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Marketinglaw Update: May 2021

This month's articles include coverage on: the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA)'s jurisdictional remit, the ASA's Annual Report, influencers in trouble

Employment and pensions

New graduate route opening July 2021

As part of its reform of the UK immigration system, the government has confirmed that a new route for UK

Employment and pensions

Compliance is key

During the pandemic, the Home Office ceased most compliance related activity but it would appear they have used this time

Employment and pensions

UK immigration in brief: a summary of upcoming changes

With the ending of many Covid-19 concessions, and the UK government still planning its post-Brexit migration strategy, we highlight key

Life Sciences and Healthcare

Queen's Speech 2021 sets out ambitious agenda for UK life sciences and healthcare

New parliamentary term will be packed with legislation for life sciences and healthcare businesses

Online Safety

UK government announces draft Online Safety Bill

The first draft of the UK's Online Safety Bill has been published, and it contains a few surprises

Tech, Media and Comms

TMC Tax Focus | Be prepared for tax scrutiny

With tax authorities often sceptical about the motives behind corporate decision-making, recording and being able to demonstrate the commercial rationale

The Built Environment

Fire Safety Act brings changes on scope of fire safety responsibility

The new legislation heralds new obligations in the sphere of fire safety for building owners and managers, but further change

Artificial intelligence

Be prepared | The growing regulatory focus in Europe on artificial intelligence applications

As legislators and regulators sharpen their focus on artificial intelligence, what do businesses operating in Europe need to plan for?

Life Sciences and Healthcare

Patents Court upholds validity of second medical use patent for glaucoma treatment

This decision shows the court assessing patentability in a real-world practical context, recognising the uncertainties of R&D that only later

Employment and pensions

Employment Law Coffee Break | Acas guidance on long Covid, managing holidays, fire and re-hire in the spotlight and the EAT rules on what is a "substantial" impairment

Welcome to our Employment Law Coffee Break in which we highlight the latest developments and issues impacting UK employers.