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Consumer protection law thought leadership, articles, podcasts, videos and webinars from expert sources across the legal world. Explore insights covering topics that involve consumer protection regulations and the developing law surrounding them from specialists working in this area.

Consumer Representative Actions – Third Irish "Qualified Entity" Designated

Digital Rights Ireland has become the third organisation to be designated as a qualified entity ("QE") by the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment (the "Minister")...

Ireland Consumer

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Matheson

New Draft Bill Implementing EU Consumer Credit Rules Published For Consultation

The draft bill includes several amendments to both the Credit Agreements Act, the Marketing Practices Act, the Act on Consumer Loan Businesses...

Denmark Consumer

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Plesner

The Digital Fairness Act: Europe's Next Big Test

Europe has built a reputation for strong consumer protection. For years the law has been there to guard people when they sign contracts, buy goods, or take on services.

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GTG

Digital Products And Services For All? The Scope, First Days, And Big Questions Around The European Accessibility Act

The European Accessibility Act (EAA) (Directive (EU) 2019/882) made headlines recently for entering into practical application on the 28th June 2025, and thereby setting common accessibility requirements across...

Cyprus Consumer

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Elias Neocleous & Co LLC

La protection des Louboutin (Video)

France Consumer

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Influxio Avocats

Court Of Justice Of The European Union Clarifies Obligations Of Bankruptcy Courts To Assess Unfair Contract Terms In Consumer Insolvency Proceedings

Germany Consumer

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PwC Legal Germany

La DGCCRF remet à l'ordre du jour sa volonté d'accompagner les professionnels quant à l'évolution de la réglementation sur le vin

France Consumer

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Bignon Lebray

Retail Promotions & Pricing: Legal Essentials For Retailers | Part 7 – Gift Cards: Legal Considerations And Recommendations

Belgium Consumer

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Altius

A Unified Approach To Accessibility: EU-Wide Consumer Protections Effective From 28 June 2025

European Union Consumer

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Michael Kyprianou Law Firm

Court Of Justice Of The European Union Clarifies Expectations On Consumer Protection And Mortgage Enforcement

Germany Consumer

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PwC Legal Germany

Goodwin Antitrust & Regulatory Shorts: Fashion Faux Pas; Misleading Green And Social Responsibility Claims

Belgium Consumer

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Goodwin Procter LLP

Ireland's First Representative Action: ICCL v Microsoft

Ireland Consumer

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McCann Fitzgerald

Termination Button–Also Required For Agreements With Automatic Expiry And One-Time Payment

Germany Consumer

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K&L Gates LLP

Consumer Protection Code 2025 - What (Re)Insurers And Intermediaries Need To Know

Ireland Consumer

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William Fry

Malta PR In 2025: New Benefits & Rules

Malta Immigration

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Attard Baldacchino

Q2 2025 Wrap-Up On Sustainability | Eyes On ESG (Video)

Luxembourg Commercial

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Arendt & Medernach

"Investment" And "Establishing A Newco" In Hungary

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Miran Legal

International Employment Law Podcast Series - The Netherlands (Podcast)

Netherlands Employment

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Travers Smith LLP

Get A Surprisingly Low 2.5 Percent Tax Rate For Your Cyprus Company (Video)

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CYAUSE Audit Services Ltd

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Product Liability & Safety

Digital Products And Services For All? The Scope, First Days, And Big Questions Around The European Accessibility Act

The European Accessibility Act (EAA) (Directive (EU) 2019/882) made headlines recently for entering into practical application on the 28th June 2025, and thereby setting common accessibility requirements across...

Cyprus Consumer

EN

Elias Neocleous & Co LLC

The New EU "Pharma Package": The Debate On Fiscal Import In The Supply Chain

In our first alert in this weekly series on the EU Pharma Package, we provided some important background and general information about the status of the Pharma Package and how the trilogues work. In the second alert, we discussed the proposed changes to regulatory data protection

European Union Healthcare

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Crowell & Moring LLP

La protection des Louboutin (Video)

La Protection Des Louboutin

France Consumer

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Influxio Avocats

The New EU Product Liability Directive: Key Changes And Implications For The Life Sciences Sector

Ireland Healthcare

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McCann Fitzgerald

LIfe Sciences Outlook 2025 - Litigation, Dispute Resolution And Products

Ireland Healthcare

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Arthur Cox

Update: Transposition Of Revised Product Liability Regime By 2026

Ireland Consumer

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William Fry

Productveiligheid en -aansprakelijkheid – Europese ontwikkelingen

European Union Consumer

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Buren

KI-Flash: AI And (Product) Liability - Entry Into Force Of The New EU Product Liability Directive

Germany Consumer

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SKW Schwarz

Quelles sont les obligations légales des e-commerçants ?

France Environment

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Haas Avocats

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Dodd-Frank, Consumer Protection Act

Navigating Dual Regulation: EMTs Under PSD2 And MICA

On 10 December 2024, in a letter to the European Banking Authority ("EBA") and the European Securities and Markets Authority ("ESMA")...

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Chrysostomides Advocates & Legal Consultants

Landmark Ruling: UK Supreme Court Clarifies Consumer Rights In Motor Finance Agreements

On Friday 1 August, the UK Supreme Court handed down its judgment in three consolidated appeals on the receipt of commissions by motor dealers from lenders...

European Union Finance

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Arthur Cox

What Every Financial Services Business In Malta Needs To Know

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has released its 2024 Annual Report, and the implications for businesses operating in Malta's financial services sector are significant.

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Grant Thornton Malta

Court Of Justice Of The European Union Clarifies Obligations Of Bankruptcy Courts To Assess Unfair Contract Terms In Consumer Insolvency Proceedings

Germany Consumer

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PwC Legal Germany

A Unified Approach To Accessibility: EU-Wide Consumer Protections Effective From 28 June 2025

European Union Consumer

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Michael Kyprianou Law Firm

Court Of Justice Of The European Union Clarifies Expectations On Consumer Protection And Mortgage Enforcement

Germany Consumer

PL

PwC Legal Germany

Goodwin Antitrust & Regulatory Shorts: Fashion Faux Pas; Misleading Green And Social Responsibility Claims

Belgium Consumer

GP

Goodwin Procter LLP

Fighting Counterfeits Online: How The EU Digital Services Act Helps

European Union IP

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Triniti Jurex

EIOPA Releases 2024 Annual Report – Key Developments, Regulatory Initiatives And Strategic Priorities

Germany Finance

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PwC Legal Germany

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Healthcare, Food & Drugs Law

International Comparative Legal Guide To Pharmaceutical Advertising 2012 Edition (Ireland Chapter)

The advertising of medicinal products is governed by a combination of legislation and codes of practice.

Ireland Consumer

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Arthur Cox

General And Children’s Commercial Communications Codes

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has launched a public consultation regarding the approach to be taken to the regulation of commercial communications for products and services that are high in fat, salt and sugar.

Ireland Healthcare

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Mason Hayes & Curran

Italy Adopts New Measures For Food And Beverage Sector

The Monti Government passed a package of reforms aimed at boosting the economy by doing away with restrictive practices and enhancing competition through the liberalisation of certain sectors.

Italy Healthcare

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Withers LLP

Information On Changes In The Trade Dresses Of Tobacco Product Packaging Seen As Forbidden Sales Promotion Of Tobacco Products

Finland Consumer

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Juridia Ltd

EU Court To Clarify Medical Device / Drug Borderline And The Status Of MEDDEV Documents

European Union Healthcare

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Axon Lawyers

Slovakia Healthcare

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CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang

Consequences Of The EU Ker-Optika Case For eHealth Services

European Union International

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Greenberg Traurig LLP

FDA Draft Guidance On Mobile Medical Applications

European Union International

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Greenberg Traurig LLP

European Court Clarifies Restrictions On Sale Of Medical Devices With Respect To E-Commerce And Specialty Shops

European Union International

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Greenberg Traurig LLP

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Consumer Credit

New Draft Bill Implementing EU Consumer Credit Rules Published For Consultation

The draft bill includes several amendments to both the Credit Agreements Act, the Marketing Practices Act, the Act on Consumer Loan Businesses...

Denmark Consumer

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Plesner

Landmark Ruling: UK Supreme Court Clarifies Consumer Rights In Motor Finance Agreements

On Friday 1 August, the UK Supreme Court handed down its judgment in three consolidated appeals on the receipt of commissions by motor dealers from lenders...

European Union Finance

AC

Arthur Cox

Warsaw Financial Regulatory Podcast: Episode 2

The Warsaw Financial Regulatory Podcast is the latest initiative of the A&O Shearman regulatory team led by Paweł Mruk-Zawirski.

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A&O Shearman

MFSA Issues Finalised Conduct Of Business Rulebook For Banks

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Ganado Advocates

CJEU Rules On Transparency Requirements In Consumer Credit Agreements

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Ganado Advocates

CJEU Judgment: Financial Institutions Must Comply With Disclosure Obligations

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George Z. Georgiou & Associates LLC

Luxembourg Tax Administration Publishes New Circular On Interest Rates On Shareholders' Current Accounts

Luxembourg Commercial

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Loyens & Loeff

'Buy Now, Pay Later' Schemes Examined By The CJEU Under The Consumer Credit Directive

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Ganado Advocates

An Overview Of The New Consumer Credit Directive

European Union Consumer

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McDermott Will & Emery

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Latest Videos

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La protection des Louboutin (Video)

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Influxio Avocats

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