Christopher Jefferies

Aug 19, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Christopher Jefferies |Patrick Reilly

According to the report, 133 claims were filed in 2023 across Europe — a record number. Around 30% of claims filed were in the product liability, consumer law or personal injury space. As more EU member states implement the Representative Actions Directive, and as England continues to finesse its regime with cases proceeding through courts, this growth will likely continue at an increased pace.

Jun 6, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Christopher Jefferies |Katrina Meyer |Andrew Scarafile

Current polling suggests that a populist coalition of right-wing parties could be on track for a majority for the first time in European Parliament (EP) history. This could have a large impact on the legal direction of the EU. Cooperation on the right should not be taken for granted, as the European People’s Party has clearly stated they will only work with pro-EU, pro-NATO and pro-Ukraine parties. This could lead to fragmentation of the right.

Aug 17, 2023 | jdsupra.com | Christopher Jefferies |Lawrence Scarborough

The overturning of Evans provides added impetus for wider use of collective actions, given the approval of the “opt out” mechanism. The guidance found in Evans is latest in a line of cases that develop the thinking around procedural operation, of an opt-out proceeding, particularly in the competition arena. The Evans case will now proceed as an opt-out collective action and will be remitted to the CAT for case management.

Jun 29, 2023 | jdsupra.com | Christopher Jefferies |Lawrence Scarborough

At a Glance While the EU and UK’s legislation have similar goals, their differences bring the risk that digital companies operating in both the EU and UK will have to comply with overlapping and (sometimes) contrasting laws. The UK has decided on a more case-by-case approach, whereas the EU’s approach is that all follow the same rules.

Mar 6, 2023 | jdsupra.com | Christopher Jefferies

This week, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Rishi Sunak unveiled a new deal on the trading arrangements between the United Kingdom and European Union which — if put into place — will supplement the Northern Ireland Protocol. The Northern Ireland Protocol (NIP)The NIP was agreed by the EU and the U.K. Government of Boris Johnson pre-Brexit and came into force on 1 January 2021.