UK government issues update about implementation of Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act
Government’s implementation plans aim to deliver the Act’s benefits as quickly as possible,…
Society & Justice
CMA launches investigation into Ticketmaster over Oasis concert online sales
Following the controversy over the Oasis concert sales at the end of August, particularly the issues around “dynamic pricing” the Competition and Markets Authority is investigating Ticketmaster. According to the Times, hundreds of fans complained to the Advertising Standards Authority after surge pricing on the Ticketmaster website led to the cost of standard tickets more…
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Winner is announced for the SCL Tech Law ‘Green’ Dragons’ Den Competition
Sponsored by decoded.legal and Colt Technology Services A competition to hear ideas from students and prospective trainees on how the law can embrace sustainability principles. The challenge we set: Which legal, environmental, social, or governance issue can be resolved with improved technology and how? The DragonsOur Dragons are experts in the field of technology, ESG, and…
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SCL President Professor Richard Susskind OBE KC (Hon) Appointed Special Envoy for Justice and AI
We are absolutely delighted to share the news that SCL President Professor Richard Susskind OBE KC (Hon) has been appointed Special Envoy for Justice and Artificial Intelligence by the Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC. In his new role, Prof Susskind will be responsible for supporting the 56 Commonwealth countries in achieving Sustainable…
Digital transformation: the risks of providing non-digitally accessible products in the EU and UK
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…
FemTech and the use of AI
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…
The UK’s Automated Vehicles Act – unlocking opportunities for UK investment and innovation in the automotive sector
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…
Emerging technologies and the climate: charting a pathway to pre-emptive oversight
Once upon a time technologies like artificial intelligence and the metaverse were confined to the annals of science fiction. No longer, both innovations exist in the here and now, with vast potential to transform our world. These emergent technologies, however, are not without attributes of concern, one of which is energy consumption and the consequent…
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This Week’s Techlaw News Round-up
UK: Public Accounts Committee issues report on preparedness for online safety regulation The Public Accounts Committee has issued a report on Ofcom’s preparedness for online safety regulation. It says that Ofcom has made a good start in preparing for its new role as the online safety regulator. It benefited from time to prepare while the…
This Week’s SCL Techlaw News Round-Up
ICO approves legal services certification scheme, ICO issues second Tech Horizons report, Provisional deal reached on EU-wide rules for platform workers and other techlaw UK and EU news not covered elsewhere on the SCL website. UK law ICO approves legal services certification scheme The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has approved a certification scheme aimed at…