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Advertising and marketing | UK Regulatory Outlook May 2024

Fri, 31 May 2024 10:09:13 +0100

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ASA publishes outcome of its consumer research into environmental claims in food advertising | ASA publishes new guidance on ad labelling in podcasts | FCA publishes finalised anti-greenwashing guidance

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Finishing Parliamentary business in the 'wash-up' ahead of UK general election: what legislation has survived and what has fallen?

Tue, 28 May 2024 11:58:01 +0100

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Prorogation brought Parliamentary business to an end, meaning all draft legislation not passed is lost

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Are you ready for the UK Digital Markets Competition and Consumers Act?

Fri, 24 May 2024 11:12:42 +0100

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Five things business should know about the new digital markets regime and competition and consumer law changes

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France enacts new rules on pornographic content in the digital environment

Fri, 24 May 2024 10:31:07 +0100

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Broadcast regulator to establish age verification technical standards to create a safer internet for minors

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When will businesses have to comply with the EU's AI Act?

Tue, 21 May 2024 15:18:13 +0100

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Businesses need to be ready for prohibitions and a staggered compliance timetable that takes effect from late 2024

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New French rules on pornographic content to create a safer internet for minors

Thu, 16 May 2024 10:13:18 +0100

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Introduction of age verification system, with extensive new enforcement powers for Arcom

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UK and EU take steps to bolster product security regimes

Fri, 10 May 2024 09:24:32 +0100

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Businesses need to know their obligations under parallel cybersecurity legislation for digital and connectable products

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New EU rules on transparency and targeting of political advertising enter into force

Tue, 07 May 2024 14:33:48 +0100

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Regulation covers an extensive category of service providers, with significant penalties for infringements

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UK competition regulator updates on AI foundation models

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 17:34:41 +0100

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The CMA has set out the work it is undertaking on the impact of foundation models on competition and consumer protection

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Classification of crypto-assets: key aspects to consider

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 11:42:41 +0100

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Crypto-assets may be subject to different regulations, and properly assessing the legal landscape of crypto-assets is essential for companies operating with this kind of digital assets

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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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Telecoms | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2024

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

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CMA responds to Ofcom's consultation on inflation-linked price rises

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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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European Parliament formally adopts Product Liability Directive

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

What changes and practical actions should businesses be considering?

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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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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What would Labour do? Which tax proposals remain 'on the table' after the UK Spring Budget?

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 14:11:41 +0000

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Labour, following the chancellor's adoption of two of its proposed tax policies, may now look to introduce other reforms

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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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Cyber security | UK Regulatory Outlook February 2024

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

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LockBit operations disrupted by international law enforcement | Joint advisory about state-sponsored cyber attackers compromising critical infrastructure | Potential delay to Cyber Resilience Act

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Telecoms | UK Regulatory Outlook February 2024

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

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Ofcom consultation on regulations to update the fees for Wireless Telegraphy Act licences

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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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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

Dutch Data Protection Authority issues new guidance and steps up cookie-banner supervision

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 09:06:29 +0000

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Organisations have more clarity on the content and layout of cookie banners but need to check their compliance

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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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