2nd September 2008 | marketinglaw

The new points based system and sponsorship regime
Written Osborne Clarke on 02 Sep 2008
The UK’s immigration system is in the midst of a radical overhaul which will affect all employers of non-EEA staff. Lloyd Davey reports. Topic: Immigration Who: UK Border Agency/Home office…
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Product placement US developments
Written Osborne Clarke on 02 Sep 2008
Just as the EU aims to liberalise product placement on our screens, the USA appears to be moving towards a more restrictive regime for brandowners placing their products into programming.…
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Premium-rate mobile services under the spotlight
Written by Anna Williams on 02 Sep 2008
Information about the PhonePayPlus consultation on new regulations for premium-rate services and a recent EU survey of websites offering mobile ringtones and wallpaper services is brought to us by Anna…
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Ofcom investigates government ‘propaganda’ TV shows
Written by Nick Johnson on 02 Sep 2008
Recent media reports claim that advertiser-funded TV series funded by government departments have breached Ofcom’s editorial independence requirements. Nick Johnson reports. Topic: Branded content Who: Ofcom, Central Office of…
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New York Attorney General gets tough on alternative free entry routes
Written Osborne Clarke on 02 Sep 2008
A US “scratch card with purchase” promotion with an alternative free entry route led to a $245,000 pay out to settle enforcement action. The issue was just how well promoted…
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New company name provisions answer brand owners’ cry for help
Written Osborne Clarke on 02 Sep 2008
From 1 October 2008 it will be possible for anyone (not simply registered companies as was previously the case) to object to the registration of a company name if it…
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More frequent ad breaks get green light
Written Osborne Clarke on 02 Sep 2008
Following the finalisation of the Audio Visual Media Services Directive, Ofcom has been reviewing the UK rules on how often ads can appear during programmes and whether they can appear…
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Mis-selling loan protection insurance
Written Osborne Clarke on 02 Sep 2008
The FSA dealt a hefty fine to Liverpool Victoria Banking Services for breach of its Principles for Businesses in misleading thousands of customers into buying payment protection insurance for their…
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ICO publishes its annual review
Written Osborne Clarke on 02 Sep 2008
It’s that time of year, and ICO has once again published its annual review. What data privacy insights does the review offer the interested marketer? Well, it reveals that people…
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German Supreme Court: Electronic Marketing Requires Opt-In
Written Osborne Clarke on 02 Sep 2008
German Federal Supreme Court confirmed that valid consumer consent to electronic commercial communication requires an “opt-in” but refused to extend that requirement to traditional mail advertising. Bjorn Mann reports. …
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EU signs off measures to boost Europe-wide sales and marketing
Written Osborne Clarke on 02 Sep 2008
The European Member States have approved a package of new measures intended to remove the remaining obstacles to intra-EU trade in goods. Omar Bucchioni explores the new major step forward…
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CPUT Regulations pack a punch with rogue traders
Written Osborne Clarke on 02 Sep 2008
Wiltshire County Council’s Trading Standards Department, with assistance from the OFT, bring the first case under the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008. This is the first Order to…
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