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What did the UK King's Speech contain for business?

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 12:31:34 +0100

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As anticipated, the new government has announced a broad range of legislative priorities

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New independent regulator for English football announced in the King's Speech

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 11:53:33 +0100

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Football and its fans will be hoping that a governance bill paves the way for a more equitable field for all

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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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Where do the FCA and Bank of England stand on AI guidelines in last year's white paper?

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 12:06:54 +0100

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Financial services have an idea of regulators' pre-election approach to AI but will want clarity under the new government

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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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'Wind of change': Labour government lifts de facto ban on onshore wind in the UK

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 11:44:06 +0100

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The swift move indicates a strong early commitment to the green economy and to reform of the UK's planning system

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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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How to get ahead and avoid disputes prior to UK PFI handback

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 10:39:24 +0100

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As projects enter a 'sunset' period, it is time to consider areas of potential dispute and how best to avoid them

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No silver lining: English court finds cloud computing company charge to be floating

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 11:28:08 +0100

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How can creditors reduce the risk of a fixed charge being characterised as floating?

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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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HR pensions spotlight | Automatic enrolment: are you compliant?

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 11:57:59 +0100

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Employers should consider a range of measures to help reduce the risk of non-compliance

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Bribery, fraud, anti-money laundering | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2024

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

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General election 2024: bribery, fraud, anti-money laundering aspects | Failure to prevent fraud offence

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English High Court clarifies the consent requirements for administration extensions under Insolvency Act

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 15:07:58 +0100

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Consent of secured creditors with no remaining economic interest is not needed to extend the administration of a company

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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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Authorised push payment frauds in England: are receiving banks in the line of fire?

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 15:33:06 +0100

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Two recent English High Court judgments have focused attention on the role of receiving banks where a customer of a paying bank has been scammed

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English Upper Tribunal upholds Gravesham's appeal in limited setback for 1954 Act telecom renewals

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 10:06:18 +0100

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Has a safety net for Operators now been lost?

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What would a UK Labour government mean for tax disputes?

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 10:54:14 +0100

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Labour's plans for closing the tax gap suggest that taxpayers may face an increasingly aggressive HMRC

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Bribery, fraud and anti-money laundering | UK Regulatory Outlook May 2024

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

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HM Treasury publishes AML/CTF supervision report | JMLSG consults on revisions to AML/CTF guidance

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Could the UK Health and Safety Executive take a leaf out of the Environment Agency’s enforcement book?

Wed, 29 May 2024 13:09:51 +0100

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Health and safety enforcement is evolving with an eye on the approach of other regulators

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