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Lexis®PSL In-house weekly highlights—10 November 2016

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Published on: 10 November 2016

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Headlines (News updates & analysis)
Advertising and marketing: ASA publishes its 2017 objectives
Advertising and marketing: CAP issues guidance on vlogs
Brexit: High Court rules that Article 50 cannot be triggered under the royal prerogative
Bribery and corruption: Exploring the Criminal Finances Bill 2016–17
Construction: Industry insight: alternate dispute resolution in construction
Consumer protection: CMA warns online sellers about price-fixing
Contracts: A reminder not to forget loss of chance
Contracts: Contractual interpretation of remedy regime in gas supply dispute
Contracts: The dangers of making payments that ‘complete’ transactions

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Welcome to the weekly round-up of the latest key legal news stories, handpicked by the Lexis®PSL In-house team, including news articles and links to cases, legislation and consultation trackers.

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