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• An insurance slip may be superseded by a formal policy (UK)

  In the course of a judgment dealing with two reinsurance contracts, issued within days of each other with different jurisdiction clauses, the court made the following remarks in passing regarding the description of the one contract as ‘the signed slip’: “That terminology brings to mind the practice … whereby a binding contract would be included...

• UK Financial Conduct Authority publishes finalised guidance on its Anti-Greenwashing rule

  On 23 April 2024, the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA“) published its “Finalised non‑handbook guidance on the Anti‑Greenwashing Rule (FG/24/3)” (the “Guidance“). The FCA has published the Guidance to help in-scope firms understand and comply with the anti-greenwashing rule, which will come into effect on 31 May 2024. Background The anti-greenwashing rule is part of...

• FCA sets out plans to make Big Tech a priority and provides update on its approach to AI

  On 22 April 2024, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published a speech by its chief executive, Nikhil Rathi, entitled ‘Navigating the UK’s Digital Regulation Landscape: Where are we headed?’. In the speech, Mr Rathi announced the FCA’s plans to focus on Big Tech, which are included in Feedback Statement FS24/1 (published alongside the speech). The speech also covered the FCA’s...

• FMSB Statement of Good Practice for the application of a model risk management framework to electronic trading algorithms

  On 22 April 2024, the Financial Markets Standards Board (FMSB) published its final Statement of Good Practice (SoGP)for the application of a model risk management framework to electronic trading algorithms. The FMSB was established in 2015 in light of the recommendations of the Fair and Effective Markets Review in the UK with a mandate to...

• The Law Bytes Podcast, Episode 200: Colin Bennett on the EU’s Surprising Adequacy Finding on Canadian Privacy Law

  A little over five years ago, I launched the Law Bytes podcast with an episode featuring Elizabeth Denham, then the UK’s Information and Privacy Commissioner, who provided her perspective on Canadian privacy law. I must admit that I didn’t know what the future would hold for the podcast, but I certainly did not envision reaching...

• FCA sets out plans to make Big Tech a priority and provides update on its approach to AI

  On 22 April 2024, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published a speech by its chief executive, Nikhil Rathi, entitled ‘Navigating the UK’s Digital Regulation Landscape: Where are we headed?’. In the speech, Mr Rathi announced the FCA’s plans to focus on Big Tech, which are included in Feedback Statement FS24/1 (published alongside the speech). The...

• Brexit update: Changes to parallel imports in the UK

  On 5 April 2024, the MHRA updated various guidance documents on the impact of the Windsor Agreement (the Agreement) on parallel imports into and within the UK. Since the end of the Brexit transition period, EMA-issued parallel distribution notices (PDNs) ceased to be valid in Great Britain (GB). A PDN must be obtained by a...

• US And UK Tighten Restrictions on Trade and Use of Russian Metals

  On April 12, 2024  the United States, in coordination with the United Kingdom, issued new prohibitions with  respect to Russian aluminium, copper and nickel. The new actions prohibit the import of Russian-origin aluminum, copper and nickel into the United States and limit their use on global metal exchanges and in over-the-counter derivatives trading. In the UK,...

• Salmonella infections return to pre-pandemic levels in England

  The number of Salmonella cases in England has returned to pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels and 11 outbreaks were reported in 2022. Salmonella Enteritidis went back to being the most frequently reported serovar and Salmonella Typhimurium infections also increased, said the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). In 2022, there were 8,125 Salmonella cases in England, compared to...

• SFO sets out its 5 year strategy: what does this mean for companies?

  The SFO has published its 5-year strategy document (the Strategy Document), highlighting a number of areas of focus, from international coordination with counterparts to capitalising on technology and incentivising their workforce. This follows Director of the SFO, Nick Ephgrave’s, speech in February 2024 setting out key priorities (see our recent Investigations and Enforcement horizon scanning...

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• UK Consults on Whether To Widen Public Agencies’ Disclosure Obligations to Encourage Private Litigation

  On August 23, 2005, the UK’s Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) published a consultation document on the possible reform of Part 9 of the UK’s Enterprise Act 2002, which governs the release of consumer and competition information, and outlined options for disclosing currently confidential...

• ‘Ernie the Attorney’ famous in the UK too

  When the Law Gazette needed a information on law blogs, they went right to the main man, Ernest Svenson, who we all know as Ernie the Attorney. And Ernie captured the essence of lawyer blogs for them. Blogging, like other Internet communications, is captivating because it transcends ordinary...

• Reed Smith launches women’s career forum and sacks female blogger

  Today’s headline from UK’s The Lawyer summed it nicely, ‘Reed Smith launches women’s career forum and sacks female blogger.’ Reed Smith fired Denise Howell, a leading blogger, IP lawyer, and mother last week. The firm has been getting crucified in Internet discussion since then. Comments include:...

• UK Legal Resources

  Having passed the QLTT exam for admission as a solicitor, I’ll be collecting UK legal resources. Legal resources in the UK and Ireland include Delia Venables’ site on information for individuals, lawyers, companies, and students. The section on legal information for companies is quite extensive....

• Legal Services Across the Pond

  Across the pond, the legal industry is addressing some of the same issues as US firms but with their own distinctive twist.  Facing attrition rates similar to those in the US, UK law firms are re-jiggering what it means to be a partner and whether lawyers even need to be one in order to stay......

• Eversheds Outsources IT Systems: Sign of the Law 2.0 Times?

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• HR Carnival #17

  The Pennsylvania Employment Law Blog participates in and will host the HR Carnival on May 28, 2008. The HR Carnival is the brain child of Evil HR Lady who was the subject of a recent and exclusive interview by this blog.   This weeks carnival is hosted by  The Work Clinic a blog in the UK and......

• Nick Holmes of infolaw [LexBlog Q & A]

  Nick Holmes, the guest for today’s LexBlog Q & A, is a publishing consultant serving the English legal world. Based out of London, he has almost 30 years experience in the legal publishing industry and is currently managing director of the web-focused publishing service infolaw. In addition, Nick...

• Money Laundering In The U.K.

  As the Anti Money Laundering Blog mentioned on April 1, 2008, the U.S. State Department has listed the United Kingdom as a Major Money Laundering Country in 2008.  The State Department however, had also previously listed the United Kingdom as a Major Money Laundering Country in 2007. The State...

• PDF of “A Nano-Mesothelioma False Alarm”

  Nanotechnology Law and Business was kind enough to let us post a PDF of “A Nano-Mesothelioma False Alarm” here after several readers requested a copy.  Please be sure to visit the journal to see the rest of this issue’s articles: Grading of Fullerene Nanotubes for Composite Applications Next...