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Big VAT changes for B2C supplies of e-services in the EU
Written Osborne Clarke on 28 Oct 2014
Who: HMRC (and equivalent bodies in other EU states) Where: EU-wide When: 1 January 2015 What happened: As of 1 January 2015, changes to the VAT “place of supply” rules…
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CJEU nixes Belgian price promotion laws
Written Osborne Clarke on 27 Oct 2014
Who: Kingdom of Belgium, being the Belgian Federal Government. When: 10 July 2014 Where: The European Court of Justice (hereafter ECJ) Law stated as at: 9 October 2014 What happened:…
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French authorities block UK operated financial services sites
Written by Grégoire Dumas on 21 Oct 2014
Who: AXA Assets of London and FXBTrade Ltd Where: Paris Court When: 22 September 2014 Law stated as at: September 2014 What happened: A Paris Court ruling of 22 September 2014…
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New Guidance on alcohol promotions
Written Osborne Clarke on 16 Oct 2014
Who: The Home Office Where: England and Wales When: September 2014 Law stated as at: 7 October 2014 What happened: In September 2014, the Home Office published Guidance on Mandatory…
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Intellectual Property Office claims passing off
Written Osborne Clarke on 30 Sep 2014
Who: The Intellectual Property Office Where: The Intellectual Property Enterprise Court When: 19 August 2014 Law stated as at: 9 September 2014 What happened: The guardian of the UK’s intellectual…
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ICO publishes draft privacy seal scheme
Written Osborne Clarke on 29 Sep 2014
Who: Information Commissioners Office (the “ICO”) Where: UK When: 3rd September 2014 Law stated as at: 9th September 2014 What happened: The ICO has published draft framework criteria for a…
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EC highlights discrimination risks
Written Osborne Clarke on 25 Sep 2014
Who: European Commission Where: Brussels When: 23 July 2014 / 11 August 2014 Law as stated at: 5 September 2014 What happened: The European Commission (EC) published a practical guide…
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FCA warning: we will take action against consumer credit ad compliance failings
Written Osborne Clarke on 15 Sep 2014
Who: The Financial Conduct Authority (the “FCA“) Where: United Kingdom When: 13 August 2014 Law stated as at: 9 September 2014 What happened: Following a review of over 1,500 financial promotions for consumer…
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FTC acts on L’Oreal anti-ageing claims
Written Osborne Clarke on 27 Aug 2014
US campaigns claimed Lancome Genifique and Paris Youth Code products were clinically proven to provide ant-ageing benefits by targeting users’ genes. L’Oreal has now agreed to settle US Federal Trade Commission charges of deceptive advertising. Flick Fisher reports.
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“Free” claims in apps and games: more regulator action
Written Osborne Clarke on 27 Aug 2014
Who: Advertising Standards Authority, Committee of Advertising Practice Where: UK When: July 2014 Law stated as at: 6 August 2014 What happened: The Committee of Advertising Practice or “CAP,” the…
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CAP top tips for affiliate marketers and PhonepayPlus pipe up too
Written by Anna Williams on 19 Aug 2014
Digital affiliates drive traffic to brands’ sites and earn a commission for each sale this generates. After various Advertising Standards Authority “Complaint upheld” findings in the sector, the Committee of Advertising Practice and PhonepayPlus have taken action. Anna Williams reports.
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New principles for parcel deliveries
Written Osborne Clarke on 12 Aug 2014
Who: Department for Business, Innovation & Skills Where: London When: July 2014 Law as stated at: 8 August 2014 What happened: In a development that is relevant for all UK…
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