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The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 ("DMCC") received Royal Assent on 24 May 2024, making the United Kingdom the fourth jurisdiction to pass digital regulatory legislation targeting tech-giants.

The CMA has finalised its guidance on its new consumer protection enforcement powers under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (DMCCA)...

Recently adopted and published Directive 2019/771 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 May 2019 on certain aspects concerning contracts for the sale of goods, amending Regulation...

Earlier this month, the UK government launched its Smart Data Consultation (Consultation). The Consultation follows the publication of the terms of reference

A new era for online regulation awaits as the long-anticipated Online Safety Act ("OSA") finally received Royal Assent today.

The biggest regulatory development in 2023 for many will be the new FCA ‘Consumer Duty'.

Keeping pace with legal and regulatory developments is essential in the fast-changing Retail & Consumer sector. Our new interactive Risk Radar is designed to help you anticipate industry trends, spot emerging legal risks...

In a decision dated August 31, 2021, the Upper Tribunal (Tax and Chancery Chamber) (the Upper Tribunal) dismissed a reference made by a financial adviser who had been prohibited by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)...

On 17 December 2021, the European Commission revised guidance on the interpretation and application of the Omnibus Directive. The deadline for Member States to have all measures and any national amendments...

A spate of high-profile cases across the EU has brought the spotlight firmly on how to combat unfair commercial practices and increase consumer protection.

In early 2020, it became clear that the unfolding Covid-19 pandemic would significantly affect the global economy.

Zahra Nanji argues that there must be a redress scheme in place to protect consumers in case of adverse reactions to a COVID-19 vaccine that could be marketed before it is licensed.

We highlight below the main aspects of the Strategy and Work Programme, and some important considerations for firms.

Read on to understand the key arguments made by the parties and interveners in the Supreme Court hearing of the motor finance commission appeal...

HM Treasury (HMT) has launched a consultation on proposed reforms to the UK Appointed Representatives (AR) regime, building on its August 2025 policy statement.

Dispute Resolution analysis: In one of the first English decisions relating to non-fungible tokens (NFTs), the English High Court stayed a consumer's claim for a declaration that an arbitration agreement...

The head of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in a recent speech has outlined the UK regulator's latest activity and thinking around artificial intelligence (AI) foundation models.