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Defence technology updates in the UK

Innovation in defence, security and resilience technology ("DSR") is not new. What is new is the pace of technological change in the battlespace.

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Commencement of the CMA's new enforcement powers and unfair commercial practices regime

On 6 April 2025, the Competition and Markets Authority's (CMA) new direct enforcement powers and the updated Unfair Commercial Practices (UCP) regime came into force, under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024. The CMA can now enforce consumer protection law itself through a range of measures such as fines and undertakings, as well as going to court.

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Market Watch: Stephen Beard, Global Head of Data Centres at Knight Frank

Once seen as niche, data centres are now classified as Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) in the UK and are being redesigned to power the next wave of AI innovation. Commercial Real Estate Partner Alice Burlingham and Managing Associate in the Commercial team Olivia Fulton speak with Stephen Beard, Global Head of Data Centres at Knight Frank.

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EU designs reform: renew early (if you can) to avoid fee increases

As detailed in our article Revamping designs: Changes to the EU design framework, EU design protection is being simplified and modernised with many of the changes taking effect from 1 May 2025. Among them is an increase in the fees for renewing registered EU designs (currently known as Community Registered Designs).

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Using AI in workplace investigations: What employers need to know

Employers are starting to deploy AI and automation when conducting workplace investigations. But as with any use of AI, the potential benefits also carry legal risk, which is amplified in the context of a workplace investigation, as they are often a precursor to employment claims.

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David Rose comments in Law360 on Court of Appeal decision in Tesla FRAND dispute

David Rose, Head of the IP Group, has provided comments to Law360 on the recent Court of Appeal decision in Tesla v Interdigital and Avanci where the majority of the Court rejected Tesla's appeal against a decision refusing it permission to pursue proceedings seeking a global FRAND (fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory) licence relating to its planned launch of 5G-enabled vehicles in the UK.

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EU AI Act begins to take effect: what to know and how to prepare

On 2 February 2025, Chapters I and II of the EU's AI Act came into force, relating to prohibited AI practices and AI literacy. This article explains their implications to both providers (developers) and deployers (users, except for personal and non-professional activities) of AI systems and suggests steps to take now to plug the compliance gap. Businesses based outside the EU should note that the so-called ‘Brussels effect’ applies to the Act, meaning non-EU businesses implementing systems in the EU, serving EU-based users, or utilising AI outputs within the EU will still fall within its scope.

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