(This post is published to coincide with the attendance of our film lawyers at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival. The post is co-written by our media law consultant David Allen Green and one of our film law specialists Matthew Fox.) * Mary Poppins Returns is a wonderful film, but it is a little harsh on…
DetailsYou may have received a text message or email yesterday from your mobile operator, notifying you of new EU regulations which cap the cost of roaming fees within Europe. From 15 May, the cost for phone calls via landline and mobile phone or SMS made from one of European Union member states to another are to…
DetailsThis post sets out how the United Kingdom went about extending the Article 50 period from 29 March 2019. This post also sets out a problem for the United Kingdom in the event that a further extension is required beyond the new departure date of 12 April 2019. The 29 March 2019 extension on…
DetailsMusic streaming service, Spotify, has filed a complaint against Apple with the European Commission, alleging unfair practices in relation to Apple’s App Store. Spotify appears to be arguing that Apple has been using its power over the App Store to give their own products, such as Apple Music, an unfair advantage against competitors, thus harming…
DetailsThe European Commission finally announced its decision in the Google AdSense investigation on Wednesday 20 March 2019. The Commission found that Google’s Adsense for Search product had a market share of over 70% in the EEA market for online search advertising mediation platforms, thus having a dominant position in that market. The Commission found that…
DetailsThe Digital Competition Expert Panel, led by Jason Furman, has published its long-awaited report into the state of digital competition in the UK. The report, entitled “Unlocking digital competition”, recommends the establishment of a digital markets unit, with tools and a framework that will support greater competition and consumer choice in digital markets. The unit…
DetailsLord Tyrie, the Chair of the Competition and Markets Authority (“CMA”) has published his preliminary advice on reform to the UK competition law regime. On 21 February 2019, his outline for reforms was published on the CMA website. The proposals are apparently aimed at ensuring the legal framework is robust enough to protect consumers and…
DetailsThere is now a serious prospect of there being an extension of the Article 50 period: that the UK will not leave the EU on 29 March 2019 but on a later date instead. The likelihood is that such an extension would only be for a few months, until a date before July this year.…
DetailsOn 23 January 2019, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) released a Guide on social media endorsements made by popular social media users, known in the industry as influencers. The Guide requires that influencers make it clear when they have been paid, given or loaned things which are then featured in their Instagram, Snapchat or…
DetailsTHE THREE WAYS THE BREXIT DAY OF 29 MARCH 2019 CAN BE SHIFTED OR AVOIDED There are now only days to go before the United Kingdom is set to leave the European Union by automatic operation of law on 29 March 2019. This departure will happen, whether the UK agrees to the current “Deal” (the…
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