LexisPSL - Environment end of year review - life in 2015
A panel of experts look back at the most important developments and challenges for environment lawyers in 2015.
17 December 2015
A UK and European perspective on the regulation of cryptoassets
In this report, we collaborate with our international Preferred Firm Network to provide an overview of how cryptoassets are regulated in the UK and EU
17 March 2020
Perspectives on infrastructure: Delivering the Industrial Strategy
Views from industry leaders and key decision makers on how the public and private sectors can work together to deliver the government's Industrial Strategy.
15 June 2018
FAMR – a new approach to financial advice?
We report on the key recommendations published in the Financial Advice Market Review final report.
07 April 2016
FCA’s draft guidance on outsourcing to the cloud
The Financial Conduct Authority proposed guidance on cloud and other IT outsourcing in November. The guidance is in the consultation phase and the FCA has requested comments from interested parties.
29 January 2016
European Central Bank plans system for bank transfers by email address or phone number
Similar to the UK’s Paym, this would facilitate faster and easier Person-to-Person bank transfers with consumers exchanging phone numbers and allowing bank account details to remain secret.
08 March 2016
Electronic databases and liens
In the recent case of Your Response Ltd v Datateam Business Media Ltd the Court of Appeal held that it was not possible to exercise a lien over an electronic database.
31 March 2014
CJEU rules US Safe Harbour Agreement no longer valid
Organisations can no longer rely solely on the terms of the EU/US Safe Harbour Agreement to comply with data protection laws. They should review data transfers to the USA and check for safeguards.
09 October 2015
ICO issues further guidance on roles of data controller and data processor
The ICO has issued guidance for organisations as to when they will be a data controller or a data processor, clarifying confusion over the roles and compliance with the Data Protection Act 1998.
03 June 2014
Fit for the internet age? European parliament votes through connected continent package
The European Parliament has voted in favour of the “Connected Continent” package designed to harmonise the EU telecoms market and promote a single telecoms market.
16 May 2014
Guidance on the Consumer Rights Act
Following the Competition and Markets Authority's publication of guidance on writing fair consumer contracts, we remind readers of the importance of reviewing consumer-facing terms and conditions.
07 April 2016
Have you considered claiming Research and Development Relief?
If you are involved in research and development in FinTech, you may consider claiming this tax relief. We look at how this operates and the conditions that preclude a successful claim for relief.
07 April 2016