Posted by Cristina Olesti
18 May, 2021
Royal Decree-Law 7/2021, of April 27 (“RDL 7/2021”) transposes various EU provisions, including Directive 2019/770, on certain aspects concerning contracts
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Is it the end of the line for 901 and 902 premium rate numbers? Amendment of the General Act for the Defense of Consumers and Users
Posted by Ane Alonso
2 March, 2021
Despite CJEU case law and the recommendations of consumer protection agencies, many companies still use premium rate numbers such as
Read MoreTrips canceled in midst of pandemic: what are my rights as a consumer?
Posted by Cristina Albiol
15 July, 2020
One of the main consequences of the declaration of the state of emergency to manage the COVID-19 health crisis was
Read MoreAlternative dispute resolution for consumer disputes: CJEU specifies information obligations
Posted by Ainhoa Rey
14 July, 2020
In its recent judgment of June 25, 2020 (case C-380/19, ECLI:EU:C:2020:498), the Court of Justice of the European Union (“CJEU”) ruled on
Read MoreThe Spanish government opens a public consultation on the future Charter of Digital Rights
Posted by Ane Alonso
7 July, 2020
The situation in recent months has consolidated digitalization as the main way we socialize, work, and study. Increasing relationships in
Read MoreImpact of COVID-19 on communication and advertising
Posted by Alicia Costas
24 March, 2020
The health emergency that has brought Spain, and a large part of the world’s population, to a halt, due to
Read MoreConsumer protection in the digital single market (Directive 2019/2161)
Posted by Miquel Peguera
21 February, 2020
The recent European Directive 2019/2161, on better enforcement and modernization of consumer protection rules, was published in the Official Journal
Read MoreCalifornia recasts and strengthens its Consumer Privacy Act
Posted by Ana Sánchez
17 February, 2020
As mentioned in earlier blog entries, California has enacted groundbreaking privacy legislation (the “California Consumer Privacy Act” or “CCPA“) granting
Read MoreCALIFORNIA’S GDPR COMES INTO FORCE
Posted by Ana Sánchez
27 January, 2020
California’s Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) came into force on January 1, introducing principles in this state that are somewhat similar
Read MoreCJEU: geographical Indication “Aceto Balsamico Di Modena” does not protect use of terms “Aceto” and “Balsamico”
Posted by Nora Oyarzabal
13 December, 2019
On November 4, 2019, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) issued its decision regarding a preliminary ruling
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