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Regulatory Outlook

Food law | UK Regulatory Outlook February 2024

FSA to put forward novel food approval process in March | ASA to be primary regulator for new HFSS advertising
Digital Regulation

Age Verification Systems on Video Platforms

The Spanish CNMC evaluates different solutions for age verification to enable VSPs to comply with their obligations under the new
Financial Services

International Funds Legal Update | 27 February 2024

Further progress on the overseas funds regime and the arrival of the final AIFMD II text
Regulatory and compliance

European Commission proposes amendments to medical device regulations

Phased approach to medical devices aims to enhance transparency and safety with a broader implementation timeframe
Energy and Utilities

The Energy Transition | Record capacity awarded in T-1 Capacity Market auction

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

UK Public Service Pensions Update | February 2024

Welcome to the latest edition of the UK Public Service Pensions Update.
Regulated public procurement

The Catalan Competition Authority updates guide for detecting collusion in public procurement

The update is a crucial step for market transparency in public procurement and addresses strategies to identify collusion
Life Sciences and Healthcare

Will cannabis now be legal in Germany? German parliament passes new Cannabis Act

Cannabis legalisation for recreational use in Germany is coming – however only as a limited partial decriminalisation for now.
Retail and Consumer

UK rail regulator increases focus on online ticket retailing, hidden fees and 'drip pricing'

What is good practice for train-ticket retailers when displaying prices and fees and providing online information?
Corporate

Questions regarding the Resolution of the Spanish Directorate General for Legal Security and Public Faith of 23 May 2023

Directorate prohibits the appointment of the same natural person as a director and as a representative of a legal person
Tax

Spanish Constitutional Court declares several corporate income tax measures unconstitutional

Effects of the nullity are limited as court restricts situations affected by the declaration