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Collective actions under consumer law: proposed amendments to the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill

Published on 17 Apr 2024. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner

Are class actions under consumer protection law likely following the UK’s new DMCC Bill, and if so, what will the impact on businesses be?

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The DMCC Bill: New laws set to ban fake reviews and drip pricing from online shopping

Published on 17 Apr 2024. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner

What new laws is the UK Government planning to introduce to tackle fake reviews and unfair fees when it comes to online shopping?

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Online Fraud Charter agreed by largest tech companies

Published on 17 Apr 2024. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner

What are the obligations for tech companies that have signed up to the UK’s Online Fraud Charter (the Charter)?

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Ofcom issues draft guidance and launches consultation on the Online Safety Act 2023

Published on 11 Dec 2023. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner

What can platforms expect from Ofcom, as it steps into its new role regulating compliance with the Online Safety Act 2023 (the Act)?

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Last chance saloon: EU consumers only have one opportunity to withdraw from auto-renewing subscription contracts

Published on 11 Dec 2023. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner

When do EU consumers have a right to withdraw from subscription contracts? And how will this differ to the UK’s approach under the new Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill (DMCC)?

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European consumer group files greenwashing complaint over water bottle recyclability

Published on 11 Dec 2023. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner

Will a consumer group complaint about recyclability and the use of green imagery on water bottle packaging be successful in proving a breach of EU regulations against greenwashing? And what will this mean for wider industry using recyclable or recycled packaging?

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Platforms with Irish HQs win EU case to follow Irish law

Published on 11 Dec 2023. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner

Do platforms have additional regulatory obligations in EU states, even if they don’t have a registered office there?

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New Development: European Parliament adopts draft report to address the addictiveness of digital platforms

Published on 11 Dec 2023. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner

Earlier this year, the European Parliament published a draft report (the Report) on the addictive design of online services and consumer protection.

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UK Government u-turns on phasing out “CE” product safety marking

Published on 25 Oct 2023. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner

What product safety marks can be used on products in the UK?

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The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 – a happy new year?

Published on 25 Oct 2023. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner

How will the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (the Act) impact UK businesses?

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Government consults on improving price transparency and product information for consumers

Published on 25 Oct 2023. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner

What does the UK Government’s consultation on Improving Price Transparency and Product Information for Consumers (the Consultation) signal about online choice architecture, and what businesses should be doing now to avoid the risk of fines next year?

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European Parliament publishes draft report on the addictive design of online services

Published on 24 Oct 2023. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner

How is the European Parliament looking to combat the exploitation of psychological vulnerabilities through the addictive design of online services?

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2023 Gambling Act White Paper: The new age of gambling regulation

Published on 07 Jul 2023. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner

How will the EU’s proposed withdrawal button impact businesses?

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European Commission proposes new rules on repairing defective goods

Published on 07 Jul 2023. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner

How will the EU’s proposed withdrawal button impact businesses?

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EU proposal for all distance contracts to include a withdrawal button

Published on 07 Jul 2023. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner

How will the EU’s proposed withdrawal button impact businesses?

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New development – Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill

Published on 07 Jul 2023. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner

How will the EU’s proposed withdrawal button impact businesses?

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New ICO guidance on direct marketing and regulatory communications

Published on 07 Jul 2023. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner

When is a regulatory communication (ie a message sent in compliance with a regulator’s request) likely to be considered direct marketing?

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The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill and its impact on digital markets

Published on 07 Jul 2023. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner

What impact will the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill (DMCC), and the new Digital Markets Unit of the Competition and Markets Authority (DMU), have on the regulation of UK digital markets?

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The UK’s Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill – a first look at the new regime

Published on 07 Jul 2023. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner

What are they key legislative developments proposed by the first draft of the new UK Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill?

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2023 Gambling Act White Paper: The new age of gambling regulation

Published on 07 Jul 2023. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner

How will the EU’s proposed withdrawal button impact businesses?

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