Tag: Consumer Rights
The New Consumer Agenda: public consultations on two new EU consumer law initiatives
Edward Turtle and Tracey Bischofberger
The EU is consulting on two important consumer law initiatives which would introduce new requirements for online transactions, information on repairability and the lifespan of products, and measures to curb premature product obsolescence. These changes would have lasting effects for products sold in the EU.
EU representative actions: do they represent a major consumer rights shakeup?
Edward Turtle and Tracey Bischofberger
We consider the implications of a new EU Directive to introduce representative actions for breaches of certain EU laws, including consumer rights, product liability and product safety legislation.
All Together Now – Update on Collective Redress in Europe
Edward Turtle and Carol Holley
Recent developments in relation to consumer collective redress in Europe.
COVID-19 and consumer rights in the UK
Jamie Humphreys and Carol Holley
Considerations for UK companies regarding the significant impact the ongoing restrictions will have on businesses and their consumers.
All for one and one for all – EU consumer remedies unite
Edward Turtle and Evangelia Nitti
Last week, EU Parliament approved a proposal for a new directive on the sale of goods.
Not content with digital – new protections for EU consumers of digital content and services
Edward Turtle and Evangelia Nitti
The EU has confirmed agreement on its proposal for a directive on contracts for the supply of digital content and services. This covers a whole range of digital media – from streamed and downloaded music and movies to apps, games, computer programmes and cloud services.
Collective re-dress: all talk and now trousers
Jamie Humphreys, Edward Turtle and Monica Mylordou
Product manufacturers risk a significant increase in European-style “class actions” if proposals to amend the draft “New Deal for Consumers” are adopted.
New Deal for Consumers; Raw Deal for Businesses?
European Commission proposes consumer rights of collective redress, more transparency online and strong sanctions linked to annual turnover.
English Court clarifies test for forseeability risk
Rod Freeman and Jamie Humphreys
The ruling provides food for thought to those managing new risks.
EU starts discussion on further harmonisation of consumer protection laws
Jamie Humphreys and Carol Roberts
Proposals to ensure consistency in consumer protection across the EU were recently approved by a European Parliament Committee.
