Proposal for the Digital Services Act -
The long-awaited update to the e-Commerce Directive proposes new obligations for online platforms and changes to the ‘safe harbours’ from liability for infringing content.
On 15...more
Changes to the AVMS Directive are important for pan-European broadcast and on-demand services.
The European Commission proposed the directive amending the Audiovisual Media Services Directive (2010/13/EU) (AVMS Directive)...more
New proposed EC Regulation would impose transparency obligations vis-à-vis business users and introduces collective redress.
Background -
Businesses increasingly use online platforms and search engines to reach...more
The new EU geo-blocking regulation prohibits unjustified geo-blocking. Businesses selling online should review carefully their terms and sales organization to ensure compliance.
On 27 February 2018, the European Union (EU)...more
The final report indicates future enforcement trends related to vertical restraints, pricing and big data.
On 10 May 2017, the European Commission (Commission) published its final report on the E-commerce Sector Inquiry...more
The Commission’s mid-term review assesses the progress of DSM initiatives and sets new goals for on data economy, cybersecurity and online platforms.
On 10 May 2017, the European Commission published its mid-term review...more
5/15/2017
/ Cross-Border ,
Digital Single Market ,
Draft Digital Contract Directive ,
Draft Online Goods Directive ,
E-Commerce ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
Geo-Blocking ,
Member State ,
Telecommunications ,
Value-Added Tax (VAT)
State of the European Union address on September 14 reveals European Commission’s next proposed steps in its Digital Single Market initiative.
Jean-Claude Juncker announced the results of the European Commission’s (the...more
The Commission’s proposals aim to reform EU Copyright laws as part of its package of proposals towards an EU Digital Single Market.
On 14 September 2016 the European Commission (the Commission) adopted new proposals for...more
The Commission’s proposals aim to drive cross-border e-commerce in the EU and level the regulatory field across audiovisual media services and online platforms.
On 25 May 2016 the European Commission (Commission)...more
5/26/2016
/ Competition ,
Cross-Border ,
Digital Single Market ,
E-Commerce ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
Geo-Blocking ,
Member State ,
Online Platforms ,
Shipping ,
Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) ,
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