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The Move To Combat Addictive Design Features Signals Increased Liability For Social Media, Gaming And AI Platforms

In a week when addictive design has been on the news agenda, the UK government has announced a trial of social media bans, digital curfews, and time limits on apps in the homes of 300 teenagers...

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Lewis Silkin

The Supreme Court’s Decision On Indirect Internet Copyright Liability Could Have Far-Reaching Effects

On March 25, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a landmark decision that will reshape not only how copyright law applies to the internet for years to come, but could impact other areas of intellectual property law as well.

United Kingdom IP

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Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

What The Latest LinkedIn Algorithm Changes Mean For Professional Services

If you have been posting on LinkedIn recently, you have probably felt the shift in reach and engagement. Tactics that seemed effective six months ago are no longer delivering the same results.

United Kingdom Media & IT

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IR Global

PEGI Updates EU Video Game Age-Rating System

On March 12, 2026, the Pan-European Game Information (PEGI) system, which classifies video games by age appropriateness, announced updates to its video game age-rating framework, adding new criteria that directly address monetisation models and urgency‑based sales tactics aimed at younger users.

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

The Latest Updates On Ofcom's Media Act Implementation Plans

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Lewis Silkin

Digital, Commerce & Creative 101: Online Safety Act Navigation For The Video Games Industry

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Lewis Silkin

Ofcom Keeps Busy With Online Safety Investigations

United Kingdom Privacy

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Lewis Silkin

Victims Of Finfluencers Short-changed By Paltry Fines For Unauthorised Financial Ads.

United Kingdom Finance

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Lewis Silkin

A Landmark Moment For Press Freedom In Ireland

United Kingdom Litigation

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Lewis Silkin

"Where Do We Go Next?" UKIE CEO's Call To Supercharge The UK Games Industry

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Lewis Silkin

Boosting The Bottom Line & Beyond: Increasing Female Representation In Games Studios

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Lewis Silkin

Netflix vs Paramount: A Defining Moment For Global Entertainment

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Marks & Clerk

Children Should Be At Least 16 To Access Social Media, Say MEPs

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Lewis Silkin

Ofcom Publishes Review Of Audience Protection Measures On On-demand Programme Services

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Lewis Silkin

Boilerplate Bites: Notices, Termination And Consequences Of Termination (Video)

United Kingdom Commercial

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Travers Smith LLP

From Soil To Shares: Professional Advisor Guidance For Farm Divorce (Video)

United Kingdom Family

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Lerners LLP

Podcast: When David Met Goliath—Episode 1: Why Lawyers Who Ignore AI Risk Becoming Dinosaurs

United Kingdom Technology

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AlixPartners

Stacked: The New Shape Of The Supplement Industry

United Kingdom Healthcare

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AlixPartners

Divorce And Privacy: How Can I Protect My Personal Information? (Video)

United Kingdom Privacy

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Withers LLP

Ofcom And European Commission Review Broadcast Regulation

Ofcom has launched a call for input on reforming UK broadcast regulation, signalling a potentially significant reset for the existing framework which was largely designed for a linear world.

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Lewis Silkin

The Collective Conversation With Niel Bornman, CEO - Publicis Connected Media UK

Niel Bornman, CEO of Publicis Connected Media UK, shares how the group is blending its century-old North Star with data and AI to drive growth - from "Organisational Darwinism" to how proprietary data...

United Kingdom Technology

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Lewis Silkin

Streaming Wars 2026: The Rise Of The "Frenemy"

In 2026, we predict increased cooperation and consolidation between streamers and broadcasters. Dozens will announce new deals as they team up, exchange content, and embrace their competition as "frenemies"...

United Kingdom Media & IT

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AlixPartners

Opposites Attract: How YouTube And Netflix Are Learning From Each Other To Dominate The Streaming Industry

In 2026, we predict YouTube and Netflix will converge more than ever before as each vies to be the platform (and advertising partner) of choice for short-form creator content...

United Kingdom Media & IT

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AlixPartners

Key Legal Considerations When Using Social Media To Grow A Business

United Kingdom Media & IT

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LegalVision

Curtain Up, Rights Reserved

United Kingdom IP

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Marks & Clerk

APAC PayTV: The Art Of Rebuilding In A Storm

United Kingdom Media & IT

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AlixPartners

High Court Dismisses High-profile Libel Claim, Finding That Defences Of Truth And Public Interest Are Established

United Kingdom Litigation

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

FTC Chairman Warns Major Tech Companies Of "Censorship" In EU DSA And UK Online Safety Act

United Kingdom Privacy

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A&O Shearman

The VSP Regime Is Dead, Long Live The OSA!

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Lewis Silkin

Cheats, Hacks And Legal Strategies: Safeguarding Value In The UK Video Game Industry

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Lewis Silkin

Heads Up! Liability For Injuries Caused To Spectators At Sporting Events

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Gatehouse Chambers

When Is A Hotel Not A Hotel?

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

From Viral To Vulnerable: Why Young People Acquiring Sudden Wealth Should Seek Expert Professional Advice

United Kingdom Family

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Hunters

Cheats, Hacks And Legal Strategies: Safeguarding Value In The UK Video Game Industry

Video game cheats and hacks are a major problem for game developers and publishers, particularly in online games.

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Lewis Silkin

Heads Up! Liability For Injuries Caused To Spectators At Sporting Events

In May 2025, Golfweek reported that the Spanish player Jon Rahm struck a fan with a golf ball during the PGA Championship 2025. It turns out that was the third time this player had accidentally...

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Gatehouse Chambers

When Is A Hotel Not A Hotel?

Whilst the political implications of last week's interim injunction against housing asylum seekers in a hotel in Epping are considerable, is it a significant development in planning law terms?

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

From Viral To Vulnerable: Why Young People Acquiring Sudden Wealth Should Seek Expert Professional Advice

When we think about someone being vulnerable, we often think about an elderly person who might be taken advantage of, or a person with a physical or intellectual disability who requires safeguarding.

United Kingdom Family

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Hunters

Law Firm Branding: A Comprehensive Guide To Elevate Your Legal Practice

United Kingdom Media & IT

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IR Global

Is A Ban On Alcohol Advertising Really On The Table?

According to the Times, the UK is considering a ban on alcohol advertising as part of the NHS's ten-year plan to shift focus from reactive to preventative care.

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Lewis Silkin

Temu's Back On Top... But For How Long? 2025's Retail Growth Story

On the surface, the retail growth story looks familiar. Eight out of ten of the 2024 Retail Supergrowers are back in 2025, with very little movement in the ranks.

Worldwide Commercial

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AlixPartners

Should I Limit The Use Of Social Media During A Family Dispute? (4 June 2025)

With social media now woven into the fabric of daily life, it's easy to get caught up in sharing personal moments on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok...

United Kingdom Family

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

Reimagining Creativity: Virtual Talent, Tech And The New Age Of Storytelling

Last week, The AI Agenda brought together Lewis Silkin's Cliff Fluet and Phil Hughes, along with Ben Field from Deep Fusion, for a compelling discussion on AI's transformative impact on creative storytelling.

United Kingdom Technology

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Lewis Silkin

Noel Anthony Clarke v Guardian News & Media Ltd (2025): The High Court Dismisses A Last-minute Request

United Kingdom Litigation

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Barnes Law

'Kicking' Things Off... Ofcom Launches New Investigations Under Online Safety Act

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Lewis Silkin

BBC Documentary Lays Bare The Damage Caused By Unchecked Behaviours

United Kingdom Employment

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Hunters

Retail Media Meets CTV: A New Growth Axis In A Tariff-pressured World

United Kingdom Media & IT

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AlixPartners

UK Government Lays Statement Of Strategic Priorities For Online Safety Before Parliament

United Kingdom Media & IT

LS

Lewis Silkin

Senior Executives And Founders: Managing Change And Protecting Your Position

Worldwide Law Performance

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Withers LLP

Is The ASA On Ozempic?

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Lewis Silkin

Is AI Going To Kill Real Music?

Worldwide Technology

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Rouse

ASA Issues Report On Advertising Context And Concerns

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Lewis Silkin

Which Celebrities Have 'Strong Appeal' To The 'Yoof Of Today' And Why? New ASA Research May Provide Some Answers.

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Lewis Silkin

Internal Processes, If Not Effective, Can Really Affect Public Perception

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Hunters

Ofcom Publishes Consultation For PSB Commissioning Of Independent Productions

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Lewis Silkin

"That's Entertainment" With Phil Hughes: Thomas Walters, Co-Founder And CEO Of Billion Dollar Boy (Podcast)

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Lewis Silkin

Illegal Harms Assessments - Ofcom Launches Enforcement Programme

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Lewis Silkin

S4:E5 – The Curator Of Memories: 'Fear Less, Do More' With Rhiannon Hiles (Video)

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Square One

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S4:E5 – The Curator Of Memories: 'Fear Less, Do More' With Rhiannon Hiles (Video)

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Square One

Partner Simon Goldberg Discusses The Post Office Scandal In Sky News Interview (Video)

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Simons Muirhead & Burton

Media And Reputation: What Does A Media Lawyer Do And How Can They Help? (Video)

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Withers LLP

Digital Transformation And The Digital Consumer (Video)

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Dentons

Drones: High-Profile And Niche (Video Content)

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Deloitte

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