21 November 2019
What a future without social media ‘likes’ could mean for the industry
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2019/global/what-a-future-without-social-media-likes-could-mean-for-the-industry

As Instagram announces that it is considering removing the platform's public 'like' counts, we consider the impact that a future without visual metrics would have on social media platforms and the influencer market.

21 November 2019
The Online Harms White Paper – which companies could be affected?
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2019/global/the-online-harms-white-paper-which-companies-could-be-affected

The recently published Online Harms White Paper has proposed a new regulatory framework to tackle illegal and harmful online content, establishing a statutory duty of care for companies who fall within scope. Whilst ...

27 January 2021
How much information is enough? CJEU and German Federal Court of Justice rule what information platform owners have to provide about uploaders to copyright holders
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2021/germany/how-much-information-is-enough

In 2019 the German Federal Court of Justice asked the CJEU to rule on the extent of the information that a copyright holder has the right to receive regarding uploaders who have allegedly infringed their copyright. ...

12 January 2021
A New Year, a new approach to digital regulation: the DSA and Online Harms
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2021/global/a-new-year-a-new-approach-to-digital-regulation-the-dsa-and-online-harms

Whilst many lawyers are busy doing their best to guide clients through the unfathomable challenges posed by Brexit and the ongoing pandemic, Bryony Hurst starts the year by offering some thoughts on one area which can ...

12 January 2021
Music and Social Media – Times are changing for brands on TikTok
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2021/global/music-and-social-media-times-are-changing-for-brands-on-tiktok

TikTok is still a relative newcomer to the social media party. Whilst already popular in China and other parts of East Asia, TikTok didn’t reach the global stage until it merged with Musical.ly in 2018 in a deal worth ...

15 December 2017
(International) Influencer Marketing in Germany: #ad might not be enough
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2019/global/international-influencer-marketing-in-germany

After turning a blind eye to the influencer marketing practices of companies for quite some time, competitors and competition watchdogs have now repeatedly and successfully requested German courts to put a stop to ...

29 December 2020
No time to be apathetic – as the new subscription-based era of content consumption aggressively expands, so too does its arch nemesis: piracy.
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/global/no-time-to-be-apathetic

The roots of piracy run deeper in the broadcasting industry than ever before, stealing revenue that would otherwise be enjoyed by the legitimate players; but what can media service providers do to combat this form of ...

08 October 2018
CAP releases a new guide for social media influencers
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2018/global/cap-releases-a-new-guide-for-social-media-influencers

Following consultations with influencers and agencies, CAP has identified the need for its guidance on influencer marketing to be more clear and accessible. We take a look at the new guide.

30 January 2019
The CMA clamps down on social media endorsements
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/uk/the-cma-clamps-down-on-social-media-endorsements

endorsements The Competition and Markets Authority ("CMA") issued new guidance last week on how celebrities and social media influencers need to be more transparent with their followers. Alongside this guidance came ...

08 February 2021
Online Freedom of Speech Bill in Poland
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2021/poland/online-freedom-of-speech-bill-in-poland

The Polish government plans to make social media platforms liable for unwarranted removal of content, and even to create an expedited procedure to consider claims in this regard. The question remains whether it has the ...