Welcome to our London Litigation Year in Review and 2024 Outlook. In this report, we examine the litigation trends that shaped the commercial landscape in 2023 and look at how these developments are likely to play out in the...more
1/19/2024
/ Antitrust Litigation ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Banking Sector ,
Criminal Investigations ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Privacy ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
Financial Institutions ,
Shareholder Litigation ,
White Collar Crimes
The ACCC sets out best marketing practices and companies’ obligations under the Australian Consumer Law, including strict penalties that may follow.
In July 2023, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)...more
9/21/2023
/ Advertising ,
ASIC ,
Australia ,
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) ,
Australian Consumer Law ,
Draft Guidance ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Enforcement Priorities ,
Greenwashing ,
Marketing ,
Public Consultations
The ASA conveyed a sense of urgency, as it believes influencing consumer behaviour will be an important part of meeting UK net zero targets.
On 23 June 2023, the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) published an...more
6/29/2023
/ Advertising ,
Advertising Standards Authority ,
Climate Change ,
False Advertising ,
Greenwashing ,
Guidance Update ,
Marketing ,
Misleading Statements ,
Sustainable Business Practices ,
UK ,
UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)
LIDW23 member-hosted event provided insights into current and future trends in the greenwashing space.
Latham & Watkins recently hosted a panel discussion during London International Disputes Week on the topic of...more
5/22/2023
/ Climate Change ,
Corporate Governance ,
Corporate Social Responsibility ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
Greenwashing ,
Misleading Statements ,
Misrepresentation ,
Performance Standards ,
Publicly-Traded Companies ,
Shareholder Litigation ,
Sustainable Business Practices ,
UK
The latest proposals show the direction of travel in the increasingly expanding web of consumer protection regulation on sustainable products and initiatives.
Background -
The European Green Deal, presented by the...more