Worldwide: Consumer Protection

The European Union's revised Product Liability Directive introduces sweeping changes to manufacturer liability across digital and commercial supply chains, with Member States now racing to transpose the legislation by December 2026.

The EU's new Product Liability Directive is set to transform consumer protection and business liability across Ireland by December 2026. This final article in a three-part series examines how the modernized...

Joaquín Fernández, asociado senior en la práctica de litigación de seguros, ADR y arbitraje, analiza en este video las implicaciones de la nueva Directiva Europea de Responsabilidad por Producto Defectuos...

As the September 2026 deadline for the EmpCo Directive approaches, companies face stringent new requirements for environmental claims on packaging. Generic sustainability terms will be prohibited unless backed by hard evidence, while quality marks must meet rigorous certification standards, creating urgent compliance challenges for businesses with existing stock.

The Regulations transpose Directive (EU) 2023/2673 (DMD II), which creates a new framework for certain financial services contracts concluded at a distance, into Irish law.

The Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled on whether luxury brands can use historical dates in their trademarks when those dates suggest centuries of craftsmanship and heritage that don't actually exist. This landmark decision examines how false claims about a business's age may deceive consumers about product quality, particularly when tradition and prestige are key factors in purchasing luxury goods.

This privacy statement outlines how the organization handles cookies and user data collection through its digital platforms. It explains the consent mechanism for different categories of cookies, including analytics and targeting technologies that track user behavior and preferences.

June 2026 – As of 19 June 2026, EU Directive (EU) 2023/2673 (the “Directive”) requires all traders offering goods or services to consumers through online interfaces...

Une décision qui doit interpeller tous les opérateurs de plateformes « hybrides » qui agissent en tant que vendeur sur leurs propres interfaces.

As digital transformation accelerates and AI reshapes the workplace, young workers face mounting challenges in acquiring relevant skills and securing entry-level positions. This analysis examines how technological evolution, remote work dynamics, and AI-driven recruitment are creating new barriers for youth employment, while highlighting innovative government initiatives across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific that are helping bridge the digital skills gap.

Juvenile delinquency stems not from inherent criminality but from complex interactions between social, familial, educational, and environmental factors during child development. Understanding these root causes is essential for creating effective interventions that prioritize rehabilitation over punishment. Can preventive, child-centered approaches successfully address youth offending while promoting long-term social inclusion?

Our Administrative Law Briefing Special Edition analyses the consolidated legal framework for University Legal Entities in Greece, following a series of judgments by the Council of State, including: