The resolution sets a political agenda for tougher enforcement of EU rules on product safety, consumer protection, VAT and customs in cross-border e-commerce. It signals imminent legislative reforms and, for instance, calls...more
Now it’s in force: the EU Directive on a right to repair. It is now up to the Member States to transform the fully harmonized provisions into national law within 24 months. From 31 July 2026 at the latest, manufacturers and...more
Now it’s adopted: the EU Directive on a right to repair. This is a game changer. It affects manufacturers and sellers alike, and provides new opportunities for repair service providers. Supply chains become repair chains:...more
The EU Commission is currently proposing a wide range of measures to achieve the goals of the European Green Deal to become climate neutral by 2050. At the same time it has a clear tendency to strengthen consumer rights. In...more
The EU Commission is currently proposing a wide range of measures to achieve the goals of the European Green Deal to become climate neutral by 2050 and to strengthen consumer rights simultaneously. In this context it has now...more
Modern technologies in all industries require critical raw materials (CRM). From cobalt to lithium to gallium. But CRM are scarce. The EU is relying heavily on imports. Recent supply chain disruptions caused by the Corona...more
The coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 ("COVID-19") is a stress test for many supply chains. The associated restrictions have the potential to disrupt production processes and confront manufacturers and suppliers alike with considerable...more
Entering a new market can be a game changer for businesses in the consumer industry, but it can come with some significant legal risks. Consumer protection laws, supply chain issues, product regulation, data privacy issues,...more
1/24/2020
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Asia ,
Business Development ,
Consumer Protection Laws ,
Corporate Governance ,
Data Privacy ,
Doing Business ,
EU ,
Germany ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
International Relations ,
Risk Management ,
Singapore ,
Strict Compliance ,
Supply Chain ,
Tariffs
As the saying goes, it's the most wonderful time of the year – but it is also the busiest time for retailers. As merchants seek to cash in on the holiday shopping rush, we are noticing trends that have potentially significant...more
12/9/2019
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Amazon Echo ,
Analytics ,
Apple ,
Celebrity Endorsements ,
China ,
Competition ,
Connected Items ,
Contests & Promotions ,
EU ,
Google ,
Green Marketing ,
Holidays ,
Imports ,
Influencers ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Marketing ,
Misleading Statements ,
Ownership of Works ,
Retail Market ,
Retailers ,
Section 301 ,
Smart Devices ,
Tariffs ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices
Germany should not be a blank spot on your company map. Located at the center of Continental Europe, it is the world’s fourth biggest economy and the home of some of the biggest companies in the world. It plays a key role in...more
10/22/2019
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Arbitration ,
Class Action ,
Competition ,
Cross-Border Transactions ,
Customs ,
Data Privacy ,
Doing Business ,
EU ,
Exports ,
Germany ,
Imports ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Mass Tort Litigation ,
Supply Chain ,
Tariffs