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05 June 2008
Issue: 7324 / Categories: Legislation , Regulatory
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Statwatch

Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 (SI 2008/1277)

Commenced 26 May 2008. Implement Council Dir 2005/29/EC concerning unfair business-to-consumer commercial practices. Implement Council Dir 1999/44/EC, Art 6.2 on certain aspects of the sale of consumer goods and associated guarantees. Repeal a number of laws (46 Acts and 34 SIs) which cover the same subject matter, including most of the Trade Descriptions Act 1968, to create a modern, simplified consumer protection framework. Prohibit unfair commercial practices that contravene the requirements of professional diligence, misleading actions, misleading omissions, aggressive commercial practices and other specified commercial practices.

Issue: 7324 / Categories: Legislation , Regulatory
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Jurit LLP—Caroline Williams

Jurit LLP—Caroline Williams

Private wealth and tax team welcomes cross-border specialist as consultant

Freeths—Michelle Kirkland Elias

Freeths—Michelle Kirkland Elias

International hospitality and leisure specialist joins corporate team as partner

Flint Bishop—Deborah Niven

Flint Bishop—Deborah Niven

Firm appoints head of intellectual property to drive northern growth

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