Miscellaneous

Many relationships have a rocky patch. Most quickly recover. However, some can deteriorate to the point where separation seems like the only option. When the temperature is rising and heated words are exchanged, what can you do to recover a relationship or, if you are past the point of no return, end it with minimal pain and cost? William Hooper and Anthony Rance consider this question from the perspective of both expert and lawyer, sharing their own experiences of distressed IT projects….

Read More… from A Stitch in Time: recovering distressed IT projects

An invitation to SCL members to be part of this new SCL Group…

Read More… from SCL Competition and Tech Group – call for expressions of interest

Kuan Hon’s infographic summarising the key points of the Digital Services Act – updated July 2022…

Read More… from Digital Services Act: Updated infographic

Meanwhile the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill is introduced to the UK parliament….

Read More… from UK government consults on policy statement on regulating AI

The government does not currently intend to amend or extend the scope of gambling or consumer protection regulation to cover loot boxes….

Read More… from UK government issues response to call for evidence on loot boxes in video games

The statement explores the interactions between competition and safety online. It aims to ensure that the CMA and Ofcom take a coherent approach….

Read More… from CMA and Ofcom issue joint statement on online safety and competition

The consultation ends on 9 September 2022….

Read More… from European Commission consults on Amazon commitments on marketplace seller data and access to Buy Box and Prime

The Information Commissioner has also given a speech introducing the plan and priorities and saying that he wants an “ICO that empowers”….

Read More… from ICO sets out three year strategic plan

In this panel discussion our experts will discuss lawyers’ day-to day work in ESG. ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance – is increasingly influenced by legal teams who can help shape the culture and corporate decision-making of companies. This webinar will discuss: existing initiatives that lawyer should be aware of and what lawyers can proactively…

Read More… from SCL SESG Group webinar: ESG in lawyers’ day-to-day work

Ofcom also launches call for evidence on how platforms can meet duties under Online Safety Bill…

Read More… from Ofcom calls on tech firms to start preparing for regulation now