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Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence: what's on the radar?

What AI developers and providers need to be thinking about today to be ready for the law tomorrow

21/12/2023

Read time 1m

Regulatory Outlook

Employment and immigration | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2023

TUPE, Working Time records and holiday pay | Restatement of equality laws | Supreme Court provides clarification on 'Bear Scotland'...

29/11/2023

Read time 6m

Regulatory Outlook

Employment and immigration | UK Regulatory Outlook October 2023

Fit notes: updated government guidance issued | Consultation on draft Code of Practice on predictable working pattern requests | SRA...

31/10/2023

Read time 6m

Employment and pensions

UK Employment Law Coffee Break: Changing working arrangements, fit notes and menopause

Welcome to our latest Coffee Break in which we look at the latest legal and practical developments impacting UK employers

13/10/2023

Read time 4m

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence: How can businesses seize AI opportunities while managing the legal risks ?

Understanding both how AI works – its opportunities and pitfalls – and the current legal framework is critical for businesses...

10/10/2023

Read time 13m

Financial Services

UK regulator's diversity and inclusion proposals set to shake up financial services

D&I measures proposed by the FCA intend 'to support healthy work cultures, reduce groupthink and unlock talent'

09/10/2023

Read time 5m

Regulatory Outlook

Artificial intelligence | UK Regulatory Outlook September 2023

UK AI Safety Summit in November | New regulatory advisory service for AI and digital innovation | CMA publishes initial...

27/09/2023

Read time 7m

Regulatory Outlook

Bribery, fraud and anti-money laundering | UK Regulatory Outlook September 2023

SRA updates guidance on law firm risk assessments | FCA launches review of treatment of Politically Exposed Persons | HMRC...

27/09/2023

Read time 2m

Regulatory Outlook

Competition | UK Regulatory Outlook September 2023

DMA designation | Housebuilding Market Study | Horizontal agreements

27/09/2023

Read time 4m

Regulatory Outlook

Employment and immigration | UK Regulatory Outlook September 2023

AI and employment law | UK employers face threefold rise in penalties for illegal workers | Umbrella and employer-of-record regulation...

27/09/2023

Read time 2m

Artificial intelligence

Generative AI-powered chatbots: how to guard your business against consumer protection risks in the UK and the EU

What do businesses deploying AI chatbots need to do to ensure consumer protection compliance?

25/09/2023

Read time 8m

Employment and pensions

UK Employment Law Coffee Break: Generative AI webinar, mutual termination and predictable working conditions

Welcome to our latest Coffee Break in which we look at the latest legal and practical developments impacting UK employers.

21/09/2023

Read time 7m

Employment and pensions

UK Employment Law Coffee Break: Reasonable adjustments and proposed legislation to deal with harassment and bullying

Welcome to our latest Coffee Break in which we look at the latest legal and practical developments impacting UK employers.

14/09/2023

Read time 10m

Artificial intelligence

What risks need to be considered by a UK business using artificial intelligence?

An overview of the legal and regulatory risks arising from AI deployment published in our article in Compliance & Risk

17/08/2023

Read time 1m

Employment and pensions

UK Employment Law Coffee Break: Dispute resolution appointments, ageing workforce and managing ill-health

Welcome to our latest Coffee Break in which we look at the latest legal and practical developments impacting employers

03/08/2023

Read time 9m

Competition, antitrust and trade

Significant changes to UK competition and consumer law proposed in Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill

Our video series looks at the impact of the changes on digital services being offered to consumers

28/07/2023

Read time 1m

Employment and pensions

How to approach positive action in the UK for equality, diversity and inclusion

What steps should employers consider when looking to create opportunities for under-represented groups in the workforce?

17/07/2023

Read time 4m

Brexit

The Retained EU Law Act 2023: the revolution is cancelled, but substantive change to UK law post-Brexit continues

Fundamental principles of EU law removed, broad ministerial powers granted and a limited 'sunset' of retained law

12/07/2023

Read time 11m

Business crime

Corporate criminal liability regime expansion confirmed by UK government

Senior managers within the ambit of the 'controlling mind' test makes it easier to prosecute companies for economic crime

03/07/2023

Read time 3m

Artificial intelligence

Generative AI: is its output protectable by intellectual property rights?

Creative AI engines can create new text, images, video and audio. Is there IP in this content and, if so...

08/06/2023

Read time 6m

Competition, antitrust and trade

New UK legislation envisages powerful digital markets regime and significant reform to consumer law

The UK competition and consumer authority will be given new powers to regulate the tech sector as well as stronger...

25/04/2023

Read time 5m

Business crime

UK government confirms new corporate criminal offence of failure to prevent fraud

Significant development for corporate criminal liability

17/04/2023

Read time 2m

Commercial

Contract law fundamentals: how the position differs across Europe

Choosing the law that applies to commercial contracts is an essential consideration with a significant impact on issues such as...

07/02/2023

Read time 31m

Brexit

The UK Retained EU Law Bill: legislative havoc or promised post-Brexit deregulation?

As the House of Lords begins its second reading of the controversial bill, we look at what it does, what...

06/02/2023

Read time 12m

Dispute resolution

UK to make ‘failure to prevent fraud’ a criminal offence

Recently proposed amendments will see the biggest change in corporate criminal enforcement since the enactment of the Bribery Act in...

27/01/2023

Read time 3m

Competition, antitrust and trade

UK to legislate to empower Digital Markets Unit and to protect consumers

The government will update consumer law and equip the new unit with powers to regulate powerful digital firms

21/11/2022

Read time 3m

Financial Services

VC Focus | Warranties and indemnities: the importance of being 'exit ready' in international venture capital transactions

How can VC funds manage the growing trend in cross-border M&A markets for buyers to ask for problematic exit terms?

21/11/2022

Read time 6m

Competition, antitrust and trade

EU rules for 'gatekeepers' coming in 2023 as Digital Markets Act is published

Significant change in competition legislation will affect all players active in digital markets

13/10/2022

Read time 5m

Digitalisation

UK regulators consider online safety and competition in digital markets

Competition and communications regulators have recently published a joint statement - what does this mean for businesses?

11/08/2022

Read time 3m

Future-proofing supply chains

Distressed suppliers: top tips for the 'innocent' party

For customers experiencing difficulties with suppliers, good contract management can help keep options open

07/07/2022

Read time 4m

Future-proofing supply chains

Distressed supply chains – how can suppliers protect their position?

Clear drafting on liability and force majeure can assist suppliers under strain

07/07/2022

Read time 6m

Corporate

Companies House transparency reforms to be introduced as part of second Economic Crime Bill

The long-awaited reforms will have profound implications for how companies are administered in the UK

01/03/2022

Read time 4m

Competition, antitrust and trade

Digital Markets Act: EU's new regulation of 'gatekeepers' pushes ahead in 2022

Significant change to competition rules in EU digital markets moves closer to implementation as European Council and European Parliament set...

06/01/2022

Read time 6m

Dispute resolution

Be careful not to override your reservation of rights

08/04/2021

Read time 1m

Dispute resolution

Litigation Brief | "I reserve my rights", liability creep, legal privilege

13/02/2020

Read time 2m

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence: what's on the radar?

What AI developers and providers need to be thinking about today to be ready for the law tomorrow

21/12/2023

Read time 1m

Regulatory Outlook

Employment and immigration | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2023

TUPE, Working Time records and holiday pay | Restatement of equality laws | Supreme Court provides clarification on 'Bear Scotland'...

29/11/2023

Read time 6m

Regulatory Outlook

Employment and immigration | UK Regulatory Outlook October 2023

Fit notes: updated government guidance issued | Consultation on draft Code of Practice on predictable working pattern requests | SRA...

31/10/2023

Read time 6m

Employment and pensions

UK Employment Law Coffee Break: Changing working arrangements, fit notes and menopause

Welcome to our latest Coffee Break in which we look at the latest legal and practical developments impacting UK employers

13/10/2023

Read time 4m

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence: How can businesses seize AI opportunities while managing the legal risks ?

Understanding both how AI works – its opportunities and pitfalls – and the current legal framework is critical for businesses...

10/10/2023

Read time 13m

Financial Services

UK regulator's diversity and inclusion proposals set to shake up financial services

D&I measures proposed by the FCA intend 'to support healthy work cultures, reduce groupthink and unlock talent'

09/10/2023

Read time 5m

Regulatory Outlook

Artificial intelligence | UK Regulatory Outlook September 2023

UK AI Safety Summit in November | New regulatory advisory service for AI and digital innovation | CMA publishes initial...

27/09/2023

Read time 7m

Regulatory Outlook

Bribery, fraud and anti-money laundering | UK Regulatory Outlook September 2023

SRA updates guidance on law firm risk assessments | FCA launches review of treatment of Politically Exposed Persons | HMRC...

27/09/2023

Read time 2m

Regulatory Outlook

Competition | UK Regulatory Outlook September 2023

DMA designation | Housebuilding Market Study | Horizontal agreements

27/09/2023

Read time 4m

Regulatory Outlook

Employment and immigration | UK Regulatory Outlook September 2023

AI and employment law | UK employers face threefold rise in penalties for illegal workers | Umbrella and employer-of-record regulation...

27/09/2023

Read time 2m

Artificial intelligence

Generative AI-powered chatbots: how to guard your business against consumer protection risks in the UK and the EU

What do businesses deploying AI chatbots need to do to ensure consumer protection compliance?

25/09/2023

Read time 8m

Employment and pensions

UK Employment Law Coffee Break: Generative AI webinar, mutual termination and predictable working conditions

Welcome to our latest Coffee Break in which we look at the latest legal and practical developments impacting UK employers.

21/09/2023

Read time 7m

Employment and pensions

UK Employment Law Coffee Break: Reasonable adjustments and proposed legislation to deal with harassment and bullying

Welcome to our latest Coffee Break in which we look at the latest legal and practical developments impacting UK employers.

14/09/2023

Read time 10m

Artificial intelligence

What risks need to be considered by a UK business using artificial intelligence?

An overview of the legal and regulatory risks arising from AI deployment published in our article in Compliance & Risk

17/08/2023

Read time 1m

Employment and pensions

UK Employment Law Coffee Break: Dispute resolution appointments, ageing workforce and managing ill-health

Welcome to our latest Coffee Break in which we look at the latest legal and practical developments impacting employers

03/08/2023

Read time 9m

Competition, antitrust and trade

Significant changes to UK competition and consumer law proposed in Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill

Our video series looks at the impact of the changes on digital services being offered to consumers

28/07/2023

Read time 1m

Employment and pensions

How to approach positive action in the UK for equality, diversity and inclusion

What steps should employers consider when looking to create opportunities for under-represented groups in the workforce?

17/07/2023

Read time 4m

Brexit

The Retained EU Law Act 2023: the revolution is cancelled, but substantive change to UK law post-Brexit continues

Fundamental principles of EU law removed, broad ministerial powers granted and a limited 'sunset' of retained law

12/07/2023

Read time 11m

Business crime

Corporate criminal liability regime expansion confirmed by UK government

Senior managers within the ambit of the 'controlling mind' test makes it easier to prosecute companies for economic crime

03/07/2023

Read time 3m

Artificial intelligence

Generative AI: is its output protectable by intellectual property rights?

Creative AI engines can create new text, images, video and audio. Is there IP in this content and, if so...

08/06/2023

Read time 6m

Competition, antitrust and trade

New UK legislation envisages powerful digital markets regime and significant reform to consumer law

The UK competition and consumer authority will be given new powers to regulate the tech sector as well as stronger...

25/04/2023

Read time 5m

Business crime

UK government confirms new corporate criminal offence of failure to prevent fraud

Significant development for corporate criminal liability

17/04/2023

Read time 2m

Commercial

Contract law fundamentals: how the position differs across Europe

Choosing the law that applies to commercial contracts is an essential consideration with a significant impact on issues such as...

07/02/2023

Read time 31m

Brexit

The UK Retained EU Law Bill: legislative havoc or promised post-Brexit deregulation?

As the House of Lords begins its second reading of the controversial bill, we look at what it does, what...

06/02/2023

Read time 12m

Dispute resolution

UK to make ‘failure to prevent fraud’ a criminal offence

Recently proposed amendments will see the biggest change in corporate criminal enforcement since the enactment of the Bribery Act in...

27/01/2023

Read time 3m

Competition, antitrust and trade

UK to legislate to empower Digital Markets Unit and to protect consumers

The government will update consumer law and equip the new unit with powers to regulate powerful digital firms

21/11/2022

Read time 3m

Financial Services

VC Focus | Warranties and indemnities: the importance of being 'exit ready' in international venture capital transactions

How can VC funds manage the growing trend in cross-border M&A markets for buyers to ask for problematic exit terms?

21/11/2022

Read time 6m

Competition, antitrust and trade

EU rules for 'gatekeepers' coming in 2023 as Digital Markets Act is published

Significant change in competition legislation will affect all players active in digital markets

13/10/2022

Read time 5m

Digitalisation

UK regulators consider online safety and competition in digital markets

Competition and communications regulators have recently published a joint statement - what does this mean for businesses?

11/08/2022

Read time 3m

Future-proofing supply chains

Distressed suppliers: top tips for the 'innocent' party

For customers experiencing difficulties with suppliers, good contract management can help keep options open

07/07/2022

Read time 4m

Future-proofing supply chains

Distressed supply chains – how can suppliers protect their position?

Clear drafting on liability and force majeure can assist suppliers under strain

07/07/2022

Read time 6m

Corporate

Companies House transparency reforms to be introduced as part of second Economic Crime Bill

The long-awaited reforms will have profound implications for how companies are administered in the UK

01/03/2022

Read time 4m

Competition, antitrust and trade

Digital Markets Act: EU's new regulation of 'gatekeepers' pushes ahead in 2022

Significant change to competition rules in EU digital markets moves closer to implementation as European Council and European Parliament set...

06/01/2022

Read time 6m

Dispute resolution

Be careful not to override your reservation of rights

08/04/2021

Read time 1m

Dispute resolution

Litigation Brief | "I reserve my rights", liability creep, legal privilege

13/02/2020

Read time 2m

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