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Legal News – May 26

This monthly legal update examines critical developments across pension scheme compliance, artificial intelligence governance, ESG fund marketing regulations, environmental law precedents, payment services legislation, and defined benefit pension surplus management. Each article addresses pressing regulatory challenges and strategic considerations for legal practitioners and corporate decision-makers navigating Ireland's evolving legal landscape.

Ireland Employment

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William Fry

From “Likes” To Liability: Influencers Through The Lens Of Tort Law

In a world where social media influencers have become demigods and authority figures for millions of consumers, it seems that questions of legal accountability have moved from the realm of marketing into the domain of tort law.

Cyprus Media & IT

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Elias Neocleous & Co LLC

Video update: El procedimiento coordinado de la Comisión Europea de protección del consumidor

En este vídeo, Pilar Carrasco, asociada sénior en la práctica de derecho de la competencia y comercio, expone el marco de coordinación a nivel de la Unión Europea para la investigación de posibles infracciones en materia de consumo con impacto en varios Estados miembros (Red CPC). Asimismo, aborda los supuestos de activación de estas actuaciones y sus principales implicaciones para las empresas con actividad transfronteriza.

Spain Anti-trust

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Tarification dynamique : liberté des prix, mais pas sans règles !

La tarification dynamique permet aux plateformes d'ajuster leurs prix en temps réel selon la demande, mais cette pratique soulève des questions juridiques complexes.

France Consumer

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Haas Avocats

Amsterdam District Court Publishes Its Draft Preliminary Question To The CJEU Regarding Compatibility Of Rent Adjustment Clauses With EU Law

Netherlands Litigation

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Loyens & Loeff

Publicités illicites : Netflix condamné à 250 000 euros

France Consumer

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Haas Avocats

Transparency Of Information And Generative Artificial Intelligence: The Italian Competition Authority Accepts DeepSeek Commitments Tackling Hallucinations In AI Models

Italy Technology

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Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA)

The Wunner Decision: Directors’ Personal Liability In Cross-Border Operations

Malta Commercial

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Camilleri Preziosi Advocates

The European Union (Empowering Consumers For The Green Transition) Regulations 2026 - Key Implications For Businesses

Ireland Consumer

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McCann Fitzgerald

FIG Top 5 At 5 – 09/04/2026

Ireland Technology

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Matheson

Legal News - April 26

Ireland Commercial

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William Fry

Horizon Scanner Finance April 2026 - Irish Developments

Ireland Consumer

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Arthur Cox

ECJ C-51/25: Clarifying The Interpretation Of Payment Services?

Germany Finance

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A&O Shearman

EU CryptoReg Roundup: March 2026

European Union Technology

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Walkers

Success Stories At CSB Group | Nicole's Journey (Video)

Malta Law Performance

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CSB Group

Not Just Work — Here’s How We Have Fun | Life At CSB Group (Video)

Malta Commercial

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CSB Group

Cryptocurrency Scam: What To Do And How To Recover Funds (2026)

Italy Technology

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Boccadutri International Law Firm

Inside The AI Act: In Conversation With Dr. Laura Caroli (Podcast)

Ireland Technology

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William Fry

Italian Citizenship By Descent: 2025 New Law Explained (Video)

Italy Immigration

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Latitude Law

The Consumer Protection Code Comes Into Force

On 24 March 2026, the revised and modernised Consumer Protection Code (Code) came into force.

Ireland Consumer

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William Fry

Buy Now, Pay Later – Consumer Credit Obligations And Regulatory Considerations

Advancements in the world of fintech have fundamentally reshaped consumer behaviour through the rise of flexible payment methods, driven by surging technological developments.

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Ganado Advocates

FIG Top 5 At 5 – 26/03/2026

On 17 March 2026, the European Commission (“Commission”) launched a call for evidence (“CfE”) regarding a review of the state aid rules for banks in difficulty.

Ireland Finance

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Matheson

World Consumer Rights Day (Part 1): Digital Fairness Act - The Road To Fitness For Online Consumers?

To celebrate World Consumer Rights Day, the William Fry Technology team prepared a three part series highlighting key EU consumer law developments set to shape consumer digital contracts in 2026.

Ireland Consumer

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William Fry

Unfair Terms In Mortgage Loan Agreements Result In Fine For A Cyprus Bank

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George Z. Georgiou & Associates LLC

Consumer Agenda 2030 And The Right To Repair Directive: What Changes For Businesses?

Portugal Consumer

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Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA)

Horizon Scanner Finance March 2026 - Irish Developments

Ireland Finance

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Arthur Cox

FIG Top 5 At 5 – 05/03/2026

Ireland Finance

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Matheson

Revised Consumer Protection Code – Entry Into Force

Ireland Finance

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Matheson

Final Means Final… Except When It Doesn't: The CJEU On Unfair Terms

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Ganado Advocates

How The Green Transition Directive Will Enhance Consumer Protection In Ireland

Ireland Environment

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Matheson

Neues Produkthaftungssystem: Größerer Anwendungsbereich, höheres Risiko

Germany Consumer

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Digital Fairness Act: What The Public Consultation Tells The Video Game Industry

Poland Media & IT

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WH Partners

Implementation Decree CCD II And Consultation On The Commission Rules For Consumer Credit

Netherlands Consumer

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Loyens & Loeff

How The Green Transition Directive Will Enhance Consumer Protection In Ireland

The Green Transition Directive (the “Directive”) is intended to promote transparent sustainability communication by tackling misleading environmental claims and labelling for consumer goods and establishing increased protection for consumers against unfair practices.

Ireland Environment

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Matheson

Neues Produkthaftungssystem: Größerer Anwendungsbereich, höheres Risiko

Das Bundesministerium der Justiz und für Verbraucherschutz (BMJV) hat einen Gesetzentwurf zur Neufassung...

Germany Consumer

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Digital Fairness Act: What The Public Consultation Tells The Video Game Industry

The European Commission is preparing its proposal for the Digital Fairness Act ("DFA"), a legislative initiative intended to strengthen consumer protection in digital environments.

Poland Media & IT

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WH Partners

Implementation Decree CCD II And Consultation On The Commission Rules For Consumer Credit

The Dutch draft Implementation Decree for the revised Consumer Credit Directive was published for consultation on 22 December 2025. The decree provides further details on the creditworthiness...

Netherlands Consumer

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Loyens & Loeff

FIG Top 5 At 5 – 22/01/2026

Ireland Consumer

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Matheson

Public Consultation On Proposed Changes To Irish Competition And Consumer Legislation

The Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment (the "Department") has launched a public consultation on proposed changes to Irish competition and consumer law.

Ireland Anti-trust

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Matheson

New Independent Authority For Market Oversight And Consumer Protection

Our Corporate Briefing provides an overview of recent developments in corporate law, regarding the new independent authority for market oversight and consumer protection...

Greece Commercial

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Bernitsas

Consumer Protection Levy Rates For 2026 Published

These regulations set out the levies payable by regulated entities in accordance with the Consumer Protection Act 2007 (as amended)...

Ireland Consumer

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William Fry

Alternative Distribution Models In The Automotive Sector: Consumer Protections And Liabilities

Alternative distribution models based on direct sales to consumers can be carried out with the varied involvement of traditional dealers.

Worldwide Consumer

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Kinstellar

Central Bank Speech Sets Out Key Priorities For Revised CPC Implementation

Ireland Consumer

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William Fry

ACM waarschuwt voor nepkortingen: "Eerst checken, dan pas bestellen"

Netherlands Consumer

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Loyens & Loeff

Malta's Transposition Of The Consumer Credit Directive II: MFSA Revises Rulebook For Banks

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Ganado Advocates

Goodwin Antitrust & Regulatory Shorts From Dark Patterns To Fair Play: How The Digital Fairness Act Could Redefine Digital Consumer Protection

Germany Consumer

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Goodwin Procter LLP

Digital Fairness Act: New EU Rules On Online Consumer Protection

Belgium Consumer

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Fieldfisher

Regulatory Insights - October 2025

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KPMG in Cyprus

EIOPA Publishes Its Annual Work Programme 2026

European Union Finance

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PwC Legal Germany

Unlocking Growth: Credit Union Lending Limits Increased

Ireland Finance

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Arthur Cox

The Joint Committee Of The European Supervisory Authorities Publishes Its Annual Work Programme 2026

Germany Finance

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PwC Legal Germany

FIG Top 5 At 5 - 09/10/2025

Ireland Finance

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Matheson

No Approved Health Claims For Kéfir

Netherlands Media & IT

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Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA)

Goodwin Antitrust & Regulatory Shorts: Resale Price Fixing In Fashion - EU Imposes An $182M Fine On Gucci, Chloé & Loewe

European Union Anti-trust

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Goodwin Procter LLP

Fast Fashion In The French Spotlight

France Environment

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Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA)

The Digital Fairness Act: Implications For The IGaming Industry

Malta Media & IT

GA

Ganado Advocates

Central Bank Payments Innovation Sandbox Programme – A Call For Applicants

Ireland Finance

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William Fry

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Central Bank Of Ireland Issues Modernised Consumer Protection Code 2025 (Video)

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Byrne Wallace

What Are The Risks Of Electronic Money Institutions (EMIs)? (Video)

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WH Partners

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