07 September 2018
Influencer marketing, endorsements, testimonials: food for thought in light of the most recent initiatives by the Italian authorities
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2018/italy/influencer-marketing-endorsement-testimonial

On 6 August 2018 the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) announced a second moral suasion action towards influencers, bloggers and, more in general, so called "influencer marketing".

21 November 2017
Advertising wellness: How far is too far?
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2017/global/advertising-wellness

Wellness – the industry based on the “pursuit of enhancing personal well-being” – has in the last decade emerged as a giant worth over $3.7 trillion globally. Free-from food, “green” or sustainable goods and clean ...

10 January 2018
Spotlight on ticketing T&Cs
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2018/uk/spotlight-on-ticketing-tcs

The festive period wasn't only a busy time for event organisers - the spotlight has also been shone on the secondary ticketing market, first by the Competition & Markets Authority and then by DCMS.

26 September 2018
The ECJ rules that all post-contract telephone numbers for consumers must be basic rate numbers
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2018/uk/the-ecj-rules-that-all-post-contract-telephone-numbers-for-consumers-must-be-basic-rate-numbers

The ECJ has recently ruled that all post-contract telephone numbers offered to consumers must not be charged at more than the basic rate

09 March 2018
Are your standard terms and conditions going to land you in trouble?
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2018/uk/are-your-standard-terms-and-conditions-going-to-land-you-in-trouble

14 March 2018
Marketing and Advertising Compliance for Foreign Businesses in China
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2018/china/marketing-and-advertising-compliance-for-foreign-businesses-in-china

26 September 2016
The enforceability of governing law clauses in cross-border B2C contracts
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2016/uk/the-enforceability-of-governing-law-clauses-in-cross-border-b2c-contracts

26 May 2020
Singapore: COVID-19 - Legally and Ethically Advertising Products During the Pandemic for Companies and Influencers
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/singapore/legally-and-ethically-advertising-products-during-the-pandemic-for-companies-and-influencers

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a significant rise in the demand for personal protective equipment like masks, and other medical products like hand sanitisers and disinfectant wipes.

27 May 2020
Australian regulator microscope on exploitation
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/australia/australian-regulator-microscope-on-exploitation

Due to the rapidly changing global landscape following the impacts of COVID-19, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission announced on 27 March 2020 a "re-focus" of its 2020 Compliance and Enforcement ...

28 January 2020
Retailers again in the ACCC's sights for was/now pricing campaigns
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/australia/retailers-again-in-the-acccs-sights-for-was-now-pricing-campaigns

Further to our article "Everyone loves a discount but beware of was/now pricing", the Australian consumer regulator continues to actively pursue retailers who it considers have acted in a misleading manner in relation ...