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As the Law Commission's consultation into electronic Wills closes, we explore the current legal framework, past discussions, and next steps

Lewis Hamilton not sufficiently well-known across EU to gain the special protection afforded to famous people applying for a trade mark in their own name

The Online Safety Act is far-reaching and aimed to capture a wide range of services. Here, we summarise who is caught by the scope of the Act

The Online Safety Act is the UK’s new comprehensive legislation intended to ensure the safety of online users. One of the ways OFCOM intends to enact the legislation is by tackling fraudulent advertising online

In this note we summarise the latest position on implementation of the Procurement Act 2023 and how we can help you navigate the transition to the new procurement regime

The Financial Conduct Authority has published its finalised non-handbook guidance on cryptoasset financial promotions. It seeks to remedy common issues with cryptoasset financial promotions, such as marketing claims about safety, security or ease of use without highlighting risks and risk warnings not being visible enough

The CQC has published its 2023 State of Care Report, providing a nuanced and holistic view of challenges faced by the health and social care system in England

In this third briefing of our Health Tech series, our team considers the scope of health data, the benefits of sharing personal data and the consequences of non-compliance of relevant legislation

Whilst extraordinary on its facts, this decision of the Pensions Ombudsman’s Pensions Dishonesty Unit highlights the importance of key principles of responsible trusteeship, as well as the need for vigilance against pension liberation schemes and unauthorised payments.

This case provides useful guidance on the correct approach, including the parameters for comparison, to be taken before assessing registered design infringement

The platform sector has grown rapidly over recent years and is likely to continue in this way. The FCA has intense focus on ensuring that the very highest of standards apply in an environment where consumers can invest with confidence, understand the risks they face and are clear about the availability of regulatory protections if things go wrong

Haribo has successfully appealed the EUIPO’s decision that the gummy bear trade mark lacked distinctive character