31 May, 2018 Breaking down data silos and why platforms are the future - Part 1 By Karl Manweiler Too often when evaluating software, the decision leads to the implementation of a single-point solution. So, what are single-point...
31 May, 2018 “No go” for Viagogo By Brinsley Dresden Rarely does a government minister state in public that consumers should avoid using the services of a named business, but secondary...
31 May, 2018 US regulators begin major easing of Volcker rule By Gareth Jones 2 of the more significant changes in the Volcker 2.0 proposal would a) give banks more latitude to trade to help clients e.g. market make...
31 May, 2018 Prosecco for Dogs? It would give you PAWS for thought.... By Passle Group Bahahaha....PAWS, get it? Anyway. It's quite rare that my passions combine like this, so please excuse my excitement here. This is a...
30 May, 2018 Offensive... or just barking? By Geraint Lloyd-Taylor The ASA formally investigated two complaints about a poster for a new Don Broco album. The poster featured a religious icon with the face...
29 May, 2018 W&I insurance on the rise - opportunities and challenges By Henning Schaloske Prominent German business newspaper Handelsblatt has picked up on the trend that more and more M&A deals are being insured under - mostly...
29 May, 2018 ASA 'dial up' the pressure on broadband providers By Geraint Lloyd-Taylor Last year the ASA and CAP published guidelines to address the way in which broadband speed claims should be communicated by advertisers,...
28 May, 2018 A day for a drink in the sun! But is there planning permission for your outdoor space? By Maria Edgeworth On a sunny day, its best to be outdoors. However, is there planning permission for that outdoor area? Dublin City Council recently issued...
25 May, 2018 Inheritance and parental wealth within divorce By Passle Group Within divorce disputes an increasing number of cases focus upon parental financial support, family money and inheritance. In the case...
23 May, 2018 Too hot off the press: ASA warns The Herald over misleading "free gift" claims By Passle Group The ASA has this week told Scottish newspaper 'The Herald' that a print ad for their "New Year Special Offer" subscription was in breach...
22 May, 2018 Irish abortion referendum produces toxic mix of politics and advertising By Brinsley Dresden I visited Dublin last week to attend the historic first test cricket match on Irish soil against Pakistan. It was a great occasion, and...
21 May, 2018 Insurance as a 'seal of approval' for your ICO By Edward Ventham Regulatory scrutiny is increasing, but this isn't slowing the pace of blockchain activity - if anything, it's helping the industry...
18 May, 2018 Royal Wedding Free Zone By Brinsley Dresden It has been suggested that we should blog about when you can and can't make unauthorised references to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in...
17 May, 2018 T&Cs: they’re no little thing… By Alex Meloy This week's ASA ruling against online clothing brand Prettylittlething is a useful reminder that it’s all very well having a set of T&Cs...
17 May, 2018 "Detox" claim not so pukka By Brinsley Dresden Pukka Herbs had been using the sub-brand "Detox" for a particular variety of its tea since 2004 and had previously persuaded Trading...
17 May, 2018 Gender stereotyping - new rules in the pipeline By Geraint Lloyd-Taylor Stereotyping isn't just for Christmas ads, it's for life. Ads which rely on tired old tropes are all around us - all year long. Whether...