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Artificial intelligence

Are major changes to copyright law coming to boost UK development of AI models?

Government proposes changing copyright law to facilitate use of web-scraped content for AI development, and monetisation of content by copyright...

23/12/2024

Read time 7m

Tech, Media and Comms

DMCCA consultations launched on implementation of UK consumer protection regime

Further clarity will assist compliance with the new regimes on fake reviews, drip pricing and subscription contracts

19/12/2024

Read time 10m

Energy and Utilities

What are the advantages of using international arbitration to resolve energy project disputes?

Arbitration offers an effective resolution mechanism for disputes that are often complex, sensitive and cross-border

17/12/2024

Read time 4m

Life Sciences and Healthcare

Is the MHRA creating the right conditions to encourage UK investment in AI products?

Businesses bringing AI to market need to be aware of public policy and commercial factors driving regulatory reform

29/11/2024

Read time 8m

Regulatory Outlook

Advertising and marketing | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2024

Government introduces Tobacco and Vapes Bill to Parliament: advertising aspects | ASA publishes update on its vaping project review |...

27/11/2024

Read time 4m

Retail and Consumer

Black Friday and competition law: compliance top tips and errors to avoid in the UK and EU

Retailers and brands must also navigate competition law and sustainability concerns around the November shopping event

22/11/2024

Read time 3m

Regulatory and compliance

Are you prepared for the forthcoming changes on prompt payment terms for public tendering in the UK?

Failure to comply with measures will mean companies cannot participate in central government procurements over £5 million

19/11/2024

Read time 2m

Life Sciences and Healthcare

Investment control in transactions in the life sciences and healthcare sector

Investment control means that additional regulatory approvals are required, affecting the timeline, complexity and costs of a transaction

18/11/2024

Read time 2m

Corporate

UK directors' duties: IOD issues guidance on the importance of sustainable business practice

New voluntary code of conduct provides helpful steer to directors – especially with regard to 'responsible business'

15/11/2024

Read time 3m

Life Sciences and Healthcare

Life sciences dealmakers need to anticipate sector-specific factors in European M&A

European regulatory and intellectual property complexities must be addressed when engaging in mergers and acquisitions

15/11/2024

Read time 5m

Future-proofing supply chains

Sustainable supply chains drive international success, GC summit hears

Global compliance will continue to get more complicated for international businesses and their GCs

12/11/2024

Read time 3m

Regulatory and compliance

Modern Slavery Act 2015: UK select committee calls for urgent reforms

UK legislation criticised for falling behind global standards on risks in supply chains and corporate reporting

29/10/2024

Read time 5m

Online Safety

Online Safety Act 2023: time to prepare as UK's Ofcom confirms start of illegal content duties

Implementation is largely on schedule with only three months for risk assessments once guidance is published in December

29/10/2024

Read time 4m

Regulatory and compliance

Commission finds EU consumer law inadequate to protect consumers in the digital world

Long-awaited 'fitness check' of EU consumer law is finally published, paving the way for a new Digital Fairness Act

24/10/2024

Read time 4m

Retail and Consumer

What is the EU Digital Product Passport and who is it for?

Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation introduces traceability tool

21/10/2024

Read time 4m

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Artificial intelligence

Are major changes to copyright law coming to boost UK development of AI models?

Government proposes changing copyright law to facilitate use of web-scraped content for AI development, and monetisation of content by copyright...

23/12/2024

Read time 7m

Tech, Media and Comms

DMCCA consultations launched on implementation of UK consumer protection regime

Further clarity will assist compliance with the new regimes on fake reviews, drip pricing and subscription contracts

19/12/2024

Read time 10m

Energy and Utilities

What are the advantages of using international arbitration to resolve energy project disputes?

Arbitration offers an effective resolution mechanism for disputes that are often complex, sensitive and cross-border

17/12/2024

Read time 4m

Life Sciences and Healthcare

Is the MHRA creating the right conditions to encourage UK investment in AI products?

Businesses bringing AI to market need to be aware of public policy and commercial factors driving regulatory reform

29/11/2024

Read time 8m

Regulatory Outlook

Advertising and marketing | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2024

Government introduces Tobacco and Vapes Bill to Parliament: advertising aspects | ASA publishes update on its vaping project review |...

27/11/2024

Read time 4m

Retail and Consumer

Black Friday and competition law: compliance top tips and errors to avoid in the UK and EU

Retailers and brands must also navigate competition law and sustainability concerns around the November shopping event

22/11/2024

Read time 3m

Regulatory and compliance

Are you prepared for the forthcoming changes on prompt payment terms for public tendering in the UK?

Failure to comply with measures will mean companies cannot participate in central government procurements over £5 million

19/11/2024

Read time 2m

Life Sciences and Healthcare

Investment control in transactions in the life sciences and healthcare sector

Investment control means that additional regulatory approvals are required, affecting the timeline, complexity and costs of a transaction

18/11/2024

Read time 2m

Corporate

UK directors' duties: IOD issues guidance on the importance of sustainable business practice

New voluntary code of conduct provides helpful steer to directors – especially with regard to 'responsible business'

15/11/2024

Read time 3m

Life Sciences and Healthcare

Life sciences dealmakers need to anticipate sector-specific factors in European M&A

European regulatory and intellectual property complexities must be addressed when engaging in mergers and acquisitions

15/11/2024

Read time 5m

Future-proofing supply chains

Sustainable supply chains drive international success, GC summit hears

Global compliance will continue to get more complicated for international businesses and their GCs

12/11/2024

Read time 3m

Regulatory and compliance

Modern Slavery Act 2015: UK select committee calls for urgent reforms

UK legislation criticised for falling behind global standards on risks in supply chains and corporate reporting

29/10/2024

Read time 5m

Online Safety

Online Safety Act 2023: time to prepare as UK's Ofcom confirms start of illegal content duties

Implementation is largely on schedule with only three months for risk assessments once guidance is published in December

29/10/2024

Read time 4m

Regulatory and compliance

Commission finds EU consumer law inadequate to protect consumers in the digital world

Long-awaited 'fitness check' of EU consumer law is finally published, paving the way for a new Digital Fairness Act

24/10/2024

Read time 4m

Retail and Consumer

What is the EU Digital Product Passport and who is it for?

Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation introduces traceability tool

21/10/2024

Read time 4m

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