Brand Matters

Court of Justice decision in SkyKick

On 29 January 2020, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) issued its decision in Sky v SkyKick.

Children's data protection rights: a data protection casualty?

The UK's Information Commissioner has identified children's data as "a regulatory priority".

Are fashion brands being transparent about data?

A recent study by Vogue Business on retailers' use of customers' personal data demonstrates a significant mismatch between the personal data actually collected and shoppers' understanding of this.

FSA announces crackdown on CBD products

The UK's Food Standards Agency (the FSA) has today made its first warning to consumers about cannabidiol

ASA updates its guidance on influencer #advertising

The Advertising Standards Authority, jointly with the Competition and Markets Authority, have published a new and improved version of their Influencers' guide.

The UK's new Points-Based Immigration System

With the free movement of workers from the EU ending on 31 December 2020, the government has published a policy statement with details of the new immigration system which will be in place from 1 January 2021.

Swing & a Miss: Ping fails to overturn CMA decision

In January the Court of Appeal handed down its decision on Ping Europe Ltd's appeal against the Competition & Markets Authority ("CMA") and Competition Appeal Tribunal ("CAT")'s decisions that Ping's distribution agreements were anti-competitive "by object".

Fabric design protected by copyright as a work of artistic craftsmanship

Copyright protection for designs is currently under the spotlight, in light of the European Court of Justice (CJEU) decision

Brexit: navigating the transition period