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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
Retail and Consumer
Poland's Office of Competition and Consumer Protection investigates 'dark patterns'
Entrepreneurs can be fined up to 10% of their turnover for violating the collective interests of consumers
Real estate
Business rates in 2023 to shake up statutory compensation in UK lease renewals
Changes to rateable values will affect what is payable when terminating leases under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954
Retail and Consumer
UK Court of Appeal signals interest in dealing with trade mark evergreening
The Court of Appeal reversed the High Court's decision to strike out a bad faith claim based on evergreening in