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Self-regulation Has Grown Up. Now It Has To Keep Up.

We recently hosted a panel at the bi-annual GALA Global Conference in London, discussing how self-regulation can tackle today's global advertising challenges with leading advertising lawyers from around...

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Lewis Silkin

What’s Gary Neville Got That Thierry Henry Hasn't? Yoof Appeal!

On 27 May 2026, the Advertising Standards Authority published two gambling advertising rulings on the same day, one of which involved a retired footballer turned pundit Thierry Henry...

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA)

What's Gary Neville Got That Thierry Henry Hasn't? Yoof Appeal!

The Advertising Standards Authority has issued contrasting rulings on gambling advertisements featuring retired footballers Gary Neville and Thierry Henry, with the key differentiator being their appeal to under-18 audiences based on social...

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Lewis Silkin

Online Safety, Generative AI And Misinformation: MPs Renew Calls For Reform As Government Pushes Back

Last July, the House of Commons Science, Innovation and Technology Select Committee published its report on social media, misinformation and harmful algorithms. It criticised the UK's online safety regime...

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Lewis Silkin

EU’s Age Verification App: A Technical Fix For A Fragmented Legal Landscape?

European Union Privacy

ZwillGen PLLC

Online Safety Regime Extended By Children's Wellbeing And Schools Act And Crime And Policing Act

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Winston Taylor

Charity Commission Updates Social Media Guidance To Incorporate Online Safety Act 2023

United Kingdom Commercial

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Withers LLP

Amazon's "Trustworthy Shopping Experience Report" Emphasises Use Of Predictive AI Tools To Protect Brands And Customers

United Kingdom IP

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Marks & Clerk

Ofcom Publishes Article Detailing Its 2026 Priorities For Online Safety, Update On Online Safety Act Implementation Plans And Guidance Regarding Technology Notices

United Kingdom Media & IT

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A&O Shearman

Social Media, Personal Beliefs And Recruitment: Lessons From Ngole v Touchstone Leeds

United Kingdom Employment

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A&O Shearman

Consent Is Objective, Not Subjective: Court Of Appeal Overturns Landmark Data Protection Ruling In RTM v Bonne Terre

United Kingdom Privacy

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Lewis Silkin

What We Learned From The ASA's Guy Parker In Our GALA Keynote (London, April 2026)

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Lewis Silkin

UK Government Commits To Introducing Social Media Restrictions For Children – Regardless Of Consultation Outcome

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Lewis Silkin

FCA Participates In Global Action To Stop Illegal Finfluencers

Worldwide Media & IT

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Lewis Silkin

Síobhra Rush Speaks To RTÉ News On The Rights And Responsibilities In Taking Time Off Work (Video)

United Kingdom Employment

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Lewis Silkin

Travers Smith's Sustainability Insights: Reporting Requirements Still Shifting

United Kingdom Commercial

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Travers Smith LLP

No-Fault Evictions Are Ending - What Tenants Need To Know (Video)

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

Home-grown AI? What You Need To Know About The Sovereignty Agenda

United Kingdom Technology

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

FinTech Global FS Regulatory Round-up - W/e 24 April 2026

Worldwide Technology

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

IP Strategy And Leadership: Insights From The Front Line

This week, we are considering the vital role that IP contributes to business success and how to navigate a global brand and put this into practice.

United Kingdom IP

LS

Lewis Silkin

Key Takeaways: World Cup 2026 - Keeping Campaigns Onside

Brands planning marketing campaigns around the FIFA Men's World Cup 2026 face complex legal risks from ambush marketing regulations, intellectual property protections, and multi-party rights ownership.

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Lewis Silkin

Key Takeaways: Comparative Advertising - Effectiveness And Getting It Right

Lewis Silkin IP Partner Oliver Fairhurst and JOAN Creative's Flora Joll explore the legal framework and strategic considerations for comparative advertising in the UK.

United Kingdom IP

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Lewis Silkin

Age Assurance In 2026: What Do Digital Businesses Operating In The UK And EU Need To Know?

The regulatory landscape for age assurance is changing more rapidly than ever, with legislators and regulators globally intensifying efforts to protect children online.

United Kingdom Privacy

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Lewis Silkin

It's Official: ASA Rules That Donor Kebabs Are Not Less Healthy Foods*

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA)

The Business Behind Sport: Volleyball World’s Commercial Innovation With Ugo Valensi, CEO Of Volleyball World (Podcast)

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Ankura Consulting Group LLC

The Move To Combat Addictive Design Features Signals Increased Liability For Social Media, Gaming And AI Platforms

United Kingdom Media & IT

LS

Lewis Silkin

From Fraudulent Adverts To Corporate Offences: Navigating POCA, ECCTA And The OSA

United Kingdom Criminal

BC

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

What The Latest LinkedIn Algorithm Changes Mean For Professional Services

United Kingdom Media & IT

IG

IR Global

Digital, Commerce & Creative 101: Key Issues When Targeting Ads For Age Restricted Products - Age Gating

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Lewis Silkin

A SLAPP On The Wrist For Arka Wealth As High Court Rejects Defamation Claim

United Kingdom Litigation

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Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

Soft Opt-in Now In Force For UK Charities

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Withers LLP

UK Government Launches Much Anticipated Consultation On Children's Online Wellbeing

United Kingdom Privacy

LS

Lewis Silkin

What Makes A Successful Video Game Collaboration?

United Kingdom Media & IT

LS

Lewis Silkin

A SLAPP On The Wrist For Arka Wealth As High Court Rejects Defamation Claim

The High Court's decision in Kamal v Tax Policy Associates [2026] EWHC 551 (KB) has attracted considerable attention as the first judicial application...

United Kingdom Litigation

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Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

Soft Opt-in Now In Force For UK Charities

The 'charitable purpose soft opt-in' provisions of the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 ('the DUAA') came into force on 5 February 2026...

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Withers LLP

UK Government Launches Much Anticipated Consultation On Children's Online Wellbeing

The UK government has launched its much-trailed consultation on UK children's digital wellbeing, covering social media age bans...

United Kingdom Privacy

LS

Lewis Silkin

What Makes A Successful Video Game Collaboration?

When done well, video game collaborations offer brands something that traditional advertising often struggles to achieve: a deeper connection with audiences.

United Kingdom Media & IT

LS

Lewis Silkin

ASA Research Shows That People Want Influencer Ads To Be Clearly Labelled

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Lewis Silkin

ICO Publishes Guidance On How To Deal With Data Protection Complaints

On February 12, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) published its guidance on how to deal with data protection complaints, a new requirement introduced by the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (DUAA).

United Kingdom Privacy

AP

Arnold & Porter

The ICO Steps Up On Protecting Children Online

Organisations offering online services likely to be accessed by children in the UK must meet clear duties aimed at protecting minors online.

United Kingdom Privacy

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Lewis Silkin

Environmental Advertising In The UK

According to the UK's Climate Change Committee, consumer behaviour must change for the UK to achieve its net zero targets. Sustainability is a factor in consumers' purchasing decisions.

United Kingdom Media & IT

LS

Lewis Silkin

Free-to-air Football Under Scrutiny: How Investment Funds Are Changing The Game

Modern football is undergoing a profound transformation: from a traditional sport to a global media business capable...

United Kingdom Media & IT

WL

Withers LLP

Updated DfE Guidance On Mobile Phones In Schools

United Kingdom Consumer

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Wrigleys Solicitors

"Dear Ofcom, Your Case Is Legally Void And Will Make Excellent Hamster Bedding"*

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Significant Changes To UK Data Protection Legislation – Are You Still Compliant?

United Kingdom Privacy

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Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

UK Government Announces Consultation On Social Media Ban

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Lewis Silkin

The EU Raises The Bar On Ad Transparency

European Union Media & IT

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Lewis Silkin

Big Picture For Business 2026

United Kingdom Strategy

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Gowling WLG

New EU Rules On Finfluencers Coming

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Lewis Silkin

December Online Safety Roundup: Ofcom Issues Fines And Guidance, ICO Targets Childrens' Games

United Kingdom Media & IT

LS

Lewis Silkin

Mo Salah's Own Goal: When Venting On Social Media Outside Of The Workplace Leads To A Red Card

United Kingdom Commercial

WL

Withers LLP

Dryrobe Judgment Provides Useful Guidance On Avoiding Trade Mark Genericism

United Kingdom IP

MC

Marks & Clerk

Nike, Lacoste And Superdry Adverts Banned By Advertising Standards Authority

United Kingdom Media & IT

MC

Marks & Clerk

Children Should Be At Least 16 To Access Social Media, Say MEPs

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Lewis Silkin

Maximising Opportunity: Navigating A Fragmented World

United Kingdom Technology

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Lewis Silkin

How Can You Protect Your Brand Against Dupe Culture?

United Kingdom Media & IT

PC

Potter Clarkson

Curiosity Killed The Cat, But Could AI Kill Curiosity? (Video)

United Kingdom Technology

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AlixPartners

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