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Morrison & Foerster LLP

Fünf wesentliche Änderungen für Unternehmen

Seit dem 20. Juli 2024 gilt das Gesetz über Musterverfahren in kapitalmarktrechtlichen Streitigkeiten (KapMuG) in seiner überarbeiteten Fassung. Mit der Neufassung dieses Spezialgesetzes für die gerichtliche kollektive...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

The New Capital Markets Model Case Act: Five Key Changes for Companies

Since July 20, 2024, a reformed version of the Capital Markets Model Case Act (Gesetz über Musterverfahren in kapitalmarktrechtlichen Streitigkeiten – Kapitalanleger-Musterverfahrensgesetz – KapMuG) has been in force in...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

UK Revamps Merger Control, Expanding CMA’s Jurisdiction and Making Procedures More Flexible

The United Kingdom’s Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act (the Act) received royal assent on 24 May 2024. The Act introduces wide-ranging amendments to the UK competition and consumer law regimes that expand the...more

Stikeman Elliott LLP

Hurry Up and Comply: Key Takeaways for Canadian Businesses on Misleading Advertising Urgency Cues

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Urgency cues remain near the top of the Competition Bureau’s misleading advertising enforcement priorities, as demonstrated by the Bureau’s recent consent agreement with a furniture chain retailer....more

Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP

Competition Bureau Tests Canada’s New Drip Pricing Law

Canada’s Commissioner of Competition filed an application under the deceptive marketing provisions of the Competition Act (Act) on May 18, 2023, alleging that Cineplex Inc. is making false or misleading representations to the...more

Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP

Canadian Competition Law Trends for 2023: Significant Amendments and More Change Ahead

Significant amendments to Canada’s Competition Act (Act) dominated discussion about Canadian competition law policy and enforcement in 2022. Given the full implementation of the first round of amendments and the formal...more

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Like & Follow! What to know when #advertising with #influencers

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If a latte is poured without anyone to photograph it, does it make a design? Instagram, TikTok and YouTube are this century’s silver screen. They’re the way people stay in touch, share artistry, and learn about the...more

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True or False? Testing the limits of comparative advertising – Petline v Trupanion

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Comparative advertising can be a useful tool for marketers. It positions competing brands against each other and helps consumers make better choices. However, there are legal limits to comparative advertising which are set...more

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#InfluencerMarketing: What advertisers need to know about disclosure

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It has been said that Instagram, YouTube and blogging represent the height of creative self-expression on the Internet. However, if a brand has sponsored an individual’s content, then the claim to self-expression has its...more

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