2/12/2025 2:52:56 PM Lessons learned: Key takeaways from CMA’s recent online reviews probe By Verity Egerton-Doyle Helen Crossley Alexandra Zachmann Kim Rust +1 more... Show less Nearly four years have passed since the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) started its online reviews investigation into Amazon and...
12/11/2024 2:00:35 PM Subscriptions wrapped – consumer contracts come under scrutiny throughout 2024 By Kim Rust John Eichlin Verity Egerton-Doyle Kris Ekdahl +1 more... Show less In 2024, subscription contracts have attracted significant scrutiny on both sides of the Atlantic, especially in digital markets. As 2024...
11/14/2024 10:56:26 AM In vogue? Green claims in fashion regulation, a growing trend By Matthew Flanagan Alexandra Zachmann Driven by an increased focus on climate change and wider sustainability issues, recent years have seen a significant increase in...
11/13/2024 2:45:26 PM Clarity incoming – compliance advice and enforcement priorities become clearer as the UK's CMA prepares for direct consumer enforcement powers By Kim Rust Helen Crossley Tom Clare Bhavyakirti Singh +1 more... Show less This week’s new compliance advice for trade recommendation platforms (TRPs) and the launch of a project to explore dynamic pricing across...
9/19/2024 9:02:12 AM No excuse for non-compliance! New CMA greenwashing guidance for the fashion industry in the UK By Kim Rust Alexandra Zachmann Helen Crossley The ambitious approach to tackle greenwashing in the fashion industry taken by the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) continues,...
3/27/2024 5:58:58 PM CMA sets out [green]print for environmental claims in the fashion sector By Jonathan Ford Verity Egerton-Doyle Bruce Kilpatrick Helen Crossley Kim Rust +2 more... Show less Tackling “greenwashing” - where firms overstate the eco-credentials of their products or services - is a clear priority for the UK's...
2/8/2024 5:07:33 PM Prepare for take-off: UK’s Digital Regulatory Cooperation Forum’s AI and Digital Hub to support digital innovators in 2024 By Jennifer Calver Peter Church Kim Rust The DRCF has this week provided an update on the launch of a new AI and Digital Hub, initially announced in September 2023. Now expected...
9/20/2023 11:31:11 AM The battle to better protect consumers online rages on By Kim Rust Helen Crossley The UK Government has this month launched a consultation on improving transparency and product information for consumers. The...