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Navigating the Generational Shifts in Consumer Behaviour

Published on 15 Apr 2024. By Jeremy Drew, Head of Commercial and Karen Hendy, Head of Corporate and Ciara Cullen, Partner

Gen Z, the first generation to be digital natives and the newest consumer, is turning retail on its head. In its latest edition of Retail Compass, international law firm RPC, takes a closer look at how the priorities of Gen Zers, a third of the global population, are shaping retail and consumer offerings.

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Car charger hacking risk shows 'everyday items can be vulnerable to attack'

Published on 22 Feb 2024. By Richard Breavington, Partner

New legislation for connected devices will provide better protection for consumers and national security, says international law firm RPC

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'All is not lost' as IMF predicts impact of AI on jobs

Published on 15 Jan 2024. By Patrick Brodie, Partner

AI technology will create new roles and opportunities, with higher value placed on human emotional intelligence in the workplace, says international law firm RPC

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Leading media litigator Lindsay Warwick joins RPC as Partner

Published on 15 Jan 2024. By Lindsay Warwick, Partner

International law firm RPC announced today that Lindsay Warwick, a leading media litigator, joins as Partner. An already powerful bench of over ten media litigators, the appointment cements the firm's reputation as having the UK's leading media defence practice.

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UK Government wants understanding of video games to move to the next level

Published on 12 Jun 2023. By Gowri Chandrashekar, Senior Associate and Zoe Harvey, Associate

On 30 May 2023, the UK Government published a Video Games Research Framework which encourages research on video games and emerging game-related technologies.

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RPC's Snapshots app brings together the latest legal developments…at the touch of a button

Published on 06 Jun 2023. By Joseph Akwaboa, Associate and Oliver Bray, Senior Partner

Students and commercial lawyers alike can access a rich database of updates from the commercial, data, digital, consumer and advertising legal landscape

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RPC hires Helen Armstrong to grow its award-winning Technology practice

Published on 31 Oct 2022. By Helen Armstrong, Partner

RPC continues its investment in its Tech Disputes offering to support the firm's rapid growth within the technology sector. Armstrong is RPC's 20th new Partner in 2022; mix of lateral hires and internal promotions.

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The Metaverse, green claims and data privacy – what critical issues lie ahead for retailers and consumer brands in Autumn 2022?

Published on 12 Oct 2022. By Jeremy Drew, Head of Commercial and Karen Hendy, Head of Corporate and Ciara Cullen, Partner

International law firm RPC launches the latest edition of Retail Compass

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Value of investments into European sport increases 433% to £9.6bn in past year

Published on 07 Oct 2022. By Jeremy Drew, Head of Commercial and Joshua Charalambous, Partner

• Total number of deals has increased 28% to 37 in past 12 months • Four £1bn+ deals in the last year, including sales of Chelsea and AC Milan • Women’s football and boxing seen as areas of growth

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Solana hack could lead to claims against its developers and service providers

Published on 10 Aug 2022. By Christopher Whitehouse, Senior Associate and Dan Wyatt, Partner

A cyberattack on Solana, which has resulted in the wallets of 8,000 customers being drained, could potentially lead to claims being taken against its software developers and third-party service providers, says international law firm RPC.

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Wagatha Christie trial timely reminder of inherent risks in litigation between high profile individuals

Published on 29 Jul 2022. By Alex Vakil, Partner

Earlier today, the UK's High Court handed down its decision on the highly publicised case Vardy v Rooney.

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RPC strengthens award-winning Technology practice with leading Partner hire

Published on 04 Jul 2022. By Tania Williams, Partner

International law firm RPC has hired Commercial, Technology and Outsourcing lawyer Tania Williams to join the firm's award-winning Technology practice in London as a Partner. Tania starts from the 4 July 2022.

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Cadwalladr judgment is 'important vindication' for freedom of expression

Published on 13 Jun 2022. By Keith Mathieson, Partner

International law firm RPC reacts to High Court libel trial, as Guardian and Observer journalist wins against Brexit campaigner Arron Banks

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1.5 million square metres added to distribution warehouse centres in past year – as e-commerce booms

Published on 20 May 2022. By Jeremy Drew, Head of Commercial

Large distribution warehouse centres saw an extra 1,500,000m²* in space added last year, the equivalent of 210 football pitches, according to RPC, the international law firm.

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Online Harms Bill: Legislation will disproportionately hit small UK businesses

Published on 27 Apr 2022. By Rupert Cowper-Coles , Partner

Broad and far-reaching legislation to tackle online harms could place a major burden on companies, particularly small businesses, says RPC, the international law firm.

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RPC supports the UK's leading bed retailer Dreams as the "Official Sleep Partner" in its partnership with Team GB and ParalympicsGB

Published on 21 Feb 2022. By Paul Joukador, Partner

International law firm RPC has supported the UK’s leading bed retailer Dreams in its brand partnerships with Team GB and ParalympicsGB ahead of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

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RPC comments on landmark Lloyd v Google Supreme Court judgment

Published on 10 Nov 2021. By David Cran, Head of IP & Tech and Rupert Cowper-Coles , Partner

This morning the UK Supreme Court handed down its landmark decision in Lloyd v Google.

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