Louisa Morrison
Senior Knowledge Lawyer, UK
Insights
Tech, Media and Comms
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
The Digital Markets Competition and Consumers Act (DMCCA)
UK CMA provides further guidance on the 'drip pricing' provisions of the DMCCA
From 'bricks and mortar' to online retail, consumer-facing businesses should review the draft price-transparency guidance
01/08/2025
Read time
4m
UK Media Act
The UK Media Act: what is next for Tier 1 services and digital prominence?
Ofcom has delivered its report on the UK VoD market and the listed events consultation is in full swing
16/07/2025
Read time
11m
Artificial intelligence
Government to invest over £2 billion in the UK's AI ecosystem
The government is backing AI with a mixture of spending on AI and AI-adjacent infrastructure, research and development
20/06/2025
Read time
3m
Commercial
Contract formation in the digital age: English High Court finds binding agreement formed via WhatsApp messages
The case is a cautionary tale about the use of informal communication channels when negotiating agreements
13/06/2025
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4m
Commercial
US tariffs: how will these affect commercial contracts and what can be done to mitigate any impact?
President Trump's recent tariffs announcements may prompt the need to renegotiate contracts
07/04/2025
Read time
7m
The Digital Markets Competition and Consumers Act (DMCCA)
CMA publishes final 'unfair commercial practices' guidance under the UK DMCCA: what your business needs to know
Significant changes to consumer law under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act come into effect on 6 April
04/04/2025
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2m
Online Safety
UK Online Safety Act: Ofcom publishes guidance on age assurance and children's access assessments
Publication kicks off the child protection part of the regime
04/02/2025
Read time
6m
Online Safety
Ofcom publishes final illegal content risk assessment guidance and codes of practice under UK Online Safety Act
Publication sparks the start of the illegal harms duties under the OSA for user-to-user and search services
04/02/2025
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7m
Knowledge Notes
What business law changes does 2025 promise in the UK?
Our Knowledge Team looks at what's in store for business
13/01/2025
Read time
28m
Digital Regulation
How businesses can get set for the UK Digital Markets Competition and Consumers Act in 2025
What to know about the new digital markets regime and the changes to competition and consumer law
24/12/2024
Read time
10m
Tech, Media and Comms
DMCCA consultations launched on implementation of UK consumer protection regime
Further clarity will assist compliance with the new regimes on fake reviews, drip pricing and subscription contracts
19/12/2024
Read time
10m
