2nd February 2010 | marketinglaw

Was Finnair “eco smart”? asks ASA
Written Osborne Clarke on 02 Feb 2010
“Be eco smart. Choose Finnair’s brand new fleet” exhorted a poster, but two complainants challenged whether this misleadingly implied that flying was environmentally friendly and overdid the green creds of…
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Spain bans “cult of the body” ads
Written Osborne Clarke on 02 Feb 2010
Before the children’s watershed hour, ads worshipping the “cult of the body” will no longer be allowed in Spain. But what concerns have driven this draconian move and just how…
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Policy comparison good practice guide
Written Osborne Clarke on 02 Feb 2010
While the OFT investigates product comparison websites generally, the UK’s insurance industry has moved to head off tighter laws in their patch by introducing a voluntary guide for online insurance…
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Ofcom puts skids on Drivetime Radio XL
Written Osborne Clarke on 02 Feb 2010
Did on-air promotional announcements about office space and travel agency services break the rules on programme/advertising separation and land the broadcaster in the regulatory soup? Lee Rubin reports. Topic:…
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New Gambling Commission guidance on prize promos
Written Osborne Clarke on 02 Feb 2010
The UK gambling laws watchdog has published new guidance on how to run prize competitions and draws. But will it be any more help to promoters than the frankly underwhelming…
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Is promoter’s decision always final?
Written Osborne Clarke on 02 Feb 2010
In a photo contest, the promoter smelt a rat and disqualified two contestants. Both challenged this, but the rules said the promoters’ decision was final and no correspondence or discussion…
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Germany moves on web analytics
Written Osborne Clarke on 02 Feb 2010
An association of German data protection authorities has issued a “resolution” on web analytics tools which could significantly impact the use of user profiling techniques in Germany and beyond. Gereon…
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Free employment law update 9-11 am on Tuesday 2 March 2010
Written Osborne Clarke on 02 Feb 2010
Early birds seeking a free heads-up on key imminent changes to UK employment law need look no further than Osborne Clarke’s Reading office, just 2 minutes from Reading station. …
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Fifth annual marcoms law intensive on 10 March-seats still available
Written Osborne Clarke on 02 Feb 2010
In-house lawyer training specialists C&I and Osborne Clarke await your presence at the year’s “go to” one day commercial communications law conference. In-house lawyer training specialists C&I and Osborne…
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Dutch ban on boozy ringtones
Written Osborne Clarke on 02 Feb 2010
An updated Advertising Code for Alcoholic Beverages has come into force in the Netherlands. Drinks brands are banned from all sports articles and ringtones, whilst booze website visitors must key…
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Düsseldorf verdict holds ceo personally liable
Written Osborne Clarke on 02 Feb 2010
A German appeals court has held a travel company executive personally responsible for marketing emails sent without the required prior explicit consent. Philipp Rastemborski of Osborne Clarke Münich reports and…
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Door shuts on new parody laws
Written Osborne Clarke on 02 Feb 2010
The UK Intellectual Property Office is consulting on key changes to our copyright laws. Following an EU directive, the way was clear to introduce a “parody” defence for the first…
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