UK Knowledge Collection | Black Friday, pension changes, and payment times and public procurement
Published on 22nd Nov 2024
Welcome to this week's Knowledge Collection
This time of year is a particularly important one for retailers and brands, with the annual Black Friday sales event happening next week. Our Insight looks at the compliance considerations for businesses in relation to these seasonal promotions, and our annual in-person marketing law forum, Look Back Face Forward, returns next month with a review of key developments in advertising regulation and marketing cases, and a keynote speaker from the Competition and Markets Authority on its priorities and new consumer enforcement powers.
Our analysis of the recent Budget continues, with a detailed look at the implications for employers of the changes to pensions rules that were announced, including in relation to "death in service" schemes. And we discuss the procurement regime changes in relation to requirements for payment times and reporting, announced in the Budget, which mean that companies would be excluded for bidding on certain central government contracts if they are non-compliant.
Recent Insights
Black Friday and competition law: compliance top tips, opportunities to grab and errors to avoid
Retailers and brands need to carefully navigate competition law and sustainability concerns around the November shopping event.
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ESG Knowledge Update | November 2024
A round-up of ESG legal, regulatory and market news from the UK, EU and internationally.
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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.
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HR pensions spotlight: what do pensions changes in the UK Budget mean for employers?
The Autumn Budget last month delivered a range of pensions-related announcements, including changes to inheritance tax and increases in employer national insurance contributions.
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Are works of applied art protected under UK copyright law?
In a first instance, fact-specific decision, the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court has held that EU and UK tests for copyright subsistence for works of applied art could not be reconciled.
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Upcoming Events
In-House Lawyer Talks
25-28 November | 10:00-11:00 and 14:00-15:00
Data protection law: changes, trends and hot topics | 25 November | 10:00-11:00
What should in-house lawyers have on their radar in this complex area?
Investigations round-up and trends | 25 November | 14:00-15:00
The changing regulatory landscape and enhanced scrutiny by regulators exposes businesses to more risk of investigation.
Collective actions: a growing threat? | 26 November | 10:00-11:00
Collective, class or group actions are on the rise in England and pose a significant legal and financial threat to companies in multiple sectors.
Securing contractual peace of mind: navigating guarantees, liabilities and indemnities | 26 November | 14:00-15:00
The law and practice around guarantees, indemnities and liabilities in a contractual context.
Keeping on track with digital regulation | 27 November | 10:00-11:00
What regulations to be aware of and how to prepare for their impact.
Employment law update | 27 November | 14:00-15:00
What the Employment Rights Bill and other proposed reforms will mean for employers.
AI fundamentals: the technology, current and future regulation and practical issues | 28 November | 10:00-11:00
How AI is regulated in the UK and EU, and issues around due diligence, contracting and the use of data.
Race across the world: the employer edition | 28 November | 14:00-15:00
The UK employment, tax, immigration and pensions implications of increased global mobility intra-group.
Look Back Face Forward 2024
3 December | 09:00-13:00
Our annual London forum for marketing law features George Lusty, CMA interim executive director for consumer protection and markets, who will share insights on the regulator's priorities and new enforcement powers, and an expert panel to discuss recent developments in advertising regulation and what to prepare for in 2025.
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Life Sciences Academy | AI in pharma and medtech: case studies
10 December | 16:00-17:00
How AI tools and results are protectable under IP laws, training data and trade secrets, contractual compliance, the technology's potential in pharma and medtech, and more.
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