Navigating Ofcom’s Guidelines on Illegal Harms: Ensuring Legal Compliance for Forum and App Developers
In this article, we summarise OFCOM’s new consultation and draft codes of practice regarding a key aspect of the OSA; the duty of online services to protect users from illegal harms
31 May 2024
Where we are with climate litigation: a 2024 snapshot
A brief overview of climate change litigation in 2024 through a review of some notable cases in the UK and around the world
05 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
June 2024 Pensions Law Update
This month our focus is on the recently called General Election and what it might mean for pensions generally and various ongoing pensions policies and initiatives. We also look at recent TPR activities, cyber risks post Capita and the recent BBC Pension Scheme cyber incident, an interesting TPO equalisation determination and highlights of our fabulous Edinburgh pensions drinks reception
07 June 2024
Russell Adams v Carey Pensions: What does it mean for SIPP operators?
We review the long awaited judgment and give our view on the key takeaways for SIPP operators and potential areas for future regulatory development as a result
26 May 2020
FCA guidance on providing financial information to employees and pension scheme members
The line between helping and giving financial information is important due to the risk of criminal offences. It is useful to see the FCA’s current thinking
12 October 2020
An introduction to and current issues facing investment platforms
The platform sector has grown rapidly over recent years and is likely to continue in this way. The FCA has intense focus on ensuring that the very highest of standards apply in an environment where consumers can invest with confidence, understand the risks they face and are clear about the availability of regulatory protections if things go wrong
28 November 2023
Heat Network Zoning - what property developers and investors need to know
We examine the likely key aspects of the upcoming regulation relating to heat networks, and suggest how you can start planning for both the challenges and opportunities that they will bring.
11 June 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
Top ten tips for moving to the UK from South Africa
A quick guide to making your move to the UK from South Africa a little less stressful
24 November 2021
General Code of Practice: how we can help to reduce the burden
The Pension Regulator’s General Code of Practice can at first seem a daunting scheme governance exercise – but with our help, it doesn’t have to be
04 June 2024
McDonald's BIG MAC - use it (and prove it) or lose it
McDonald’s has lost the exclusive right in the EU to use BIG MAC in relation to chicken sandwiches and other goods and services
12 June 2024