Financial Services (Electronic Money, Payment Services and Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Regulations update legislation to account for Art 50 extension, providing contractual continuity…
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Key Takeaways from the SCL KM Committee event on 18th June 2019 – Data governance, information security and the power of knowledge.
A summary of the most important themes from the recent SCL Knowledge Management on 18 June 2019 Key Takeaways 1. Don’t take some of the reports about the need to lock data down at face value without checking how they impact your organisation 2. Legislation and regulation are immovable – the rest is negotiable 3….
CMA seeks order that viagogo is in contempt of court
The CMA has announced that it is going to take further legal action against viagogo in relation to secondary ticketing issues….
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Ofcom consults on promoting competition and investment in fibre networks
Ofcom has launched a consultation on promoting competition and investment in fibre networks. In its consultation, it reports that demand for fixed and mobile broadband connections is growing rapidly, from both people and businesses. To meet this demand, sizeable investment is needed to upgrade the UK’s broadband infrastructure. Ofcom has also stated that the UK government has…
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DCMS seeks views on their National Data Strategy
The DCMS has issued a call for evidence on the National Data Strategy, closing 14 July…
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Bradley Brown
SCL is sad to share the news that past Chair, Bradley Brown, passed away last Friday after a long illness. Bradley was Chair of SCL in the late 1980’s and a partner (retired) at Speechly Bircham. Bradley’s funeral will take place on Thursday 20 June 2019 at 2 pm at Golders Green Crematorium, 62 Hoop…
Three new wireless telegraphy SIs made
Three new statutory instruments in relation to wireless telegraphy have been made, and come into force on 10 June 2019….
Courts and Tribunals (Online Procedure) Bill receives first reading in House of Lords
Bill seeks to establish judicially chaired committee to develop new, simplified rules for online services in civil, family and tribunal proceedings…
Research request: Evolving technological trends in legal practice and gaps in legal education
Views sought for BILETA-funded project on how to best train law students for the technology of the future…
CMA alleges piano supplier illegally prevented online price discounts
The Competition and Markets Authority has provisionally found that Casio has broken competition law by restricting retailers’ freedom to discount online….
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