sale, but the process can be complex.
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