CMA says Adobe/Figma deal could harm UK digital design sector

The CMA is consulting on its findings and will issue a final report by 25 February 2024.

Cyber Crime in Transition: Threat impact and investigation strategies

Sachin Bhatt and Sasha Henry survey at the year in cybercrime, in particular the threat actors behind the rise of crime-as-a-service.

Artificial Intelligence (Regulation) Bill has first reading in the House of Lords

The date for second reading of this Private Member's Bill has yet to be set.

This Week's Techlaw News Round-Up

Online Safety Act 2023 (Commencement No 1) Regulations 2023 made, Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill, UK government tables amends to Data Protection and Digital Information Bill completes passage through House of Commons, and other UK and EU techlaw news not covered elsewhere on the SCL website.

Autumn Statement 2023: techlaw elements

The Chancellor has issued his Autumn Statement. The aspects that are likely to be of most interest to tech lawyers are set out below.

SCL “Day in the Life” Webinar

Home Office issues response to Computer Misuse Act consultation

The Home Office consulted on amendments to the Computer Misuse act in early 2023.

European Commission sends Adobe Statement of Objections over proposed acquisition of Figma

European Commission believes acquisition will reduce competition in markets for interactive product design software and of other creative design software.

SCL Mobile Gaming: Legal and practical considerations for navigating a fast-growing industry

This Week's Techlaw News Round-Up

Data Protection and Digital Information Bill reintroduced to House of Commons, Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill reintroduced to House of Commons, and other UK and EU techlaw news not covered elsewhere on the SCL website.

Ofcom opens investigation into My Media World Ltd

Ofcom will gather further information and publish an update on its investigation in due course.

Automated Vehicles Bill receives first reading in UK parliament

The Bill received its second reading on 28 November 2023.

SCL Tea and Tech: the tech of games and gaming

CJEU rules that a member state may not subject a communication platform provider established in another member state to general and abstract obligations

The court said that this approach is contrary to EU law, which seeks to ensure the free movement of information society services through the principle of control in the member state of origin of the service concerned.

Ofcom issues first consultation under Online Safety Act 2023

The consultation is the first of four key consultations and ends on 23 February 2024.

King's Speech 2023: What techlaw lawyers need to know

The items of interest to techlaw lawyers include the Automated Vehicles Bill, the Media Bill, and the Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill.

SCL ESG Due Diligence and Tech Tools Webinar - Wednesday 29 November 2023, Online @ 12:30 pm

This event is taking place online and will be recorded.

SOLD OUT - WAITLIST OPEN - SCL 50th Anniversary Dinner - The Great Hall, One Great George Street - Tuesday 12 December 2023

You are invited to join SCL in marking its 50th Anniversary at a celebratory dinner in The Great Hall at One Great George Street on Tuesday 12 December 2023.

SCL Annual Data Protection Conference - Wednesday 24 January 2024, London, in person and recorded

Don't miss the essential annual SCL Data Protection Conference

SCL Annual Contracts Update 2024 - Thursday 8 February 2024, London - in-person, online and recorded

Stay updated with the latest in Contract Law. This event is taking place in person, online and will also be recorded.

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