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Defective By Design: Europe's New Product Liability Rules Aim To Help Consumers Take On Powerful Manufacturers

For nearly four decades, Europe's product liability rules remained largely unchanged. In October 2024, the European Union adopted a new Product Liability Directive, replacing a framework that had been in place since 1985.

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WH Partners

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

The case originated from a 1988 preliminary sale agreement containing a penalty clause allowing the vendor to retain an advance payment of approximately €72,870 if the purchasers failed to conclude the final contract

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Ganado Advocates

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

The national legal framework applicable to banks and financial institutions offering consumer lending products, including personal loans, overdrafts and credit cards, is being revised as detailed by the MFSA...

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Ganado Advocates

Consumer Empowerment And Sustainability: The Right To Repair Directive

As part of the European Union's Green Deal and its objective for fostering an environmentally sustainable circular economy, on the 13th of June 2024, the European Parliament and the Council adopted Directive (EU) 2024/1799 on common rules.

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FFF Legal

The Digital Fairness Act: Europe's Next Big Test

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GTG

CJEU Rules On Transparency Requirements In Consumer Credit Agreements

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Ganado Advocates

'Buy Now, Pay Later' Schemes Examined By The CJEU Under The Consumer Credit Directive

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Ganado Advocates

The CJEU Rules On The Obligation Of Traders When Online Contracts Are Concluded

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Ganado Advocates

A Creditor's Obligation To Assess The Creditworthiness Of A Consumer

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Finance Malta

A Creditor's Obligation To Assess The Creditworthiness Of A Consumer

European Union Consumer

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Ganado Advocates

Changing The Terms Of A Credit Agreement And Forbearance Policies And Measures: New Obligations On Lenders In Consumer And Residential Property Credit Agreements

European Union Consumer

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Finance Malta

Changing The Terms Of A Credit Agreement And Forbearance Policies And Measures: New Obligations On Lenders In Consumer And Residential Property Credit Agreements

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Ganado Advocates

Consumer Protection: Unfair Terms In Consumer Contracts

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Ganado Advocates

The Consumer Credit Directive Revamped

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Ganado Advocates

Service Of Process, Default, And The Actio Manutentionis

Malta Litigation

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Ganado Advocates

Key Employee Initiative (KEI) vs EU Blue Card: Choosing The Right Skilled Worker Permit For Malta In 2026

Malta Employment

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CSB Group

EU Regulation On Cash Payment Limits

European Union Government

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BDO Malta

In Session: Constitutional Law Revision – Prof. Tonio Borg X GħSL (Podcast)

Malta Government

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Ganado Advocates

Proposed Amendments To Malta's Merger Rules: Public Consultation Launched

Malta Anti-trust

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WH Partners

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Consumer Law

Defective By Design: Europe's New Product Liability Rules Aim To Help Consumers Take On Powerful Manufacturers

For nearly four decades, Europe's product liability rules remained largely unchanged. In October 2024, the European Union adopted a new Product Liability Directive, replacing a framework that had been in place since 1985.

WP

WH Partners

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

The case originated from a 1988 preliminary sale agreement containing a penalty clause allowing the vendor to retain an advance payment of approximately €72,870 if the purchasers failed to conclude the final contract

GA

Ganado Advocates

The Titanium Brace Tightens: Rome II And Director Liability After Wunner

The practical stakes were considerable. If Rome II applied, Article 4(1) would designate the law of the place where the damage occurred — which, for online gambling losses, would normally be the habitual residence of the consumer.

Malta Commercial

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Ganado Advocates

The Digital Fairness Act: Implications For The IGaming Industry

Malta Media & IT

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Ganado Advocates

Consumer Empowerment And Sustainability: The Right To Repair Directive

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FFF Legal

The Digital Fairness Act: Europe's Next Big Test

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GTG

Breaking Barriers: The European Accessibility Act

Malta Commercial

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Ganado Advocates

New VAT Rules For Virtual Events

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Grant Thornton Malta

'Buy Now, Pay Later' Schemes Examined By The CJEU Under The Consumer Credit Directive

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Ganado Advocates

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Consumer Credit

Regulatory Compliance Quarterly Update | Q4 2025

On the 3rd of October 2025, Legal Notice 216 of 2025 was published in the Government Gazette with the aim of transposing Article...

Malta Compliance

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Mamo TCV Advocates

The CP Legislative Updates Series – November 2025

There were several important legislative changes which were published over the course of November 2025. Below is an overview of the key updates across different areas.

Malta Government

CP

Camilleri Preziosi Advocates

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

The national legal framework applicable to banks and financial institutions offering consumer lending products, including personal loans, overdrafts and credit cards, is being revised as detailed by the MFSA...

GA

Ganado Advocates

MFSA Issues Finalised Conduct Of Business Rulebook For Banks

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Ganado Advocates

CJEU Rules On Transparency Requirements In Consumer Credit Agreements

GA

Ganado Advocates

'Buy Now, Pay Later' Schemes Examined By The CJEU Under The Consumer Credit Directive

GA

Ganado Advocates

A Creditor's Obligation To Assess The Creditworthiness Of A Consumer

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Finance Malta

The MFSA Consults On A Draft Conduct Of Business Rulebook For Banks

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Finance Malta

A Creditor's Obligation To Assess The Creditworthiness Of A Consumer

European Union Consumer

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Ganado Advocates

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Dodd-Frank, Consumer Protection Act

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

The case originated from a 1988 preliminary sale agreement containing a penalty clause allowing the vendor to retain an advance payment of approximately €72,870 if the purchasers failed to conclude the final contract

GA

Ganado Advocates

The Titanium Brace Tightens: Rome II And Director Liability After Wunner

The practical stakes were considerable. If Rome II applied, Article 4(1) would designate the law of the place where the damage occurred — which, for online gambling losses, would normally be the habitual residence of the consumer.

Malta Commercial

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Ganado Advocates

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

The national legal framework applicable to banks and financial institutions offering consumer lending products, including personal loans, overdrafts and credit cards, is being revised as detailed by the MFSA...

GA

Ganado Advocates

The Digital Fairness Act: Implications For The IGaming Industry

Malta Media & IT

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Ganado Advocates

MFSA Publishes Thematic Review On Payment Accounts

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BDO Malta

What Every Financial Services Business In Malta Needs To Know

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Grant Thornton Malta

Navigating Regulatory Overlap: EBA Clarifies Interplay Between PSD2 And MiCA

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GTG

Shifting The Burden? The Impact Of Act No. IX Of 2025 On Financial Service Provider Liability

CP

Camilleri Preziosi Advocates

MFSA Issues Finalised Conduct Of Business Rulebook For Banks

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Ganado Advocates

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Latest Videos

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Droit de rétractation : le gros changement en 2026 (Video)

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Haas Avocats

Chinese School Of Classical Studies In Athens: Where Heritage And Humanitarian Studies Meet With Cultural Diplomacy (Video)

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Machas & Partners Law Firm

La protection des Louboutin (Video)

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Influxio Avocats

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