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Food & Beverage Lookahead 2026
In this F&B Lookahead, we look at some of the hot topics for this sector in 2026 which include: Advertising – Less Healthy Food Advertising Restrictions / HFSS Prohibitions Consumer - Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act Corporate Activity Overview Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA) Employment ESG IP issues - Lookalikes Packaging - the UK’s new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Payment practices - Late Payment Consultation Product liability – Law...
Fake Reviews Under Fire: How the DMCC Act Targets Misleading Practices
Fake reviews have become a growing concern for businesses and consumers alike, undermining trust and distorting purchasing decisions. Under the new Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers (DMCC) Act, tackling misleading practices such as fabricated reviews is a key priority. This legislation introduces stricter rules and enforcement powers to ensure transparency and protect consumers from deceptive content.
Fake Reviews Under Fire: How the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (DMCC Act) Targets Misleading Practices
Fake reviews have become a growing concern for businesses and consumers alike, undermining trust and distorting purchasing decisions. Under the new Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers (DMCC) Act, tackling misleading practices such as fabricated reviews is a key priority. This legislation introduces stricter rules and enforcement powers to ensure transparency and protect consumers from deceptive content.
Government consultation on implementation of the DMCC Act’s subscription contracts regime
Background On 18 November 2024, the UK Government launched a consultation on the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act (the “DMCC”)’s subscription contracts regime (the “Consultation”). . As our previous DMCC consumer law summary noted, one of the core strands of the DMCC agenda is to address the issue of subscription traps by making it easier for consumers to opt out of subscriptions.
From Manchester to the Metaverse: How United’s Roblox Rollout Could Help Drive Fan Engagement
If Gaz-ball (the often hard to watch “style” of Gareth Southgate’s England) did not hit the spot for Manchester United fans this summer, maybe Manchester United’s release of their 2024/25 home kit and their inspired collaboration with Roblox can go some way to spreading football fever amongst Red Devils worldwide.
From Manchester to the Metaverse: How United’s Roblox Rollout Could Help Drive Fan Engagement
If Gaz-ball (the often hard to watch “style” of Gareth Southgate’s England) did not hit the spot for Manchester United fans this summer, maybe Manchester United’s release of their 2024/25 home kit and their inspired collaboration with Roblox can go some way to spreading football fever amongst Red Devils worldwide.
The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act receives Royal Assent! What can we expect to see in consumer law changes?
The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act (the “DMCC”) finally received Royal Assent on the 24 May 2024 followings its introduction into Parliament on 25 April 2023 and much debate in both the Commons and the Lords. With broad political support it was passed as part of the "wash up" process following the surprise snap election news.
The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act receives Royal Assent! What can we expect to see in consumer law changes?
The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act (the “DMCC”) finally received Royal Assent on the 24 May 2024 followings its introduction into Parliament on 25 April 2023 and much debate in both the Commons and the Lords. With broad political support it was passed as part of the "wash up" process following the surprise snap election news.
Brand Protection for Entertainment Rights Holders: The Ongoing Battle to Keep the Pirates at Bay
The UK’s IPEC court has granted various movie studios and Nintendo website blocking injunctions to prevent the infringement of their IP rights. The legal victories demonstrate the practical measures the English legal system is willing to take in the fight against online piracy. Introduction Online piracy is a well-documented drain on the entertainment industry, predicted to cost TV and movie providers almost $52bn in global revenue in 2022.
UK Regulator Issues New Guidance on In-Game Advertising
What is the UK advertising regulator’s position on the costs of mystery items, bonus time, and levelling up? Several platforms urgently need to change their game mechanics to comply with new rules. Virtual currency is staple fodder in the world of gaming in order to purchase more “lifes”, items of assistance or time to complete a level. Now, increasingly, game developers are also providing opportunities for players to reach into their real world wallet and purchase virtual currency.
A Timely Reminder: Maintain Data Security in the Face of the Pandemic
The ongoing Coronavirus pandemic and related Government guidance, requiring social distancing and individuals to work from home where possible, has resulted in many organisations rapidly having to adapt the way in which they operate.
Data Breach Enforcement in the UK and in the EU: Cross-Border Issues
Now that the GDPR has been in force for nearly two years, the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (“ICO”), along with a number of other EU supervisory authorities, has begun to issue fines to infringing data controllers and processors for failure to adequately act upon their personal data breach notification obligations and protect personal data they handle.
ICO Consults on the Processing of Criminal Convictions Personal Data
The ICO has recently launched a call for views on criminal convictions and offences data, or related security measures, under Article 10 of the GDPR. It is specifically consulting on market practice and understanding in this area. The Legal Framework The legal framework surrounding the collection and use of criminal convictions data is complex and in certain sectors, there are additional hurdles to overcome.
RugbyX: Rugby’s answer to Twenty20? | Lexology
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October 6 2019 When the Twenty20 (“T20”) concept was first proposed by cricket executives in 2002, as a means to freshen up the traditional game and boost viewing figures, it was met with a mixed response. However, almost 20 years on, T20 has revolutionised the game, dramatically boosting exposure to the game, both domestically and overseas.
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