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Consumer contract rules—the price for retailers

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Published on: 14 April 2014
Published by a LexisNexis Commercial expert

Table of contents

  • Original news
  • What changes are happening on 13 June 2014?
  • Why is the new law being introduced?
  • How will the new laws affect businesses?
  • What are the potential problems with the new law?
  • How can the guidance be made clearer?
  • What are the implications for commercial lawyers?

Article summary

Commercial analysis: Businesses have until 13 June 2014 to prepare for new consumer contract regulations. Simon Bates, solicitor at Jordans Corporate Law, assesses the changes and suggests the guidance is not detailed enough for many businesses.

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