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Navigating the EU's new GPSR: obligations are introduced for online marketplaces

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 15:50:09 +0100

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Who are online marketplace providers and what should they be aware of before the new regulation becomes applicable later this year?

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Navigating the EU's new GPSR: changes to product recalls aim for more effective processes

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 15:36:06 +0100

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Businesses will need to ensure they are prepared for the new requirements

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Navigating the EU's new GPSR: what manufacturers and importers of products need to know

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 17:02:46 +0100

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Businesses involved with the manufacture or import of products should be aware of their obligations

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English Court of Appeal narrows scope of exemption to money laundering for 'adequate consideration'

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 14:50:25 +0100

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Clarification overturns status quo and affects firms' approach to compliance and supply-chain due diligence

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UK Litigation Brief | July 2024

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 12:15:53 +0100

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Welcome to the latest edition of Osborne Clarke's Litigation Brief

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English High Court limits 'spurious' misuse of private information claims in data breaches

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 11:44:12 +0100

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Judgment confirms that claimants must present substantive MPI claims to enable recovery of 'after the event' premiums

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UK courts' new EU case law departure powers due to enter into force later in 2024

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 11:24:48 +0100

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New powers to depart from assimilated EU and domestic case law contained in the Retained EU Law Act are set to come into force in October

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UK financial services firms weigh up legal and practical strategies for AML compliance

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 11:18:47 +0100

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With anti-money laundering a top priority for the Financial Conduct Authority, what are the issues facing UK firms?

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UK Financial Conduct Authority pushes through with landmark prosecution of 'finfluencers'

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 16:23:08 +0100

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Businesses using 'finfluencers' to plug unauthorised financial promotions online face a reality check

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Marketinglaw | June 2024

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 14:20:03 +0100

Welcome to the latest edition of Marketinglaw.

Manchester City versus the Premier League: arbitration proceedings kick-off

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 12:31:01 +0100

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A successful challenge could pave the way for lucrative sponsorship deals particularly for clubs with wealthy owners

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What does the UK general election 2024 mean for digital and data policy and the TMC sector?

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 10:54:19 +0100

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What we know so far on what the main political parties would do if they win power on 4 July 2024

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What can the retail and consumer sector expect from the next UK government?

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 10:31:50 +0100

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Competing priorities for the next government – the future of the high street, business rates, food advertising and the new consumer regime

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Advertising and marketing | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2024

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 10:09:13 +0100

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UK general election 2024: advertising aspects of parties' manifestos | ASA publishes report on children's exposure to age-restricted TV ads | CAP updates guidance on in-game purchases

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Cyber attack on a UK staffing company: a 'war story'

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 16:32:59 +0100

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What lessons can workforce solutions companies draw from a recent ransomware attack that likely affected 250,000 people?

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Marketinglaw: April and May 2024

Fri, 31 May 2024 12:36:50 +0100

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Welcome to the latest edition of Marketinglaw.

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Advertising and marketing | UK Regulatory Outlook May 2024

Fri, 31 May 2024 10:09:13 +0100

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ASA publishes outcome of its consumer research into environmental claims in food advertising | ASA publishes new guidance on ad labelling in podcasts | FCA publishes finalised anti-greenwashing guidance

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Finishing Parliamentary business in the 'wash-up' ahead of UK general election: what legislation has survived and what has fallen?

Tue, 28 May 2024 11:58:01 +0100

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Prorogation brought Parliamentary business to an end, meaning all draft legislation not passed is lost

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UK and EU take steps to bolster product security regimes

Fri, 10 May 2024 09:24:32 +0100

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Businesses need to know their obligations under parallel cybersecurity legislation for digital and connectable products

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EPR for textiles: what's on the horizon in the UK and EU?

Tue, 07 May 2024 15:26:18 +0100

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EU legislation to introduce extended producer responsibility is progressing and will mark a huge change for retailers

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Future Foods Update | May 2024

Fri, 03 May 2024 14:42:06 +0100

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This edition includes new UK guidance on plant-based dairy products, an Austrian case on naming plant-based products, and EU developments on lab-grown meat.

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UK government introduces bill to reverse the effect of Paccar

Wed, 01 May 2024 17:11:05 +0100

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The future looks bright for litigation funding in England and Wales

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UK and global cyber threats require robust supply chain risk management

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 13:25:22 +0100

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New cyber security legislation has reinforced the protection of organisations and the need to reassess strategies

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"Shrinkflation": A new obligation for distributors regarding the display of their products

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 09:34:02 +0100

What is "Shrinkflation"?

Shrinkflation is a commercial practice which consists of reducing the size of a product while maintaining or even increasing its price.

With the increases in raw materials costs, many food suppliers have resorted to this practice to the detriment of consumers.

UK FCA confirms final guidance to accompany anti-greenwashing rule

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 12:10:03 +0100

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Firms should review all communications that refer to the sustainability characteristics of products and services

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