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Commercial roundup for week ending 24 May 2013

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Published on: 23 May 2013

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New content
News analysis
Advertising: ASA refers advertiser to Ofcom
Advertising: Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games and ambush marketing
Confidentiality: Supreme Court dismisses Vestergaard appeal
Consumer protection: Ensuring a better deal for energy consumers
Consumer protection: Planning ahead for smart meters
Consumer protection: Regulatory bodies take a stand against unwanted calls
Contract: Arbitration or court proceedings?
Contract: Court of Appeal considers status of signatory to contract

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The weekly roundup from Lexis+® UK Commercial. Reporting on key current awareness, news analysis, and including links to our weekly consultation and legislation trackers which respectively track consultations of note for commercial lawyers and changes to legislation and significant bills through Parliament. Also reporting on our new Practice Notes or precedents published this week and Notes or precedents which we have updated.

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