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Systran case provides guidance on when disputes can be characterised as contractual or not, says expert

The EU's highest court has helped to define the circumstances in which legal disputes can be said to be about a contractual or non-contractual issue, an expert has said. 23 Apr 2013

Using the words of legal requirements not an absolute defence to 'unfair' contract terms claims, rules CJEU

Businesses can only rely on terms in consumer contracts that would otherwise be considered 'unfair' if they are reflective of legal requirements under national laws that are intended to apply to the type of contract in question, the Court of Justice of the... 08 Apr 2013

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A new "expert group" will advise the European Commission on whether the cross-border trade of insurance products is being inhibited because of existing EU laws on insurance contracts 23 Jan 2013

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