Snapshots Spring 2026
A roundup of key legal developments for the modern commercial lawyer.
Snapshots seeks to cover everything the commercial lawyer needs to know from the previous quarter, aiming to address all the major changes affecting commercial law, from the key cases to data, digital, consumer and advertising developments.
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Data
- ICO opens formal investigations into X’s data processing regarding Grok AI
- ICO fines highlight failures in meeting public promises on data security and children's privacy
- The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 commencement update
- EU Commission renews adequacy decision for the UK's data protection regime
- ICO issues fines over electronic marketing breaches
Digital
- EU Commission opens proceedings to aid Google in complying with the Digital Markets Act
- EU proposals to ensure transparency and fair remuneration for use of copyrighted work by GenAI
- European Commission publishes first draft Code of Practice on transparency of GenAI content
- UK government publishes research briefing into labelling of GenAI content
- Online safety regulators investigate X over Grok AI chatbot images
- "A safer digital childhood" - UK Government consults on children's mobile and social media use
- CMA proposes measures to support UK businesses using Google search services
- Ofcom publishes an explainer on the regulation of AI chatbots under the Online Safety Act
- Ireland's Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Bill 2026 – a distributed enforcement model and the AI Office of Ireland
Consumer
- British Standards Institution publishes international framework to support trustworthy age assurance online
- Global regulatory network signals intent with Position Statement on age assurance
- UK government to introduce new rules banning 'ticket touting'
- CMA publishes draft revised guidance on unfair contract terms under the Consumer Rights Act
- CMA announces its 2026 to 2029 strategy and issues first fine using its DMCCA powers
Advertising
- ASA clarifies when "from £X" price claims are acceptable in social media ads
- The price you see vs the price you get: Lessons from ASA's TUI and easyJet rulings
- ASA clarifies its jurisdiction over cross-border online ads
- The Advertising Association’s 2026 GenAI guide: Key implications for industry
- UK Gambling Commission warns social media platforms over illegal gambling ads
- CAP publishes final guidance on "less healthy" food and drink as 9pm watershed ad ban comes into force
- Green claims and corporate criminal liability: managing new risks for businesses
- Green claims update
Commercial
- Termination clauses and the express right to terminate in certain events – knowledge versus understanding
- Incorporation of terms – Court of Appeal takes a "red hand" to the onerous clause doctrine
- Varying an existing agreement – entire agreement clauses and their effect on an underlying contract
- Harsh realities – contractual allocation of risk and implied terms
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