Lawrence Scarborough

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.