Time for consumer law reform in relation to online contracts
The Court of Appeal recently handed down its judgment in Parker-Grennan v Camelot UK Lotteries Ltd [1], dismissing Ms Parker-Grennan’s appeal against the High Court decision which had rejected her claim to a £1 million online gaming prize.
Test for appropriateness of multiple claimants commencing claim under single claim form, simplified
The Court of Appeal has recently refused to strike-out a negligence claim brought by multiple claimants against their former solicitors that was commenced under a single claim form.
High Court considers novel “retrieval duty”: will this extend banking liability beyond Quincecare?
The recent High Court decision in CCP Graduate School v NatWest and Santander [2024] EWHC 581 (KB) is the first judgment discussing the Quincecare duty owed by banks since the Supreme Court’s decision in Philipp v Barclays Bank UK PLC [2023] UKSC 25.
AG Kokott recommends upholding the €2.4 billion fine imposed on Google in relation to Google Shopping
On 11 January 2024, Advocate General (AG) Kokott delivered her Opinion [1] on Google’s [2] appeal to the Court of Justice in relation to Google Shopping [3].
Court of Appeal endorses collective proceedings for businesses
On 8 March 2024, the Court of Appeal refused applications by Mastercard and Visa for permission to appeal a decision by the Competition Appeal Tribunal (“CAT”) in CICC,
The Court of Appeal vindicates the use of joint expert evidence in competition claims
On 5 June 2024, the Court of Appeal delivered its judgment in PSA Automobiles SA v Autoliv AB [1], a landmark judgment concerning the reliance on joint expert evidence in multi-defendant competition cases.
Competition and labour markets: Competition authorities get to work
Over the past few years, competition authorities in Europe have increasingly grappled with the application of competition law to restrictive agreements and practices in the market for labour.
Cambodia: Sub-Decree on the National Committee on Trade Remedy
Overview: On August 27, 2024, the Royal Government of Cambodia issued Sub-Decree No. 194 ANKr.BK, establishing the National Committee on Trade Remedy.
FSC Unveils Network Separation Improvement Roadmap – Expanding the Use of Generative AI and SaaS in the Financial Sector –
On August 13, 2024, the Financial Services Commission (FSC) of Korea announced its 「Financial Sector Network Separation Improvement Roadmap」(the Roadmap). This initiative aims to enhance the competitiveness of the financial industry in the rapidly evolving IT landscape.
Reliable Notary Services for Your Legal Needs in Bangkok
The Importance of Notarization Notarization is a fundamental process in legal and business transactions that ensures the authenticity of signatures,