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Burges Salmon expands tech and commercial capabilities with senior hire

The firm’s Technology sector group is pleased to announce the appointment of Madelin Sinclair McAusland as a senior commercial lawyer
25 September 2024

Subscription Contracts – new measures to protect consumers

The DMCC Act introduces rules designed to reshape the nature of subscription contracts
09 August 2024

DMCC Act set to ban fake reviews and hidden fees

The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 introduces new rules on pricing and bans fake reviews. Consumer-facing businesses should review their practices for compliance
09 August 2024

Tech firms called on to 'tame aggressive algorithms' under Ofcom's new child safety codes

In May 2024, the UK online safety regulator published its draft Children’s Safety Codes of Practice which set out steps that tech firms must take to protect children online
11 June 2024

ASA rules against cleaning ad on portrayal of harmful gender stereotypes

The Advertising Standards Authority recently upheld a complaint against John Mills Limited as their three-minute TV ad perpetuated harmful gender advertising and reinforced harmful gender stereotypes

05 June 2024

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Burges Salmon advises on new partnership to maximise floating offshore wind opportunities in the Celtic Sea

The firm’s Energy and Corporate teams have advised ESB on its partnership with EDF and Reventus to develop the Gwynt Glas Floating Offshore Wind Farm
17 April 2024

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
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