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Banking and finance

Return of the APP Hydra: Quincecare liability rears its head again

Court of Appeal potentially expands scope of application of the Quincecare duty to individuals giving instructions on their own account
Regulatory and compliance

Advertising Standards Authority consults on alcohol alternatives guidance

To plug a perceived gap in its current guidance, the regulator has launched a consultation on new rules for advertising
Online Safety

Government introduces Online Safety Bill in Parliament and announces Online Advertising Programme consultation

Following a steady trickle of announcements of changes to the draft Bill, the government has introduced the Online Safety Bill
Energy and Utilities

The Energy Transition | Last Resort Supply financing and National Grid's "call for innovation"

This week, we look at Ofgem's licence modifications which allow new forms of financing for Last Resort Supply Payment claims
Intellectual property

European Commission proposes harmonisation of patent law with unitary SPCs and single procedure for grant

The European Commission has launched a call for evidence on its proposal to create a unitary supplementary protection certificate and/or
Corporate

Are you ready for mandatory TCFD reporting in the UK?

The UK government has published guidance to help companies prepare climate-related financial disclosures
Future of work

Media comment: Jérôme Scapoli, Employment Law expert in France, features in programme with French business channel BFMTV

Speaking with host Lorraine Goumot of the 60 minutes Business Show, he addresses the topic of working in the metaverse.
Intellectual property

Russia retaliates against sanctions by curtailing foreign owners' IP rights

Legislation has been passed allowing goods to be exempted from intellectual property protection and compulsory licensing without compensation
Employment and pensions

Employment Law Coffee Break: Managing Covid-19 in the workplace - some FAQs

Welcome to our latest Coffee Break – this week we focus on the current position with Covid-19 and address some
Real estate

New beneficial ownership register for overseas entities holding UK real estate – 10 things you need to know

Overseas entities affected by the new legislation should assess their position now as the deadline for compliance is just six