Europe: Consumer Protection

On 16 September 2026, the Swiss National Council voted for an amendment to the Swiss Insurance Supervision Act ("ISA") exempting, in particular, untied reinsurance intermediaries from mandatory registration and supervision...

The ASA's recent Jaded London ruling demonstrates that advertisers can breach CAP Code Rule 1.3 through lifestyle imagery and creative choices alone, even without express harmful claims. This analysis examines how the rule operates, what businesses need to consider when reviewing campaign materials, and why social responsibility assessments should extend beyond headline copy to encompass the entire creative execution.

27 Haziran 2026 tarihli ve 33293 sayılı Resmî Gazete’de yayımlanan Yenilenmiş Ürünler Hakkında Yönetmelik (“Yönetmelik”), 1 Ağustos 2026 tarihinde yürürlüğe girmiştir.

MI5 has issued an urgent alert identifying over 100 UK academics who unknowingly contributed to Chinese state security research through the China General Technology Research Institute. Universities now face potential criminal liability under the National Security Act 2023 and export control regulations if they fail to conduct proper due diligence on research collaborations. In-house legal teams must immediately review existing partnerships and implement robust screening systems to identify high-risk foreign

A patent attorney reflects on returning to the University of Cambridge's Physics at Work Exhibition to share insights about career paths stemming from physics degrees. The event provided an opportunity to engage with 14-16-year-old students, demonstrating how physics knowledge translates into intellectual property law and patent protection work.

The Office for Students has launched a consultation on regulatory guidance for new free speech conditions in English higher education, set to take effect in April 2027. These conditions will require institutions to align their governing documents with free speech duties and maintain adequate governance arrangements, while also establishing ongoing compliance obligations that could significantly reshape institutional operations and board responsibilities.

The European Union's Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive took effect on 27 September 2026, leaving many brands with old stock carrying environmental claims that may no longer comply with the new rules. The EU's Consumer Protection Cooperation Network has issued guidance clarifying how national authorities will approach products, packaging, and marketing materials that remain in circulation, confirming that businesses must comply from the application date with only limited exceptions

Danish businesses planning Black Friday and Christmas campaigns must navigate complex price marketing regulations that govern reference prices and discount periods. A recent DKK 4.25m fine highlights the risks of non-compliance...

As Black Friday and Black Week approach Danish retailers, businesses must carefully navigate complex pricing regulations that govern how discounts can be advertised. A recent 4.25 million DKK fine for misleading price marketing demonstrates the serious consequences of non-compliance, making proper campaign planning essential for both November sales events and subsequent holiday promotions.

The UK Competition and Markets Authority has exercised its new consumer enforcement fining powers for the first time under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024, targeting AA and BSM Driving Schools for unlawful drip pricing practices. This landmark case reveals the CMA's five-step penalty framework and highlights critical distinctions between consumer and competition law fines that will shape enforcement strategies across UK markets.

The European Union has enacted its most comprehensive overhaul of passenger rights legislation in over twenty years, introducing significant operational changes for airlines while maintaining the core architecture of the existing compensation framework. With implementation required by October 2027, carriers face expanded obligations around automatic reimbursements, rerouting rights, and assistance provisions, alongside new clarity on extraordinary circumstances and claims procedures.

The Law Commission is considering whether the UK should introduce a new opt-out class action regime to make it easier for groups of consumers to bring claims relating to unlawful business practices. This potential reform could significantly change how large-scale consumer claims are handled, particularly where many people have been affected by the same conduct, though questions remain about how to ensure compensation reaches those entitled to it.