Mark Chapman

2 weeks ago | mondaq.com | Mark Chapman |Dylan Patel

On 06 April 2025, the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act2024 ("the DMCCA") comes into effect. It's nowcritical that businesses inspect their consumer obligations,especially with regards to customer reviews and pricingdisplays. The punishments for non-compliance can beseverely detrimental to businesses, with the Competitions andMarkets Authority ("the CMA") being granted new powers tofine businesses £300,000 for non-compliance, or 10% of globalannual turnover—whichever is higher.

Dec 11, 2024 | herrington-carmichael.com | Mark Chapman

As artificial intelligence (AI) transforms industries and societies, the race to establish effective governance frameworks is intensifying. The UK and European Union (EU) are pursuing distinct paths to regulate AI, reflecting different priorities and challenges.

Oct 22, 2024 | mondaq.com | Mark Chapman

The issue of modern slavery has once again captured the headlines, following a case that took place in late 2023, but which was not reported until 30th September 2024 due to reporting restrictions. The UK fast-food giant McDonald's has faced scrutiny after allegations that staff in a McDonald's restaurant operated by a franchisee were subjected to exploitative conditions, including poor wages, excessive hours, and inadequate working environments.

Oct 18, 2024 | herrington-carmichael.com | Mark Chapman

The issue of modern slavery has once again captured the headlines, following a case that took place in late 2023, but which was not reported until 30th September 2024 due to reporting restrictions. The UK fast-food giant McDonald’s has faced scrutiny after allegations that staff in a McDonald’s restaurant operated by a franchisee were subjected to exploitative conditions, including poor wages, excessive hours, and inadequate working environments.

Sep 30, 2024 | mondaq.com | Mark Chapman

This article will focus on the recent updates relating to Authorised Push Payment (APP) fraud. This follows a chain of previous articles on APP Fraud (https://www.herrington-carmichael.com/app-fraud-common-law-roadblock-but-regulatory-redemption/ and https://www.herrington-carmichael.com/app-fraud-on-the-rise/).