2024 saw a significant increase in overall global fines for antitrust enforcement, with total penalties for the jurisdictions surveyed in our report at USD6.7 billion, over double that of 2023 (USD2.9bn) and substantially...more
Key competition law and digital markets aspects of the UK Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (“DMCC”), enforced by the UK Competition and Markets Authority (“CMA”), came into force on 1 January 2025. You can...more
The United Kingdom’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) will, in the new year, launch a review of its approach to merger remedies which could lead to a shift away from its long-standing preference for structural...more
On December 2 – 3 2024, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) met for its 99th plenary session. It subsequently issued several documents, one of which calls for the need for greater alignment between the GDPR and EU...more
After years of planning and debate, the UK's Digital Markets, Competition, and Consumers Act will come into force on 1 January 2025. This landmark legislation provides expanded powers to the CMA in respect of merger control,...more
Businesses now have the chance to influence the new UK rules governing subscriptions contracts by responding the Government’s consultation on the new legislation (and the secondary rules which are required to implement it)....more
The pace of new EU law continues unabated, with IoT, cyber security and digital services being key areas of activity....more
With back-to-school (BTS) in full swing, shoppers are navigating pressing economic challenges like inflation and financial uncertainty, they increasingly seek convenient and cost-saving solutions. Almost all BTS shoppers...more
The Draghi Report proposes substantial reform in the area of competition law, notably offering a critical assessment of recent policies implemented by the European Commission in merger control and antitrust enforcement. The...more
On October 16, the European Commission determined that X’s online social networking service does not qualify as a core platform service (CPS) under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). This conclusion follows a detailed market...more
The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (UK DMCC) introduces significant reforms to the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (UK CMA) and competition laws. The UK DMCC forms part of a global trend to focus...more
This past spring, amidst the planning for our 25th-anniversary celebration, Team LISI took a moment to reflect on the significant changes in the digital marketing landscape over the past quarter century. Jason Lisi, our CEO...more
With video making up over 65% of all internet traffic, it’s no surprise that Google Ads has introduced AI video enhancements to streamline the process for marketers. For law firms running PPC campaigns, these AI-powered tools...more
If you read our past post on what makes up a modern marketing technology stack, you know that thousands of platforms are available to help with virtually every facet of running your law firm’s day-to-day marketing. Moreover,...more
In a spectacular turn, on September 3, 2024, the Court of Justice (CJEU), constituted as the grand chamber, overturned the ruling of the General Court (GC) and annulled the decision made by the Commission to accept requests...more
On August 8, 2024, Judge Amit P. Mehta of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia issued his much anticipated and long-awaited opinion in the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) case challenging Google's...more
In May of this year, the UK Government passed the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act (DMCC) into law. The DMCC is wide-ranging and covers three key areas: consumer law, digital markets, and merger and antitrust...more
In November of 2023, Meta launched a service in the European Union that allowed users to utilize the Facebook and Instagram platforms “ad free” for a monthly fee. The subscription service was meant to address regulatory...more
On 1 July 2024, the European Commission (the ‘Commission’) announced its preliminary findings in an investigation of a leading social media platform, concluding that its ‘pay or consent’ advertising model implemented in the...more
On June 28, 2024, the European Commission (EC) held a workshop on competition in virtual worlds and generative artificial intelligence (AI). The event followed the EC’s January 2024 call for contributions on the level of...more
In the competitive world of legal services, one of the most effective ways to increase your law firm’s online visibility and attract potential clients is through search engine optimization (SEO). One of the most beneficial...more
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Our new report provides a practical introduction to credit risk transfer (CRT) and significant risk transfer (SRT) trades. It is a comprehensive starting point for new issuers, investors and other stakeholders. While CRT...more
This newsletter is a summary of the antitrust developments we think are most interesting to your business. David Higbee (Global Head of Antitrust) and Dominic Long (Global Deputy Head of Antitrust) are our editors this month....more
The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 will introduce groundbreaking new rules to regulate digital markets in the U.K. It aims to boost competition by controlling the conduct of the largest digital firms,...more