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Find out the latest UK and EU #CommercialLaw updates from the last month in our latest edition of Commercially Connected, including: 🌐 accountability for data compliance: ICO's fifth call for evidence on Gen #AI 🌐 commercial: new trade treaty planned with Germany 🌐 Procurement Act 2023: latest guidance for England and Wales now available 🌐 protecting minors online: latest calls for evidence in UK and EU Read now: https://lnkd.in/gmkgBraK #Technology

The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (#CMA) is consulting on draft direct enforcement guidance and rules for their new powers for #ConsumerLaw breaches introduced by the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act (#DMCC) 2024. In this briefing, Matthew Gough, Louise Howarth and Eve England outline the new enforcement powers and the specific areas the CMA is consulting on. Read now: https://lnkd.in/eP5FmFWq #Competition

As the United States increasingly enlists the private sector to achieve its geopolitical objectives, the legal and regulatory burdens that companies face--and the costs of noncompliance--rise dramatically. In this Global Investigations Review article, attorneys Michael Bahar, Neal Higgins, Patrick Gilman and Jeffrey Cottle discuss how companies should urgently recognize this trend in order to anticipate, mitigate and respond to these complicated and often cross-cutting requirements, including Export Controls, Sanctions, Investment Restrictions and Cybersecurity Reporting and Standards. #CFIUS #Cybersecurity #NationalSecurity https://lnkd.in/e8C4A_uz

Throughout the month of August, we’re looking back at some of our favorite sound bites from our “Decoding AI podcast series”. In our tenth episode, we discussed fraud prevention and cybersecurity with Michael Bahar and Philip James. Look beyond the headlines and the hype cycle and catch the full episode by visiting the following link. #AI #DecodingAIPodcast https://lnkd.in/e8zNipTu

We’re thrilled to enhance our #RealEstate offering with the hire of Partner, Rob Donell! Read more: https://lnkd.in/eVwevYuH

Tune in to the seventh episode of our podcast series on #PrivateEquity trends in Europe. Partners Matthew Allen and Michael Mosimann provide an overview of the Swiss #VentureCapital market, highlighting current market conditions, local trends and active sectors, as well as future market prospects. 🎧 Listen now: https://lnkd.in/eT__e3Cv

We've advised one of the UK’s leading financial services groups, Legal & General, on a multimillion-pound investment by Greater Manchester Pension Fund (GMPF) and ACCESS – a collaboration of Central, Eastern and Southern Shires, into its recently launched Affordable Housing Fund, bringing total commitments to the strategy to date to £280m. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eJUkREQm

Throughout the month of August, we’re looking back at some of our favorite sound bites from our “Decoding AI podcast series”. In our ninth episode, we focused on the insurance industry and the issues firms need to be aware of with John Pruitt and Martin Mankabady. Look beyond the headlines and the hype cycle and catch the full episode by visiting the following link. #AI #DecodingAIPodcast https://lnkd.in/eK9n_9JR

In the sixth episode of this series, Geraldine Ahern and Andrew Garbett discuss the complexities of advanced #Technology procurement in the Middle East. Find out more about: 🔹 Practical tips for starting your tech procurement journey 🔹 Key insights on protecting your intellectual property 🔹 Strategies for keeping your data safe 🔹 Identifying and addressing potential legal issues early on In this series, we bring you the latest legal insights on the tech trends reshaping the #MiddleEast and leaving a mark on innovation. Did you miss an episode? Watch our previous episodes here: https://lnkd.in/eRQWYBiP #DataProtection