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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.

The Digital Fairness Act: Europe's Next Big Test

Europe has built a reputation for strong consumer protection. For years the law has been there to guard people when they sign contracts, buy goods, or take on services.

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GTG

Digital Products And Services For All? The Scope, First Days, And Big Questions Around The European Accessibility Act

The European Accessibility Act (EAA) (Directive (EU) 2019/882) made headlines recently for entering into practical application on the 28th June 2025, and thereby setting common accessibility requirements across...

Cyprus Consumer

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Elias Neocleous & Co LLC

La protection des Louboutin (Video)

La Protection Des Louboutin

France Consumer

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Influxio Avocats

Court Of Justice Of The European Union Clarifies Obligations Of Bankruptcy Courts To Assess Unfair Contract Terms In Consumer Insolvency Proceedings

On 3 July 2025, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) published its judgment in Case C-582/23 (Wiszkier) (the Judgment).

Germany Consumer

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PwC Legal Germany

La DGCCRF remet à l'ordre du jour sa volonté d'accompagner les professionnels quant à l'évolution de la réglementation sur le vin

France Consumer

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Bignon Lebray

Retail Promotions & Pricing: Legal Essentials For Retailers | Part 7 – Gift Cards: Legal Considerations And Recommendations

Belgium Consumer

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Altius

A Unified Approach To Accessibility: EU-Wide Consumer Protections Effective From 28 June 2025

European Union Consumer

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Michael Kyprianou Law Firm

Court Of Justice Of The European Union Clarifies Expectations On Consumer Protection And Mortgage Enforcement

Germany Consumer

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PwC Legal Germany

Goodwin Antitrust & Regulatory Shorts: Fashion Faux Pas; Misleading Green And Social Responsibility Claims

Belgium Consumer

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Goodwin Procter LLP

Ireland's First Representative Action: ICCL v Microsoft

Ireland Consumer

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McCann Fitzgerald

Termination Button–Also Required For Agreements With Automatic Expiry And One-Time Payment

Germany Consumer

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K&L Gates LLP

Consumer Protection Code 2025 - What (Re)Insurers And Intermediaries Need To Know

Ireland Consumer

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William Fry

Client Update: May 2025 - Intellectual Property And Consumer Protection Law

Ireland Consumer

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Arthur Cox

Update: Transposition Of Revised Product Liability Regime By 2026

Ireland Consumer

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William Fry

Ocean Vision Legal: Saving The Ocean Through Law (Ocean Litigation And Ocean Rights) (Video)

Germany Environment

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Ocean Vision Legal

Ireland Update: AI Policy And Legislation Global Developments

Worldwide Technology

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Maples Group

Rising Geopolitical Tensions Ignite European Defense M&A

Worldwide Commercial

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A&O Shearman

Malta PR In 2025: New Benefits & Rules

Malta Immigration

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Attard Baldacchino

L'IA face à notre libre arbitre (Video)

France Technology

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Haas Avocats

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Education

Private Universities In Greece: A New Legal Chapter Opens

The core of Greece's academic system is the public higher education provided exclusively by state-run universities, which are constitutionally recognized and tuition-free.

Greece Government

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Ballas Pelecanos & Associates

The Proposal For English-Speaking Undergraduate Programs In Cyprus Public Universities: A Path Toward Growth And Innovation

The ongoing discussions surrounding the proposal for the introduction of English-speaking undergraduate programs in Cyprus's public universities are presenting...

Cyprus Consumer

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Michael Kyprianou Law Firm

Discrimination In Education: Who Finally Defends The Rights Of Children?

Respect for human rights amounts to one of the fundamental pillars upon which cultures and civilizations evolve, developed over years of education and systematic cultivation.

Cyprus Consumer

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Michael Kyprianou Law Firm

Student Work Contingent Increased To 650 Hours Per Year

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Van Olmen & Wynant

CFA v CCA: A Matter Judged.

Worldwide Consumer

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FRKelly

IOSCO Publishes Crypto-Asset Investor Education Report

Malta Technology

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GTG

Economics Weekly Alert 38/2024

Cyprus Strategy

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KPMG in Cyprus

Spanish Government Proposes New Digital Safeguard Measures For Minors

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Osborne Clarke

Nature Trust And Bank Of Valletta Unveil 'What Is That Animal?' – Malta's First Local Fauna Field Guide

Malta Environment

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Finance Malta

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Healthcare, Food & Drugs Law

International Comparative Legal Guide To Pharmaceutical Advertising 2012 Edition (Ireland Chapter)

The advertising of medicinal products is governed by a combination of legislation and codes of practice.

Ireland Consumer

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Arthur Cox

General And Children’s Commercial Communications Codes

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has launched a public consultation regarding the approach to be taken to the regulation of commercial communications for products and services that are high in fat, salt and sugar.

Ireland Healthcare

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Mason Hayes & Curran

Italy Adopts New Measures For Food And Beverage Sector

The Monti Government passed a package of reforms aimed at boosting the economy by doing away with restrictive practices and enhancing competition through the liberalisation of certain sectors.

Italy Healthcare

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Withers LLP

Information On Changes In The Trade Dresses Of Tobacco Product Packaging Seen As Forbidden Sales Promotion Of Tobacco Products

Finland Consumer

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Juridia Ltd

EU Court To Clarify Medical Device / Drug Borderline And The Status Of MEDDEV Documents

European Union Healthcare

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Axon Lawyers

Slovakia Healthcare

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CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang

Consequences Of The EU Ker-Optika Case For eHealth Services

European Union International

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Greenberg Traurig LLP

FDA Draft Guidance On Mobile Medical Applications

European Union International

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Greenberg Traurig LLP

European Court Clarifies Restrictions On Sale Of Medical Devices With Respect To E-Commerce And Specialty Shops

European Union International

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Greenberg Traurig LLP

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Consumer Credit

Landmark Ruling: UK Supreme Court Clarifies Consumer Rights In Motor Finance Agreements

On Friday 1 August, the UK Supreme Court handed down its judgment in three consolidated appeals on the receipt of commissions by motor dealers from lenders...

European Union Finance

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Arthur Cox

Warsaw Financial Regulatory Podcast: Episode 2

The Warsaw Financial Regulatory Podcast is the latest initiative of the A&O Shearman regulatory team led by Paweł Mruk-Zawirski.

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A&O Shearman

MFSA Issues Finalised Conduct Of Business Rulebook For Banks

On 28 February 2025, the MFSA published a Conduct of Business Rulebook (the "Rulebook") for credit institutions offering retail products and services with the aim of enhancing consumer protection in the banking sector.

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Ganado Advocates

CJEU Rules On Transparency Requirements In Consumer Credit Agreements

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Ganado Advocates

CJEU Judgment: Financial Institutions Must Comply With Disclosure Obligations

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George Z. Georgiou & Associates LLC

Luxembourg Tax Administration Publishes New Circular On Interest Rates On Shareholders' Current Accounts

Luxembourg Commercial

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Loyens & Loeff

'Buy Now, Pay Later' Schemes Examined By The CJEU Under The Consumer Credit Directive

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Ganado Advocates

An Overview Of The New Consumer Credit Directive

European Union Consumer

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McDermott Will & Emery

EU Credit Servicing Directive – Amendment To Consumer Protection Code

European Union Consumer

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Matheson

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Consumer Trading & Unfair Trading

Unfair Commercial Practices In The Agricultural And Food Supply Chain

There are many suppliers of agricultural produce in the Netherlands, such as farmers and growers, but also slaughterhouses.

Netherlands Litigation

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Fieldfisher

Mastering The Price Tag: How Beauty Brands Can Win With Smarter Pricing Strategies

Beauty is booming. The global beauty and personal care market is set to reach $756 billion by 2029, growing at a 3.1% CAGR, according to Statista Market Insights.

Germany Consumer

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AlixPartners

Shrinkflation : Alerte sur les produits, que faut-il savoir ?

La shrinkflation (ou « réduflation ») est un néologisme d'origine anglaise désignant la pratique consistant à réduire le poids d'une denrée tout en conservant voire augmentant le prix initial...

France Consumer

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Haas Avocats

The CJEU Rules On The Obligation Of Traders When Online Contracts Are Concluded

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Ganado Advocates

EU Commission Announces First FSR Ex Officio Investigation

European Union International

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Van Bael & Bellis

Hungarian Webshops To Offer Delivery By Hungarian Post

Hungary Consumer

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Schoenherr Attorneys at Law

Donner aux consommateurs les moyens d'agir en faveur de la transition verte

France Environment

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Grant Thornton Société d’Avocats

Early Signs Of The Digital Markets Act In Action

European Union Consumer

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Norton Rose Fulbright

When The Power Is With You #V: Serving The SMPA

Czech Republic Consumer

HP

Havel & Partners s.r.o.

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Latest Videos

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La protection des Louboutin (Video)

IA

Influxio Avocats

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