Customs and contracts: consequences of the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement
In this article, we explore three common customs mistakes, since the introduction of the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA), and their consequences from a contract perspective
21 January 2021
Social media influencers ‘on notice’ by ASA over widespread failure to disclose ads
ASA spot check shows 'unacceptable' levels of non-compliance with ad rules by social media influencers. Warning by ASA that enforcement action could follow
06 April 2021
UK Supreme Court can determine global FRAND licence terms
The UK’s highest court has ruled it can require the grant of global 'fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory' licences for 'standard essential patents'
05 October 2020
Useless dads and passive women - first ads banned under the ASA's gender stereotyping rules
Following the Committee of Advertising Practice’s (CAP) recent ban on harmful gender stereotyping, the ASA rules against ads from Mondelez and Volkswagen for falling foul of the new rules
16 August 2019
Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) bans Instagram influencers’ ads for disregarding ad rules
Two Instagram influencers’ ads have been banned by the ASA for breaching the ad rules following ASA’s earlier warning to influencers and brands over widespread non-compliance
25 August 2021
The new LGPS Management and Investment of Funds Regulations 2016
This update provides a summary of the key changes introduced by the new regulations.
12 October 2016
The new financial sanctions regime: key changes for businesses
Part 8 of the Policing and Crime Act 2017 is now in force, bringing substantial changes to the UK's financial sanctions enforcement regime. We review the changes and what they mean for businesses.
27 April 2017
The new Electronic Communications Code came into force on 28 December 2017
Following the enactment of the Digital Economy Act 2017, the new Electronic Communications Code came into force on 28 December 2017.
05 January 2018
The new Electronic Communications Code – what does it mean for landowners?
The new Electronic Communications Code is designed to promote investment in communications and give greater freedom to operators. But how will it affect landowners?
21 March 2017
The myth of the common law spouse
Some people remain unaware that living together (or “cohabitation”) does not give a couple any legal status, no matter how long they have been together or whether they have children.
16 November 2016
The Neighbourhood Planning Bill 2016 – implications for developers
The Neighbourhood Planning Bill is the latest piece of legislation to be introduced with the aim of streamlining the planning process. We highlight two interesting proposals from the legislation.
04 November 2016
CPO and compensation: important changes to planning and CPO law
This article looks at a number of provisions relevant to compulsory acquisition in the Neighbourhood Planning Act 2017 and Housing and Planning Act 2016 that come into force on 6 April 2018.
28 March 2018