23 Mar, 2024 UK Government Review of the Gambling Act 2005 finally arrives By Andy Danson Andrew Cox The government announced this week that its long-promised review of the Gambling Act 2005 has been launched – Andy Danson and Andrew Cox...
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15 Mar, 2024 Ofcom moves to restrict the advertising of unhealthy foods By Intisar Abdi In compliance with the UK Government’s crackdown on obesity, Ofcom acts to implement the new restrictions on advertising and sponsorship...
11 Mar, 2024 Update: proposed new powers for judges to dismiss SLAPPs By Tom Moore Proposed amendments have been announced to the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill to give judges greater powers to dismiss...
27 Feb, 2024 ICO’s Press Play: navigating journalism and data protection By Cat Hughes Laura Gray After several drafts and amendments, on February 1 2024, the ICO’s Data Protection and Journalism Code of Practice has finally been...
19 Feb, 2024 Where now for online safety? The Online Safety Act and Ofcom’s consultations By Rory Coutts Fred Cascarini Following the Online Safety Act receiving Royal Assent on the 26th October 2023, the UK has taken a decisive step in requiring providers...
02 Feb, 2024 Straight from the Horse’s Mouth: Key Considerations in Sports Horse Agreements By Katie Grimstone Whether you are a breeder, owner, or simply involved in the equine industry, having an understanding of the commercial and legal...
24 Jan, 2024 EU Parliament Votes Against Geo-Blocking of Audio-Visual Sports and Film Content (for now) By Craig Giles On 13 December 2023, the European Parliament voted on whether to extend the scope of the Geo-blocking Regulation to audio-visual content....
19 Jan, 2024 ASA’s Consultation on the Restriction of Less Healthy Foods and Drinks By Craig Giles Intisar Abdi On 13 December 2023, following the outcome of Ofcom’s consultation, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) launched its consultation...
18 Jan, 2024 UK: Game on – Valve’s geo-blocked games infringe EU competition law By Quinn Liang Dr Saskia King The EU’s General Court upheld the European Commission’s gaming-related decision that Valve had breached EU competition law. As a result,...
10 Jan, 2024 Women’s Sport Series: The F1 Academy and the Future of Women in Motorsport By Intisar Abdi The inaugural season of F1 Academy ended in October 2023, with Spanish driver Marta Garcia lifting the first ever championship at Circuit...
30 Nov, 2023 Bouncing Back – Maternity Policies For Elite Athletes By Lereesa Easterbrook Victoria Boylett Lereesa Easterbrook and Victoria Boylett take a look at the evolution of maternity policies in elite sport. Once upon a time, the idea of...
24 Oct, 2023 Women’s Sport Series: What next for women in esports By Alex Shkurka alexWhat progress has been made? It is well-known that esports has traditionally been considered a male dominated industry, with...
05 Oct, 2023 ASA bans mobile game listings for failing to disclose presence of loot boxes By Sophie Stoneham Will Deller The UK Advertising Standards Authority has upheld a complaint against Hutch Games Ltd, a mobile app game operator, for misleading app...
25 Sep, 2023 Women’s Sport Series – Former Lioness Karen Carney’s Review of Women’s Football By Intisar Abdi On 13 July 2023, former Lioness Karen Carney published her independent review, Raising the Bar, into the future and opportunities of...
15 Aug, 2023 Post-arrest, pre-charge naming of high-profile suspects: contempt of court, privacy and fair trial issues By Naji Tilley The High Court’s decision to grant an urgent interim injunction against the BBC in WFZ v British Broadcasting Corporation [2023] EWHC...