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Advertising and marketing | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2024

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

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ASA publishes 2023 annual report | FCA publishes finalised guidance on financial promotions on social media

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UK FCA guidance leaves little creative freedom for financial promotions online

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 13:06:55 +0100

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Firms need to comply with both financial and advertising regulators as scrutiny of social media intensifies

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UK government makes announcement on tackling non-compliance in the 'umbrella' companies market

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 16:13:46 +0100

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Guidance due later this year will support workers and businesses using umbrellas, including an online pay-checking tool

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Smart Power | UK energy market strategy in 2025, repowering and ethical supply chains

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 10:09:07 +0100

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Welcome to the latest edition of Smart Power, Osborne Clarke's specialist service for asset managers within the green energy sector.

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English High Court considers 'balance of convenience' in Sparta damages ruling

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 14:56:23 +0100

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The decision demonstrates how disputes about restrictive covenants are highly fact sensitive and evidence based

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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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UK government unveils draft procurement regulations for public sector bids

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 11:17:51 +0100

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Authorities and suppliers will need to keep an eye on information published about procurements and resulting contracts

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Marketinglaw update | March 2024

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 15:47:56 +0000

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Welcome to the latest edition of Marketinglaw.

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Advertising and marketing | UK Regulatory Outlook March 2024

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

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EU directive to empower consumers for the green transition published in the Official Journal of the EU | European Parliament adopts first reading position on Green Claims Directive | EU Parliament and Council of the EU adopt proposal for regulation on political advertising

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District Court of Amsterdam declares green claims of KLM misleading and unlawful

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 16:41:10 +0000

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First Dutch greenwashing case brought in a class action on the legality of advertising statements

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Health ministry initiates Spain's regulatory approval of cannabis for medicinal and therapeutic use

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 11:42:29 +0000

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A Draft Royal Decree will establish the conditions for elaboration and dispensation based on standardised preparations

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Belgium reforms its Civil Code with changes to extra-contractual liability

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 15:10:13 +0000

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As Book 6 is comprehensively updated – what are the main changes?

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Digital ad ruling by CJEU finds IAB Europe 'joint controller' for consent in TCF processing

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 10:10:41 +0000

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Businesses relying on the online advertising framework may need to amend policies and user-facing information

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Breach of duty is not enough to bring a claim for negligence in England

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 10:16:27 +0000

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High Court decision serves as reminder that a claimant must prove all constituent elements of a claim in negligence

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The UK Procurement Act 2023 brings new rules for frameworks and dynamic markets

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 11:37:41 +0000

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The changes that are set to be introduced later this year could prove useful for both suppliers and authorities

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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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English High Court considers limitation of liability for dishonest breach

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 10:51:29 +0000

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The case reinforces the importance of clear drafting and the courts' literal approach to interpreting clauses

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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 Court of Appeal rules in favour of developer on interpretation of restrictive covenant

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 11:47:39 +0000

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The words 'and also' demonstrate the importance of contractual interpretation when considering modification of covenant

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Technology, Media, and Communications Annual Review 2024: key themes

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 14:16:00 +0000

AI, digital regulation, M&A and emerging 'inclusive' policies are among the areas of focus for this year's review

Reform of the Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013 takes shape for GB

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 10:22:07 +0000

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Modernisation of the regulatory framework aims to reduce the administrative burden for businesses in Great Britain

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High Court rules in UK’s third-ever cartel damages judgment

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 16:42:53 +0000

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Osborne Clarke acts for successful corporate claimants in damages claim relating to a worldwide LCD panels cartel

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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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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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