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'Silent AI': The Risk Of Unintended Consequences For MGAs

In the age of AI, insurers are encouraged to anticipate AI risks and ensure their wordings are explicit as to the cover they give (or not, as the case may be).

United Kingdom Insurance

BJ

Browne Jacobson

The Product Regulation And Metrology Act 2025: A Game-changer For Online Marketplace Retailers

On 21 July 2025, the Product Regulation and Metrology Act 2025 received royal assent and represents the most significant overhaul of product safety regulations in the UK for decades.

United Kingdom Consumer

BJ

Browne Jacobson

The AI Advantage In Consumer Products: Your Playbook For Scaling AI

Artificial intelligence promises unmatched productivity gains, improved operational efficiency, real-time consumer insights, hyper-personalized experiences, and large-scale predictive...

United Kingdom Technology

A

AlixPartners

New Fire Safety Rules In Force From October 2025

Earlier this year, the government indicated that it would be updating the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 (FFRs).

United Kingdom Consumer

LS

Lewis Silkin

Is Change On The Horizon For The UK Product Liability Regime?

United Kingdom Consumer

AP

Arnold & Porter

Product Regulation And Metrology Act Receives Royal Assent: Product Safety Reform Explained

United Kingdom Consumer

GW

Gowling WLG

Consumer Products Corner - New Trade Realities Bite, As Geopolitics Plays Through The Consumer Products Ecosystem

United Kingdom Consumer

A

AlixPartners

UK Product Safety Rules – Another EU Divergence Challenge?

United Kingdom Energy

SJ

Steptoe LLP

What You Really Need To Know About Packaging And Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) In The EU And UK

Worldwide Healthcare

AG

Addleshaw Goddard

Retail & Consumer Horizon Scanner 2025

Worldwide Consumer

AG

Addleshaw Goddard

Regulation On General Product Safety: What You Need To Know

United Kingdom Consumer

SL

Signature Litigation

Spotlight On Online Retailers: European Regulators SHEIN A Light On Suspected Breaches Of EU Consumer Law

United Kingdom Consumer

LS

Lewis Silkin

Andy Searle, EMEA Leader Of Consumer Products, Comments On The ONS' Consumer Price Inflation Data

United Kingdom Consumer

A

AlixPartners

Funders Keepers: Growth In Litigation Funding In England Continues Despite Legal Challenges

United Kingdom Litigation

D

Dechert

AI Tools Are Making Social Engineering Attacks Even More Convincing, And I Fear That This Is Only The Beginning

United Kingdom Technology

BS

BCL Solicitors LLP

Current Blockchain Patenting Trends Reveal A Clear Growth Phase For The Application Of Quantum Technology

United Kingdom Technology

M

Murgitroyd

FinTech Global FS Regulatory Round-up - W/e 15 August 2025

Worldwide Technology

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Do Not Bottle The Truth: Major Soft Drinks Company Commits To Correcting Its Recycling Claims Under EU Law

European Union Environment

KG

K&L Gates LLP

The Year In UK Mergers: Long-term Trends And Highlights From 2024/25

United Kingdom Commercial

M

Macfarlanes LLP

Product Regulation: New EU Toy Safety Rules

Just as businesses are getting to grips with the new General Product Safety Regulation, and the Product Liability Directive comes into force in December 2026, the EU is also proposing new product safety rules for toys.

United Kingdom Consumer

LS

Lewis Silkin

The Consumer Law Revolution Continues... In The EU

As the DMCC Act comes into force in the UK, the EU is not sitting still on consumer law either.

European Union Consumer

LS

Lewis Silkin

What Does Ronan's Law On Knife Control Mean For UK Retailers?

Last week, the Home Office published its proposals for the introduction of Ronan's Law, a package of measures designed to tackle knife crime in the UK.

United Kingdom Consumer

WL

Withers LLP

Empowering Voices: Building A Culture Of Transparency In The Workplace

Imagine walking into work one morning, knowing that speaking up about what you saw yesterday could cost you your job – or it could save lives. This is a choice many employees face...

United Kingdom Employment

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NAVEX

E-Bike Battery Safety: Key Issues And Challenges For Retailers And Manufacturers

United Kingdom Consumer

GW

Gowling WLG

What Are The Key Actions For UK Businesses In New EU Product Liability Directive?

United Kingdom Consumer

GW

Gowling WLG

Liability Issues In Spatial Computing Technology: What To Consider If You're A Manufacturer Or Developer

United Kingdom Technology

LS

Lewis Silkin

Product Liability Directive In Force – You've Got (Just Under) Two Years To Get Ready

European Union Technology

LS

Lewis Silkin

EU Product Regulation Changes Could Increase Life Science Exposures

European Union Consumer

W

WTW

EU Publishes New Product Liability Directive

European Union Consumer

BT

Barnes & Thornburg LLP

2025: Ofcom's Year Of Enforcement

United Kingdom Commercial

KG

K&L Gates LLP

Digital, Commerce & Creative 101: Drop The Shipping, But Not The Ball! Five Key Watchouts For Sellers Who Drop-Ship!

United Kingdom Consumer

LS

Lewis Silkin

Nouvelle Directive Produits : Eléments Clés À Retenir

United Kingdom Consumer

SL

Signature Litigation

"Fake Always Breaks" - Government Launches New Campaign To Tackle Counterfeit Car Parts

United Kingdom Consumer

MC

Marks & Clerk

2025: Ofcom's Year Of Enforcement

The 2023 Online Safety Act enforces stringent duties on online platforms to protect users, with Ofcom leading enforcement. Businesses should proactively engage with Ofcom to ensure compliance and avoid severe penalties.

United Kingdom Commercial

KG

K&L Gates LLP

Digital, Commerce & Creative 101: Drop The Shipping, But Not The Ball! Five Key Watchouts For Sellers Who Drop-Ship!

Drop-shipping has become a popular model in the ever-evolving landscape of e-commerce. But while it makes sellers' lives easier in terms of removing the need to hold and manage inventory...

United Kingdom Consumer

LS

Lewis Silkin

Nouvelle Directive Produits : Eléments Clés À Retenir

Le 10 octobre 2024, le Conseil de l'Union européenne a adopté la proposition de nouvelle Directive relative à la responsabilité du fait des produits défectueux (ci-après « la Nouvelle Directive »).

United Kingdom Consumer

SL

Signature Litigation

"Fake Always Breaks" - Government Launches New Campaign To Tackle Counterfeit Car Parts

The UK Government's "Fake Always Breaks" campaign warns consumers about the dangers of counterfeit car parts, highlighting significant safety risks. Survey data reveals that 1 in 6 consumers have purchased fake parts unknowingly; guidance now aims to help identify.

United Kingdom Consumer

MC

Marks & Clerk

Preparing For The New EU General Product Safety Regulation

European Union Consumer

F

Fieldfisher

Virtual And Digital Health Digest – August 2024

In July and August 2024, the UK government introduced the Product Safety and Metrology Bill and Digital Information and Smart Data Bill, which may impact medical devices and scientific research. Regulatory updates on AI, telemedicine, and health tech further shaped the European health landscape.

United Kingdom Healthcare

AP

Arnold & Porter

The UK Has Introduced New Safety Rules For Connected Products

The UK introduced new cybersecurity regulations under the PSTI Act 2022, effective April 2024, mandating manufacturers, importers, and distributors of smart products to meet specific security requirements, including password standards and security updates, to prevent cyber threats.

United Kingdom Consumer

HC

Herrington Carmichael

Product Recall In The Food And Beverage Industry

Food and beverage businesses are more exposed to product recall risks than they have been in the past, and the overall cost of claims may be higher. Many businesses may be underinsured or unprepared for the extent of potential losses.

United Kingdom Healthcare

W

WTW

The EU AI Act: Implications For UK Businesses And The Future Of Artificial Intelligence ("AI") – Part 1

The EU AI Act, now in force, establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for AI, categorizing systems by risk and imposing stringent obligations on high-risk AI. It affects both EU-based and international businesses, with significant compliance costs and penalties.

United Kingdom Technology

MC

Memery Crystal

UK Knowledge Collection | Regulatory Outlook, EU Product Safety, And Clean Energy Policies

United Kingdom Consumer

OC

Osborne Clarke

Products | UK Regulatory Outlook July 2024

European Union Consumer

OC

Osborne Clarke

The King's Speech: Product Safety And Metrology Bill

United Kingdom Consumer

AP

Arnold & Porter

Podcast | Simon Portman Discusses IP And AI And The Challenges Faced

United Kingdom IP

MC

Marks & Clerk

As Technology Advances, U.K. Will Selectively Follow EU Upgrades To Product Safety Laws

European Union Consumer

DM

Duane Morris LLP

Navigating The EU's New GPSR: Obligations Are Introduced For Online Marketplaces

European Union Consumer

OC

Osborne Clarke

Navigating The EU's New GPSR: What Manufacturers And Importers Of Products Need To Know

European Union Consumer

OC

Osborne Clarke

Artificial Intelligence And Liability: Key Takeaways From Recent EU Legislative Initiatives

European Union Technology

NR

Norton Rose Fulbright Hong Kong

Product Liability Comparative Guide

United Kingdom Consumer

CL

Cooley LLP

Product Liability Comparative Guide

European Union Consumer

CL

Cooley LLP

Products | UK Regulatory Outlook May 2024

United Kingdom Healthcare

OC

Osborne Clarke

Consumer Law | UK Regulatory Outlook May 2024

United Kingdom Consumer

OC

Osborne Clarke

Virtual And Digital Health Digest, April 2024

European Union Healthcare

AP

Arnold & Porter

Products | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2024

European Union Consumer

OC

Osborne Clarke

European Parliament Formally Adopts Product Liability Directive

United Kingdom Consumer

OC

Osborne Clarke

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Business To Consumer (Video)

AP

Alpha Partners

How Product Liability Class Actions Are Growing In The UK (Video)

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DLA Piper UK LLP

What Does The Future Hold For AI And Product Liability? (Video)

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Kemp IT Law

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