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HM Treasury Designates Four Critical Third Parties To The UK Financial System
HM Treasury has designated four major global cloud and technology providers as critical third parties under the UK's new operational resilience regime, granting financial regulators direct oversight powers over systemic services that could threaten financial stability. The designations mark the first implementation of rules established under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2023, mirroring the EU's DORA framework while maintaining a targeted, risk-based approach to protecting the UK financial system f
United Kingdom Finance
KM
Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
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European Commission Fines AliExpress A Record €550 Million For Breaching Digital Services Act
The European Commission has imposed a historic €550 million fine on AliExpress for violations of the Digital Services Act, marking a significant enforcement action in the regulation of digital platforms. This unprecedented penalty raises critical questions about compliance obligations for major e-commerce platforms operating in the European Union and the Commission's approach to enforcing digital marketplace standards.
European Union Media & IT
LS
Lewis Silkin
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Schrödinger's Data? A Practical Guide To The EDPB’s New Anonymisation Guidelines
The European Data Protection Board has released its first major update to anonymisation guidance in over a decade, introducing a new framework that determines whether data qualifies as anonymous based on who is accessing it. This contextual approach means the same dataset could be considered anonymous for one organisation while remaining personal data for another, fundamentally changing how companies assess data privacy obligations.
United Kingdom Privacy
LS
Lewis Silkin
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Streamlining Legal Practices With Web Based Document Management
In the bustling world of legal practices, where many documents could be the linchpin of a case, efficient document management is not just a convenience — it’s a necessity. Yet, many law firms find themselves entangled in the chaos of outdated document management practices and systems, where vital information is often buried in physical file cabinets or lost in disorganized digital folders scattered across multiple applications.
Worldwide Law Practice
IG
IR Global
Podcast
Women In Retail: Hear From Continue's Lydia Hartley In Womble Bond Dickinson's Latest 'Retail Review' Podcast
Lydia Hartley, co-founder of Continue, discusses the growing role of resale in retail and how brands can unlock new commercial opportunities through the circular economy. She shares insights on shifting consumer behaviours, securing investment, building teams, and navigating growth in the competitive retail technology landscape.
United Kingdom Media & IT
WB
Womble Bond Dickinson
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Fake Weight-Loss Medications And New Enforcement Possibilities
The explosive growth of infringing online pharmacies and weight-loss medication scams is reshaping pharmaceutical enforcement. Following the landmark Novo Nordisk case, the English High Court has granted the first website-blocking order targeting unlicensed medicine sales, marking a significant expansion beyond traditional digital piracy enforcement. This development raises critical questions about the evolving role of regulators, the scope of dynamic blocking orders, and how rights holders can effectively
United Kingdom IP
PC
Potter Clarkson
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Getty Images vs. Stability AI: Copyright Explained
The High Court's ruling in Getty Images v Stability AI has sparked debate over whether AI models trained on copyrighted images constitute infringement under UK law. While Getty dropped its primary infringement claims at trial, the court's findings on secondary infringement—particularly whether an AI model can be an 'infringing copy'—raise fundamental questions about how copyright law applies to generative AI technology. With permission granted to appeal, the legal framework governing AI training
United Kingdom IP
WT
Winston Taylor
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CJEU Rules On Hosting Defence For EU Platforms
The Court of Justice of the European Union has issued a landmark ruling that fundamentally reshapes how internet service providers can defend against infringement claims in Europe. The decision establishes strict new parameters around the "hosting defence," particularly concerning platforms that use algorithms to curate, rank, or recommend user-generated content. This judgment introduces significant uncertainty for e-commerce marketplaces, social media platforms, and other intermediaries that rely on automa
European Union Media & IT
PC
Potter Clarkson
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Services Caught By The OSA Need A Crisis Response Protocol, Says Ofcom
Ofcom has introduced new crisis response requirements for user-to-user services under the U.K.'s Online Safety Act 2023, mandating written protocols to manage significant increases in illegal content and content harmful to children. The draft consolidated codes outline specific measures for different service categories, including crisis indicators, response teams, and dedicated law enforcement communication channels.
United Kingdom Media & IT
WT
Winston Taylor
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