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Inside the EU’s planned Digital Fairness Act
Photo: Wachiwit/Getty Images For any business selling to European consumers online, everyday commercial decisions may soon be subject to new rules from Brussels. Following a review of whether EU consumer law remains fit for the digital environment, the European Commission is preparing updated legislation.
Inside the EU’s planned Digital Fairness Act: digital design, subscription traps, and influencer marketing
For any business selling to European consumers online, everyday commercial decisions may soon be subject to new rules from Brussels. Following a review of whether EU consumer law remains fit for the digital environment, the European Commission is preparing updated legislation. A draft of the long-awaited Digital Fairness Act is expected on 11 November 2026, and it could bring new requirements for online interface design, subscriptions and influencer marketing.
Judgment embargoes: setting the record straight
The concept of a judgment embargo will be familiar to most litigators. However, as the recent case of R (on the application of Wild Justice and Badger Trust) v Natural England [2026] EWHC 1932 (Admin) shows, the unique aspects of an embargo, what it entails, and how it operates in practice, are not always clear to everyone.
Commission seeks to reshape outdated law
Last November, the Law Commission published Contempt of Court: Report (Part 1) on Liability. The proposed reforms come in response to the government’s request for a review of the area in 2022, and the commission’s consultation in July 2024, followed by a supplemental consultation paper in March 2025.
Restaurant Brands International Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2025 Results
Comparable sales accelerated to 4.0%, including 6.4% at BK International, 4.2% at TH Canada and 3.2% at BK US RBI remains on track for 8%+ organic Adjusted Operating Income growth in 2025 MIAMI, Oct. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Restaurant Brands International Inc. ("RBI") (NYSE: QSR) (TSX: QSR) (TSX: QSP) today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025.
The DMCC Act: Consumer elements come into force from 6 April 2025
After much anticipation, it is now confirmed that next month the landmark consumer law provisions of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act (“DMCC Act”) will come into force, following the enactment of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Commencement No. 2) Regulations 2025 (SI 2025/272) ( “Regulations”). What provisions are coming into force? Unfair commercial practices regime: out with the old, in with the new?
The DMCC Act becomes law
24/05/2024 The long-awaited Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers (“DMCC”) Act is scheduled to receive royal assent today (24 May 2024), in the wash-up period just before the dissolution of the current parliament and following the announcement of a snap UK general... Read more
Proposed UK consumer legislation now clamps down on drip pricing and fake reviews
21/03/2024 The draft Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill (the “DMCC Bill”) has recently been amended (on 13 March 2024) following the Report stage in the House of Lords to include measures that prohibit drip pricing and address fake and misleading reviews... Read more
Closing the gender gap at the partnership level of the legal profession
In October 2023, the London Solicitors Litigation Association (LSLA) held its inaugural roundtable discussion, focusing on closing the gender gap at partner level within law firms. The Solicitors Regulation Authority’s most recent figures report that 37 per cent of law firm partners identify as female, dropping to 28 per cent at equity partner level in firms with 50+ partners.
Proposed legislation would radically expand the UK’s class action regime
17/11/2023 15 November 2023 saw publication of two proposed amendments to the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill that would have significant impacts on the UK’s class action regime:First, a proposed amendment, introduced by Sir Robert Buckland, to expand the... Read more
Consumer regulator given 10% fining powers under new consumer law Bill
25/04/2023 10% fining powers confirmed in newly unveiled consumer law Bill:Highly-anticipated proposals for new consumer laws have today (25 April 2023) been published in the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Bill (the “Bill”).The Bill propels the UK’s consumer... Read more
Dark patterns remain firmly under the regulator’s spotlight
30/03/2023 This week the Competition and Markets Authority (the “CMA”) has continued to shine a light on dark patterns, publishing an open letter for online businesses regarding urgency and price reduction claims and an update to its ‘Online Rip-Off Tip-Off’ campaign... Read more
Hot consumer law topics for 2023
15/02/2023 As we ease ourselves into 2023, there has been a recent flurry of activity at UK and EU level in relation to consumer protection law matters. Here is our round-up of the “hot” consumer law topics which consumer-facing businesses should keep an eye on over... Read more
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