Methods for delay analysis were largely developed for construction projects. That was fine for IT under waterfall delivery, but the strain is starting to show as agile and other iterative methods dominate. William Hooper asks, what are the implications for your clients’ projects? This article designed for IT lawyers is an abbreviated form of the…
During its latest plenary meeting, the EDPB adopted recommendations on the legal basis for requiring the creation of user accounts on e-commerce websites. In addition, the Board had a preliminary discussion on the Digital Omnibus proposal and appointed the new EDPB Deputy Chair. Recommendation on creating user accounts on websites The Board says that Internet…
UK law Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Commencement No 4) Regulations 2025 made The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (Commencement No 4) Regulations 2025 SI 2025/1213 have been made. These are the fourth commencement regulations made under the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025. Regulation 2 brings into force most of Part 2…
The European Commission seeks views about the impact of, and the need to update, the Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD) in the quickly evolving media landscape. The AVSMD was last revised in 2018. The audiovisual media environment is changing due to digital tech, such as connected TVs, changes to media distribution; viewers’ evolving preferences to…
The European Commission has issued its 2030 Consumer Agenda which includes some digital and online initiatives. It focuses on four key priority areas. Digital fairness and consumer protection online In 2026, the Commission will propose a Digital Fairness Act to strengthen the protection of consumers in the digital environment. This will cover practices such as dark…
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The CMA has started a package of action covering online pricing practices, including drip pricing and pressure selling, under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024. Since April, the CMA has been conducting a major cross-economy review of more than 400 businesses in 19 different sectors to assess compliance with the rules on price…
No UK AI regulation Bill imminent On 17 November 2025, Lord Holmes asked the UK government in the House of Lords when they will publish their consultation on artificial intelligence legislation, and when a bill will be introduced. The Minister, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, responding said “the government does not speculate on legislation…
Scott Foster summarises the latest Court of Appeal decision in the Samsung / ZTYE FRAND litigation. Does pressing for your preferred court amount to bad faith? The Court of Appeal’s decision in Samsung v ZTE clarifies a live question in SEP/FRAND litigation: when parties are locked in a global forum battle, does pressing for your preferred court…
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Anne Todd looks at the pros, cons and risks of customised versus off the shelf AI tools. When a business is looking to implement a new AI system it may consider whether it is preferable to build a unique, bespoke AI system or to buy an existing third party system. Procuring an existing off the…
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Shanthini Satyendra separates the wood from the trees on what matters to leaders in companies seeking to adopt AI. Drawing out how pivotal a role lawyers can have in this respect. Including in this article insights she has curated from leaders in AI including General Counsel and C-suite members who, together with Shanthini, are part…
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