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 ...

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

26 May 2020
Consumer Protection: UK grants CMA online enforcement order powers
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/uk/consumer-protection-uk-grants-cma-online-enforcement-order-powers

Businesses operating in the Retail & Consumer sphere may not be aware that the UK government has recently laid before Parliament an EU-derived Regulation which grants the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) new ...

07 July 2020
Platform to Business Regulations: what rights do consumer brands have when selling through online platforms?
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/global/platform-to-business-regulations-what-rights-do-consumer-brands-have-when-selling

The Platform to Business Regulation ("P2B Regulation", officially Regulation 2019/1150 on promoting fairness and transparency for business users of online intermediation services) comes into force on 12 July 2020. The ...

29 June 2020
Considering Consumers: Tips for Consumer Law Compliance
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/global/considering-consumers-tips-for-consumer-law-compliance

Consumers are increasingly aware of – and vocal about – their rights. That’s why it’s important to get your interactions with them right from the outset, not only to ensure that you’re complying with the law but also to ...

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

29 July 2020
Product Placement with Influencers is “obvious” marketing and does not require disclosure, according to the Higher Regional Court of Hamburg
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/global/product-placement-with-influencers-is-obvious-marketing-and-does-not-require-disclosure

In a decision contrary to the current climate on influencer marketing, the Higher Regional Court of Hamburg decided that Instagram posts of influencers containing product placement do not need to be disclosed as ...

29 April 2020
Social media helps consumers understand the brands they use every day, but what does it all mean for franchisors?
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/global/social-media-helps-consumers-understand-the-brands-they-use-every-day-but-what-does-it-all-mean

It’s 2020 and everyone is on social media. Even your grandma has a social media account and regularly comments on your vacation pictures. It is safe to say that social media is going to be here for some time. Whether ...

26 May 2020
Slovakia: The Slovak Trade Inspectorate’s list of risky e-shops and the sale and purchase of filter face half masks during the Coronavirus pandemic
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/slovakia/the-slovak-trade-inspectorates-list-of-risky-eshops

The Slovak Trade Inspectorate regularly publishes information about websites that it considers risky due to non-compliance with certain legal obligations, as well as problematic exercising of consumer rights and ...

28 October 2020
New consumer rights for the self-employed
www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/poland/new-consumer-rights-for-the-self-employed

Statistics estimate that over three million people in Poland are self-employed. As of 1 January 2021, self-employed persons will be granted certain rights which are currently enjoyed solely by consumers.