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Technology and media trends 2018
Jocelyn Clarke looks at the hottest media topics in 2018 so far.
The future of UK media and entertainment after Brexit
Louise Popple considers the potential challenges and opportunities Brexit may bring to the UK's media industry.
Progress towards a digital single market for content – a critique
Adam Rendle analyses whether the European Commission is moving successfully to a digital single market for creative content. More 
Germany's Network Enforcement Act and its impact on social networks
Johanna Spiegel looks at Germany's controversial law which requires social network providers to delete unlawful content wtihn a short timeframe.. More
The future of media
As new technology (and political developments) continue to disrupt traditional revenue streams and regulatory frameworks for content and media, we look at the latest trends and at different legal approaches to dealing with new challenges and opportunities.