The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 ("DMCC Act") provides for two regimes for the enforcement of consumer law: a civil court-based regime, under which the Competition and Markets Authority (“CMA”) and...more
As the festive season heralds lights on storefronts and fills shopping carts around the world, the retail and luxury sectors find themselves navigating unprecedented change. Consumer expectations among various demographics...more
Ahead of the implementation of the new subscription contract regime set out in the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (“DMCCA”), which is due to come into force during 2026, the UK Government is consulting on...more
In the last couple of years, generative artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative tool for the advertising industry, promising unprecedented efficiency and cost savings and innovative ways of creating...more
The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act (the “DMCC Act”) received Royal Assent on 24 May 2024, just over a year after it was first introduced in the House of Commons. The DMCC Act introduces changes to digital...more
On 20 May 2024 the UK passed the Automated Vehicles Act 2024, setting up a comprehensive framework for the regulation of self-driving vehicles in the UK. On 20 May 2024 the UK passed the Automated Vehicles Act 2024, setting...more
While unfair practices trapping consumers in unwanted subscriptions have been addressed under existing consumer law, the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill introduces a new set of requirements which are specific...more
UK food businesses are required to declare the presence of any of the 14 main allergens if used intentionally as an ingredient or processing aid. However, they are not required to declare any unintentional presence of an...more
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published an online reporting form, encouraging consumers to report businesses which engage in ‘misleading tactics’ such as pressure selling, hidden charges, subscription traps...more
The holiday shopping season is upon us once again and this year, much like last year, continues to present unique challenges and opportunities for consumer companies and retailers. In this nearly “post-COVID” environment,...more
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