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Law Commission of England and Wales consults on contempt of court

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The Law Commission has published a consultation paper reviewing the law on contempt of court. The concept of contempt of court cover a wide range of conduct that may impede or interfere with the administration of justice. Examples include taking photographs in a courtroom, making an audio recording of proceedings, assaulting court staff or witnesses,…

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Coimisiún na Meán consults on new draft Code and Rules for video on-demand services

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Coimisiún na Meán has published a new draft Audiovisual On-Demand Media (Video-on-demand) Service Code and new draft Rules for consultation. These are made under the Irish implementing legislation for the recast Audio-Visual Services Directive. Once finalised, Coimisiún na Meán will apply the Code and Rules to video-on-demand service providers with their EU headquarters in Ireland….

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New government elected – what is next in the world of tech and digital regulation?

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So, we have a new Labour government.  What could lie in store in the realm of digital and tech regulation?  We deep dive into their manifesto to find out. Labour Digital is the home of digital and technology policy for Labour Party members and supporters. It says that [they] “seek to understand the potential of…

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European Commission says Meta’s “pay or consent” model breaches Digital Markets Act

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The European Commission has concluded that Meta’s “pay or consent” advertising model fails to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The binary choice forces users to consent to the combination of their personal data and fails to provide them a less personalised but equivalent version of Meta’s social networks.  Preliminary findings on Meta’s pay…

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European Commission provides update on investigations into Apple under Digital Markets Act

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European Commission provides update on investigations into Apple under Digital Markets Act Along with other big tech companies, Apple was designated as a gatekeeper under the Digital Markets Act and was required to fully comply with all DMA obligations by 7 March 2024. The European Commission has informed Apple that it believes that its App…

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Digital transformation: the risks of providing non-digitally accessible products in the EU and UK

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A team from Hogan Lovells consider the regulatory regimes governing digital accessibility in the UK and EU. Summary: In the era of digital transformation, the need to ensure products and services are accessible to all, including those who experience some form of disability, is greater than ever. While there is not (yet) a global uniform…

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FemTech and the use of AI

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A team from DLA Piper survey the opportunities and legal risks associated with the burgeoning ‘FemTech’ sector Due to an exponential growth in the investment in female health and wellbeing, Forbes and Dealroom reported that 2023 saw $1.14bn raised collectively across 120 deals in ‘FemTech’. The phrase refers to technology products and services that help…

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The UK’s Automated Vehicles Act – unlocking opportunities for UK investment and innovation in the automotive sector

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A team from Bird & Bird precis the key points of the Automated Vehicles Act, which received Royal Assent just before Parliament was dissolved. The Automated Vehicles Act 2024 received Royal Assent on 20 May 2024. Its swift motion through parliament in an election year has been a relief to many, having been first introduced…

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