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Perspective - Blog
Parliamentary 'wash up' – which Bills made it through?
On 22 May 2024, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced that a General Election will take place on 4 July 2024. Parliament was then prorogued on 24 May 2024 which allowed a mere 2 days for 'wash up' - the process by which outstanding bills may be rushed through the parliamentary process.
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Press and Media
Navigating the Generational Shifts in Consumer Behaviour
Gen Z, the first generation to be digital natives and the newest consumer, is turning retail on its head. In its latest edition of Retail Compass, international law firm RPC, takes a closer look at how the priorities of Gen Zers, a third of the global population, are shaping retail and consumer offerings.
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RPC advises the shareholders of Wireless Social on its acquisition by The Access Group
International law firm RPC has advised the shareholders of Wireless Social Holdings Limited (Wireless Social) as it becomes part of Access Hospitality, a division of The Access Group.
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12 top tips for using AI in retail, from a lawyer
AI is redefining the retail industry. It can improve consumer engagement, aid decision-making, curate tailored promotions, improve efficiencies, and reduce costs. So what do retailers need to be mindful of when deploying AI? The team of AI experts at international law firm, RPC, has identified its top tips for the safe and effective use of AI in retail.
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RPC scores top rankings in Chambers UK 2023
RPC has achieved top ranking in nine practice areas in Chambers UK 2023.
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Press and Media
The Metaverse, green claims and data privacy – what critical issues lie ahead for retailers and consumer brands in Autumn 2022?
International law firm RPC launches the latest edition of Retail Compass
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Six-cess! RPC recognised as top-tier firm across six areas in The Legal 500 UK 2023
The 2023 edition of the Legal 500 UK rankings has been released and we are delighted with the latest results.
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RPC’s Retail Compass Autumn edition: What challenges do retailers face post-pandemic?
RPC, the international law firm has launched the Autumn edition of its Retail Compass, which explores legal and policy changes that are set to impact the retail industry.
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Perspective - Blog
'Nosecco' is a no-no, says the High Court
In recent years, health and wellbeing has been big business in the UK. The COVID-19 outbreak has only further stoked the desire to obtain and maintain healthy minds and bodies and the trend looks set to continue, across the retail sector.
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Perspective - Publication
RPC Bites #62: misleading 'freshly baked bread' claims, trademark troubles for Campari and McDonalds and more
Welcome back to RPC Bites. Our aim in the next 2 minutes is to provide you with a flavour of the key legal, regulatory, and commercial developments in the Food & Drink sector over the last fortnight… with the occasional bit of industry gossip thrown in for good measure.
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Perspective - Blog
Accessory liability: when will directors be held liable for IP infringements committed by their companies – and what is counted as "profits"?
The Supreme Court in Lifestyle Equities CV & Anor v Ahmed & Anor [2024] UKSC 17, has allowed an appeal by two company directors who were found liable as accessories to trade mark infringement by the company in which they were directors. The decision provides helpful clarification on the required elements for accessory liability in the context of IP right infringement claims and confirms the sums to be included in an account of profits if liability is established (spoiler alert: a director's salary is not considered to be "profit").
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Press and Media
RPC welcomes Neville Byford as Partner
International law firm RPC announced today that civil fraud specialist, Neville Byford, has joined as a Partner in its London office.
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Press and Media
Carers in the legal sector struggle alone
New research reveals overwhelming impact on work, physical wellbeing and mental health.
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RPC appoints Kiat Wee Lau as Partner in Singapore
International law firm RPC announced today that Kiat Wee Lau has joined as a Partner in its Corporate practice.
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Perspective - Blog
Consumer friendly compliance – guidance for retailers and consumer brands on the DMCC Bill
Following receipt of some 372 responses to the "Smarter Regulation: Improving consumer price transparency and product information for consumers" Consultation, the government has published its response in which it proposes significant amends to the Price Marking Order alongside new additions to the DMCC Bill.
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Perspective - Blog
Higher stakes cybercrime – prepare now
Cybercrime continues to increase and shows no signs of stopping.
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Press and Media
RPC practices and lawyers recognised by Benchmark Litigation APAC
International law firm, RPC and four of its Partners in Asia have been ranked in the Benchmark Litigation APAC 2024/25 list of the region's leading litigation firms and lawyers.
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Perspective - Blog
Food and beverage 2050: The transition to net zero
Following publication in October 2023 of its final Disclosure Framework for private sector entities to transition to a net zero economy, the TPT published draft Food & Beverage Sector Guidance in November 2023.
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Perspective - Blog
Virtual advertising: a glimpse into the future
Virtual advertising and experiences are transforming the way real world property can be used by turning it into a canvas for digital content.
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Perspective - Blog
The rise of recommerce
Recommerce (which includes reselling, renting, refilling, repairing or reusing goods) is already an extremely valuable business model, estimated by Barclays to be worth almost £7bn in the UK alone and expected by Visa to increase to £82bn by 2030. This growth – particularly in respect of resale – is widely regarded as being driven by Gen Z consumers, over two thirds of whom now prefer to buy second-hand over new goods, in part, due to sustainability concerns.
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Perspective - Snapshot
Online Fraud Charter agreed by largest tech companies
What are the obligations for tech companies that have signed up to the UK’s Online Fraud Charter (the Charter)?
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Perspective - Snapshot
Collective actions under consumer law: proposed amendments to the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill
Are class actions under consumer protection law likely following the UK’s new DMCC Bill, and if so, what will the impact on businesses be?
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Perspective - Snapshot
The DMCC Bill: New laws set to ban fake reviews and drip pricing from online shopping
What new laws is the UK Government planning to introduce to tackle fake reviews and unfair fees when it comes to online shopping?
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