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Gambling

What is the current framework on the advertising of gambling activities in Spain after the Supreme Court's partial annulment of certain restrictions?

The Supreme Court partially annulled restrictions of Royal Decree 958/2020, especially affecting advertising in digital environments, while the legislator is
Regulatory and compliance

CJEU rules that third country bidders cannot invoke EU procurement rules

Ruling states that third country bidders without a reciprocity agreement cannot invoke EU rules to ensure their participation on equal
Energy and Energy Transition

Netherlands' Shell judgment does not spell end of reduction obligations for undertakings

The ruling is open to appeal and may prove pyrrhic for those internationally that fear judge-imposed reduction targets
Real estate

Law Commission consults on reform of security of tenure for business tenancies in England and Wales

The Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 has governed business tenancies for 70 years – substantial change may be on the
Financial Services

UK 'regulatory hosts' in fund structures offer benefits and raise FCA concerns

Despite FCA criticisms, using a 'regulatory host' is often the only way UK emerging managers can enter the market
Real estate

New rental auction regime to begin for empty high street premises in England

Local authorities will be empowered to let vacant commercial premises in designated high streets or town centres in England at
Regulatory Outlook

Products | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2024

Product Regulation and Metrology Bill starts committee stage | Wales pulls out of UK-wide Deposit Return Scheme | Government to
Regulatory Outlook

Digital Regulation | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2024

Government consults on introducing sanctions for senior executives of online platforms and marketplaces for failure to remove content on weapons
Regulatory Outlook

Employment and immigration| UK Regulatory Outlook November 2024

'All change' for UK contingent working and gig platforms: 7 predictions for 2025 to 2030
Regulatory Outlook

Fintech, digital assets, payments and consumer credit | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2024

Third HM Treasury consultation on regulation of BNPL products | FCA blog on cryptoasset businesses registering under MLRs 2017 |
Regulatory Outlook

Environment | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2024

Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (amendment) (No2) Order 2024 | Draft Environmental Permitting (Electricity Generating Stations) (Amendment) Regulations 2024
Regulatory Outlook

Environment, social and governance | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2024

Sustainable supply chains drive international success | Autumn Budget 2024 | Updates made to the UK's retail disclosure regime