New EU rules on non-contractual disputes come into force: “New EU rules on which country’s law should govern disputes in tort (such as claims for negligence and misrepresentation), have come into force. The regulation, known…
Regulator to probe Davenport Lyons’ P2P porn cash demands: “ Hot watchdog on watchdog action Lawyers for the consumer rights lobby Which? have filed an official complaint to the body that regulates solicitors over Davenport…
As if others like Jet2.com comply…. Budget airlines break new rules on opt-in website pricing: “Budget airlines Ryanair and easyJet are failing to comply with European laws that ban pre-checked boxes on websites that sell…
Internet shoppers to get duty relief for Christmas: “Internet shoppers who wait until December to look for a Christmas bargain may save more money than they thought when HM Revenue and Customs eliminates customs duty…
UK Government consults on consumer protection law overhaul: “The Government has asked businesses whether they back a set of consumer protection laws proposed by the European Commission. If the proposals become law then retailers across…
ECJ says websites need phone numbers or web forms: “Companies have to provide a means of contact on their websites in addition to their postal and email addresses, the European Court of Justice has ruled….
Call for clampdown on rogue online ticket sellers Ticketing websites have called on the government to crack down on rogue online operators after a spate of high-profile examples of consumers being ripped off. Andy Burnham,…
Media News – European Journalism Centre: “EU lawmakers approve crackdown on Internet violence Cyber-bullying and child pornography will be targeted in a EUR 55m scheme agreed by European Union lawmakers on Wednesday. The European Commission’s…
Commission admits failure and redrafts e-money rules: “The European Commission has admitted that its rules on e-money have stifled the market for virtual currencies over the past eight years and has proposed a revised set…
EU to expand e-shoppers’ rights: “The European Commission unveils plans to give more rights to consumers shopping online in the EU.” (Via BBC News.)