Louisa Morrison
Senior Knowledge Lawyer, UK
Insights
UK Media Act
Ofcom consults on Tier 1 services video-on-demand codes as UK Media Act roll out gathers pace
The reforms tighten standards for larger VOD platforms while the scope of EPG and broadcast regulation is extended
05/06/2026
Read time
7m
Online Safety
Tandem laws expand UK online safety regime with new duties, criminal liability and government powers
Crime and Policing Act amends OSA while Children's Wellbeing and Schools Act empowers restrictions on social media
03/06/2026
Read time
5m
Commercial
English Court of Appeal finds licensee could terminate 'indefinite' trade mark licence on reasonable notice
The ruling distinguishes between 'indefinite' and 'perpetual' duration of contract
15/05/2026
Read time
3m
Knowledge Notes
The UK King's Speech – what can business expect this year?
The government has set out its agenda for the new Parliamentary session, with continued emphasis on economic growth
15/05/2026
Read time
19m
Managing greenwashing risk
UK aviation regulator outlines environmental disclosure framework for airlines
Airlines have until 30 April 2027 to disclose UK flight emissions data to passengers – and mandatory rules may follow
29/04/2026
Read time
2m
Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT)
UK Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act subscription contracts regime to take shape by 2027
A government consultation response clarifies aspects of the regime including cooling-off rights, refunds and exit rules
24/04/2026
Read time
4m
Competition, antitrust and trade
CMA trains crosshairs on pricing algorithms and AI agents in the UK
The regulator is ramping up scrutiny of algorithmic pricing, third-party data tools and consumer-facing AI agents
10/04/2026
Read time
5m
Knowledge Notes
What business law changes can the UK expect in 2026?
Osborne Clarke's Knowledge Team looks at what's in store for business
09/01/2026
Read time
44m
The Digital Markets Competition and Consumers Act (DMCCA)
UK CMA finalises guidance on price transparency under DMCCA and begins enforcement action
From holidays to fashion, fourteen sectors under scrutiny as the regulator finalises guidance on total price requirements
10/12/2025
Read time
6m
Commercial
Court of Appeal considers whether repudiatory breach capable of remedy under English law contract
Common law rules on repudiatory breach found not relevant to consideration of breach remedy provisions in contract
04/12/2025
Read time
5m
Commercial
CMA puts fake reviews and endorsements in UK under spotlight
Regulator issues businesses with further guidance on fake reviews, hidden ads and social media endorsements under the DMCCA
18/09/2025
Read time
6m
Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT)
New obligations for MSPs and VLOPs heralded in by European Media Freedom Act
VLOPs must have ensured compliance by 8 August and make any changes to meet guidelines expected potentially from autumn
07/08/2025
Read time
5m
