The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (DMCCA) [Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024] has both increased consumer protection rights in the UK and the enforcement powers of the main consumer regulator, the Competition and Markets
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New Procedural Rules for Trade Secrets in Germany
On April 1, 2025, the Act to Strengthen Germany as a Location for Justice—formally titled Justizstandort-Stärkungsgesetz of October 7, 2024 (Federal Law Gazette 2024 I No. 302)—entered into force. This legislation aims to enhance Germany’s attractiveness as a venue for
UK Government Publishes New Software and Cyber Security Codes of Practice
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While the current Trump Administration has based its global trade war on trade imbalances stemming from unfair trade practices of foreign countries, its weapon of choice—increased tariffs—is designed to encourage businesses to relocate manufacturing operations to the U.S., thereby boosting
WhatsApp? A Legally Binding Contract….
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In the recent case of Jaevee Homes Limited v. Mr Steven Fincham, the English High Court has handed down judgment that an exchange of WhatsApp messages between
AI Circuit Breakers in Legal Contracts: A Safeguard for Business
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