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15 Jan 2025
Within days of the new digital markets competition regime under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 coming into force on 1 January 2025, the Competition and Markets Authority has set out its initial plans for the first six months of the regime. In this briefing, we summarise the key takeaways for all businesses in the UK who use any of the services of the largest digital platforms.
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14 Jan 2025
In this article, we discuss the changes introduced by the new EU GPSR and the impact that this will have on British businesses.
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10 Jan 2025
Johnson, Wrench, and Hopcraft has been hailed as a win for consumer justice amidst the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) ongoing review of historic discretionary commission payments in the motor finance industry.
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09 Jan 2025
The potential benefits of Generative AI are well publicised and, over time, it will start to transform the way in which professionals work. But it also raises questions about the risks that arise from its use and, particularly, how liability will attach if it all goes wrong.
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09 Jan 2025
The January transfer window is a crucial period for football clubs and agents to strengthen squads and navigate player transfers. In January 2024, the Premier League saw around 100 transfers, mostly loans. With the January 2025 window now open, it's vital to stay updated on the new FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players (RSTP) as well as transfer window deadlines. Understanding these changes ensures compliance and effective management of transfers.
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08 Jan 2025
On 1 January 2025, the powers of the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to investigate breaches of the Competition Act 1998 (CA98) were significantly strengthened under long-awaited changes made by the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Act).
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08 Jan 2025
There can be a valuable ‘pot’ remaining in a pension on the death of the member. The use of this pot can necessitate some careful planning. Appropriate lifetime planning will depend on the type of pension, the level of discretion and the identity and circumstances of the potential beneficiaries. There are several relevant factors that need to be considered.
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07 Jan 2025
After much anticipation, changes to the UK’s merger control regime brought about by the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 took effect on 1 January 2025.
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07 Jan 2025
The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (DMCCA) introduces landmark changes to the UK competition law landscape and the regulation of digital markets in the UK.
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03 Jan 2025
Does a non-defaulting party have to accept an offer for alternative contractual performance where a force majeure clause is engaged?
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03 Jan 2025
We bring you our top 10 property law cases of 2024, carefully selected by our real estate disputes team.
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23 Dec 2024
The tragedy at Magdeburg Christmas market in Germany on the evening of Friday 20 December 2024 took place over 3 minutes apparently by a lone attacker driving a rented car, who as a psychiatric doctor, did not fit a typical profile. The targeting of Christmas markets particularly in Germany and France over the last decade, highlights that venues where people gather during festival periods present a heightened risk.
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20 Dec 2024
Consultation proposes amendments to UK copyright and database right law to balance the interests of the AI and creative industries
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20 Dec 2024
The UK Government has published its Clean Power 2030 Action Plan. Building upon a key Labour Party Manifesto commitment, the Action Plan sets out a wide ranging and ambitious suite of measures aimed at ensuring that electricity will, by 2030, be generated entirely from “clean” sources.
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19 Dec 2024
After a dearth of cases in 2023, 2024 has proved to be a more fruitful year for litigation in the rating world.
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18 Dec 2024
After keeping the contentious probate world on the edge of its seat for many months, the United Kingdom Supreme Court (UKSC) has handed down its judgment in the Hirachand case. However, is it a confirmation of the new order or a return to the status quo?
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17 Dec 2024
Following Mills & Reeve’s successful representation of market leading shower manufacturer Kohler Mira (Mira) in its patent infringement claim against Norcros Group (Triton), this article provides a brief background and summary of the claim.
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16 Dec 2024
The new Digital Operational Resilience Act (Regulation (EU) 2022/2554) (DORA) framework focuses on ICT risk and maintaining operational resilience when information and communication technology (ICT) services are being delivered to regulated firms in the financial sector.
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