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Ofcom And European Commission Review Broadcast Regulation

Ofcom has launched a call for input on reforming UK broadcast regulation, signalling a potentially significant reset for the existing framework which was largely designed for a linear world.

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Lewis Silkin

The Collective Conversation With Niel Bornman, CEO - Publicis Connected Media UK

Niel Bornman, CEO of Publicis Connected Media UK, shares how the group is blending its century-old North Star with data and AI to drive growth - from "Organisational Darwinism" to how proprietary data...

United Kingdom Technology

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Lewis Silkin

Streaming Wars 2026: The Rise Of The "Frenemy"

In 2026, we predict increased cooperation and consolidation between streamers and broadcasters. Dozens will announce new deals as they team up, exchange content, and embrace their competition as "frenemies"...

United Kingdom Media & IT

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AlixPartners

Opposites Attract: How YouTube And Netflix Are Learning From Each Other To Dominate The Streaming Industry

In 2026, we predict YouTube and Netflix will converge more than ever before as each vies to be the platform (and advertising partner) of choice for short-form creator content...

United Kingdom Media & IT

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AlixPartners

Key Legal Considerations When Using Social Media To Grow A Business

United Kingdom Media & IT

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LegalVision

Curtain Up, Rights Reserved

United Kingdom IP

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Marks & Clerk

APAC PayTV: The Art Of Rebuilding In A Storm

United Kingdom Media & IT

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AlixPartners

High Court Dismisses High-profile Libel Claim, Finding That Defences Of Truth And Public Interest Are Established

United Kingdom Litigation

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

FTC Chairman Warns Major Tech Companies Of "Censorship" In EU DSA And UK Online Safety Act

United Kingdom Privacy

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A&O Shearman

The VSP Regime Is Dead, Long Live The OSA!

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Lewis Silkin

Cheats, Hacks And Legal Strategies: Safeguarding Value In The UK Video Game Industry

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Lewis Silkin

Heads Up! Liability For Injuries Caused To Spectators At Sporting Events

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Gatehouse Chambers

When Is A Hotel Not A Hotel?

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

From Viral To Vulnerable: Why Young People Acquiring Sudden Wealth Should Seek Expert Professional Advice

United Kingdom Family

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Hunters

Mondaq Spotlight: Navigating The UK's New Immigration Landscape (Video)

United Kingdom Immigration

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Latitude Law

The Space: Mental Health And Wellbeing - Episode Four (Podcast)

United Kingdom Employment

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Gowling WLG

Episode 14: Shaking Up The World Of Private Equity (Video)

United Kingdom Commercial

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Alvarez & Marsal

Travers Smith's Alternative Insights: Should You Label Your Next Fund? (Podcast)

United Kingdom Finance

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Travers Smith LLP

Culture & Compliance Chronicles: Boardroom Agility—Strategies For Modern Boards Managing Crises, Compliance & Collective Responsibility (Podcast)

United Kingdom Commercial

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Ropes & Gray LLP

Law Firm Branding: A Comprehensive Guide To Elevate Your Legal Practice

Here's the thing about law firm branding: like most aspects of impactful law firm marketing, it's part art, part science.

United Kingdom Media & IT

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IR Global

The Scope Of Title Protection In Cross-Media Use – The "Nie Wieder Keine Ahnung" Case

At the heart of the BGH's decision lies a conflict between two works bearing the identical title. The claimant, a public broadcasting institution, had secured title protection in 2009 for the title "Nie wieder keine Ahnung".

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Maucher Jenkins

Football Governance Act Becomes Law In Historic Moment For English Football

Following Royal Assent on 21 July 2025, the Football Governance Act ushers in the statutory regulation of men's elite football in England. The implementation of the Independent Football Regulator...

United Kingdom Anti-trust

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Addleshaw Goddard

Media Supergrowers – AI, Adjacency, And Audience Expansion

In a media and entertainment landscape reshaped by digital disruption, ever-changing consumer tastes, and evolving business requirements, a select group of companies isn't just surviving...

United Kingdom Media & IT

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AlixPartners

The Reel Cost: UK FCA Cracks Down On 'Finfluencers

United Kingdom Finance

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A&O Shearman

Is A Ban On Alcohol Advertising Really On The Table?

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Lewis Silkin

Temu's Back On Top... But For How Long? 2025's Retail Growth Story

Worldwide Commercial

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AlixPartners

Should I Limit The Use Of Social Media During A Family Dispute? (4 June 2025)

United Kingdom Family

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

Reimagining Creativity: Virtual Talent, Tech And The New Age Of Storytelling

United Kingdom Technology

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Lewis Silkin

Noel Anthony Clarke v Guardian News & Media Ltd (2025): The High Court Dismisses A Last-minute Request

United Kingdom Litigation

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Barnes Law

'Kicking' Things Off... Ofcom Launches New Investigations Under Online Safety Act

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Lewis Silkin

BBC Documentary Lays Bare The Damage Caused By Unchecked Behaviours

United Kingdom Employment

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Hunters

Retail Media Meets CTV: A New Growth Axis In A Tariff-pressured World

United Kingdom Media & IT

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AlixPartners

UK Government Lays Statement Of Strategic Priorities For Online Safety Before Parliament

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Lewis Silkin

'Kicking' Things Off... Ofcom Launches New Investigations Under Online Safety Act

Ofcom has recently launched new investigations under the Online Safety Act 2023.

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Lewis Silkin

BBC Documentary Lays Bare The Damage Caused By Unchecked Behaviours

I recently watched the BBC documentary P Diddy - The Rise and Fall, covering allegations of sexual misconduct or impropriety.

United Kingdom Employment

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Hunters

Retail Media Meets CTV: A New Growth Axis In A Tariff-pressured World

As the media and retail landscapes reshape under macroeconomic pressure, retail media networks (RMNs) and connected TV (CTV) are fast becoming essential components of the media mix.

United Kingdom Media & IT

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AlixPartners

UK Government Lays Statement Of Strategic Priorities For Online Safety Before Parliament

The UK government has laid its final statement of strategic priorities (SSP) for online safety before the UK parliament. This follows a targeted consultation towards the end of last year.

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Lewis Silkin

Senior Executives And Founders: Managing Change And Protecting Your Position

Worldwide Law Performance

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Withers LLP

Internal Processes, If Not Effective, Can Really Affect Public Perception

I am a Formula 1 fan, and have been for some time. The reason being is the Netflix show ‘Drive to Survive' and it has just returned for its seventh season.

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Hunters

Ofcom Publishes Consultation For PSB Commissioning Of Independent Productions

On 27 January 2025, Ofcom published a consultation document outlining proposed revisions to its Guidance for Public Service Broadcasters (PSBs) on commissioning independent productions.

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Lewis Silkin

"That's Entertainment" With Phil Hughes: Thomas Walters, Co-Founder And CEO Of Billion Dollar Boy (Podcast)

In the latest episode of "That's Entertainment," Phil Hughes, Partner in our Media & Entertainment team, sits down with Thomas Walters, the visionary co-founder, and CEO of Billion Dollar Boy.

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Lewis Silkin

Illegal Harms Assessments - Ofcom Launches Enforcement Programme

Ofcom is keeping busy. Hot on the heels of its consultation on keeping women and girls safe online and issuing its final guidance on information requests, it has now made its first information requests.

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Lewis Silkin

S4:E5 – The Curator Of Memories: 'Fear Less, Do More' With Rhiannon Hiles (Video)

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Square One

Are You Not Offended? No, Me Neither.

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Lewis Silkin

Global Talent Film & TV Visa Or Tier 5 Creative Visa?

United Kingdom Immigration

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Richmond Chambers Immigration Barristers

Global Consumers Plan To Spend Less In 2025; Focus On Higher Grocery Prices To Limit Discretionary Spending - AlixPartners 2025 Consumer Outlook

Worldwide Consumer

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AlixPartners

Top Tips: Handling Negative Press

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Devonshires

Spending, Disrupted: AlixPartners' 2025 Global Consumer Outlook

Worldwide Consumer

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AlixPartners

2025 Media & Entertainment Industry Predictions Report

United Kingdom Media & IT

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AlixPartners

AI And The Future Of Podcasting: Sir Michael Parkinson Reimagined

United Kingdom Technology

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HLK

Good News For The UK Creative Industries

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Marks & Clerk

UK And US Issue Joint Statement On Children's Privacy

Worldwide Privacy

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Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton

New Ofcom Rules Set To Bring Changes To Social Media

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Johnson Law Group

Privacy Or Publication? Walker v Goodman

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Withers LLP

Fan Bases In Sport Are Evolving, And New Ways Of Interaction And Engagement Are Needed

United Kingdom Media & IT

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AlixPartners

FinReg Update: FCA Cracks Down On Finfluencers

United Kingdom Finance

MC

Memery Crystal

Digital, Commerce & Creative 101: Talent Agreements

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Lewis Silkin

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Square One

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Simons Muirhead & Burton

Media And Reputation: What Does A Media Lawyer Do And How Can They Help? (Video)

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Withers LLP

Digital Transformation And The Digital Consumer (Video)

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Dentons

Performance Rights Lift Recorded Music Revenues | TMT Predictions

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Deloitte

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