Europe: Consumer Protection

Starting a sweepstakes business requires careful legal structuring to avoid gambling classification and regulatory penalties. Understanding the distinction between promotional sweepstakes and regulated gaming activities is essential for compliance across different jurisdictions. This guide examines the legal framework, licensing requirements, and corporate structures needed to operate a compliant sweepstakes company.

In line with the rapid expansion of electronic commerce, online food ordering services have evolved into a strategically significant market for both consumers and service providers.

The Advertising Standards Authority has issued a landmark ruling on the nutritional classification of doner kebabs, determining whether they fall under the category of less healthy foods for advertising purposes.

On 28 April 2026, the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Amendment regulations 2025 came into force, marking the most significant change to the legal regulation of clinical trials in the UK...

In the fourth quarter of 2025, inventory turnover experienced a notable increase in the apparel and luxury goods sectors compared to the third quarter, while declines home, outdoor, and durable products...

On 31 March 2026, the UK Government's Department for Business and Trade and the Office for Product Safety and Standards launched a consultation on a proposed new product safety...

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:

Just in time for the 2026 exam season, Ganado In Session returns with another revision-focused podcast – this time tailored for second-year law students tackling CVL 2008, Law of Property.

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The Competition and Markets Authority has imposed its first financial penalty under new direct enforcement powers, ordering the AA to refund over 80,000 learner drivers and pay a £4.2 million fine for drip pricing practice

The Amsterdam District Court has drafted preliminary questions for the CJEU regarding the validity of rent indexation clauses in Dutch residential leases that combine CPI-based increases with additional surcharges. These questions seek to clarify whether such combined mechanisms comply with EU consumer protection law, particularly concerning transparency, foreseeability, and fairness to tenants.

AI Agents are transforming commerce by autonomously selecting goods, comparing prices, and initiating payments on behalf of consumers. This briefing explores the complex regulatory challenges and opportunities that agentic commerce presents for businesses, from contract formation and payment regulation to consumer protection and strategic partnerships.