Always unfair: how does the DMCCA change the list of banned practices?
Louise Popple looks at the impact of the DMCCA on the unfair commercial practices regime.
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DMCCA - new consumer rules bite
The majority of the consumer protection elements of the UK's Digital Markets Competition and Consumers Act have applied since 6 April 2025 (although not the rules on subscription contracts). The new regime will impact most businesses targeting UK consumers and there are significant potential fines for failure to comply. We look at the new rules on unfair commercial practices, including fake and misleading consumer reviews and drip pricing. We also consider how these new rules will be enforced by the CMA under its new direct enforcement powers. Alongside this, we look at the EU's upcoming consumer protection reforms, notably under the planned Digital Fairness Act. You can also listen to our experts discuss some of the newly introduced elements of the DMCCA (links embedded in articles).
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New rules on fake and misleading consumer reviews
Simon Jupp and Oz Watson look at the new DMCCA rules on fake and misleading consumer reviews.
MoreDrip pricing: CMA clarifies obligations
Simon Jupp and Louise Popple look at the new drip pricing provisions in the DMCCA.
MoreDirect consumer protection enforcement: where will the CMA focus its efforts?
Nick Harrison and Louise Popple look at the CMA's approach to enforcing consumer protection now that its new powers under the DMCCA are in force.
MoreEU consumer law reform is coming but when will it happen and what will it cover?
Nathalie Koch and Debbie Heywood look at the EU's plans to update consumer protection law.
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Online safety update
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Predictions 2025
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EU AI Act obligations
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Direct consumer protection enforcement: where will the CMA focus its efforts?
Nick Harrison and Louise Popple look at the CMA's approach to enforcing consumer protection now that its new powers under the DMCCA are in force.
1 May 2025
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Interface - DMCCA - new consumer rules bite
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EU consumer law reform is coming but when will it happen and what will it cover?
Nathalie Koch and Debbie Heywood look at the EU's plans to update consumer protection law.
1 May 2025
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Interface - Accessibility
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EU Accessibility Act: compliance checklists
Marc Schuler and Laura Huck provide compliance checklists for the economic operators in scope of the European Accessibility Act.
8 April 2025
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The European Accessibility Act: a 'win-win' piece of regulation
Nick Strous and Emma Kranendonk outline the main requrements under the EAA and look at why you need to comply (even if you are not located or established in the EU).
8 April 2025
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Key EU Accessibility Act exemptions and the challenges they pose
Jo Joyce and Nathalie Koch look at the scope of application of three key exemptions to EU Accessibility Act requirements.
7 April 2025
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The UK's regulatory approach to accessibility
Megan Lukins looks at the legislative framework on accessibility in the UK, and at the impact of the European Accessibility Act.
7 April 2025
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The European Accessibility Act and its implementation
Taylor Wessing's Otto Sleeking, Jo Joyce and Nathalie Koch, and Orsingher Ortu's Chiara Miante and Fabrizio Sanna look at some points of difference in implementation of accessibility legislation in key EU jurisdictions and in the UK.
10 March 2025
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Website and digital accessibility in the USA
Sheppard Mullin's Liisa Thomas looks at the accessibility framework in the United States and at its relationship to the EU's Accessibility Act.
3 March 2025
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Interface - ESG and products
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The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) - key takeaways for companies after postponement
Louis Warnking provides top tips for EUDR compliance to enable businesses to take full advantage of the delay in implementation.
3 March 2025
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