Commission launches call for feedback on draft guidelines for trusted flaggers The European Commission is seeking input and comments on provisional guidance concerning trusted flaggers under the EU Digital Services Act. Trusted flaggers are organisations with expertise in detecting unlawful content online......
The Health Research Authority (HRA) has unveiled its 2026–28 strategy, outlining how it will support AI use across health and social care research, whilst ensuring suitable protections and safeguards are appropriately maintained......
In this issue: New technologies Information technology Internet Media Advertising, marketing and sponsorship Reputation management Telecommunications LexTalk®TMT: a Lexis®Nexis community Daily and weekly news alerts New and updated content Dates for your diary Trackers Useful information New technologies DSIT announces UK-Australia AI security partnership The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) says the UK AI Security Institute (AISI) and its Australian counterpart have signed a memorandum of understanding to deepen co-operation on AI safety and security risks. The arrangement will see both AISIs exchange insights on frontier AI capabilities, work jointly on research into emerging risks, and shape best practices for testing and evaluating AI systems. It also envisages staff secondments between the institutes to strengthen day-to-day collaboration. See: LNB News 26/05/2026 41. DfT opens applications for operators to join...
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced it had obtained a High Court–approved settlement from Emma Sleep after the firm admitted to breaching consumer law. According to the CMA, Emma Sleep also used misleading countdown clocks, false claims of high demand, and deceptive discount promotions......
This subtopic addresses the legal and regulatory framework for sales and marketing generally, spanning direct marketing, prize and sales promotions, price claims and product placement.
Practice Note: Direct marketing examines the legal and commercial considerations arising from direct marketing activities. It explains how the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation, Assimilated Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (UK GDPR), and the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003 (PECR 2003), SI 2003/2426, apply to direct marketing (including the soft opt in), such as:
Alongside the UK GDPR and PECR 2003, it also reviews other rules relevant to direct marketing, including the UK Code of Non-broadcast Advertising and Direct & Promotional Marketing (CAP Code), the Data & Marketing Association Code, and the International Chamber of Commerce’s Advertising and Marketing Communications Code (ICC Code).
For sample data protection consent wording, see Precedent: Consent to process personal data-sample wording. See also Practice Notes: • How to run a compliant direct marketing...
When evaluating a general damages claim, the practitioner ought initially to refer to the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG)...
This Practice Note This Practice Note reviews mechanisms used in settling litigation. A Tomlin order consists of a consent order paired with a schedule. It operates to stay proceedings on terms that have been agreed. The provisions contained in the schedule may remain confidential. This Practice Note describes the scope of confidentiality attaching to the schedule and sets out how it differs from a standard consent order. Sample wording for a Tomlin order is included, alongside links to precedents, as well as guidance on court approval. It also addresses varying, setting aside and enforcing a Tomlin order, including the considerations the court will take into account when handling applications for each. Further guidance is provided on interpreting and applying the relevant provisions of the CPR; however, some courts and divisions impose very specific requirements for both drafting and approval, and for approaching the schedule and confidentiality issues. Accordingly, you must consider the particular rules and court guide provisions in the forum where your claim is proceeding when drawing up the Tomlin order...
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