All Insights https://www.osborneclarke.com/ en Thu, 26 Sep 2024 23:08:55 +0100 Wed, 25 Sep 2024 10:09:13 +0100 Competition | UK Regulatory Outlook September 2024 https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/Regulatory-Outlook-September-2024-Competition &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/23/01/25/Reg-Outlook-1000px_Jan-2023_Competition-insight.png?VersionId=qJ0qjq9GD.VNIhv8kSOsF8rNMqNvT7N_' /><br /><p><strong>Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act: implementation insights | Litigation funding | European Merger Control</strong></p>]]&gt; Wed, 25 Sep 2024 10:09:13 +0100 All Insights UK Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation to arrive for October launch https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/uk-office-trade-sanctions-implementation-arrive-october-launch &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/22/03/16/OC-IS_014.jpg?VersionId=1Tib4fKv.Nqk2w1K5VvdlIwCYl9oKOlf' /><br /><p><strong>New enforcement body's powers impose additional compliance burdens on industry, financial services and legal sectors</strong></p>]]&gt; Tue, 24 Sep 2024 16:07:01 +0100 All Insights UK CMA launches investigation into Ticketmaster's Oasis ticket sale https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/uk-cma-launches-investigation-ticketmasters-oasis-ticket-sale &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/21/12/29/OC_KI_083.jpg?VersionId=.GBeSmKC9DvQnsylmzcM6MFZfnZvlgr9' /><br /><p><strong>The regulator is looking at the use of 'dynamic pricing' in the sale of tickets for the Manchester band's reunion</strong></p>]]&gt; Mon, 16 Sep 2024 12:43:12 +0100 All Insights New UK public procurement regime delayed to February 2025 https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/new-uk-public-procurement-regime-delayed-february-2025 &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/22/03/16/OC-IS_002.jpg?VersionId=42wkNNReMeiIbHBA_5aYKbUpr4tKXZSU' /><br /><p><strong>The government has pushed the implementation of the Procurement Act 2023 back by four months</strong></p>]]&gt; Thu, 12 Sep 2024 16:59:20 +0100 All Insights How 'known risks' will work under the UK Procurement Act 2023 https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/how-known-risks-will-work-under-uk-procurement-act-2023 &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/22/03/16/OC-IS_010.jpg?VersionId=X6cyEJ1XgnOPivlTQEB4JYyRFzSCaGaU' /><br /><p><strong>What should be considered when dealing with the list of known risks in a tender notice?</strong></p>]]&gt; Wed, 31 Jul 2024 11:19:59 +0100 All Insights Competition | UK Regulatory Outlook July 2024 https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/Regulatory-Outlook-July-2024-Competition &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/23/01/25/Reg-Outlook-1000px_Jan-2023_Competition-insight.png?VersionId=qJ0qjq9GD.VNIhv8kSOsF8rNMqNvT7N_' /><br />]]&gt; Thu, 25 Jul 2024 10:09:13 +0100 All Insights New independent regulator for English football announced in the King's Speech https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/new-independent-regulator-english-football-announced-kings-speech &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/21/12/30/GEN_press_interview.jpg?VersionId=uVzPPx7bLPqgF7UJVdvNRYOiiuiYfld1' /><br /><p><strong>Football and its fans will be hoping that a governance bill paves the way for a more equitable field for all</strong></p>]]&gt; Fri, 19 Jul 2024 11:53:33 +0100 All Insights Navigating the EU's new GPSR: obligations are introduced for online marketplaces https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/navigating-eus-new-gpsr-obligations-are-introduced-online-marketplaces &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/21/12/30/OC_KI_02_006.jpg?VersionId=Q_b04RcoEopWoeqO2gISYhgAl0HyZ4x3' /><br /><p><strong>Who are online marketplace providers and what should they be aware of before the regulation becomes applicable later this year?</strong></p>]]&gt; Thu, 18 Jul 2024 15:50:09 +0100 All Insights Navigating the EU's new GPSR: what manufacturers and importers of products need to know https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/navigating-eus-new-gpsr-what-manufacturers-and-importers-products-need-know &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/21/12/30/RC_warehouse.jpg?VersionId=QAOJ9P4x6EnlM7ZL0AIHD54M4CNMWHqD' /><br /><p><strong>Businesses involved with the manufacture or import of products should be aware of their obligations</strong></p>]]&gt; Wed, 17 Jul 2024 17:02:46 +0100 All Insights Manchester City versus the Premier League: arbitration proceedings kick-off https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/manchester-city-versus-premier-league-arbitration-proceedings-kick &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/21/12/30/GEN_press_interview.jpg?VersionId=uVzPPx7bLPqgF7UJVdvNRYOiiuiYfld1' /><br /><p><strong>A successful challenge could pave the way for lucrative sponsorship deals particularly for clubs with wealthy owners</strong></p>]]&gt; Wed, 26 Jun 2024 12:31:01 +0100 All Insights HR pensions spotlight | Automatic enrolment: are you compliant? https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/hr-pensions-spotlight-automatic-enrolment-are-you-compliant &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/22/03/16/OC-IS_014.jpg?VersionId=1Tib4fKv.Nqk2w1K5VvdlIwCYl9oKOlf' /><br /><p><strong>Employers should consider a range of measures to help reduce the risk of non-compliance</strong></p>]]&gt; Wed, 26 Jun 2024 11:57:59 +0100 All Insights Competition | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2024 https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/Regulatory-Outlook-June-2024-Competition &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/23/01/25/Reg-Outlook-1000px_Jan-2023_Competition-insight.png?VersionId=qJ0qjq9GD.VNIhv8kSOsF8rNMqNvT7N_' /><br /><p><strong>UK general election 2024: competition aspects | UK general election 2024: competition aspects | Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Act</strong></p>]]&gt; Wed, 26 Jun 2024 10:09:13 +0100 All Insights Government updates guidance on the UK National Security and Investment Act https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/government-updates-guidance-uk-national-security-and-investment-act &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/22/03/16/OC-IS_010.jpg?VersionId=X6cyEJ1XgnOPivlTQEB4JYyRFzSCaGaU' /><br /><p><strong>Changes cover call-in powers, universities and research bodies, outward direct investment and notification forms</strong></p>]]&gt; Wed, 05 Jun 2024 10:48:31 +0100 All Insights Competition | UK Regulatory Outlook May 2024 https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/Regulatory-Outlook-May-2024-Competition &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/23/01/25/Reg-Outlook-1000px_Jan-2023_Competition-insight.png?VersionId=qJ0qjq9GD.VNIhv8kSOsF8rNMqNvT7N_' /><br /><p><strong>A new (lower) bar for dawn raids on domestic premises | Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill | Competition and financial services</strong></p>]]&gt; Fri, 31 May 2024 10:09:13 +0100 All Insights Finishing Parliamentary business in the 'wash-up' ahead of UK general election: what legislation has survived and what has fallen? https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/finishing-parliamentary-business-wash-ahead-uk-general-election-what-legislation-has &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/22/03/16/OC-IS_010.jpg?VersionId=X6cyEJ1XgnOPivlTQEB4JYyRFzSCaGaU' /><br /><p><strong>Prorogation brought Parliamentary business to an end, meaning all draft legislation not passed is lost</strong></p>]]&gt; Tue, 28 May 2024 11:58:01 +0100 All Insights The Spanish Government takes a step towards the modernisation of public tenders https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/spanish-government-takes-step-towards-modernisation-public-tenders &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/22/03/16/OC-IS_005.jpg?VersionId=eUg7C.nDVdqUFYqB5yhiCikQBCuRMpE8' /><br /><p><strong>The regulation sets an important milestone in the national strategy to promote modernisation and efficiency in public services</strong></p>]]&gt; Mon, 27 May 2024 15:26:19 +0100 All Insights Are you ready for the UK Digital Markets Competition and Consumers Act? https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/are-you-ready-uk-digital-markets-competition-and-consumers-act &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/wp/20/06/11/OC_KI_086.jpg?VersionId=dlPUO3OGPGubs6MqBuFlgrAFpR6QK6XV' /><br /><p><strong>Five things business should know about the new digital markets regime and competition and consumer law changes</strong></p>]]&gt; Fri, 24 May 2024 11:12:42 +0100 All Insights UK government introduces bill to reverse the effect of Paccar https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/uk-government-introduces-bill-reverse-effect-paccar &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/22/03/16/OC-IS_001.jpg?VersionId=DcHvflLJQ7EFMmbxqof2Zpxmp34kT003' /><br /><p><strong>The future looks bright for litigation funding in England and Wales</strong></p>]]&gt; Wed, 01 May 2024 17:11:05 +0100 All Insights UK government announces timetable for changes to the National Security and Investment Act regime https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/uk-government-announces-timetable-changes-national-security-and-investment-act-regime &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/22/03/16/OC-IS_014.jpg?VersionId=1Tib4fKv.Nqk2w1K5VvdlIwCYl9oKOlf' /><br /><p><strong>But the Cabinet Office timeframe comes as a UK general election could bring in Labour with its 'secureconomics' agenda</strong></p>]]&gt; Wed, 01 May 2024 12:09:55 +0100 All Insights UK competition regulator updates on AI foundation models https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/uk-competition-regulator-updates-ai-foundation-models &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/wp/19/05/23/transformative_technologies-1.jpg?VersionId=JIbHY8PPyihaaQ9IPtWbgjjPJxm7htmN' /><br /><p><strong>The CMA has set out the work it is undertaking on the impact of foundation models on competition and consumer protection</strong></p>]]&gt; Tue, 30 Apr 2024 17:34:41 +0100 All Insights "Shrinkflation": A new obligation for distributors regarding the display of their products https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/shrinkflation-new-obligation-distributors-regarding-display-their-products <h3><u>What is "Shrinkflation"?</u></h3><p>Shrinkflation is a commercial practice which consists of reducing the size of a product while maintaining or even increasing its price.<br><br>With the increases in raw materials costs, many food suppliers have resorted to this practice to the detriment of consumers.&nbsp;</p> Mon, 29 Apr 2024 09:34:02 +0100 All Insights Competition | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2024 https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/Regulatory-Outlook-April-2024-Competition &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/23/01/25/Reg-Outlook-1000px_Jan-2023_Competition-insight.png?VersionId=qJ0qjq9GD.VNIhv8kSOsF8rNMqNvT7N_' /><br /><p><strong>CMA Green Agreements Guidance | AI foundation models update report | UK mass antitrust claim founded on sewage dumping</strong></p>]]&gt; Tue, 23 Apr 2024 10:09:13 +0100 All Insights UK competition regulator issues fresh guidance on green collaborations for sustainability https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/uk-competition-regulator-issues-fresh-guidance-green-collaborations-sustainability &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/wp/18/07/03/EU_-offshore_wind_farm.jpg?VersionId=GDsRp57WG0drtsS8J85CMbnzb07cx_Zu' /><br /><p><strong>CMA charts way for businesses to navigate sustainability concerns in supply chains while maintaining competition</strong></p>]]&gt; Thu, 11 Apr 2024 11:50:02 +0100 All Insights UK government unveils draft procurement regulations for public sector bids https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/uk-government-unveils-draft-procurement-regulations-public-sector-bids &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/22/03/16/OC-IS_014.jpg?VersionId=1Tib4fKv.Nqk2w1K5VvdlIwCYl9oKOlf' /><br /><p><strong>Authorities and suppliers will need to keep an eye on information published about procurements and resulting contracts</strong></p>]]&gt; Thu, 04 Apr 2024 11:17:51 +0100 All Insights Competition | UK Regulatory Outlook March 2024 https://www.osborneclarke.com/insights/Regulatory-Outlook-March-2024-Competition &lt;[CDATA[<img src='https://oc-static.poweredbyproctors.co.uk/public/images/23/01/25/Reg-Outlook-1000px_Jan-2023_Competition-insight.png?VersionId=qJ0qjq9GD.VNIhv8kSOsF8rNMqNvT7N_' /><br /><p><strong>Long-term land interests and housebuilding | Digital Markets Act workshops | CMA annual plan</strong></p>]]&gt; Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:09:13 +0000 All Insights