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Consumer Law | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2024

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 10:09:13 +0100

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Ofcom publishes call for evidence on additional duties for categorised services under the Online Safety Act 2023 | EU Commission publishes DSA guidelines on the mitigation of systemic risks for electoral processes

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English County Court rules against landlord opposing statutory renewal lease on 'ground f'

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 17:34:36 +0100

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A tenant can temporarily vacate part of the premises affected by the works to defeat a landlord's opposition

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European Parliament formally adopts Product Liability Directive

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 14:21:12 +0100

What changes and practical actions should businesses be considering?

UK competition regulator issues fresh guidance on green collaborations for sustainability

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 11:50:02 +0100

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CMA charts way for businesses to navigate sustainability concerns in supply chains while maintaining competition

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Setting sail globally: launching internationally in an interconnected world

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 15:42:37 +0100

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Launching a business internationally can be a game-changer but comes with its own set of challenges and considerations

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Consumer Law | UK Regulatory Outlook March 2024

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:09:13 +0000

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Update on the UK DMCC Bill | CMA consults on proposal to launch a market investigation of the UK vet sector | Delegated act on independent audits under the DSA enters into force

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UK Supreme Court finds sales of trade marked goods from US website targeted UK consumers for infringement purposes

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 14:23:55 +0000

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US website's targeting of UK consumers amounted to infringing trade mark use in the UK and EU, but no decision given on whether non-targeted overseas sales are infringing

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UK Marketinglaw | February 2024

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 10:51:41 +0000

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Welcome to the latest edition of Marketinglaw

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Consumer law | UK Regulatory Outlook February 2024

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 10:09:13 +0000

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UK government response to consultation on proposed changes to consumer law | Provisional agreement reached on the right to repair | EU DSA applicable to all online intermediaries in the EU

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UK rail regulator increases focus on online ticket retailing, hidden fees and 'drip pricing'

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 13:33:42 +0000

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What is good practice for train-ticket retailers when displaying prices and fees and providing online information?

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UK set to extend variable recurring payments beyond 'me to me' use cases

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 10:51:03 +0000

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Expansion due in third quarter may boost greater uptake of the open banking payment method

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English court finds trade mark valid for oat-based drinks despite use of the term 'milk'

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 11:25:00 +0000

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High Court rules that the UKIPO wrongly found mark invalid and did not breach regulation on use of term 'milk'

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HFSS newsletter | February 2024

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 12:23:05 +0000

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ASA rules on targeting under 16s and is appointed by Ofcom as regulator, and health and nutrition claim breaches

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FCA announces review into UK motor finance commission arrangements

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 09:15:20 +0000

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The regulator is investigating whether the arrangements resulted in harm to consumers before the 2021 ban

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Future Foods Update | January 2024

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 11:44:06 +0000

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This month's edition includes novel food authorisations in Europe, IP in meat terminology, supply of service contracts, venture capital investment tips, and cultivating talent with employment agreements

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Court of Appeal examines aggregation issues in insurance contracts in England and Wales

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 10:08:10 +0000

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A recent case examined whether losses arising out of the Covid-19 outbreak amounted to a single or multiple losses

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What legal developments can businesses in the UK expect in 2024?

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 10:53:50 +0000

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Our Knowledge Team looks at what lies ahead for business law

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Food law | UK Regulatory Outlook January 2024

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 10:09:13 +0000

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Food label changes for non-UK FBOs | Increasing scrutiny and enforcement for greenwashing relating to food | Uncertainty on food waste reporting

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Consumer Law | UK Regulatory Outlook January 2024

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 10:09:13 +0000

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Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill | Digital Services Act | Fitness check on EU consumer law

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UK Court of Appeal confirms Samsung is liable for third-party content on app store

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 10:22:39 +0000

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Samsung was not entitled to rely on the eCommerce Directive's hosting safe harbour

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Consumer law | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2023

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 17:14:41 +0000

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Update on the UK Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill | Ofcom launches a consultation on illegal harms duties under the Online Safety Act | UK government consults on introducing a 'super-complaint' system under the Online Safety Act

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Products | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2023

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 12:08:32 +0000

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European Parliament and Council adopt negotiating positions on Right to Repair Directive | EMA publishes first electronic product information for human medicines | MHRA launches AI-Airlock

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Food Law | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2023

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 11:03:46 +0000

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FSA launches precision-bred organisms consultation | Government responds to committees disappointment on HFSS delay | FSA's annual report highlights resourcing challenges

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Is the UK's PPI claim door still open? 'Deliberate concealment' and limitation periods

Fri, 24 Nov 2023 13:09:39 +0000

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The Supreme Court holds that there is no need for a 'duty of disclosure' for there to be 'deliberate concealment'

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Dutch Supreme Court ruling has major implications for hirers of temp workers

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 11:10:33 +0000

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Any decision to hire a group of temporary workers requires prior advice from the works council

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