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Regulatory Outlook

Products | UK Regulatory Outlook October 2023

European Parliament committees approve Product Liability Directive to better protect consumers against defective products | Draft regulation for EU common
Regulatory Outlook

Food Law | UK Regulatory Outlook October 2023

FSA Board discusses and plans approach on precision breeding | Consultation launched for updating labelling guidance for no and low-alcohol
Regulatory Outlook

Consumer law | UK Regulatory Outlook October 2023

CMA publishes response to the government's consultation on consumer-related matters | Commission launches DSA Transparency Database | Influence of NFTs
ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance

ESG Knowledge Update

Welcome to our Osborne Clarke ESG Knowledge Update, which offers a round-up of legal, regulatory and market news
Corporate

New act on foreign direct investments in Sweden

New legislation to prevent foreign investments harmful to national security will have big impact on M&A
Tax

What tax measures could be expected under a Labour government?

The shadow chancellor set out her tax priorities at the annual Labour Party conference
ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance

Law Society of England and Wales provides guidance on climate risk governance and greenwashing risks

Guidance highlights importance of being aware of climate-related risks and ESG when advising boards
Knowledge Notes

UK Knowledge Collection

Online safety, corporate transparency, and green claims and collaboration
Online Safety

UK's Online Safety Act is a seismic regulatory shift for service providers

Implementation raises complex challenges for businesses when navigating both domestic and international legislation
Employment and pensions

Spain's Supreme Court rules on time limits for salary debt claims

Ruling clarifies that the limitation period for claiming salary debts in a business succession is one year from accrual
Corporate

UK Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act receives Royal Assent | 10 things you need to know about the corporate transparency and limited partnership reforms

Fundamental changes include ID verification for company directors and beneficial owners, restrictions on the use of corporate directors and increased