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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.

Delhi High Court Holds Mandatory Service Charges By Restaurants To Be Unlawful

On March 28, 2025, the Delhi High Court in the significant case of National Restaurant Association of India and Ors. vs. Union of India & Anr. and Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Associations of India and Ors., in which the main point of contention was whether the collection of mandatory service charges.

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JSA

Analysing The Consumer Protection Act, 2019: Empowering Consumers In The Digital Age

The Consumer Protection Act of 1986 was replaced by the Consumer Protection Act of 2019, following its introduction in the Lok Sabha by Mr. Ram Vilas Paswan, the Minister of Food and Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs. This bill was presented on July 8, 2019.

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Lawyered

Prohibition on secondary boycotts clarified: High Court rules against the ACCC in appeal regarding the nature of an anti-competitive understanding

Sections 45E and 45EA of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) (CCA).

Australia Consumer

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Cooper Grace Ward

ACCC Conducts Sweep Of Online Statements For Compliance With Australian Consumer Law

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission ("ACCC") recently announced that it had conducted a sweep of more than 2,000 Australian retail websites that found some businesses...

Australia Consumer

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Jones Day

Delhi High Court Validates CCPA's Guidelines Which Prohibit Mandatory Levy Of A Service Charge By A Restaurant Or Hotel

KC

Khaitan & Co LLP

汽车购买中消费者知情权范围

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AnJie Broad Law Firm

Thailand Updates Draft Notification On Additional Obligations For Online Marketplaces

Thailand Consumer

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Tilleke & Gibbins

Is your business at risk from a competitor's "dupe" products?

New Zealand Consumer

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Wynn Williams Lawyers

It's official - you can't contract out of s18 of the ACL

Australia Consumer

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Kennedys

Read First, Tick Second

New Zealand Consumer

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Cavell Leitch

Guide To Retail Success: The Sale Of Cosmetic Products In Singapore

Singapore Consumer

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Dentons Rodyk & Davidson

Proposed amendments to the Australian Consumer Law to address unfair trading practices

Australia Consumer

PA

Piper Alderman

The Scope Of Interim Moratorium Under Section 96 Of The Code Is Limited, Clarifies SC

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AJA Legal

Self-Employment vs. Commercial Purpose: A Crucial Distinction In Consumer Rights

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

Supreme Court: There Is No Bar On Seeking Anticipatory Bail Even If The Applicant Is Declared As A Proclaimed Offender Under Section 82 Of The CRPC.

India Litigation

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IndusLaw

The Copyright Conundrum: ANI Vs OpenAI And The Fight For Fair Use

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Khurana and Khurana

Employment Relations Podcast #42 – What could the proposed ban on "non-competes" mean for Australian employers?

Australia Employment

PA

Piper Alderman

Road To IPO: Essential Strategies For SMEs (Video)

India Commercial

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Agama Law Associates

BFA Family Law Basics 2025

Australia Family

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JB Solicitors

Health & Safety

Sport Injuries in Schools – Understand the Risks and Obligations

Injuries at school including those sustained as part of sporting activities may attract liability and compensation.

Australia Consumer

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Makinson d'Apice Lawyers

Breast Implants: Recalls, Risks and Rights

There has been media scrutiny on the risks associated with breast implants, particularly with PIP breast implants.

Australia Employment

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Walsh Halligan Douglas

Mental health during separation

Research in 2011 showed that those going through marital breakdowns run a higher risk of mental illness and suicide.

Australia Employment

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HopgoodGanim

Walking The Tightrope – mental illness; patient rights and doctor's liability

Australia Employment

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Barry.Nilsson. Lawyers

Minimising risks to students on ski excursions

Australia Consumer

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Colin Biggers & Paisley

Caring for older Australians - final report released by the Productivity Commission

Australia Real Estate

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Gadens Lawyers

Reviews of medically related litigation

Australia Litigation

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Barry.Nilsson. Lawyers

Stalking changes up the ante on bullying

Australia Criminal

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Norton Rose Fulbright Australia

DDT CRP – Division 6 new cross claims remain Valid

Australia Employment

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Moray & Agnew

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Consumer Trading & Unfair Trading

Prohibition on secondary boycotts clarified: High Court rules against the ACCC in appeal regarding the nature of an anti-competitive understanding

Sections 45E and 45EA of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) (CCA).

Australia Consumer

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

Extending an unfair trading practices prohibition to commercial arrangements with small businesses: a potential chilling effect

Cth gov seeks to extend a proposed unfair trading practices prohibition to business-to-business dealings involving small businesses.

Australia Consumer

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

How Can My Business Avoid Misleading and Deceptive Advertising?

Always substantiate claims to avoid misleading consumers and potential legal issues.

Australia Consumer

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LegalVision

One-Sided Forfeiture Clauses In Apartment Buyer Agreements Unfair Trade Practice, Rules Supreme Court

India Real Estate

Trinity Chambers

The New Scam Prevention Framework and It's Impact on Businesses

Australia Commercial

CG

Coleman Greig Lawyers

Shaadi.com's 30-Day Money Back Guarantee Ad Blocked By Indian High Court

GA

Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA)

Beyond Borders: The Challenge Of Transnational Subsidies In Global Trade

Worldwide International

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Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan

Health practitioners' obligations when advertising professional services

Australia Consumer

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Hall Payne Lawyers

Managing Customer Refunds: How Should I Respond if My Customer Asks for a Refund?

Australia Consumer

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LegalVision

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Product Liability & Safety

Dairy Analogue Regulations: FSSAI Invites Public Comments

In recent times, there have been numerous media reports alleging that products like ‘Analogue in Dairy Context' are being marketed as dairy products...

India Healthcare

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

Analysing The Consumer Protection Act, 2019: Empowering Consumers In The Digital Age

The Consumer Protection Act of 1986 was replaced by the Consumer Protection Act of 2019, following its introduction in the Lok Sabha by Mr. Ram Vilas Paswan, the Minister of Food and Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs. This bill was presented on July 8, 2019.

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Lawyered

FSSAI's Inspection Checklist Revision: Ensuring Food Safety Through Food Grade Packaging In Key Food Segments (Milk, Meat, Fish, And Catering)

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has been at the forefront of ensuring food safety and setting high standards for the food industry.

India Healthcare

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

Thailand Updates Draft Notification On Additional Obligations For Online Marketplaces

Thailand Consumer

TG

Tilleke & Gibbins

Is your business at risk from a competitor's "dupe" products?

New Zealand Consumer

WW

Wynn Williams Lawyers

Guide To Retail Success: The Sale Of Cosmetic Products In Singapore

Singapore Consumer

DR

Dentons Rodyk & Davidson

Are childcare services considered treatment and care or domestic services?

Australia Consumer

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McCabes

How Retail And Consumer Goods Companies Can Navigate Supply Chain Regulations

Australia International

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Outside GC

Legal Metrology And Food Laws Newsletter | March 2025

India Healthcare

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Dentons Link Legal

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Dodd-Frank, Consumer Protection Act

The Cost Of Misleading Advertising In India

Misleading advertising remains a significant concern for consumer protection authorities worldwide.

India Media & IT

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Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA)

Relationship Between IP And Consumer Protection Law

Relevant trade depends on IP and consumer protection mechanisms to establish equilibrium between business development and customer safeguard practices.

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Khurana and Khurana

Delhi High Court Holds Mandatory Service Charges By Restaurants To Be Unlawful

On March 28, 2025, the Delhi High Court in the significant case of National Restaurant Association of India and Ors. vs. Union of India & Anr. and Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Associations of India and Ors., in which the main point of contention was whether the collection of mandatory service charges.

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JSA

出海必知合规要点：游戏虚假宣传重罚警示——逾100亿韩币天价罚单与三倍惩罚性赔偿

China Commercial

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Rouse

Moratorium Shield Gets Trimmed For Personal Guarantors

India Insolvency

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Sarthak Advocates & Solicitors

No More False Promises: CCPA's Crackdown On Misleading Coaching Ads

India Media & IT

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

Alba Law Offices Newsletter - March 2025

India Litigation

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Alba Law Offices

Analysing The Consumer Protection Act, 2019: Empowering Consumers In The Digital Age

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Lawyered

Delhi High Court Validates CCPA's Guidelines Which Prohibit Mandatory Levy Of A Service Charge By A Restaurant Or Hotel

KC

Khaitan & Co LLP

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Latest Videos

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Navigating debt recovery with disputes over goods or services

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PCL Lawyers

Future Of Consumer APAC: Anti-trust Traps For Sales And Distribution Models

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Herbert Smith Freehills

Consumer Laws Product Liability (Singapore) (Video)

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Alpha Partners

RHTLaw Taylor Wessing Consumer Brands Industry Group (Video)

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RHTLaw Taylor Wessing

CU LAB: Are Australia's product liability laws ready for driverless cars?

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Clayton Utz

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