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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.

OTR Guidance Documents: Clearing The Haze

The Machinery and Electrical Equipment (Omnibus Technical Regulation) Order, 2024 (‘OTR Order') was issued by the Ministry of Heavy Industries on 28 August 2024.

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Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan

What Do You Know? Goods Importer Does Not Always Owe A Duty Of Care

The importer of electrical goods which is not involved in the manufacturing or design of those goods does not necessarily owe a duty of care to end consumers

Australia Consumer

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Barry Nilsson

Refusing to supply – a brief checklist for your business

Businesses may refuse supply for valid reasons, but risk liability if it is anti-competitive or misleading.

Australia Consumer

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Bartier Perry

Strengthening Oversight Through Legislation: Delhi's School Fee Reforms

Private unaided schools occupy a peculiar position in Indian education law, they are private enterprises delivering a public good, subject to both the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 (RTE Act) and state-specific education laws.

Saga Legal

New Guidelines To Control Illegal Listing And Sale Of Radio Equipment On E-commerce Platforms

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JSA

Vietnam's E-Commerce Legal Framework: A Deep Dive Into The Draft E-Commerce Law

Vietnam Consumer

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Tilleke & Gibbins

Queensland Government Bulletin: Commission Of Inquiry Into Queensland's Child Protection System Underway

Australia Consumer

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Holding Redlich

Know Your Consumer Rights! (Video)

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IndiaLaw LLP

Give Me My Money Back! – Consumer Rights

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Ethical Legal Consultants

KFTC Sanctions Meta For E-Commerce Act Violations

South Korea Consumer

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YOON & YANG LLC

Supreme Court's Landmark Mental Health Guidelines: Turning A Tragedy Into Educational Reform

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IndiaLaw LLP

Challenges In Regulating Misleading Advertisements: Consumer Protection Act 2019 And Beyond

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Khurana and Khurana

Buy Now Pay Later reforms have commenced: what does this mean for you?

Australia Consumer

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Holley Nethercote

Legal Metrology (General) Third Amendment Rules, 2025: Regulating Automated Blood Pressure Devices In India

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IndiaLaw LLP

GST On Pens, Papers & Stationery Items: Rates & HSN Codes

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Vakilsearch

RBI Removes Hurdles For Rupee Trade Settlement, Boosting Global Use Of INR

India International

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IndiaLaw LLP

New road rules and driving offences come into effect across Australia

Australia Transport

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

GST On Legal Services & Advocate Fees Explained

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Vakilsearch

Demystifying Australia's National Anti-Corruption Commission (Video)

Australia Criminal

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Alvarez & Marsal

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Consumer Credit

Buy Now Pay Later reforms have commenced: what does this mean for you?

BNPL providers must now hold a credit licence & follow consumer credit laws under new regulations.

Australia Consumer

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Holley Nethercote

Commercial Debts Don't Age Well!

Clear expectation and prompt enforcement of terms ensure a fair and robust way to manage risk and ensures accountability.

Australia Consumer

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PCL Lawyers

Legal Tips for Handling Client Disputes in Professional Services

This article will take you through some ways to prevent and settle client disputes.

Australia Consumer

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LegalVision

Supreme Court clarifies key principles in misstatement cases

New Zealand Consumer

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Wynn Williams Lawyers

AFSL Cancelled After CSLR Payment

Australia Consumer

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Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

It's not fixed price, if you believe it: The curious case of the cost plus Payment Claim

Australia Consumer

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Piper Alderman

Unconscionable Conduct – Optus agrees to $100m penalty

Australia Consumer

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Piper Alderman

How Do I Recover a Debt From an Individual?

Australia Consumer

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LegalVision

BNPL – Low Cost Credit Contract Providers

Australia Consumer

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Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

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Healthcare, Food & Drugs Law

New Zealand to introduce plain cigarette packaging despite problems in Australia

While Australia goes in to battle with tobacco companies, New Zealand makes its first move in the same direction.

New Zealand Healthcare

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Baldwins Intellectual Property

Twist in KFC case

KFC, as employer, was found vicariously liable for the negligence of its staff and the plaintiff was awarded damages.

Australia Healthcare

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Hall & Wilcox

You'll (Still) Feel Better on Swisse (Unless and Until the Complaints Resolution Panel Says Otherwise) - Health and Food Products – To What Extent Are Puffery and Claims About Health Benefits Permitted in Australian Advertisements?

Tracey J of the Federal Court has delivered his judgment in Swisse Vitamins Pty Ltd v Complaints Resolution Panel.

Australia Healthcare

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Addisons

Pharmaceutical Product Recall: New FDA Requirements

Thailand Healthcare

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Tilleke & Gibbins

PLC Multi-Jurisdictional Guide 2012: Life Sciences - Part 1

Australia Healthcare

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DLA Piper Australia

PLC Multi-Jurisdictional Guide 2012: Life Sciences - Part 2

Australia Healthcare

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DLA Piper Australia

PLC Multi-Jurisdictional Guide 2012: Life Sciences - Part 3

Australia Healthcare

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DLA Piper Australia

Pharmaceuticals and life sciences - impact of the budget

Australia Healthcare

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Norton Rose Fulbright Australia

Accidents happen: The Importance of Appointing your Enduring Guardian and Enduring Power of Attorney

Australia Healthcare

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Swaab

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Dodd-Frank, Consumer Protection Act

Thailand Strengthens Controls On Residential Lease Contracts

Thailand's consumer protection authorities have strengthened oversight of residential leasing businesses following numerous complaints about unfair lease terms...

Thailand Real Estate

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Tilleke & Gibbins

Multi-Level Marketing, Direct Selling And Artificial Intelligence AI: Where Legal Issues Intersect

Multi-level marketing and direct selling occupy an important position in the market as business models, while the recent development of artificial intelligence (AI) has brought revolutionary changes to the business field.

Taiwan Technology

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Zhong Yin Law Firm

APAC Monthly Private Wealth Legal Developments – July 2025

ASIC has published a consultation on proposed updates to its Regulatory Guide 181: Licensing – Managing conflicts of interest, which provides guidance on how Australian financial services...

Worldwide Finance

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

New Guidelines To Control Illegal Listing And Sale Of Radio Equipment On E-commerce Platforms

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JSA

Vietnam's E-Commerce Legal Framework: A Deep Dive Into The Draft E-Commerce Law

Vietnam Consumer

TG

Tilleke & Gibbins

Know Your Consumer Rights! (Video)

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

Give Me My Money Back! – Consumer Rights

EL

Ethical Legal Consultants

Delhi High Court Tells Patanjali To Pull Back Its Herbal Punches

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Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA)

KFTC Sanctions Meta For E-Commerce Act Violations

South Korea Consumer

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YOON & YANG LLC

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Product Liability & Safety

OTR Guidance Documents: Clearing The Haze

The Machinery and Electrical Equipment (Omnibus Technical Regulation) Order, 2024 (‘OTR Order') was issued by the Ministry of Heavy Industries on 28 August 2024.

LS

Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan

What Do You Know? Goods Importer Does Not Always Owe A Duty Of Care

The importer of electrical goods which is not involved in the manufacturing or design of those goods does not necessarily owe a duty of care to end consumers

Australia Consumer

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Barry Nilsson

Queensland Government Bulletin: Commission Of Inquiry Into Queensland's Child Protection System Underway

Commission of Inquiry into the state's child safety system to examine systemic issues and recommend reforms.

Australia Consumer

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Holding Redlich

Legal Metrology (General) Third Amendment Rules, 2025: Regulating Automated Blood Pressure Devices In India

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IndiaLaw LLP

No Inspector? No Problem, Meet The FSSAI App That Lets Customers Police The Kitchen

India Healthcare

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

ASIC Enforcement – Comparison Websites

Australia Consumer

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Sophie Grace Pty Ltd

India's Lemon Law Moment: Evolving Product Liability And Recall Regime In The Automotive Sector

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DSK Legal

Managing Public Opinion Risks In Auto Industry

China Transport

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Anli Partners

Product Liability 2025

AP

AZB & Partners

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Latest Videos

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Know Your Consumer Rights! (Video)

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IndiaLaw LLP

Navigating debt recovery with disputes over goods or services

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PCL Lawyers

Future Of Consumer APAC: Climate Change And ESG Litigation Trends In The Consumer Sector

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Consumer Laws Product Liability (Video)

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Alpha Partners

RHTLaw Taylor Wessing Consumer Brands Industry Group (Video)

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RHTLaw Taylor Wessing

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