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Take 10 - June 2022

Published on 17 Jun 2022. By Keith Mathieson, Partner

Welcome to RPC's Media and Communications law update for media lawyers. This month's digest reports on key media developments and the latest cases.

Take 10 - 20 May 2022

Published on 23 May 2022. By Keith Mathieson, Partner and Rupert Cowper-Coles , Partner and Alex Wilson, Partner and Samantha Thompson, Senior Associate and Nadia Tymkiw, Senior Associate and Mafruhdha Miah, Senior Associate and Alex Pollock, Associate and Thomas Otter , Associate and Megan Grew, Associate

Welcome to RPC's Media and Communications law update for media lawyers. This month's digest reports on key media developments and the latest cases.

Take 10 - May 2022

Published on 09 May 2022. By Keith Mathieson, Partner

Welcome to RPC's Media and Communications law update for media lawyers. This month's digest reports on key media developments and the latest cases.

Interim injunctions and competing public interests (Attorney General v BBC)

Published on 22 Apr 2022. By Mafruhdha Miah, Senior Associate

In Her Majesty's Attorney General for England and Wales v British Broadcasting Corporation [2022] EWHC 826 (QB), an interim injunction has been granted in favour of the Attorney General (AG) to restrain the BBC from broadcasting the identity and image of an alleged covert human intelligence source for MI5 (known only as ‘X’) who is accused of being abusive to two former partners and using his position with MI5 to terrorise and control one of the women. The injunction was granted on the basis that, while it "represented a very significant interference with the right of the BBC to freedom of expression and the correlative right of the public to receive the information the BBC wishes to publish" [23], such a measure was necessary in order to prevent a real and immediate risk to X’s life or safety, as well as the potential wider impact of publication on national security.

Take 10 #21

Published on 12 Apr 2022. By Keith Mathieson, Partner

Welcome to RPC's media and communications law update. This issue reports on key media developments and the latest cases.

Take 10 #20

Published on 24 Feb 2022.

Welcome to RPC's media and communications law update. This issue reports on key media developments and the latest cases.

Take 10 #19

Published on 10 Nov 2021.

Welcome to RPC's media and communications law update. This issue reports on key media developments and the latest cases.

Take 10 #18

Published on 10 Oct 2021.

Welcome to RPC's media and communications law update. This issue reports on key media developments and the latest cases.

Take 10 #17

Published on 10 Sep 2021.

Welcome to RPC's media and communications law update. This issue reports on key media developments and the latest cases.

Take 10 #16

Published on 18 Jul 2021.

Welcome to RPC's media and communications law update. This issue reports on key media developments and the latest cases.

Take 10 #15

Published on 20 Jun 2021.

Welcome to RPC's media and communications law update. This issue reports on key media developments and the latest cases.

Take 10 #14

Published on 20 May 2021.

Welcome to RPC's media and communications law update. This issue reports on key media developments and the latest cases.

Take 10 #13

Published on 07 May 2021.

Welcome to RPC's media and communications law update. This issue reports on key media developments and the latest cases.

Take 10 #11

Published on 18 Feb 2021.

Welcome to RPC's media and communications law update. This issue reports on key media developments and the latest cases.

Take 10 #12

Published on 04 Feb 2021.

Welcome to RPC's media and communications law update. This issue reports on key media developments and the latest cases.

Take 10 #10

Published on 22 Jan 2021.

Welcome to RPC's media and communications law update. This issue reports on key media developments and the latest cases.

Take 10 #9

Published on 08 Jan 2021.

Welcome to RPC's media and communications law update. This issue reports on key media developments and the latest cases.

Take 10 #8

Published on 24 Dec 2020.

Welcome to RPC's media and communications law update. This issue reports on key media developments and the latest cases.

Take 10 #7

Published on 04 Dec 2020.

Welcome to RPC's media and communications law update. This issue reports on key media developments and the latest cases.

Take 10 #6

Published on 20 Nov 2020.

Welcome to RPC's media and communications law update. This issue reports on key media developments and the latest cases.

Take 10 #5

Published on 30 Oct 2020.

Welcome to RPC's media and communications law update. This issue reports on key media developments and the latest cases.

Take 10 #4

Published on 16 Oct 2020.

Welcome to RPC's media and communications law update. This issue reports on key media developments and the latest cases.

Take 10 #3

Published on 28 Sep 2020.

Welcome to RPC's media and communications law update. This issue reports on key media developments and the latest cases.

Take 10 #2

Published on 30 Jun 2020.

Welcome to RPC's media and communications law update. This issue reports on key media developments and the latest cases.

Take 10 #1

Published on 30 Jun 2020.

Welcome to RPC's media and communications law update. This issue reports on key media developments and the latest cases.

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All is not (necessarily) lost: Crypto crime recovery

Published on 30 Jun 2022. By Adam Craggs, Partner

With over 2 million people in the UK now holding and using cryptocurrency, and the Chancellor announcing that a government backed non-fungible token ("NFT") is to be issued by the Royal Mint this summer, the market for crypto-assets is expected to continue to grow in the coming months and years; so much so that legislation is planned to implement a new regulatory regime for the crypto market.

FTT prevents HMRC from having two bites of the cherry!

Published on 22 Oct 2014. By Dan Wyatt, Partner

In Lady Henrietta Pearson v HMRC [2014] UKFTT 890 (TC), the First-tier Tribunal (Tax Chamber) ('FTT') concluded that HMRC had "ignored" its previous decision by seeking to reduce the amount of a VAT refund which it had ordered HMRC make to Lady Henrietta Pearson ('the taxpayer').

PLC QTRLY - Q4 2024

Published on 23 Jan 2025. By Connor Cahalane, Partner, Head of Public Companies and James Channo, Partner and Karen Hendy, Partner, Head of Corporate

This is our regular quarterly update to help our listed company clients and other market participants keep up to date with key developments relevant to issuers on the Main Market and AIM market of the London Stock Exchange.

FCA consults on new reporting obligations for (i) incidents and (ii) third party arrangements

Published on 16 Jan 2025. By Mark Crichard, Partner and Nigel Wilson, Of Counsel and Praveeta Thayalan, Knowledge Lawyer

On 13 December 2024, the FCA published consultation paper CP24/28 (the CP) on proposals for firms to report on operational incidents and, separately, on material third party arrangements. The CP mirrors similar proposals put forward by the PRA and Bank of England on the same day and is designed to align with current international standards (e.g. the EU Regulation on digital operational resilience (DORA)).

Regulatory Radar - Winter 2025

Published on 06 Jan 2025. By Gavin Reese, Partner, Head of Regulatory

Welcome to the Winter 2025 edition of RPC's bi-annual Regulatory Radar – a guide to the key regulatory changes worth having on your radar.

Lawyers Covered - December 2024

Published on 19 Dec 2024. By Will Sefton, Partner and Head of the Lawyers Liability and Regulatory Group and Carmel Green, Partner and Victoria Lawman, Trainee Solicitor and Richard Seymour, Associate and Robyn Crowter, Associate and Samantha Cresswell, Associate and Helen Young, Associate and Dilara Devin, Associate

What could be more festive than our December edition of Lawyers Covered – so here it is, a gift from the Lawyers Liability and Regulatory Group at RPC, to all of you, our lovely readers! And it’s a bumper edition with links to 3 full articles as well as our usual snippets. Happy holidays!

Privacy developments – looking back and looking forward

Published on 19 Dec 2024. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner and Jon Bartley, Partner and Joe Lippitt, Partner and Praveeta Thayalan, Knowledge Lawyer

In this article, we give you a high-level snapshot of the key data protection and privacy developments in the UK and EU in 2024 as well as developments we anticipate for 2025.

Financial Crime Time - Your update from RPC: 2024 Q4

Published on 17 Dec 2024. By Adam Craggs, Partner and Michelle Sloane, Partner

Welcome to the latest edition of our round-up of news making the headlines in the world of financial crime and compliance. Our aim is to give you an easily digestible, bite-sized overview of issues that are of interest and which may affect your business.

Lawyers Covered - November 2024

Published on 29 Nov 2024. By Will Sefton, Partner and Head of the Lawyers Liability and Regulatory Group and Carmel Green, Partner and Victoria Lawman, Trainee Solicitor and Richard Seymour, Associate and Robyn Crowter, Associate and Samantha Cresswell, Associate and Helen Young, Associate and Dilara Devin, Associate

It can be tough for busy lawyers to find enough time to service clients, make it safely through the regulation obstacle course, win new work and keep up-to-date with developments, but we've got you covered! Welcome to the November edition of our Lawyers Liability & Regulatory Update, in which we highlight the last month's key developments affecting lawyers and the professional risks they face.

The future of financial crime under the new Labour government

27 Nov 2024

Join Lord Peter Hain, Labour peer and former government minister, and Sam Tate, Head of White Collar Crime and Compliance at RPC, as they discuss the practical implications of the future of financial crime prevention and enforcement under the new Labour government.

Digital operational resilience: the UK regulatory landscape

Published on 15 Nov 2024. By Richard Breavington, Partner

Operational Resilience in the supply chain has become an undeniable priority for all financial service providers across the continent.

Regulatory Radar: quick takes - November 2024

Published on 11 Nov 2024. By Gavin Reese, Partner, Head of Regulatory

Welcome to the November 2024 of our bi-monthly Regulatory Radar: quick takes, which pulls together the latest developments from across the UK's regulators.

Failure to prevent fraud: key guidance released

Published on 08 Nov 2024. By Sam Tate, Partner and Thomas Jenkins, Senior Associate and Robert Semp, Associate

On 6 November 2024, the Home Office released its much-anticipated guidance on the new failure to prevent fraud offence and the procedures that organisations can implement to prevent associated persons from committing fraud offences. Running to 44 pages, this guidance is crucial as it provides a framework for large organisations to establish effective fraud prevention measures.

Lawyers Covered - October 2024

Published on 28 Oct 2024. By Will Sefton, Partner and Head of the Lawyers Liability and Regulatory Group and Carmel Green, Partner and Caroline Shiffner, Senior Associate and Victoria Lawman, Trainee Solicitor and Helen Kerr, Senior Associate

It can be tough for busy lawyers to find enough time to service clients, make it safely through the regulation obstacle course, win new work and keep up-to-date with developments, but we've got you covered! Welcome to the October edition of our Lawyers Liability & Regulatory Update, in which we highlight the last month's key developments affecting lawyers and the professional risks they face.

ClientEarth challenges claims made by BlackRock in its sustainable funds

Published on 28 Oct 2024. By James Wickes, Partner and Catherine Zakarias-Welch, Knowledge Lawyer

Not only are regulators clamping down on greenwashing but, as previously highlighted, ClientEarth, a non-profit international environmental law organisation, also has this issue squarely in its sights.

Government consults on regulation of Buy-Now Pay-Later products

Published on 25 Oct 2024. By Whitney Simpson, Of Counsel and Lucy Hadrill, Associate

In 2021, HM Treasury announced its intention to regulate certain unregulated buy-now pay-later (BNPL) products in the UK. This followed recommendations made in the Woolard Review which raised concerns about the increased use of BNPL products during the pandemic and the significant risk that these unregulated credit products could cause consumer harm.

FCA consults on changes to the payments safeguarding regime

Published on 24 Oct 2024. By Whitney Simpson, Of Counsel and Lucy Hadrill, Associate

Under the Payment Services Regulations 2017 (PSRs) and the E-Money Regulations 2011 (EMRs) payment institutions (PIs), electronic money institutions (EMIs), small EMIs and credit unions are required to protect "relevant funds" which they receive when making a payment or in exchange for e-money that has been issued. Current safeguarding requirements are set out in the PSRs and EMRs, with guidance contained in the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) Approach Document.

PLC QTRLY - Q3 2024

Published on 15 Oct 2024. By Connor Cahalane, Partner, Head of Public Companies and James Channo, Partner and Karen Hendy, Partner, Head of Corporate

This is our regular quarterly update to help our listed company clients and other market participants keep up to date with key developments relevant to issuers on the Main Market and AIM market of the London Stock Exchange.

Architects' Code reforms – it's important that you have your say!

Published on 08 Oct 2024. By Alexandra Anderson, Partner and Emma Wherry, Senior Associate

The Architects Registration Board (ARB) is consulting on a proposed new code of professional conduct for architects. The proposed new Code is shorter and simpler, but may be more complex to apply and more onerous. Architects should consider responding to the consultation by the deadline of 12 December 2024.

Lawyers Covered - September 2024

Published on 26 Sep 2024. By Kirstie Pike, Partner and Carmel Green, Partner and Sarah Herniman, Associate and Charlotte Thurlow, Associate and Nick Cumming, Associate and Victoria Lawman, Trainee Solicitor

It can be tough for busy lawyers to find enough time to service clients, make it safely through the regulation obstacle course, win new work and keep up-to-date with developments, but we've got you covered! Welcome to the August edition of our Lawyers Liability & Regulatory Update, in which we highlight the last month's key developments affecting lawyers and the professional risks they face.

Financial Crime Time - Your update from RPC: 2024 Q3

Published on 25 Sep 2024. By Adam Craggs, Partner and Michelle Sloane, Partner

Welcome to the latest edition of our round-up of news making the headlines in the world of financial crime and compliance. Our aim is to give you an easily digestible, bite-sized overview of issues that are of interest and which may affect your business.

First conviction under section 2 CJA 1987 overturned – RPC Analysis

Published on 23 Sep 2024. By Sam Tate, Partner

On 16 September 2024, the first conviction for failure to comply with a notice to provide documents or information required by the Serious Fraud Office ("SFO") was overturned by Judge Nicholas Rimmer at Southwark Crown Court. Although this case was highly fact specific, it may result in a less enthusiastic approach towards pursuing such convictions in the future.