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Life Sciences and Healthcare

Is the MHRA creating the right conditions to encourage UK investment in AI products?

Businesses bringing AI to market need to be aware of public policy and commercial factors driving regulatory reform
Regulatory Outlook

Advertising and marketing | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2024

Government introduces Tobacco and Vapes Bill to Parliament: advertising aspects | ASA publishes update on its vaping project review |
Retail and Consumer

Black Friday and competition law: compliance top tips and errors to avoid in the UK and EU

Retailers and brands must also navigate competition law and sustainability concerns around the November shopping event
Regulatory and compliance

Are you prepared for the forthcoming changes on prompt payment terms for public tendering in the UK?

Failure to comply with measures will mean companies cannot participate in central government procurements over £5 million
Life Sciences and Healthcare

Investment control in transactions in the life sciences and healthcare sector

Investment control means that additional regulatory approvals are required, affecting the timeline, complexity and costs of a transaction
Corporate

UK directors' duties: IOD issues guidance on the importance of sustainable business practice

New voluntary code of conduct provides helpful steer to directors – especially with regard to 'responsible business'
Life Sciences and Healthcare

Life sciences dealmakers need to anticipate sector-specific factors in European M&A

European regulatory and intellectual property complexities must be addressed when engaging in mergers and acquisitions
Future-proofing supply chains

Sustainable supply chains drive international success, GC summit hears

Global compliance will continue to get more complicated for international businesses and their GCs
Regulatory and compliance

Modern Slavery Act 2015: UK select committee calls for urgent reforms

UK legislation criticised for falling behind global standards on risks in supply chains and corporate reporting
Online Safety

Online Safety Act 2023: time to prepare as UK's Ofcom confirms start of illegal content duties

Implementation is largely on schedule with only three months for risk assessments once guidance is published in December
Regulatory and compliance

Commission finds EU consumer law inadequate to protect consumers in the digital world

Long-awaited 'fitness check' of EU consumer law is finally published, paving the way for a new Digital Fairness Act
Retail and Consumer

What is the EU Digital Product Passport and who is it for?

Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation introduces traceability tool