European Union: Class Actions

Ireland's new High Court rules establish a clear procedural framework for representative consumer actions, while the landmark ICCL v Microsoft case clarifies key questions about admissibility requirements and the burden of proof under GDPR. These developments provide businesses and qualified entities with greater certainty about how collective redress claims will be conducted, though significant cost barriers remain despite the new court fee exemption.

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The Czech Class Actions Act became effective on 1 July 2024. Previous articles have provided an overview of key aspects of the new legislation and subjects of these proceedings. This part will focus on the challenges.