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Reforming the Consumer Credit Act 1974
Among the documents that the Government published last December as part of its Edinburgh reforms was a consultation paper on reforming the UK’s Consumer Credit Act 1974 (CCA 1974).
Thirteenth edition highlights ever-increasing threat to cyber security and data protection
We have released our 2017 Annual Litigation Trends Survey. This year’s survey polled more than 300 senior corporate counsel representing US-based organizations on disputes-related issues and concerns.
Survey respondents point to a growing threat to cyber security, an issue they indicate stands as the greatest emerging threat to a business. Nearly two-thirds of those polled (63 percent) feel more exposed to disputes in this area.
This year’s survey report also revisits its litigation minimization framework, a tool introduced last year to suit a company’s specific situation. In-house counsel can use this framework to review their current approach and implement measures to reduce litigation risk and costs. The program was well-received in its first year, with 95 percent of respondents implementing at least one recommended key measure. Training emerges as the leading factor in preventing litigation. Early case resolution, embedding lawyers in the business and proactive contract review have also shown to be highly effective.
Previous reports
- 2016 Annual Litigation Trends Survey
- 2015 Annual Litigation Trends Survey
- 2014 Annual Litigation Trends Survey
Recent publications
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The EU Foreign Subsidy Regulation: A new set of wide-reaching powers for the European Commission
The European Union’s Foreign Subsidies Regulation (the FSR) entered into force on 12 January 2023 and creates a new regime aimed at combating distortions of competition on the EU internal market caused by foreign subsidies. It imposes mandatory notification and approval requirements for acquisitions of significant EU businesses and large EU public tenders, and gives the European Commission (EC) extensive powers to launch ex officio investigations. The notification requirements go live on 12 October 2023.
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EU Commission's Draft Market Definition Notice for the Life Science Sector: Key Points and Implications
The European Commission’s (the “Commission’s”) 1997 notice on the definition of relevant market for purposes of competition law (the “1997 Notice”) is now more than 25 years old. In light of significant developments in both decisional practice and market dynamics, the Commission is updating the 1997 notice. The draft revised notice (the “Draft Notice”) was published for comments in November 2022, with the Draft Notice expected to be finalised in the third quarter of 2023.
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