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Online Marketplaces Beware as Scope For Liability For Third-Party Products Widens

The Louboutin v Amazon case in the Court of Justice of the European Union has sent a warning shot to online marketplaces, explain RPC lawyers.
4 minute read

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Why Multi-Claimant Cases Are on the Rise in England

Dechert partners explain what is driving such cases, what the implications are and what companies can do about it.
4 minute read

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Australian Regulator Launches First Greenwashing Court Action

The Australian Securities & Investments Commission has filed a claim against investment giant Mercer, alleging its sustainable investment fund did not live up to the promises made to investors.
3 minute read

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Freshfields Convinces Judge that Tycoon Lied to Court in Deutsche Case

Norwegian billionaire Alexander Vik failed to overturn a contempt of court ruling by London's High Court.
2 minute read

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UK Court Gives Permission For Class Action Against Marks & Clerk

The case would be the first class action against an adviser of this type in England, according to a person familiar with the matter
2 minute read

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Ahead of the Curve? In the EU, Issues Raised at the US Supreme Court Over Regulation of Online Platforms Are Already Being Addressed

The 27 European Union member states are preparing for 2024's full rollout of the Digital Services Act, which potentially could become a model for legislation in the U.S.
6 minute read

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Big Money For Lawyers, But Still a Question Mark for Consumers: Are UK Class Actions Really Working?

The Competition Appeal Tribunal has gone from being a backwater to being a major centre for modern disputes, hearing cases that could generate billions in legal fees. But an in-depth analysis by Law.com International has found many are unhappy with the new world, saying the ultimate beneficiaries are not the claimants.
12 minute read

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Law Firms Set to Earn £1B From First Wave of UK Competition Class Actions

The first batch of Competition Appeal Tribunal cases since a change to the law in 2015 is proving very lucrative for the law firms involved, research has found.
4 minute read

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Texas Court Hears Jurisdiction Fight in Volkswagen Emissions Scandal

"[VW Germany] is not permitted to sort of say, 'Well, we're going to reject the idea of dual sovereignty.' They have to take that as a given," said Solicitor General Judd Stone.
4 minute read

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Lawyers Bringing PlayStation Group Action Set to Earn Almost £20M, Filings Show

The £5 billion claim is one of many competition-related group actions being brought in the UK.
3 minute read

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