All Insights https://www.osborneclarke.com/ en Sun, 13 Oct 2024 01:46:13 +0100 Fri, 11 Oct 2024 09:51:49 +0100 Commission proposes one-year delay to the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/commission-proposes-one-year-delay-implementation-eu-deforestation-regulation &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/24/05/21/esg_iStock-1442960535-EDITED2.png?VersionId=6vq9b0sXmcjzpFPoywULzfm8ATQz.2VN' /><br /><p><strong>Following numerous calls for postponement, a 12-month delay to implementation has been proposed</strong></p>]]&gt; Fri, 11 Oct 2024 09:51:49 +0100 All Insights How can sustainability and IP rightsholders' interests be reconciled in second-hand goods sales in Europe? https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/how-can-sustainability-and-ip-rightsholders-interests-be-reconciled-second-hand-goods &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/22/03/16/OC-IS_005.jpg?VersionId=eUg7C.nDVdqUFYqB5yhiCikQBCuRMpE8' /><br /><p><strong>Determining if repair, refurbishment or upcycling of branded goods is a trade mark infringement needs case-by-case analysis</strong></p>]]&gt; Wed, 02 Oct 2024 10:49:54 +0100 All Insights 'More to do' – UK FCA reviews principals' oversight of appointed representatives https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/more-do-uk-fca-reviews-principals-oversight-appointed-representatives &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/24/07/05/WFS.png?VersionId=2n1uJowTfWyHp7xK2tKD2QJbr6onTYh6' /><br /><p><strong>FCA analysis finds some principal firms are taking a 'bare minimum' approach and are not 'getting the basics right'</strong></p>]]&gt; Fri, 27 Sep 2024 11:45:35 +0100 All Insights Consumer law | UK Regulatory Outlook September 2024 https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/Regulatory-Outlook-September-2024-consumer-law &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/23/01/25/Reg-Outlook-1000px_Jan-2023_Consumer-insight.png?VersionId=qmP_j4J5w7snSQCVdZwWRNV4.7nJK.T.' /><br /><p><strong>UK government publishes DMCCA timeline | CMA consults on draft direct consumer enforcement guidance and rules under DMCCA | DMCCA in CMA's annual report 2023-2024</strong></p>]]&gt; Wed, 25 Sep 2024 10:09:13 +0100 All Insights UK government confirms HFSS advertising restrictions from October 2025 https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/uk-government-confirms-hfss-advertising-restrictions-october-2025 &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/22/03/16/OC-IS_014.jpg?VersionId=1Tib4fKv.Nqk2w1K5VvdlIwCYl9oKOlf' /><br /><p><strong>Watershed for broadcast ads and complete online ban for in-scope products</strong></p>]]&gt; Wed, 18 Sep 2024 09:53:13 +0100 All Insights Has running-account credit come of age in the UK? https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/has-running-account-credit-come-age-uk &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/21/12/30/RC_retail_transaction.jpg?VersionId=kJOmknxUFT1UgWB5pZjk.f88TDFdUJgq' /><br /><p><strong>As the regulatory landscape shifts, the consumer finance sector is exploring the potential of this credit model</strong></p>]]&gt; Wed, 18 Sep 2024 09:19:09 +0100 All Insights UK CMA launches investigation into Ticketmaster's Oasis ticket sale https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/uk-cma-launches-investigation-ticketmasters-oasis-ticket-sale &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/21/12/29/OC_KI_083.jpg?VersionId=.GBeSmKC9DvQnsylmzcM6MFZfnZvlgr9' /><br /><p><strong>The regulator is looking at the use of 'dynamic pricing' in the sale of tickets for the Manchester band's reunion</strong></p>]]&gt; Mon, 16 Sep 2024 12:43:12 +0100 All Insights PFAS and products: how to prepare for change in Europe https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/pfas-and-products-how-prepare-change-europe &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/wp/18/07/03/LSH_pills_medical.jpg?VersionId=VT43iz7CCe7eGmeWe2a6zERd6GXS5y93' /><br /><p><strong>Businesses using PFAS in their products or supply chain need to understand how regulatory changes will affect them</strong></p>]]&gt; Wed, 21 Aug 2024 10:33:34 +0100 All Insights Further news in the area of plastics legislation in Italy https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/further-news-area-plastics-legislation-italy &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/21/12/23/OC_KI_051.jpg?VersionId=xHpFdG3JzR8dlv13yDOSIKM_U41LDSg4' /><br /><h5>The regulation of caps, microplastics and packaging has tightened</h5>]]&gt; Fri, 26 Jul 2024 10:17:10 +0100 All Insights Consumer law | UK Regulatory Outlook July 2024 https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/Regulatory-Outlook-July-2024-consumer-law &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/23/01/25/Reg-Outlook-1000px_Jan-2023_Consumer-insight.png?VersionId=qmP_j4J5w7snSQCVdZwWRNV4.7nJK.T.' /><br /><p><strong>CMA publishes issues statement in its market investigation into veterinary services for household pets | CMA consults on draft consumer law compliance advice for trader recommendation platforms | CMA publishes response to consultation on marketing green heating and insulation products</strong></p>]]&gt; Thu, 25 Jul 2024 10:09:13 +0100 All Insights Navigating the EU's new GPSR: obligations are introduced for online marketplaces https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/navigating-eus-new-gpsr-obligations-are-introduced-online-marketplaces &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/21/12/30/OC_KI_02_006.jpg?VersionId=Q_b04RcoEopWoeqO2gISYhgAl0HyZ4x3' /><br /><p><strong>Who are online marketplace providers and what should they be aware of before the regulation becomes applicable later this year?</strong></p>]]&gt; Thu, 18 Jul 2024 15:50:09 +0100 All Insights Navigating the EU's new GPSR: what manufacturers and importers of products need to know https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/navigating-eus-new-gpsr-what-manufacturers-and-importers-products-need-know &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/21/12/30/RC_warehouse.jpg?VersionId=QAOJ9P4x6EnlM7ZL0AIHD54M4CNMWHqD' /><br /><p><strong>Businesses involved with the manufacture or import of products should be aware of their obligations</strong></p>]]&gt; Wed, 17 Jul 2024 17:02:46 +0100 All Insights ESG Knowledge Update | July 2024 https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/esg-knowledge-update-july-2024 &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/24/05/21/esg_iStock-1448596018-EDITED.png?VersionId=VrQkFWujy6XL_yLh3Tqv4LJY3zUNCl.V' /><br /><p><strong>Welcome to our Osborne Clarke ESG Knowledge Update, which offers a round-up of legal, regulatory and market news</strong></p>]]&gt; Thu, 11 Jul 2024 14:45:38 +0100 All Insights What can the retail and consumer sector expect from the next UK government? https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/what-can-retail-and-consumer-sector-expect-next-uk-government &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/21/12/30/RC_retail_transaction.jpg?VersionId=kJOmknxUFT1UgWB5pZjk.f88TDFdUJgq' /><br /><p><strong>Competing priorities for the next government – the future of the high street, business rates, food advertising and the new consumer regime</strong></p>]]&gt; Wed, 26 Jun 2024 10:31:50 +0100 All Insights Consumer law | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2024 https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/Regulatory-Outlook-June-2024-consumer-law &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/23/01/25/Reg-Outlook-1000px_Jan-2023_Consumer-insight.png?VersionId=qmP_j4J5w7snSQCVdZwWRNV4.7nJK.T.' /><br /><p><strong>UK general election 2024: what we know so far on how consumer law might be affected | DSIT publishes guidance to regulator about fees under OSA | CMA launches market investigation into the UK vet sector</strong></p>]]&gt; Wed, 26 Jun 2024 10:09:13 +0100 All Insights First judicial pronouncement made on the "Berlin clause" in Spanish residential leases https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/first-judicial-pronouncement-made-berlin-clause-spanish-residential-leases &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/22/03/16/OC-IS_010.jpg?VersionId=X6cyEJ1XgnOPivlTQEB4JYyRFzSCaGaU' /><br /><p><strong>The Barcelona Court of First Instance ruling further endorses Berlin clauses and creates a judicial guideline</strong></p>]]&gt; Tue, 25 Jun 2024 15:51:43 +0100 All Insights UK General Election 2024: what would a Labour win mean for financial services? https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/uk-general-election-2024-what-would-labour-win-mean-financial-services &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/24/06/27/FS%202-min.png?VersionId=ZlDj9DwJa7Wk.FHx.L0Jaa8kxMNciaI.' /><br /><p><strong>Labour's plan for financing growth leans towards continuity over radical change</strong></p>]]&gt; Mon, 24 Jun 2024 09:37:52 +0100 All Insights UK general election 2024: Labour's manifesto and tax https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/uk-general-election-2024-labours-manifesto-and-tax &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/24/06/27/Tax.png?VersionId=irus6Jd7XQDoR2LWT6zHgphDGK6YQb0Y' /><br /><p><strong>The manifesto confirms Labour's widely publicised tax policy plans with no surprises but little further detail</strong></p>]]&gt; Tue, 18 Jun 2024 17:48:46 +0100 All Insights Financial Conduct Authority to gather more information from UK consumer credit firms https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/financial-conduct-authority-gather-more-information-uk-consumer-credit-firms &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/22/03/16/OC-IS_014.jpg?VersionId=1Tib4fKv.Nqk2w1K5VvdlIwCYl9oKOlf' /><br /><p><strong>UK regulator sets out final rules and guidance on new reporting requirements</strong></p>]]&gt; Thu, 06 Jun 2024 12:46:39 +0100 All Insights Consumer Law | UK Regulatory Outlook May 2024 https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/Regulatory-Outlook-May-2024-consumer-law &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/23/01/25/Reg-Outlook-1000px_Jan-2023_Consumer-insight.png?VersionId=qmP_j4J5w7snSQCVdZwWRNV4.7nJK.T.' /><br /><p><strong>DMCC Bill receives royal assent | Ofcom launches consultation on protecting children from harms online under UK Online Safety Act | Regulations made naming the 'assessment start day' for VSP compliance with UK Online Safety Act</strong></p>]]&gt; Fri, 31 May 2024 10:09:13 +0100 All Insights Finishing Parliamentary business in the 'wash-up' ahead of UK general election: what legislation has survived and what has fallen? https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/finishing-parliamentary-business-wash-ahead-uk-general-election-what-legislation-has &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/22/03/16/OC-IS_010.jpg?VersionId=X6cyEJ1XgnOPivlTQEB4JYyRFzSCaGaU' /><br /><p><strong>Prorogation brought Parliamentary business to an end, meaning all draft legislation not passed is lost</strong></p>]]&gt; Tue, 28 May 2024 11:58:01 +0100 All Insights Are you ready for the UK Digital Markets Competition and Consumers Act? https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/are-you-ready-uk-digital-markets-competition-and-consumers-act &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/wp/20/06/11/OC_KI_086.jpg?VersionId=dlPUO3OGPGubs6MqBuFlgrAFpR6QK6XV' /><br /><p><strong>Five things business should know about the new digital markets regime and competition and consumer law changes</strong></p>]]&gt; Fri, 24 May 2024 11:12:42 +0100 All Insights HFSS newsletter | May 2024 https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/hfss-newsletter-may-2024 &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/21/12/30/OC_KI_02_006.jpg?VersionId=Q_b04RcoEopWoeqO2gISYhgAl0HyZ4x3' /><br /><p><strong>How are high fat, salt and sugar products being regulated beyond England?</strong></p>]]&gt; Mon, 13 May 2024 11:39:42 +0100 All Insights UK and EU take steps to bolster product security regimes https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/uk-and-eu-take-steps-bolster-product-security-regimes &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/21/12/29/OC_KI_088.jpg?VersionId=IqAaIPEJ2dfVTgVeuFhtihR51KfStFIa' /><br /><p><strong>Businesses need to know their obligations under parallel cybersecurity legislation for digital and connectable products</strong></p>]]&gt; Fri, 10 May 2024 09:24:32 +0100 All Insights EPR for textiles: what's on the horizon in the UK and EU? https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/epr-textiles-whats-horizon-uk-and-eu &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/22/03/16/OC-IS_012.jpg?VersionId=DOPO7JT0G9CbAApZAM_JwAFZt.YjKolj' /><br /><p><strong>EU legislation to introduce extended producer responsibility is progressing and will mark a huge change for retailers</strong></p>]]&gt; Tue, 07 May 2024 15:26:18 +0100 All Insights