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CMA to continue scrutinising companies for green claims

We review the Competition and Markets Authority’s focus on the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods sector in relation to green claims and greenwashing
19 January 2024

Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022: An Overview

This article discusses the incoming Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act; a key piece of legislation designed to tackle long-recognised cybersecurity and privacy vulnerabilities in consumer-connected devices
03 January 2024

Alcohol Alternatives: new rules and guidance from UK Advertising Standards Authority

The ASA recently announced new rules and guidance regarding the advertising of alcohol alternatives. The new rules will take effect from 14 May 2024
03 January 2024

Online Safety Act - An Overview

The Online Safety Act achieved Royal Assent on 26 October. In this article, we set out the timeline and key provisions within the Act, as well as the enforcement powers of OFCOM
13 November 2023

The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill: digital markets updates

As the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill progresses through Parliament, we take a look at the proposed changes to digital markets and the implications for businesses of ‘Strategic Market Status’, including new enforcement powers and penalties
09 August 2023

The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill: consumer law changes

As the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill progresses through Parliament, we take a look at the proposed consumer law changes in the Bill and the implications for business operating in digital and consumer markets, including new enforcement powers and penalties
09 August 2023

University spin-outs: IP terms under close inspection following the Oxford Nanoimaging case

In a recent case, the High Court has recommended that universities review their IP terms to ensure contracts with students are not unfair under consumer protection law. Here we set out the key takeaways for universities and spin-outs.
13 June 2023

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Burges Salmon announces the appointment of eleven new directors

The firm confirms the appointment of eleven new directors across key practice areas

17 April 2023

Advertising in times of high inflation: pricing promotions are once again under scrutiny

In this article, we look at the existing regulatory landscape that currently applies to price promotions in the UK and what recent scrutiny means for businesses
11 April 2023

Government publishes UK International Technology Strategy

We consider the Government’s International Technology Strategy, which sets out the roadmap for the UK to harness its strengths in technology capabilities but also priorities for tackling global issues caused by the nefarious use of technologies by some
11 April 2023

Health and Care Act 2022: Ofcom consults on the regulation of new food ad rules

Ofcom has published a consultation setting out its approach to implementing and regulating new food advertising rules introduced by the Health and Care Act 2022
15 March 2023

The EUs Proposal on the Transparency and Targeting of Political Advertising

This article examines the proposals made and adopted by the Council, and how they will apply to service providers and sponsors, and the GDPR implications
18 January 2023
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