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  17/04/2025

  Ukraine

  Ukraine expands price regulation of medicines

  Following introduction by the parliament of Ukraine of amendments to the legislation on medicines in February 2025, Ukraine has significantly expanded price regulation for medicines by establishing a new National Price Catalogue that sets maximum wholesale prices for most of the medicines on the market. On 4 April 2025 by Resolution No. 439, the Government adopted detailed regulations on international reference pricing, declaration of maximum wholesale prices and the National Price Catalogue.Wholesale prices for generics and biosimilars are capped at 75% of the declared maximum price of the...

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  07/04/2025

  United Kingdom

  The Foreign Influence Registration Scheme will go live from 1st July 2025

  The government has announced that the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme will go live from 1st July this year.The Scheme requires the registration of:Arrangements to undertake political influence activities in the UK that are directed by a foreign power (the “Political Influence Tier”); andArrangements with foreign entities for such activities as may be specified (the “Enhanced Tier”).Arrangements registered under the Political Influence Tier will, subject to some exceptions, be published on a publicly available register.A key intent behind the Scheme is to increase transparency...

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  02/04/2025

  England and Wales

  The silicosis scare: disease concerns from working with artificial stone

  BackgroundIn recent years there has been a significant increase in the popularity of using artificial stone in kitchens and bathroom worktop fittings with many retailers and trade suppliers emphasising its benefits for durable, low maintenance and aesthetic qualities. The material is made from a crushed natural stone bound with resins and colourings to create a hard surface. This is often sold as quartz worktops but may also have the terms ‘artificial marble’ or ‘granite composite’.Recent studies have found the artificially manufactured material contains up to 90-95% crystalline...

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  18/03/2025

  Belgium

  NIS2 registration deadline is here. Have you made your assessment?

  The 18 March 2025 deadline for NIS2 registrations is here. In this Law-Now, we want to remind any companies subject to the Belgian NIS2 legislation to register or to make sure they have assessed whether they fall within the extensive scope of NIS2. 1. What exactly is the NIS2 Directive, and am I subject to its rules? You can read our earlier Law-Now to find out more about compliance with NIS2 and about conducting a scope assessment, or you can contact us via the methods below. 2. How can I register as a NIS2 entity? NIS2 entities should register themselves on the Safeonweb@work...

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  27/02/2025

  International

  Cosmetics Patents

  The global cosmetics market has grown consistently since 2004, reaching a value of USD 676.9bn in 2023 and an estimated USD 716.2bn in 2024, dominated by major multinationals like L’Oréal, Unilever, and Procter & Gamble. While niche and challenger brands have emerged, only a few—such as Fenty Beauty, The Ordinary, Winona, and Adolph—have scaled beyond USD 400m in global retail sales. The sector remains resilient against economic turbulence, with key trends including shifting geographical growth strategies, increased demand for wellness and sustainable products,...

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  25/02/2025

  England and Wales

  Mediation ordered at pre-trial review between Superdry and Manchester City Football Club

  A recent High Court order in the case of DKH Retail Limited and others vs City Football Group Limited[1] has seen the first reported decision by a court using its amended powers under Civil Procedure Rules 1.4 and 3.1, which were effective as of October 2024. In November 2024, a pre-trial review for a dispute between the owners of Superdry and Manchester City Football Club, saw the High Court order, in an IP case under the Shorter Trials Scheme, that the parties engage in mediation in a bid to resolve the dispute outside of court.Summary of the disputeSuperdry brought a claim against Manchester...

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