9th October 2012 | marketinglaw

Seismic change in French prize promo laws

Written Osborne Clarke on 09 Oct 2012

In 2005 the UK followed New Zealand’s example by liberalising its lottery laws to allow purchase-to-enter random prize draws. Has France now gone the same way? Claire Bouchenard of B…
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Ryanair in the ASA dock over credit card charges

Written Osborne Clarke on 09 Oct 2012

“Malmo with Ryanair from £14.99 each way” said a national press ad. Small print said “Fares exclude optional fees/charges”. Was this enough disclosure when using a non-Ryanair credit card meant…
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Osborne Clarke’s European Data Market Insight Report

Written Osborne Clarke on 09 Oct 2012

This was recently launched at a packed West End event. Going well beyond data privacy, the report helps businesses grasp the commercial opportunities of “Big Data” without falling foul of…
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OFT Guidance on remote delivery

Written Osborne Clarke on 09 Oct 2012

Is “Free UK delivery” misleading if in fact there are charges for delivery to more remote areas? The OFT has published guidance on this and other issues to help online…
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No “Olé” for “Ola Ola” pounded yam

Written Osborne Clarke on 09 Oct 2012

Since 2004 the claimants Fayus, Inc and Anor had been selling “Ola Ola” African foods in the UK, so they sued when Flying Trade Group popped up with their OLA…
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New tyre label laws loom

Written Osborne Clarke on 09 Oct 2012

Very soon now, all businesses advertising and supplying new tyres will have to comply with new EU-wide labelling rules. Noise, grip and fuel efficiency information will be compulsory from 1…
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New FTC mobile app guidance

Written Osborne Clarke on 09 Oct 2012

The US trade regulator has published guidelines: “Marketing your mobile app: Get it right from the start” They address compliance with transparency requirements when promoting mobile apps as well as…
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New age discrimination law guidelines

Written Osborne Clarke on 09 Oct 2012

1 October 2012 saw the coming into force of Equality Act provisions outlawing discrimination in the supply of goods or services on grounds of age. Heidi Bernard focuses on the…
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Look Back, Face Forward® 2012/13 – places still available

Written Osborne Clarke on 09 Oct 2012

The OFT’s marketing law enforcement priorities for 2013 will be a headline theme of the keynote address from OFT Legal Director Jason Freeman on the afternoon of Thursday 13 December…
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Last chance to catch 16 October update

Written Osborne Clarke on 09 Oct 2012

Lisa Ball, Director of Consumer Legal Affairs at Everything Everywhere, guest presents on “Leveraging social media & UGC” at this in depth session looking also at recent telecoms regulation developments…
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Germany’s strict “consent for marketing” laws now fully in force

Written Osborne Clarke on 09 Oct 2012

A three year transition period allowed marketers by the Federal Data Protection Act 2009 has expired. Now there is no hiding place for German marketers when it comes to consent…
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FSA caution on digital media

Written Osborne Clarke on 09 Oct 2012

In a key September 2012 speech, the Head of Conduct Risk at the FSA made various observations about the regulatory pitfalls of using social media and other digital platforms for…
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