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No One Wants to Dispute with Consumers–End of the European Online Dispute Resolution Platform (ODR Platform)

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Under the Regulation (EU) No 524/2013 on online dispute resolution for consumer disputes (ODR Regulation) traders established in the European Union (EU) who sell or offer products or services online to consumers residing in...more

Pillsbury - Internet & Social Media Law Blog

The EU Accessibility Act – Impact on Those Doing Business in the EU

The European Accessibility Act (“EAA”) (Directive (EU) 2019/882) introduces new accessibility requirements that will apply to a wide range of products and services when they are accessible in the EU, aiming to enhance access...more

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The EU Customs reform: A new path for enforcing the Union’s product regulations and key challenges for E-Commerce

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When initially proposing the reform of the Union Customs Code (UCC), the EU Commission had planned for an extensive implementation period, suggesting that the use of the EU Customs Data Hub as one of the key pillars of the...more

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New EU Rule Requires Easy “Cancel Contract” Button for Online Sales

A recent update to EU consumer law will require many businesses selling online to offer a simpler, more accessible way for customers to cancel contracts within the standard 14-day cooling-off period....more

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Digital Transformation: eSignature and ePayment News and Trends - May/June 2025

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Today’s ever-shifting business environment means that consumers, businesses, employers, and employees all expect to transact digitally. To remain efficient and competitive, companies must digitally transform their businesses....more

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Customs De Minimis Ending in 2027 – Big Beautiful Bill Impact Analysis for Supply Chains

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Global supply chains have grown reliant on the de minimis exemption for duty-free entry of low-value goods in recent years, particularly in retail and e-commerce. The newly passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the “Bill”) will...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Navigating the Accessibility Improvement Act: Germany's Implementation of the European Accessibility Act

On June 28, 2025 the Accessibility Improvement Act (Barrierefreiheitsstärkungsgesetz ("BFSG")), Germany's implementing act of the European Accessibility Act ("EAA"), will come into force, imposing a whole range of new...more

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Price Transparency: Massachusetts Adopts New Consumer Protection Rules

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The Massachusetts attorney general’s (AG) office has finalized new consumer protection regulations aimed at eliminating hidden “junk fees” and improving price transparency. Set to take effect on September 2, the regulations...more

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Navigating Houston’s Unique Port, Rail, and Industrial Distribution Market: A Legal Perspective

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Houston, Texas, is a powerhouse of industrial distribution, boasting one of the most dynamic logistics and transportation infrastructures in the United States. The city’s strategic location, access to global markets, and...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

ICPHSO 2025: CPSC at ICPHSO

This second installment of our series highlights the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) presence and guidance at this year’s ICPHSO annual symposium. CPSC had a notably smaller presence this year. Agency...more

Perkins Coie

With Operation AI Comply, the FTC Steps Up AI Enforcement

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently announced several enforcement actions and proposed settlements as part of a new sweep it calls “Operation AI Comply.” These cases appear focused on companies that the FTC alleges...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

2024 CPSC and FDA Enforcement Trends

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The enforcement trends of 2023 have continued into 2024, especially with respect to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC or Commission) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency). Both have ramped...more

Mandelbaum Barrett PC

The Digital Business Legal Guide: Key Legal Considerations

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Have you ever considered the number of legal challenges that come with running a business in the digital era? Forbes predicts that the global e-commerce will surpass $6 trillion in 2024, meaning that there is no shortage of...more

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Cutting Through Complexity: a Key Ruling for Online Platforms in Europe

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A series of recent rulings from the Court of Justice of the European Union ("CJEU") has reaffirmed the country of origin principle set forth in the e-Commerce Directive ("ECD")—which provides that, except in limited...more

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PACT Act Basics: 5 Things Tobacco Sellers and Shippers Should Know

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The Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking (PACT) Act, 15 U.S.C. § 375 et seq., is a federal law with two primary objectives: (1) to prevent federal and state tax evasion on tobacco products, and (2) to prevent sales of tobacco...more

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The E-Commerce Law in the UAE: Navigating the Regulatory Landscape

The UAE has embraced the digital era with the enactment of Federal Decree-Law No. 14/2023 on Trading by Modern Technological Means. This innovative law aims to regulate and reorganize e-commerce activities, fostering a...more

McDermott Will & Emery

How the New PCI DSS 4.0 Will Impact the Automotive Industry

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The automotive industry is experiencing a shift to an e-commerce model through direct interactions with the customer to accept credit card payments. This innovation allows drivers and passengers to make payments for products...more

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Help! My Social Media Influencer Caused a Riot

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The statistics speak for themselves: - Influencer marketing in the US is valued at over $16 billion. - 72% of Gen Z and Millennials follow influencers on social media. - 89% of marketers intend to increase influencer...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Brush Up On Your Opt-Outs: Calif. AG Signals Mobile App Investigative Sweep

California Attorney General Rob Bonta recently announced a new privacy investigative sweep. The AG is sending letters to businesses with mobile apps that have failed to follow the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)....more

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The EU’s Digital Services Act: A Paradigm Shift for Online Intermediaries

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Following the European Council's approval last week, the Digital Services Act (DSA) has been officially adopted, starting the countdown to the law’s entry into force later this year. The DSA builds on the Electronic Commerce...more

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A Legal Practitioner’s Guide to NFTs, Digital Advertising and Media

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In 2021, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) generated overall sales of close to $25 billion and became one of the year’s most defining cultural phenomena. This trend has continued with NFT sales topping $2 billion in the first...more

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FDA Holds Summit on E-Commerce and Food Safety

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently hosted a three-day virtual summit on e-commerce, which focused on food safety for foods ordered online and delivered directly to consumers. Because of the increasing...more

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Senate passes online country of origin labeling requirements under the USICA

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On 8 June 2021, the Senate passed the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act (USICA), which contains a wide range of provisions aimed at improving the United States’ global economic competitiveness, particularly toward China. ...more

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The EU’s Proposed Digital Services Act: New Obligations and Sanctions for Online Platforms

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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

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Is Your Company Transitioning from Brick-and-Mortar Retail to Online Sales? If the Answer is Yes, Pay Close Attention to These...

According to recent financial data, American shoppers are on course to surpass total online spending in 2019 by early October, as a result of the explosive growth in ecommerce inspired by the COVID-19 pandemic. Financial...more

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