7th March 2013 | marketinglaw

German court decides which country’s data protection laws apply to Facebook

Written Osborne Clarke on 07 Mar 2013

Topic: Privacy Who: Administrative court of Schleswig Holstein in Germany When: 14th February 2013 Where: Germany Law stated as at: 4th March 2013 What happened: An administrative court in Germany…
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Brussels unleashes “European Retail Action Plan”

Written by Anna Williams on 07 Mar 2013

Topic: Retailing Who: European Commission When: 31 January 2013 Where: Europe Law stated as at: 20 February 2013 What happened: On 31 January 2013, the European Commission announced it was…
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Government consults on TUPE changes

Written Osborne Clarke on 07 Mar 2013

Topic: TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006) Who: UK Government Where: UK Law stated as at: February 2013 Background: TUPE applies where there is a ‘relevant transfer’. …
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Ofcom reports dramatic spike in unwanted/silent call complaints

Written Osborne Clarke on 07 Mar 2013

Topic: Telemarketing Who: Ofcom Where: London When: February 2013 Law stated as at: 28 February 2013 What happened: Ofcom published the latest edition of its Telecoms Complaints Bulletin. This revealed…
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VAT and price indications-new rules

Written Osborne Clarke on 07 Mar 2013

Topic: Tax Who: Committee of Advertising Practice (“CAP”) and Broadcast Committee of Advertising Practice (“BCAP”) Where: UK When: 20 February 2013 Law stated as at: 25 February 2013 What happened:…
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Non UK co challenges ASA jurisdiction

Written Osborne Clarke on 07 Mar 2013

Topic: Regulatory Who: The Advertising Standards Authority and Paul Godber t/a IHH When: February 2013 Where: UK Law stated as at: 25 February 2013 What happened: Recently, the Advertising Standards…
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AWOL voucher causes Debenhams ASA grief

Written Osborne Clarke on 07 Mar 2013

Topic: Promotion marketing Who: Debenhams Retail plc (“Debenhams”), the Daily Mail and the Advertising Standards Authority (“ASA”) When: 20 February 2013 Where: UK Law stated as at: 7 March 2013…
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Direct marketers told what to do with new data laws

Written Osborne Clarke on 07 Mar 2013

Topic: Privacy Who: The UK Information Commissioner Where: Direct Marketing Association conference, London When: February 2013 Law stated as at: 8 February 2013 What happened: Christopher Graham, former Director General…
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“Sale ends soon” claim challenged

Written Osborne Clarke on 07 Mar 2013

Topic: Misleading advertising Who: Contemporary Oak Furniture Ltd, ASA When: 23 January 2013 Where: UK Law stated as at: 27th February What happened: A countdown suggests an offer’s rarity and…
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“We don’t start without you” challenged

Written Osborne Clarke on 07 Mar 2013

Topic: Food Who: Pizza Express Where: UK When: 30 January 2013 Law stated as at: 30 January 2013 What happened: The ASA has put a stop to Pizza Express’ new…
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Recent hot button issues

Written Osborne Clarke on 07 Mar 2013

Topic: Financial services Who: Financial Services Authority When: Theme for 2013 Where: UK Law stated as at: February 2013 What happened: In December 2012 the FSA began a study into…
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Social media and compliant financial promotions: an oxymoron?

Written Osborne Clarke on 07 Mar 2013

Topic: Financial services Who: The Financial Services Authority When: 2013 Where: United Kingdom Law stated as at: 26 February 2013 What happened: Companies are increasingly engaging with and utilising social…
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