<?xml version="1.0"?><?xml-stylesheet title = "XSL_formatting" type="text/xsl" href="/RSS/rss.xsl"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><docs>https://s1-uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/WLN-PLCUK-SC_2603.1.2004/productViews/plcuk/</docs><category>Legal updates</category><link>https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com</link><title>Commercial</title><description>Commercial</description><item><title>Government consults on proposals to reform UK general product safety framework and market surveillance regime</title><link>https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I7345704e2d1c11f1839deddf1c806e4b/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&amp;contextData=%28sc.Default%29</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I7345704e2d1c11f1839deddf1c806e4b/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&amp;contextData=%28sc.Default%29</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate><description>On 31 March 2026, the government published two consultation papers proposing reforms to the UK product safety regime. 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The second consultation proposes changes to the UK's market surveillance and enforcement regime.</description><guid>https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I7345704e2d1c11f1839deddf1c806e4b/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&amp;contextData=%28sc.Default%29</guid></item><item><title>CMA publishes final commitments given by Apple and Google on app store processes and by Apple on interoperability and issues call for evidence on app store rules </title><link>https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I154c89ee2dc911f1a34ac71bb9879c27/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&amp;contextData=%28sc.Default%29</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I154c89ee2dc911f1a34ac71bb9879c27/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&amp;contextData=%28sc.Default%29</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate><description>On 1 April 2026, the CMA announced that it has decided to accept commitments, under the Digital Markets Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (DMCCA) digital markets regime, from Apple and Google following their designation as having strategic market status for their provision of their mobile platforms. 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The judgment provides a salutary reminder of the need for caution when drafting clauses setting out the intended scope of any releases in a settlement agreement. It is also of interest for its consideration of the doctrine of sharp practice.</description><guid>https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I610de4f8248711f182b7cb1210d47fc6/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&amp;contextData=%28sc.Default%29</guid></item><item><title>CMA announces package of actions on business software and cloud services, including plan to launch SMS investigation into Microsoft's business software ecosystem</title><link>https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Iec8c7fa22cfb11f1a34ac71bb9879c27/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&amp;contextData=%28sc.Default%29</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Iec8c7fa22cfb11f1a34ac71bb9879c27/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&amp;contextData=%28sc.Default%29</guid><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate><description>On 31 March 2026, the CMA published "Actions on Cloud and Business Software through the UK Digital Markets Competition Regime".</description><guid>https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Iec8c7fa22cfb11f1a34ac71bb9879c27/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&amp;contextData=%28sc.Default%29</guid></item><item><title>ECJ clarifies relationship of Product Liability Directive with national fault-based liability rules</title><link>https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Ida9695b02c7211f1839deddf1c806e4b/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&amp;contextData=%28sc.Default%29</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Ida9695b02c7211f1839deddf1c806e4b/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&amp;contextData=%28sc.Default%29</guid><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate><description>In LF v Sanofi Pasteur SA (Case C-338/24) EU:C:2026:248, the ECJ gave a preliminary ruling on the relationship of the Product Liability Directive (85/374/EEC) with national fault-based liability systems. 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This is available in a variety of formats, including live webinars and training videos.</description><guid>https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Iec8c7f372cfb11f1a34ac71bb9879c27/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&amp;contextData=%28sc.Default%29</guid></item><item><title>Government publishes UK smart data strategy</title><link>https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I1f9d2cd02bf911f1839deddf1c806e4b/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&amp;contextData=%28sc.Default%29</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I1f9d2cd02bf911f1839deddf1c806e4b/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&amp;contextData=%28sc.Default%29</guid><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate><description>The Department for Business and Trade has published the UK's smart data strategy until 2035.</description><guid>https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I1f9d2cd02bf911f1839deddf1c806e4b/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&amp;contextData=%28sc.Default%29</guid></item><item><title>FCA, SRA, ICO and ASA launch motor finance claims-handling taskforce</title><link>https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I16ed63412ad911f1839deddf1c806e4b/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&amp;contextData=%28sc.Default%29</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I16ed63412ad911f1839deddf1c806e4b/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&amp;contextData=%28sc.Default%29</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate><description>The FCA, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) and the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) have launched a taskforce intended to tackle poor handling of motor finance claims by claims management companies (CMCs) and law firms.</description><guid>https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I16ed63412ad911f1839deddf1c806e4b/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&amp;contextData=%28sc.Default%29</guid></item><item><title>New practice note: Limiting liability: notices</title><link>https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I0a4ffc3c246011f19e89beb9184c64d5/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&amp;contextData=%28sc.Default%29</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I0a4ffc3c246011f19e89beb9184c64d5/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&amp;contextData=%28sc.Default%29</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate><description>We have published a new practice note on limiting liability by a notice.</description><guid>https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I0a4ffc3c246011f19e89beb9184c64d5/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&amp;contextData=%28sc.Default%29</guid></item><item><title>New in-house content: horizon scanning</title><link>https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Ibf77475b2c3511f1a34ac71bb9879c27/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&amp;contextData=%28sc.Default%29</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Ibf77475b2c3511f1a34ac71bb9879c27/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&amp;contextData=%28sc.Default%29</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate><description>We have published an article highlighting what's on the agenda for in-house lawyers in April 2026.</description><guid>https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Ibf77475b2c3511f1a34ac71bb9879c27/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&amp;contextData=%28sc.Default%29</guid></item><item><title>Procurement (Amendment) Regulations 2026 made</title><link>https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Id275edaa29ce11f1a34ac71bb9879c27/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&amp;contextData=%28sc.Default%29</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Id275edaa29ce11f1a34ac71bb9879c27/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&amp;contextData=%28sc.Default%29</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate><description>The Procurement (Amendment) Regulations 2026 (SI 2026/360) have been made. 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The April 2026 edition includes three articles that may be of interest to commercial practitioners.</description><guid>https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I51b0669f284711f1839deddf1c806e4b/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&amp;contextData=%28sc.Default%29</guid></item><item><title>Acquisitions: completion payment and delivery obligations concurrent conditions despite "subject to" wording (Court of Appeal)</title><link>https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Id93368c6288d11f1839deddf1c806e4b/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&amp;contextData=%28sc.Default%29</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/Id93368c6288d11f1839deddf1c806e4b/View/FullText.html?transitionType=Default&amp;contextData=%28sc.Default%29</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate><description>In Textor v Iconic Sports Eagle Investment LLC [2026] EWCA Civ 355, the Court of Appeal found that, under a put option agreement for the sale of shares, the seller's obligation at completion to deliver share transfer documents and the buyer's obligation to pay the purchase price were concurrent, not sequential. 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