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On 6 April 2018, the Düsseldorf Higher Regional Court ruled that the food retailer real, whose parent company is Germany’s Metro AG, may not sell luxury...
In a decision handed down on 13 March 2018, India’s Supreme Court has ruled that: foreign lawyers can visit India on a “casual” basis and advise...
Innovation in food is not only constant but it is definitive and once you move to the next stage there is no going back. At CMS’s annual technology conference,...
The Contract (Third Party Rights) (Scotland) Act 2017 comes into force fully today - 26 February 2018. The Act implements the recommendations of the Scottish...
Today, we launch our new report for the hotel and restaurant sector. Hotels and restaurants are increasingly expected to deliver a new and different experience;...
For more insight into legal and commercial issues affecting the Consumer Products sector – from the gig economy, to NPD, direct-to-consumer, and Brexit...
What trends are emerging for the transport sector in 2017? In our latest update we take a look at how 2017 will shape up for the transport sector and the...
What are the key issues for the transport sector in the second half of 2016 and beyond? From cyber security to anti-bribery and corruption, and from autonomous...
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What are the legal issues for the Consumer Products sector following a Brexit? Read CMS’ Consumer Products checklist to help guide you through what a Brexit could really mean for your business