Rome I comes into force, clarifies whose laws apply to contract disputes: “Companies that negotiate contracts without specifying which country’s law should govern any contractual disputes between them will face a new legal regime in…
EU issues guidance on complex consumer protection laws: “Social networking sites and blogs can be governed by the European Union’s Unfair Commercial Practices Directive, according to new guidance published by the European Commission.” (Via OUT-LAW…
Lisbon Treaty could strengthen EU powers in IP and data protection: “The European Union has strengthened its powers to change intellectual property and data protection laws in future, according to one EU law expert. The…
Net disconnection requires involvement of judge, says Commissioner: “Countries which pass laws allowing for the termination of internet connections used by suspected file-sharers without the oversight of a judge will be breaking EU law, the…
Spain warned on filesharing cut-offs: “ Slow down there José Communications Commissioner Viviane Reding has warned Spain to look carefully at proposals to cut off alleged illegal filesharers.… “ (Via The Register – Public Sector.)
Law Commissions oppose EU abolition of consumer right to reject faulty goods: “The UK should resist a proposal from Europe that would abolish the right of consumers to reject goods that turn out to be…
EU law does not upset UK plan for file-sharer disconnection, says lawyer: “British ISPs may be forced to disconnect customers accused of file-sharing without the need for a court hearing, according to a legal expert….
Consent will be required for cookies in Europe: “EDITORIAL: A law that demands consent to internet cookies has been approved and will be in force across the EU within 18 months. It is so breathtakingly…
Telcos’ data breach notification amendment is passed: “The European Council has approved a data breach notification rule for Europe’s telecoms firms. The amendment to an EU Directive will force telcos to tell customers if they…
EU – European 'internet freedom' law agreed: “(ZDNet UK) Europe is set to get a major overhaul of its telecoms regulation, after the European Parliament and Council of Telecoms Ministers reached a compromise on the…