Ofcom publishes call for evidence on additional duties for categorised services under the Online Safety Act 2023

On 13 June the UK Labour Party issued its election manifesto. It confirmed some (mainly still vague) proposals about new legislation to deal with exploitative zero hours arrangements, tax avoidance and new employment...

New judicial powers can now mandate participation in alternative dispute resolution (ADR), reducing the onus on parties to voluntarily consider mediation. Recent rulings highlight the English courts' emphasis on ADR, reinforcing cost sanctions for unreasonable refusal to mediate.

The two leading parties, Labour and Conservative, competing to form the next government after the general election on 4 July have published their manifestos. While both parties have given commitments...

The UK Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill (DMCCB) has completed its passage in the House of Commons and had its first and second reading in the House of Lords.

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.

It has been confirmed that the new procurement regime will go live on Monday 28 October 2024, giving six months' time to prepare. For more on the changes coming into force, take a look at our microsite.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has provided new guidance on a collective agreement between leading UK supermarkets that aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in grocery supply chains.

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The Council of the European Union adopted a revised directive on environmental crime in March that substantially broadens the scope of offences covered by environmental criminal law and increases...

An amendment to the EU Waste Framework Directive (WFD) is currently making its way through the legislative process. Once adopted, this will introduce new measures to support the circular...

Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (Autoriteit Financiële Markten, AFM) opened its licence application desk for crypto-asset service providers (CASPs)...

Last March 2024, the Law on Energy Transition and Climate Change of the Basque Country (the "LTECC") was published in the Official State Gazette, with the aim of establishing a stable legal...

In a tougher fundraising environment, start-ups are increasingly turning to corporate venture capital (CVC). While CVCs offer valuable industry expertise and opportunities, companies must manage potential conflicts and negotiate careful protections in shareholder agreements.

Ahead of the UK general election, both Labour and Conservative parties pledge to implement Martyn's Law for event security. Labour promises further workplace health and safety reforms. Recent HSE prosecutions highlight severe fines for safety breaches.

Ethical supply chains have been an issue for asset managers for many years. There have long been concerns, for example, about China, where a large proportion of the silicon...

The Food Standards Agency (FSA), alongside Food Standards Scotland (FSS), launched a consultation on proposals to reform the authorisation process for regulated products on 3 April 2024.

On 1 February 2024, the Committee for Advertising Practice (CAP) issued an enforcement notice to cosmetic surgery providers based abroad instructing them to comply...

King Charles III's speech outlined Labour's legislative agenda, including plans to regulate AI. While the approach contrasts with the previous government's, specifics remain unclear. The UK aims to balance AI regulation with innovation, paralleling the EU's stringent AI Act.

Expanding internationally is an exciting prospect for companies looking to reach new markets to propel growth. However, it's important for businesses to balance the plethora of growth...