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EU New Deal for Consumers

The proposed new deal is intended to harmonize and strengthen consumers’ rights across the European Union. It will be implemented by way of updates to four existing EU directives and is due to be finalised in 2019 with a proposed implementation date of 2021. Key provisions are as follows:• Improved on-line rights for consumers• Introduction of representative actions on behalf of consumers (no law firms allowed!)• Harmonization of enforcement in respect of unfair commercial practices• Fining powers of 4% of turn ... See more

5

46 Users Enrolled

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Digital Content - The Key Provisions

with Keith Markham

According to the Consumer Rights Act: Digital Content Guidance for Business document issued by the Department for Business Innovation & Skills, digital content refers to data that are produced and supplied in digital form e.g. software, games, apps and digital media such as music, film and television.In recent years the law has finally begun to catch up with the ever increasing use and supply of digital content, however the scope of the digital content category is broad and is not limited to particular means of content transmission or by the wa ... See more

4.5

87 Users Enrolled

£ 60 +VAT

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Distance Contracts - Avoiding the Pitfalls

with Datalaw Team

The supply of goods, digital content and services to consumers via ‘distance selling’ has been regulated for many years now but there is still a degree of confusion amongst traders and lawyers alike as to what they need to do in order to comply. Delivered over two 30-minute sessions by freelance training consultant Keith Markham, this webinar will set out a summary of the key considerations and suggest a series of practical steps that should be taken. Consideration will be given to the following topics:• Definition of ‘distance se ... See more

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60 Users Enrolled

£ 80 +VAT

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Contract Law 3: Warranties

with Keith Markham

Warranty clauses are a regular feature in contracts and can often be a useful way to reach a compromise concerning the parties’ respective obligations.In this 45 minute webinar, we will consider the key issues that need to be addressed in warranty clauses with emphasis on drafting appropriate wording.Topics will include:• Express v implied terms• Differences between conditions, warranties and innominate terms• Warranties as a practical solution• Warranties in contracts for the supply of goods• Warranties in contracts for the supply ... See more

211 Users Enrolled

£ 169 +VAT

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Essential Contract Law CPD Bundle

with Keith Markham

This Essential Contract Law CPD Bundle is designed to provide you with key knowledge, principles and practice to address contract law issues that you may be required to deal with.This bundle is for anyone who is involved with contract drafting and contract litigation and can serve as an update for solicitors already experienced in this area of law. Contract Law is an area that crosses across many different areas of law including but not limited to: Commercial Law, Conveyancing Law, Family Law, Consumer Law and many more. As a result it is impor ... See more

206 Users Enrolled

£ 399 +VAT

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Separate Business Rule

with Katie Jackson

The introduction of the new Standards and Regulations, the introduction of freelance solicitors, and the ability for regulated solicitors to work in unregulated practices providing services to members of the public could completely transform the legal services market. There are however still requirements for those who own separate businesses, or provide introductions and referrals, to clarify who is providing services, and to whom:We will cover:• The new rules relating to freelance solicitors and providing services in unregulated providers• ... See more

4.1

271 Users Enrolled

£ 169 +VAT

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Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024: Part 2

with Keith Markham

The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 received royal assent on 24th May 2024 and represents a major evolution in UK consumer protection legislation. With new provisions set to take effect from 6th April 2025, this course provides essential insights for solicitors, compliance professionals, and law firms advising clients engaged in online trade.This comprehensive CPD session offers a succinct yet practical overview of the Act's most impactful reforms, focusing on unfair commercial practices and their implications for digital ma ... See more

21 Users Enrolled

£ 169 +VAT

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Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024: Part 1

with Keith Markham

The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 introduces significant updates to UK consumer protection law. Receiving royal assent on 24th May 2024, the Act grants powerful new enforcement tools to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), including the ability to impose fines of up to 10% of a trader’s total turnover, without needing to go through the courts. Effective from 6th April 2025, these provisions demand urgent attention from legal professionals and business clients alike. This 45-minute CPD webinar provides a clear, a ... See more

11 Users Enrolled

£ 169 +VAT

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Consumer Contract Pitfalls

with Helen Swaffield

Delivered by contract law expert Helen Swaffield of Contract Law Chambers, this 30-minute session will examine the key aspects of consumer legislation most likely to prove problematic for practitioners who draft and litigate business to consumer contracts. This session will focus on the following topics:· The Implementation of the Consumer Rights Directive· Reform of substantive consumer law under the Consumer Rights Act 2015· Direct consumer remedies against traders for misleadi ... See more

5

99 Users Enrolled

£ 60 +VAT

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Misrepresentation and Litigation

with Helen Swaffield

During this 60-minute session barrister Helen Swaffield on Contract Law Chambers will set out the recent conflicting authorities on the entire agreement clause.Ideal for litigators claiming or defending a cause of action in misrepresentation, as well as commercial practitioners seeking to expressly include or avoid the cause of action in their drafting, this session will cover the following:• Innocent and negligent misrepresentation- what is the difference?• The parallel cause of action in misstatement (the tortious equivalent)• Res ... See more

4.7

289 Users Enrolled

£ 90 +VAT

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Leasehold Reform 2023

with Katie Jackson

Following action by the Competition and Markets Authority over the position of leaseholders in relation to doubling ground rents, the Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022 was introduced which restricts some ground rents to a peppercorn. Datalaw covered this move, and the professional conduct position of conveyancers in the webinar ‘Ground rent and the Codes of Conduct’.This initial Act forms part of a wider phase of leasehold reform, aiming to further empower leaseholders, by introducing further reforms to ground rents, and making the pu ... See more

206 Users Enrolled

£ 169 +VAT

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Sale of Goods: Beware the Pitfalls

with Keith Markham

The supply of goods by traders to consumers is governed by a framework of well-established legal rights and remedies. Yet, the practical application of these rights can often be uncertain or misunderstood.This 45-minute webinar provides a clear and concise overview of the key provisions of the Consumer Rights Act 2015, using a series of illustrative case studies to highlight common pitfalls and how to avoid them. Despite the clarity of the statutory framework, legal professionals frequently encounter challenges in interpreting and enforcing con ... See more

8 Users Enrolled

£ 169 +VAT

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Supply of Digital Content and Services

with Keith Markham

As technology evolves, so too does consumer law. The Consumer Rights Act 2015 introduced specific provisions for the supply of digital content and services—areas that increasingly affect everyday legal practice. This 45-minute webinar offers a practical overview of these rules, focusing on how they operate in real-world settings through case study analysis. From streaming subscriptions and downloadable apps to cloud-based services, legal professionals must understand how consumer rights apply and how remedies can be enforced.Key Takeaways: ... See more

8 Users Enrolled

£ 169 +VAT

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EU New Deal for Consumers

Digital Content - The Key Provisions

Distance Contracts - Avoiding the Pitfalls

Contract Law 3: Warranties

Essential Contract Law CPD Bundle

Separate Business Rule

Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024: Part 2

Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024: Part 1

Consumer Contract Pitfalls

Misrepresentation and Litigation

Leasehold Reform 2023

Sale of Goods: Beware the Pitfalls

Supply of Digital Content and Services