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The ‘Withdraw Here’ Button: Now A Legal Obligation For Webshops

Belgian online traders face a new legal requirement to implement a mandatory 'withdraw here' button on their webshops by 19 June 2026. This EU directive fundamentally changes how consumers exercise...

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Altius

EU Commission Pushes for Transposition of the EmpCo Directive on Environmental Claims

The European Commission has initiated infringement procedures against 20 EU Member States for failing to transpose the EmpCo Directive by the March 27, 2026 deadline. This directive aims to combat greenwashing by requiring substantiation of environmental claims and third-party certification for sustainability labels, with full implementation expected by September 27, 2026.

European Union Consumer

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Jones Day

Auto-renewing A Consumer Contract? From 1 May 2027, Prior Notice Is Required

Belgium's new Act of 20 April 2026 introduces a mandatory notification requirement for businesses using automatic renewal clauses in consumer contracts. Starting 1 May 2027, companies must inform consumers at least 15 days before their deadline to object to renewal, adding a proactive layer to existing contract disclosure rules.

Belgium Consumer

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Altius

Navigating the Evolving Product Liability Landscape. Part 1 - Key Changes under the New Directive

The European Union's Product Liability Directive, unchanged for four decades, is undergoing a comprehensive transformation to address modern challenges including digital products, AI systems, and global supply chains.

Ireland Consumer

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Dillon Eustace

Sales All Year Round!

Belgium Consumer

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Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA)

EU Consumer Law: New ‘Withdrawal Button’ Requirements For Online Contracts

Germany Consumer

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

EU-Verbraucherrecht: Neue Anforderungen an den „Widerrufsbutton“ bei Online-Verträgen

Germany Consumer

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Retail Promotions & Pricing: Legal Essentials For Businesses | Part 2 – Sales Periods: Rules, Restrictions, And Compliance (Update May 2026)

Belgium Consumer

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Altius

CJEU Confirms Dual Liability For Misleading Food Labelling: What Food Businesses Need To Know

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Logan & Partners

Tarification dynamique : liberté des prix, mais pas sans règles !

France Consumer

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Haas Avocats

Publicités illicites : Netflix condamné à 250 000 euros

France Consumer

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Haas Avocats

Italian Consumer Code: New Right Of Withdrawal Rules For Online Contracts (Article 54-bis)

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Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA)

University Legal Entities In Greece: Consolidated Legal Framework Following Council Of State Judgments

Greece Consumer

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Bernitsas

The European Union (Empowering Consumers For The Green Transition) Regulations 2026 - Key Implications For Businesses

Ireland Consumer

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McCann Fitzgerald

Not Just Work — Here’s How We Have Fun | Life At CSB Group (Video)

Malta Commercial

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CSB Group

Cryptocurrency Scam: What To Do And How To Recover Funds (2026)

Italy Technology

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Boccadutri International Law Firm

Spain Non-Lucrative Visa: Retire In Spain The Right Way (Video)

Spain Immigration

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Latitude Law

New Italian Citizenship Law 2025: Can You Still Apply By Descent Under Law 74/2025?

Italy Immigration

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Arnone & Sicomo

What’s Up? Competition Enforcement Updates From Italy And Portugal (Video)

Portugal Anti-trust

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Axinn Veltrop & Harkrider

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Consumer Credit

The 2026 SCHUFA Score Reforms And Implications For Financial Services Firms

On 17 March 2026, SCHUFA Holding AG (SCHUFA) – Germany's largest and most influential credit reference agency (CRA) – implemented a comprehensive reform of its scoring methodology...

Germany Finance

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PwC Legal Germany

Buy Now, Pay Later – Consumer Credit Obligations And Regulatory Considerations

Advancements in the world of fintech have fundamentally reshaped consumer behaviour through the rise of flexible payment methods, driven by surging technological developments.

GA

Ganado Advocates

Buy Now, Pay Later: Impact Of The New EU Consumer Credit Directive On Supplier Financing Models In Germany

The implementation of the new EU Consumer Credit Directive (Directive (EU) 2023/2225, CCD 2) significantly expands the scope of consumer credit regulation.

Germany Consumer

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A&O Shearman

Regulatory Compliance Quarterly Update | Q4 2025

Malta Compliance

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Mamo TCV Advocates

Implementation Decree CCD II And Consultation On The Commission Rules For Consumer Credit

Netherlands Consumer

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Loyens & Loeff

Financial Services Regulation 2025

Ireland Finance

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McCann Fitzgerald

Guidance On Cross-Selling In Insurance

Belgium Insurance

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Simont Braun

Implementation Act Consumer Credit Directive II

Netherlands Finance

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Loyens & Loeff

The CP Legislative Updates Series – November 2025

Malta Government

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Camilleri Preziosi Advocates

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Consumer Law

The ‘Withdraw Here’ Button: Now A Legal Obligation For Webshops

Belgian online traders face a new legal requirement to implement a mandatory 'withdraw here' button on their webshops by 19 June 2026. This EU directive fundamentally changes how consumers exercise...

Belgium Consumer

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Altius

Horizon Scanner Finance June 2026 - Irish Developments

On 5 March 2026, the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) published a Discussion Paper (DP12) (PDF 1.4 MB) examining the use of DLT and tokenisation within Irish and European financial services, with a particular focus on investment funds, including money market funds and exchange-traded funds.

Ireland Finance

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Arthur Cox

EU Commission Pushes for Transposition of the EmpCo Directive on Environmental Claims

The European Commission has initiated infringement procedures against 20 EU Member States for failing to transpose the EmpCo Directive by the March 27, 2026 deadline. This directive aims to combat greenwashing by requiring substantiation of environmental claims and third-party certification for sustainability labels, with full implementation expected by September 27, 2026.

European Union Consumer

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Jones Day

Auto-renewing A Consumer Contract? From 1 May 2027, Prior Notice Is Required

Belgium Consumer

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Altius

Operating Within A Framework The Industry Already Knows, Trusts

Malta Media & IT

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WH Partners

Fallstricke Aus Dem Verbraucherschutzrecht. Wie Die Institutionalisierte Rechtsdurchsetzung Das Litigation-Risiko Potenziert

Germany Commercial

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Luther Luxembourg S.A.

Sales All Year Round!

Belgium Consumer

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Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA)

A Digital Passport For Luxury Products: Toward Responsible Consumption In Europe

GGI Global Alliance

EU-Verbraucherrecht: Neue Anforderungen an den „Widerrufsbutton“ bei Online-Verträgen

Germany Consumer

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

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Education

University Legal Entities In Greece: Consolidated Legal Framework Following Council Of State Judgments

Our Administrative Law Briefing Special Edition analyses the consolidated legal framework for University Legal Entities in Greece, following a series of judgments by the Council of State, including:

Greece Consumer

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Bernitsas

In Session: Property Law Revision – Dr. Phyllis Aquilina X GħSL (Podcast)

Just in time for the 2026 exam season, Ganado In Session returns with another revision-focused podcast – this time tailored for second-year law students tackling CVL 2008, Law of Property.

Malta Law Performance

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Ganado Advocates

Foreign Higher Education In Portugal: The New Framework

Portugal has introduced a groundbreaking legal framework governing foreign higher education institutions operating within its borders. What obligations must these institutions now fulfill to legally provide educational services, and how will Portuguese authorities ensure student protection while maintaining academic standards?

Portugal Consumer

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PLMJ

Chinese School Of Classical Studies In Athens: Where Heritage And Humanitarian Studies Meet With Cultural Diplomacy (Video)

Greece Consumer

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Machas & Partners Law Firm

Economics Weekly Alert 36/2025

Cyprus Strategy

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KPMG in Cyprus

School Leaving Certificates Without 'Equivalence

Cyprus Consumer

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Michael Kyprianou Law Firm

Economics Weekly Alert 29/2025

Cyprus Strategy

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KPMG in Cyprus

Private Universities In Greece: A New Legal Chapter Opens

Greece Government

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Ballas Pelecanos & Associates

The Proposal For English-Speaking Undergraduate Programs In Cyprus Public Universities: A Path Toward Growth And Innovation

Cyprus Consumer

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Michael Kyprianou Law Firm

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Product Liability & Safety

Legal News – June 26

This monthly legal update from William Fry curates essential articles spanning technology transformation, foreign investment screening, product liability rulings, AI regulation developments, pension scheme complaints, building energy performance changes, insurance recovery frameworks, MiFID compliance expectations, and environmental assessment requirements.

Ireland Commercial

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William Fry

Navigating the Evolving Product Liability Landscape. Part 1 - Key Changes under the New Directive

The European Union's Product Liability Directive, unchanged for four decades, is undergoing a comprehensive transformation to address modern challenges including digital products, AI systems, and global supply chains.

Ireland Consumer

DE

Dillon Eustace

Digital Services Act: What Changes For Online Platforms, E-commerce Businesses, And Digital Companies

The Digital Services Act (DSA) is Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 introduced by the European Union to create a safer, more transparent and responsible digital environment. The legislation regulates the activities of online platforms, marketplaces, social networks and digital intermediaries operating in the European market.

Italy Commercial

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Arnone & Sicomo

Refonte De La Responsabilité Du Fait Des Produits Défectueux

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Haas Avocats

Artificial Intelligence And Human Resources In The EU - Part 2: AI Literacy - Employer AI Literacy Obligations Under The EU AI Act

Belgium Technology

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Crowell & Moring LLP

When Does The Clock Start? Key Takeaways From The CJEU’s Recent Sanofi Pasteur Judgment

Ireland Litigation

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McCann Fitzgerald

CJEU Confirms Dual Liability For Misleading Food Labelling: What Food Businesses Need To Know

LP

Logan & Partners

Defective By Design: Europe's New Product Liability Rules Aim To Help Consumers Take On Powerful Manufacturers

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WH Partners

Neues Produkthaftungssystem: Größerer Anwendungsbereich, höheres Risiko

Germany Consumer

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

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Latest Videos

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Droit de rétractation : le gros changement en 2026 (Video)

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Haas Avocats

Chinese School Of Classical Studies In Athens: Where Heritage And Humanitarian Studies Meet With Cultural Diplomacy (Video)

MP

Machas & Partners Law Firm

La protection des Louboutin (Video)

IA

Influxio Avocats

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