Online dispute resolution: levelling the playing field?
The European Parliament recently adopted a Regulation concerning online dispute resolution (http://register.consilium.europa.eu/pdf/en/12/pe00/pe00080.en12.pdf). This consumer-driven Regulation has...
View ArticleCourt of Appeal considers differences between goods and services
Trebor Bassett Holdings Ltd and Cadbury UK Partnership v ADT Fire and Security Plc, Court of Appeal Trebor Basset Holdings Ltd (TB) issued proceedings against ADT Fire and Security Plc (ADT) following...
View ArticleAnother case shows that many types of economic loss are direct and do not...
This case involved the supply of a system by Eco-Tec to McCain. McCain wanted the system to remove hydrogen sulphide so that it could generate heat and electricity. The system was defective. McCain...
View ArticleGovernment recommends replacement of consumer laws
The Government has recommended the replacement of three key pieces of consumer legislation that overlap and are similar. It wants to consolidate them into one law so consumers know where to find it,...
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