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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
Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT)

How is EU cybersecurity law affecting IoT product design?

The EU's strategy on cybersecurity has the potential to be a game changer for product design, business models and distribution
Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT)

The new era for data regulation and what it means for the tech sector

Given the pivotal importance of data for thriving competition, legislators are increasingly attempting to ensure that markets work by establishing
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
Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT)

Space race in the telecoms industry? How satellites may change Europe's telco landscape

Satellite communications networks have the potential to alter drastically the telecommunications landscape
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

Health and safety | UK Regulatory Outlook January 2023

Building safety | The Building Safety Act | Fire safety
Regulatory Outlook

Advertising and Marketing | UK Regulatory Outlook January 2023

Greenwashing and environmental claims | Online advertising programme | Focus on body image issues
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
The Built Environment

New UK telecommunications infrastructure law brings changes to the Electronic Communications Code

Significant changes for network operators and site providers expected throughout 2023