3rd September 2009 | marketinglaw

Will new EU regulation impact on-line luxury brand sales?
Written Osborne Clarke on 03 Sep 2009
The EC is reviewing a Block Exemption Regulation on Supply and Distribution Agreements. A suggested change would stop online sales of luxury brands unless the seller already had a bricks…
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When can transferring employees claim constructive dismissal?
Written Osborne Clarke on 03 Sep 2009
TUPE Regs allow an employee to claim constructive dismissal if a transfer involves a substantial and detrimental change to their working conditions. Jenny Wotherspoon reports on a recent appeal case…
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Was trade association liable when “vetted” trader folded?
Written Osborne Clarke on 03 Sep 2009
The Patchetts chose their new pool installer from a swimming pool trade association’s list of “vetted” pool installers. So when the installer fouled up, then folded, could they turn to…
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Was prize holiday for one or two?
Written Osborne Clarke on 03 Sep 2009
Fulham’s Blue Elephant restaurant ran an online “Create your own cocktail” competition with a Thai holiday prize including dinner for two at the Blue Elephant Bangkok. But was the whole…
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Super FTC faces its fears and battles Balls of Kryptonite
Written Osborne Clarke on 03 Sep 2009
The FTC has taken its first ever safe harbor enforcement action against a US business that said it was safe harbor certified for data exports from Europe when, in fact,…
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Pitching for a fight: Diageo sues Sainsbury’s over Pimm’s “copy” drink
Written Osborne Clarke on 03 Sep 2009
Sainsbury’s described its “Pitcher” gin-based drink as its own version of the UK’s favourite summer cocktail, so it could not have been too surprised when Pimm’s owner Diageo sued. …
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New computer game and film ads guidance
Written Osborne Clarke on 03 Sep 2009
Rarely does a weekly clutch of ASA case reports go by that does not feature a lurid computer game or film ad that has triggered complaints. UK ad code writers…
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Netherlands get tough on telemarketing and email
Written Osborne Clarke on 03 Sep 2009
From 1 October 2009, Dutch laws for telephone marketing and commercial emails get tighter, with a new “Do not call” list and emails to businesses mostly moving from “opt out”…
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Last call for “Personal Data and Privacy Issues of Marketing” on 23 September 2009
Written Osborne Clarke on 03 Sep 2009
Behavioural advertising, data security and international personal data transfers are just some of the many areas covered in this one day intensive co-presented by Osborne Clarke and in house lawyer…
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It’s review season…
Written Osborne Clarke on 03 Sep 2009
…as the Advertising Standards Authority, the Office of Fair Trading and the Gambling Commission all announce that they are reviewing in key areas. Online comparison sites, prize competitions and ad…
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FSA looks to rationalise its approach to punishment
Written Osborne Clarke on 03 Sep 2009
Mis-sellers of financial products should note that the Financial Services Authority is consulting on plans to create a more transparent framework for calculating financial penalties. Up to 20% of relevant…
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Eleventh Look Back, Face Forward marketing law forum now booking
Written Osborne Clarke on 03 Sep 2009
Join us for the start of a new decade of “LBFF” on Wednesday 9 December 2009. New ASA CEO Guy Parker will keynote and Osborne Clarke’s speakers will focus on…
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All Articles from 3rd September 2009

Will new EU regulation impact on-line luxury brand sales?

When can transferring employees claim constructive dismissal?

Was trade association liable when “vetted” trader folded?

Was prize holiday for one or two?

Super FTC faces its fears and battles Balls of Kryptonite

Pitching for a fight: Diageo sues Sainsbury’s over Pimm’s “copy” drink

New computer game and film ads guidance

Netherlands get tough on telemarketing and email

Last call for “Personal Data and Privacy Issues of Marketing” on 23 September 2009

It’s review season…

FSA looks to rationalise its approach to punishment

Eleventh Look Back, Face Forward marketing law forum now booking

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