Louisa Morrison
Senior Knowledge Lawyer, UK
Insights
Commercial
US tariffs: how will these affect commercial contracts and what can be done to mitigate any impact?
President Trump's recent tariffs announcements may prompt the need to renegotiate contracts
07/04/2025
Read time
7m
The Digital Markets Competition and Consumers Act (DMCCA)
CMA publishes final 'unfair commercial practices' guidance under the UK DMCCA: what your business needs to know
Significant changes to consumer law under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act come into effect on 6 April
04/04/2025
Read time
2m
Online Safety
UK Online Safety Act: Ofcom publishes guidance on age assurance and children's access assessments
Publication kicks off the child protection part of the regime
04/02/2025
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6m
Online Safety
Ofcom publishes final illegal content risk assessment guidance and codes of practice under UK Online Safety Act
Publication sparks the start of the illegal harms duties under the OSA for user-to-user and search services
04/02/2025
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7m
Knowledge Notes
What business law changes does 2025 promise in the UK?
Our Knowledge Team looks at what's in store for business
13/01/2025
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28m
Digital Regulation
How businesses can get set for the UK Digital Markets Competition and Consumers Act in 2025
What to know about the new digital markets regime and the changes to competition and consumer law
24/12/2024
Read time
10m
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
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10m
Regulatory and compliance
What can UK business expect from regulators in future?
What can be learnt from the UK government's stated approach to regulation and growth?
07/11/2024
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9m
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
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4m
UK Media Act
The UK Media Act 2024 takes first steps on Ofcom's roadmap to implementation
What is the current status of the Media Act and what can the broadcast and streaming industries expect next?
16/10/2024
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4m
Knowledge Notes
The UK government's first 100 days – what measures affecting business have been progressed as anticipated?
We look at some of the significant first legislative steps the new government has taken, while business awaits its first...
11/10/2024
Read time
13m
