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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

CAP issues new guidance on targeting age-restricted adverts online

We review the Committee of Advertising Practice’s recently published guidance on how to comply with the rules on age-restricted advertising in an online context
18 January 2023

Impact of the P2P Regulation on Online Marketplaces and Platforms

We discuss the impact of the EU Online Intermediation Regulation or Platform to Business Regulation (P2B Regulation) and set out the key takeaways for online intermediation services (OIS), search engines, and the consequences if they fail to comply

16 January 2023

Hidden advertising: new and updated CMA guidance for social media platforms, brands and content creators

We review the CMA guidance on compliance with consumer laws and advertising regulations regarding hidden advertising and set out the key takeaways for social media platforms, brands and content creators to consider
16 January 2023
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