ASA Updates: Notable advert bans for UK TV stars and major airline
September 9, 2024The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has passed several notable rulings this month. This article provides examples during the month showing…
Trial Date for Reality TV ‘finfluencers’ set for 2027
September 3, 2024Many of those using social media regularly are aware of the increasing popularity of finfluencers (financial influencer) promoting “get rich…
Deadline for DORA – 17 January 2025!
August 30, 2024The Digital Operational Resilience Act is an EU regulation that entered into force on 16 January 2023 and will apply…
The UK has introduced new safety rules for connected products
August 27, 2024On 29 April 2024, the UK introduced new product safety requirements for connected products as part of its new cybersecurity…
Proposed Cyber Security & Resilience Bill – What this means for businesses
August 6, 2024The newly elected Labour government announced the introduction of two new Bills which formed part of the King’s Speech in…
Case study – FCA authorisation application
June 14, 2024Only firms that are authorised (or exempt from the need for authorisation) can carry on a regulated activity in the…
Beverly Hill Polo Club Wins Trade Mark Infringement Battle against Amazon
May 22, 2024In a recent development, the Supreme Court has set out the benchmark in determining the line for trade mark infringement…
Registered & Unregistered Design Rights – What are the key differences?
May 20, 2024In the UK, there are two types of design rights: registered design rights and unregistered design rights and we have…
Public Procurement – an Overview
April 16, 2024This article discusses the basics of public procurement and provides an overview of the importance of following the requirements of…
FCA publishes further guidance for firms selling client banks
April 16, 2024The FCA has found evidence that in a small number of cases, firms have sold a client bank where they…