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In this week's Commercially Connected Short, we discuss @iccwboUK DSI guidance on #trade digitalisation, the UK Product Regulation and Metrology Bill, the UK and EU sign an AI treaty to protect human rights and democracy and our global AI regulatory update.

The UK Court of Appeal ruled that Emotional Perception’s #AI training method is a computer program and thus not patentable under UK law. In Part 2 of this article series, we examine the recent judgment and the implications for AI innovators in the UK. esglobal.law/3MDgDiL

In the latest edition of EU and UK Technology Shorts, we discuss the EU AI Act update, UK mobile spoofing and messaging scams, EU's protection of minors, EU, UK and US joint statement on AI, and UK Cyber Security and Resilience Bill.

In this week's Commercially Connected Short, we discuss UK accession to CPTPP by December 2024, @CMAgovUK consults on its draft direct enforcement policy, @WhichUK report on loyalty pricing practices, and the @EUCourtPress limiting #MergerControl.

Today, we celebrate the hard work, dedication, and achievements of the United States workforce. Here's to the individuals who make it all possible - let’s cheers to a day of relaxation and celebration! #LaborDay2024

Latest #CommercialLaw updates: @ICOnews fifth call for evidence on Gen #AI, new trade treaty planned with Germany, latest Procurement Act 2024 guidance for England and Wales now available, latest calls for evidence on protecting minors online in UK and EU.

The @CMAgovUK is consulting on draft direct enforcement guidance and rules for their new powers for #ConsumerLaw breaches introduced by the #DMCC Act 2024. We outline the new enforcement powers and the specific areas the CMA is consulting on. Read more: esglobal.law/3T6u5PW

We've advised Legal & General on multimillion-pound investment into its Affordable Housing Fund Read more: esglobal.law/4dYCddn

In this week's Commercially Connected Short, we discuss responding to #ECCTA and other measures, @EU_Commission's call for evidence on the EU-US #DataPrivacy Framework, digital assets as personal property and the latest edition of our Tech Imprints.

We're delighted to have advised Keltbray, a leading specialist engineering contractor in the construction sector, on the sale of its Infrastructure Services business to EMK Capital, a pre-eminent global private equity firm. Read more: esglobal.law/3AGPTen

We are thrilled to announce that our #IntellectualProperty Partner, Dr. Anette Gaertner, has been recognized as one of the world’s leading practitioners in the @lexology Who’s Who Legal: IP 2024 report! Check out the report here: lexology.com/firms/evershed…

We've advised Australian metal recycling giant, Sims Limited (Sims), on the agreed sale of its UK metals (UKM) business to Unimetals Group (Unimetals). Read more: lnkd.in/eNdWhpnd #MergersAndAcquisition

We are thrilled to announce that our very own #IntellectualProperty Partner, Anette Gaertner, has been featured in the @IAM_Alerts Strategy 300: The World’s Leading IP Strategists 2024! See the ranking here: iam-media.com/rankings/strat…

In this week's Commercially Connected Short, we discuss Ofcom's call to action to online service providers, advertising and marketing legal requirements, our latest ESG Insights, and enforcement of restrictive covenants in contracts. #IntellectualProperty

In the latest edition of our International Funds Net Country Updates Series, we highlight the most recent regulatory changes across the globe that fund managers need to be aware of. Read now: lnkd.in/eK4-aWXP #InvestmentFunds #FinancialServices

This edition of Commercially Connected highlights the latest #CommercialLaw updates, public ownership of UK rail services, the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, UK Foresight Project on global supply chains, and OECD AI reporting framework.

@ICOnews has issued new UK #DataProtection fining guidance. In Part 3 of this Compliance & Risk series, Liz Fitzsimons and Heather Farrell-Boote explain the impact of the regulator's new fining powers and how its approach compares to European and US fines. esglobal.law/46npUER

@EU_Commission, @CMAgovUK, @TheJusticeDept and @FTC have released a joint statement setting out their commitment to protect competition and consumers in AI Foundation Models. We discuss its importance and competition risks posed by #AI. esglobal.law/3yaHHlW

We’re delighted to have advised the sellers of Rayner Spencer Mills Research (RSMR) on their sale to Fintech and support service specialist Fintel. #MergersAndAcquisitions esglobal.law/3Wc1Obm