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Employment and pensions

UK Employment Law Coffee Break: Updated EHRC guidance on sexual harassment and harassment at work, our recent webinars, and an international outlook

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

What practical issues are holding back green consumer finance in the UK?

Robust consumer protections for unsecured lending can pose problems, while mortgages are far from a perfect solution
Intellectual property

Global disputes over solar PV patents are on the rise this decade

Litigation in areas such as TOPCon and thin-film tech could disrupt the market significantly as rights holders enforce patents
Dispute resolution

UK government pauses the introduction of courts' expanded EU case law departure powers

As the new government reconsiders the UK's relationship with the EU, broad powers that encouraged UK courts to depart from
Regulatory Outlook

Sanctions and Export Control | UK Regulatory Outlook October 2024

Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation launch | G7 issues guidance for industry on preventing Russian export controls and sanctions evasion
Retail and Consumer

How can sustainability and IP rightsholders' interests be reconciled in second-hand goods sales in Europe?

Determining if repair, refurbishment or upcycling of branded goods is a trade mark infringement needs case-by-case analysis
Intellectual property

Personal rights: John Doe lawsuit in Poland?

The Polish Parliament has received a parliamentary bill introducing a new legal instrument - the so-called John Doe lawsuit (pol
Financial Services

FCA gives clear message to UK firms: the Consumer Duty journey is only just 'beginning'

With the new regime now fully in force since 31 July, what approach can firms expect from the financial regulator?
Life Sciences and Healthcare

Belgium advances digital health as its Parliament calls for action

The government has been urged to prioritise accessible and affordable digital health solutions
Competition, antitrust and trade

What can businesses learn from the UK National Security and Investment Act's Third Annual Report 2023-2024?

The NSIA Third Annual Report 2023-2024 showcases increased notifications, sector-specific trends, and the government's commitment to national security
Energy and Utilities

The Energy Transition | UK closes last remaining coal-fired power station

Welcome to our top picks of the latest energy regulatory and market developments in the UK's transition to net zero.