Brexit news: EU domain names under the spotlight
Under current regulations, UK individuals and businesses are entitled to register and use websites using the .eu domain. This right may disappear post-Brexit.
03 May 2018
FCA's £8.4m fine highlights risks of outsourcing
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) fined an insurance firm £8.4 million this month for failing to treat customers fairly over the sales by outsourcing companies of accident insurance.
21 August 2014
Brexit: IP in the UK and EU, post Article 50
We consider the potential implications for IP strategy in the UK and EU following the UK government's notification of invoking Article 50.
05 April 2017
Brexit: what next for real estate?
Will withdrawal from the EU change UK real estate transactions?
06 July 2016
ICO set to issue 17 million Data Protection Fine to Facial Recognition Firm Clearview AI
The ICO has issued a provisional £17 million fine to facial recognition firm Clearview AI Inc, and ordered the company to stop processing UK personal data.
21 December 2021
FCA v Hobbs
Discontinuance of an FCA action – when is it valid? and (2) the Public Interest Obligations of the Upper Tribunal.
16 August 2013
Can a variation to a development agreement be challenged by interested parties?
A case that concerned a judicial review of a decision to vary a development agreement will make it more difficult for interested parties to challenge a procurement process.
21 March 2017
FCA's review of UK Primary Markets: New Listing Rules
The FCA has released a Policy Statement setting out enhancements to the UK Listing Regime as part of its review of the UK’s primary markets.
03 November 2017
FCA Policy Statement 16/2 on the Implementation of the UCITS V Directive
UCITS managers will be interested to note that the FCA has today published its final rules and guidance implementing UCITS V, PS16/2 on the Implementation of the UCITS V Directive.
02 February 2016
Consenting for electricity storage – what's changing?
A brief overview of the government’s proposals to clarify how the planning system applies to electricity storage projects.
04 February 2019
FCA delivers speech on cyber-security in the financial sector
In the wake of the recent WannaCry attack, we examine a speech by the FCA on the threat of cyber-attacks in the financial services sector and what businesses can do to manage them.
17 May 2017
Confidentiality and the punishment for using your contracting party’s customer lists
When a contractual arrangement breaks down or is terminated, both parties may be tempted to contact their common customers to offer to continue the service. What are the potential pitfalls?
10 February 2014