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Dark Patterns
Dark patterns and sustainability remain a target for Poland's consumer protection authority
Entrepreneurs in Poland need to be aware that consumer protection probes and proceedings are not slowing down
Commercial
Enforcement risks mount in Germany for comparison and intermediary platforms
German watchdog is pursuing misleading behaviour and lack of transparency on ranking, reviews and market coverage
Intellectual property
Hosting third-party products could make online marketplaces liable for trade mark infringement
CJEU opens way for national courts to find website operators liable for trade mark infringement by third-party products
Dark Patterns
European consumer protection watchdogs publish 'dark patterns' statistics
National authorities will take action after two-fifths of almost 400 sites were found to rely on manipulative practices
Commercial
Interpreting audit rights in England and Wales when 'the milk of human kindness has long since evaporated'
High Court casts helpful light on the scope of audit clauses in dispute over royalty distribution agreement involving Paddington Bear
Retail and Consumer
What's new in the fashion industry? The view from Poland
The fashion industry as a big, fast-growing sector faces a range of regulatory challenges in 2023
Regulatory Outlook
Consumer law | UK Regulatory Outlook January 2023
UK consumer law reform | Dark patterns enforcement | Fitness check of EU consumer law
Regulatory and compliance
CMA investigations to extend to consumer product 'green' claims in UK
Ongoing drive to tackle greenwashing and misleading claims means businesses - including food, toiletries, cosmetics and cleaning products - should
Strategic Tech Investments and M&A
Turn it up a notch: EU regulatory hurdles in M&A transactions are getting even tougher
The Regulation (EU) 2022/2560 on foreign subsidies distorting the internal market (EU FSR) has been adopted by the European Parliament
Corporate
2023 predictions: What's on the horizon for US businesses operating in Europe?
By staying ahead of the curve and preparing for changes, US businesses can remain competitive and successful in Europe
Financial Services
Confirmation of payee: a valuable international tool in the fight against fraud?
UK and Netherlands adoption will help combat payment fraud domestically but a lack of international uptake is worrying
Retail and Consumer
UK develops thinking on consumer credit law reform but manages expectations
Despite a strong case for reform, the complexities of a 50-year-old regime mean that change will take several years
