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The EDPS publishes its opinion on the Digital Services Act and Digital Markets Act

Published on 09 Jun 2021. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner, Technology, Media & Entertainment Sector Lead

The question: What recommendations has the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) made in respect of the EU’s proposed Digitals Services Act (DSA) and Digital Markets Act (DMA)?

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European Commission awards draft adequacy decision to the UK

Published on 09 Jun 2021.

How can data transfers between the UK and the EU be securely and legally executed following Brexit?

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Data Subject Access Requests | High Court declines to issue order compelling compliance with multiple DSARs when used abusively or for an alternative purpose

Published on 09 Jun 2021.

Can the courts decline to order compliance with data subject access requests (DSARs) if they are used abusively or for a purpose other than acquiring personal data?

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DCMS publishes prototype trust framework on digital identity products and services

Published on 09 Jun 2021.

What is the potential impact of the trust framework on the provision and use of digital identity services published by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS)?

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Leads Works lands £250,000 fine for sending marketing messages without consent

Published on 09 Jun 2021.

What level of fine are you looking at for sending mass marketing messages without consent?

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EDPB adopts guidelines on virtual voice assistants

Published on 09 Jun 2021.

Virtual voice assistants (VVAs) are becoming mainstream. What are the data protection implications and how does the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) suggest you address them?

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European Council makes progress on the ePrivacy Regulation

Published on 09 Jun 2021.

Where have the negotiations on the ePrivacy Regulation got to and what comes next?

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European Data Protection Board (EDPB) issues draft guidelines for data breach notification

Published on 09 Jun 2021.

What more could be done to aid data controllers in responding to personal data breaches and the practical considerations they face while operating under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)?

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ICO launches data analytics toolkit

Published on 09 Jun 2021.

What’s in the ICO’s new data analytics toolkit, and how far down the privacy compliance road does it take you?

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UK publishes response to consultation on online harms

Published on 09 Jun 2021.

What does the government’s response to its consultation on the Online Harms White Paper mean for “Big Tech”?

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ICO resumes investigation into real time bidding (RTB) and AdTech

Published on 09 Jun 2021.

What will be the ultimate impact of the ICO’s continuing investigations into RTB and AdTech?

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Unfair Contract Terms Directive | Fairness of term containing possibility of creating a significant imbalance

Published on 09 Jun 2021.

When should the fairness of a term be assessed in a consumer contract?

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Penalty clause regarding IP rights harsh but not unenforceable

Published on 09 Jun 2021. By David Cran, Partner, Head of Disputes

Permavent Ltd and another v Makin [2021] EWHC 467 (Ch)

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The Technology & Construction Court considers when damages will be awarded for wrongful termination of a services agreement

Published on 09 Jun 2021. By David Cran, Partner, Head of Disputes

CIS General Insurance Ltd v IBM United Kingdom Ltd [2021] EWHC 347 (TCC)

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Snapshots Winter 2020

Published on 15 Jan 2021.

A roundup of key legal developments for the modern commercial lawyer.

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A holistic assessment of the fairness of penalty terms in consumer contracts

Published on 15 Jan 2021.

Case C-738/19 A v B EU:C:2020:687 (10 September 2020)

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Snapshots Autumn 2020

Published on 02 Nov 2020. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner, Technology, Media & Entertainment Sector Lead and David Cran, Partner, Head of Disputes

A roundup of key legal developments for the modern commercial lawyer.

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What were the CMA’s key findings in its final report on online platforms and digital advertising?

Published on 02 Nov 2020. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner, Technology, Media & Entertainment Sector Lead

What can be learned from the European Commission’s new guidelines on the Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD)?

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Audiovisual Media Services Directive – European Commission adopts guidelines on video-sharing platforms and the promotion of European works

Published on 02 Nov 2020. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner, Technology, Media & Entertainment Sector Lead

What can be learned from the European Commission’s new guidelines on the Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD)?

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The ASA’s new UK Scam Alert System

Published on 02 Nov 2020. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner, Technology, Media & Entertainment Sector Lead

What is the latest tool in the ASA’s technology toolbox to combat misleading advertising online?

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BOXT: ‘next day delivery’ and comparative pricing claims

Published on 02 Nov 2020. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner, Technology, Media & Entertainment Sector Lead

How careful do you need to be with “next day delivery” claims? And is one product comparison enough when making a price comparison claim?

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Sky UK: clarity over upfront costs and different fees charged to different groups

Published on 02 Nov 2020. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner, Technology, Media & Entertainment Sector Lead

Do you need to include additional upfront costs in the main body of your ad? And how clear do you need to be about different fees being charged to different groups of consumers (eg existing vs new customers)?

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Wish.com: sexually explicit in-app ads deemed offensive and inappropriately targeted

Published on 02 Nov 2020. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner, Technology, Media & Entertainment Sector Lead

Will an ad of a sexually graphic nature be deemed to be inappropriately targeting consumers and causing harm and offence if it appears on general audience platforms?

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P&G: verification requirements in comparative advertising campaigns

Published on 02 Nov 2020. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner, Technology, Media & Entertainment Sector Lead

How much detail do you need to include to meet the verification requirements under the CAP Code when making comparisons with identifiable competitors?

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Playrix: gameplay footage must be representative of the gaming experience

Published on 02 Nov 2020. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner, Technology, Media & Entertainment Sector Lead

When advertising a game, can you use gameplay footage which does not actually feature in the game, or only features to a limited degree?

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Snapshots Summer 2020

Published on 07 Aug 2020.

A roundup of key legal developments for the modern commercial lawyer.

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Snapshots Spring 2020

Published on 03 Jun 2020.

This is your roundup of all recent legal updates spanning advertising & marketing, commercial cases,technology / digital, data protection and intellectual property.

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Acquisitions: clause in SPA construed as a covenant to pay, not an indemnity

Published on 02 Jun 2020.

When will a clause be considered a covenant to pay as opposed to an indemnity?

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Snapshots Winter 2019

Published on 09 Mar 2020.

This is your roundup of all recent legal updates spanning advertising & marketing, commercial cases,technology / digital, data protection and intellectual property.

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Snapshots Autumn 2019

Published on 07 Nov 2019.

This is your roundup of all recent legal updates spanning advertising & marketing, commercial cases,technology / digital, data protection and intellectual property.

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Snapshots Summer 2019

Published on 16 Aug 2019.

This is your roundup of all recent legal updates spanning advertising & marketing, commercial cases,technology / digital, data protection and intellectual property.

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Snapshots - Spring 2019

Published on 10 Apr 2019.

This is your roundup of all recent legal updates spanning advertising & marketing, commercial cases,technology / digital, data protection and intellectual property.

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Snapshots - Winter 2018

Published on 27 Dec 2018.

This is your roundup of all recent legal updates spanning advertising & marketing, commercial cases,technology / digital, data protection and intellectual property.

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Snapshots - Autumn 2018

Published on 25 Sep 2018.

This is your roundup of all recent legal updates spanning advertising & marketing, commercial cases,technology / digital, data protection and intellectual property.

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Snapshots - Summer 2018

Published on 10 Aug 2018.

This is your roundup of all recent legal updates spanning advertising & marketing, commercial cases,technology / digital, data protection and intellectual property.

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Snapshots - Spring 2018

Published on 12 Apr 2018.

This is your roundup of all recent legal updates spanning advertising & marketing, commercial cases,technology / digital, data protection and intellectual property.

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Snapshots - Winter 2017

Published on 19 Dec 2017.

This is your roundup of all recent legal updates spanning advertising & marketing, commercial cases,technology / digital, data protection and intellectual property.

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Snapshots - Autumn 2017

Published on 26 Sep 2017.

This is your roundup of all recent legal updates spanning advertising & marketing, commercial cases,technology / digital, data protection and intellectual property.

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The Week That Was - 7 November 2025

Published on 07 Nov 2025. By Alan Stone, Partner and Ben Goodier, Partner and Tom Green, Partner and Katharine Cusack, Partner and Zoe Eastell, Partner and Felicity Strong, Partner and Peter Mansfield, Partner and Arash Rajai, Partner and Cecilia Everett, Partner and Sarah O'Callaghan, Senior Associate

Welcome to the week that was. Today, on 7 November 2025, we round-up key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.

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Renters' Rights Act: now in force

Published on 06 Nov 2025. By Katharine Cusack, Partner and Ella Green, Associate and Catherine Zakarias-Welch, Knowledge Lawyer

In September 2024, the Renters' Rights Bill was set out in Parliament. That Bill has now received Royal Assent, becoming the Renters' Rights Act 2025. However, the main provisions will not be in force until at least 2026. RPC will be providing updates as the government announces how the reforms will be rolled out over the coming months. The Act marks a significant change to the law affecting tenants in private rented accommodation. Landlords, property managers and surveyors will need to fully grasp the new requirements and take steps to comply, where necessary.

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The Renters' Rights Bill: What landlords, property managers and surveyors need to know

Published on 24 Oct 2025. By Katharine Cusack, Partner and Ella Green, Associate and Kristin Smith, Trainee Solicitor

The Bill, introduced to parliament in September 2024, forms part of a broader effort to reform the private rental sector in the UK to establish a fairer balance between landlords and tenants. The Bill has passed through both the House of Commons and House of Lords and is currently back with the House of Commons to consider the House of Lord's amendments. The next and final stage for the bill is receiving Royal Assent.

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The Week That Was - 10 October 2025

Published on 10 Oct 2025. By Alan Stone, Partner and Ben Goodier, Partner and Tom Green, Partner and Katharine Cusack, Partner and Zoe Eastell, Partner and Felicity Strong, Partner and Peter Mansfield, Partner and Arash Rajai, Partner and Cecilia Everett, Partner and Sarah O'Callaghan, Senior Associate

Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.

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Awaab's Law: what is it and what property managers and surveyors must know by October 2025

Published on 08 Oct 2025. By Katharine Cusack, Partner and Ella Green, Associate

Awaab's Law is named after two-year-old Awaab Ishak who tragically died in 2020 due to a respiratory condition caused by prolonged exposure to damp and mould in his home, despite repeated complaints from his family and health professionals to the housing association. The inquest into Awaab’s death exposed flaws in existing legislation and prompted the government to introduce better protection for tenants and hold landlords to account for failing to address dangerous living conditions.

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The Week That Was - 3 October 2025

Published on 03 Oct 2025. By Alan Stone, Partner and Ben Goodier, Partner and Tom Green, Partner and Katharine Cusack, Partner and Zoe Eastell, Partner and Felicity Strong, Partner and Peter Mansfield, Partner and Arash Rajai, Partner and Cecilia Everett, Partner and Sarah O'Callaghan, Senior Associate

Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.

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Limitations under collateral warranties

Published on 03 Oct 2025. By Arash Rajai, Partner and Claire Wilmann, Senior Associate

Collateral warranties are typically drafted on bespoke terms. There is no inherent rule that a warrantor will benefit from limitations in the underlying contract as against the beneficiary under any collateral warranty; warranties are subject to their specific terms.

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The Week That Was - 26 September 2025

Published on 26 Sep 2025. By Alan Stone, Partner and Ben Goodier, Partner and Tom Green, Partner and Katharine Cusack, Partner and Zoe Eastell, Partner and Felicity Strong, Partner and Peter Mansfield, Partner and Arash Rajai, Partner and Cecilia Everett, Partner and Sarah O'Callaghan, Senior Associate

Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.

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The Week That Was - 19 September 2025

Published on 19 Sep 2025. By Alan Stone, Partner and Ben Goodier, Partner and Tom Green, Partner and Katharine Cusack, Partner and Zoe Eastell, Partner and Felicity Strong, Partner and Peter Mansfield, Partner and Arash Rajai, Partner and Cecilia Everett, Partner and Sarah O'Callaghan, Senior Associate

Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.

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A new era for surveyors: RICS launches global standard on responsible use of AI

Published on 17 Sep 2025. By Katharine Cusack, Partner and Cecilia Everett, Partner

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has taken a decisive step into the future, publishing its first global professional standard for the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in surveying. Released on 10 September 2025 and due to take effect from 9 March 2026, this landmark guidance aims to steer surveyors through the rapidly evolving landscape of AI technologies, seeking to balance innovation with accountability.

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The Week That Was - 12 September 2025

Published on 12 Sep 2025. By Alan Stone, Partner and Ben Goodier, Partner and Tom Green, Partner and Katharine Cusack, Partner and Zoe Eastell, Partner and Felicity Strong, Partner and Peter Mansfield, Partner and Arash Rajai, Partner and Cecilia Everett, Partner and Sarah O'Callaghan, Senior Associate

Welcome to the week that was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.

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Construction disciplinary trends analysis #4: inadequate professional services

Published on 08 Sep 2025. By Emma Wherry, Of Counsel and Ben Goodier, Partner and Aimee Talbot, Knowledge Lawyer

This is the fourth article in our series analysing trends in disciplinary decisions involving construction professionals, with insight from our specialist disciplinary team. This time we consider failures to act with skill & care which amount to unacceptable professional conduct and lead to regulatory consequences.

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