Anna Williams
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ASA issues guidance on free trials and changes to promotions
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CMA promises a crack-down on online gambling operators who ignore consumer legislation
The CMA has promised enforcement action against unfair practices and promotions in the online gambling sector. We look at what this means and what the CMA and Gambling Commission are contemplating. Anna Williams reports.
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CAP: new rules prohibiting sexualisation of under-18s in ads
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Does the use of Google AdWords or AdSense raise the risk of trade mark infringement or passing off claims for brands?
The High Court rejected Argos’s trade mark infringement claims against Argos Systems Inc’s use of www.argos.com with Google AdSense. Anna Williams investigates the extent to which Google AdWords or AdSense can give rise to trade mark or passing off risks.
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No more “28 day” rule – pricing and promotions under the spotlight
The long-awaited CTSI guide to pricing practices has introduced a step change in pricing considerations Well-known rules, such as the “28-days” rule for price establishment, have been replaced.
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Things get frosty between the government of Iceland and ‘Iceland’ supermarket
Things have become frosty between the retailer and country that share the name “Iceland”. Anna Williams looks into why the Icelandic government has just launched legal action and the trade mark issue they are basing their attack on.
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Advocate General opines on retailer comparative advertising
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New regime proposed for premium rate online competition services
Consumer complaints about online competition services are high and PhonepayPlus wants to take action to improve consumer confidence. Anna Williams looks at the proposed new Special conditions.
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ASA rules on Three’s ‘inferred targeting’
Were inferred targeting and content warnings sufficient to prevent unsuitable ads being seen by children? Anna Williams reports.
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High Court: Clearcast decision on Prevasore Lip Therapy ad not subject to judicial review
Does the TV ad vetting body perform a “function of a public nature”, thus rendering its decisions susceptible to judicial review? Anna Williams reports on the case of Diomed Direct vs Clearcast and the judgment of Stewart J.
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CAP’s “do’s and don’ts of weight loss and detox claims
In a timely move, the ASA’s sister body has published helpful tips on the pitfalls for marketers targeting consumers who want to lose weight, “detox” or stop smoking in 2015. Anna Williams reports.
