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Retail and Consumer
Consumer credit reform in the UK: where now?
A consultation response is likely later in 2023 but reform could transform consumer and small business finance markets
Retail and Consumer
Italy implements the 'Omnibus' Directive
New information requirements, unfair commercial practices and sanctions are among the provisions that apply from April
Commercial
Audit rights: an 'after Paddington' drafting checklist for keeping clauses clear
Tips on what drafting issues should be considered by the party that is more likely to be audited
Intellectual property
Standing out from the crowd: EUIPO rules that the shape of Dior's Saddle bag lacks distinctiveness
EUIPO Board of Appeal decision has underscored the difficulties with registering 3D marks consisting of the appearance of a luxury
Retail and Consumer
UK's Ofcom opens consultation on HFSS advertising restrictions
The ASA has been confirmed as the regulator primarily responsible for enforcement, including for material online
Real estate
UK Landlord and Tenant: Why an overhaul of the 1954 Act is a risky business
Osborne Clarke property disputes partner, Kate New, writes for leading real estate title, EG, on the government's proposals to review
Banking and finance
Does new regulation spell the beginning of the end for 'buy now, pay later' in the UK?
HM Treasury consults on draft legislation for BNPL regulation
Blockchain
Blockchain in Singapore 2023: where are we now?
Collaborative projects and regulatory developments in Singapore indicate an appetite for innovation in digital assets
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
