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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

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

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

How 'Green' are you? 'Greenwashing' claims scrutinised by regulators

Retail businesses should be aware of the risks of misleading consumers in relation to environmental claims

28 September 2021

The ICO publishes updated guidance on COVID-19 testing in the work place

As the retail sector gradually reopens, the ICO has updated its advice on how to perform COVID-19 testing and screening in compliance with GDPR
23 June 2020

Government publishes COVID-19 Code of Practice for Commercial Property Relationships

Key points from the new Code of Practice for the commercial property sector published by the government in response to COVID-19
22 June 2020

Amazon not liable for mere storage of grey market perfumes

In Coty v Amazon the CJEU has ruled on warehouse provider and e-commerce platform liability for trade mark infringement in the EU

21 May 2020

COVID-19: Rent support in the REF market

A summary of measures to support rental income levels from COVID-19 and lockdown, including #NationalTimeOut and rent support (such as the Furloughed Space Grant Scheme)
30 April 2020

COVID-19: Relaxed drivers' hours rules don’t replace fatigue risk assessments

Relaxed drivers' hours rules will help provide essential food, medicine, and other supplies, but adequate driver fatigue risk assessments remain essential
23 March 2020

How can businesses prepare for the new points-based immigration system?

The new points-based immigration system which will apply from 1 January 2021 presents opportunities as well as challenges. Businesses keen to get ahead are advised to take steps now to prepare

27 February 2020

A to Z of construction disputes: Avoidance and resolution – Part 2: N to Z

This two-part article explains some of the key concepts that anyone involved in the construction industry needs to know in order to avoid or resolve construction disputes
28 May 2019

A to Z of construction disputes: Avoidance and resolution – Part 1: A to M

This two-part article explains some of the key concepts that anyone involved in the construction industry needs to know in order to avoid or resolve construction disputes
14 May 2019
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