UK Knowledge Collection | Dynamic pricing, consumer credit reform, and group litigation

The Competition and Markets Authority is investigating consumer protection concerns in the sale of concert tickets, including the use of "dynamic pricing". Our Insight looks at the consumer, advertising and competition law issues that are potentially raised, and at the impact the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act will have on the CMA's consumer enforcement powers. Our eCommerce forum at our London office next week will also take a closer look at the CMA's developing role.

Meanwhile, reform is expected to the consumer credit regime, including the regulation of "buy now, pay later" credit. Our Insight explores how the anticipated changes are driving innovation in the use of running-account credit models, and the consumer protection complexities that can ensue.

The changing legal framework for class actions in England and Wales, rising consumer awareness and regulatory developments have led to a growing trend in the English courts for collective actions to be brought by parties seeking redress. Funding, managing and defending these claims can present a number of challenges. We look at the different types of action, and when and why they tend to be deployed.

Recent Insights

Emerging trends from the Unified Patent Court

What trends and issues are emerging from the decisions of the Unified Patent Court since its launch on 1 June 2023?
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UK Employment Law Coffee Break

Our update for UK employers includes two recent Supreme Court decisions: restoring an injunction preventing the use of fire and rehire to withdraw a particular contractual benefit, and a decision with implications for the tax status of self-employed workers.
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Has running-account credit come of age in the UK?

Legislative reform is on the horizon for consumer credit. It will be important for any firm looking into running-account credit models to understand the implications of how the product is structured.
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UK CMA launches investigation into Ticketmaster's Oasis ticket sale

The CMA is using its consumer law powers to investigate potentially unfair practices. It has also indicated broader concerns relating to the secondary ticketing market as a whole.
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What is the status of class actions and group litigation in England?

There is a growing trend in the English courts for parties seeking redress to do so in increasingly larger groups – posing significant challenges for parties to litigation.
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Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards, dilapidations and rates

25 September | 09:30-10:15
What do the MEES and EPC regulations require of landlords? How do these regulations and "green lease" clauses affect a tenant's liability for dilapidations? How can landlords and tenants take advantage of business rates exemptions when undertaking MEES work?
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Pensions Coffee Break

26 September | 11:00-11:30
Our webinar will include an overview of the new rules that will start to apply to the funding of defined benefit (DB) schemes in September 2024, suggest actions for trustees to take, and more.
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eCommerce forum

26 September | One London Wall | 09:30-13:00
An in-person forum to discuss emerging legal issues, including the UK's Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act; the EU Digital Services Act and European Accessibility Act; and digital payments.
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Portfolio Forum II | Management incentive plans in focus

2 October | One London Wall | 08:30-10:30
Three sessions covering the legal, tax and valuation aspects of management incentive plans, which are crucial for driving value in private equity-backed companies.
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Eating Compliance for Breakfast | Net Zero and Social Value in Public Procurement

3 October | 09:00-09:30
An insight into the importance of social value and net zero in the context of a public procurement, including top tips for bidders and practical real-world examples.
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