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Products | UK Regulatory Outlook May 2023

Publication of the new EU General Product Safety Regulation | EU directive on empowering consumers for the green transition: durable
Dispute resolution

High Court rules on substantial modification test in the UK Public Contract Regulations

Judgment considers when changes are substantial and need to be in a 'safe harbour' to proceed without new procurement
Employment and pensions

Public Service Pensions Update | May 2023

Welcome to the latest edition of the UK Public Service Pensions Update
Blockchain

Defending claims against crypto exchanges in English law: the surprising benefit of turning up

High Court decision raises hurdle for crypto-fraud victims when tracing into the pooled assets of 'bona fide' exchanges
Intellectual property

UPC: former London Central Division competences provisionally split between Paris and Munich

With the UK no longer participating, cases due to have been heard in London will be heard for now in
Intellectual property

Case management system problems for UPC underscore need to file opt-outs immediately

Application surge has highlighted that immediate action is required to avoid missing the 'sunrise' deadline
Corporate

Spanish court rules on liability action against a director for excessive remuneration

Debate revolves around whether the remuneration was proportionate or violated the provisions of the Companies Act
Real estate

Long-awaited Renters' (Reform) Bill introduced to UK Parliament

Reforms to the UK's private rented sector finally arrive four years after the government's response to consultation

Artificial intelligence

How to assess UK data privacy risk in artificial intelligence use

What data protection issues should be considered when processing personal data for AI purposes?
Energy and Utilities

The Energy Transition | Ofgem's open letter on electricity connections and DNO to reward demand-turn up contracts

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

Tax

HMRC consults on proposals to modernise UK stamp duty on shares

Reform of stamp duty and SDRT on shares with a proposed single tax on securities is a welcome development