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On 14 September 2026, 214 companies called for a uniform disclosure requirement for third-party litigation funding under Rule 26 of the U.S. Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The proposal would require the identification of funders and disclosure of funding agreements, raising important questions about transparency, judicial oversight and the governance of funded litigation.

Explore Dr Kees Jan Kuilwijk’s *Class Action Litigation in the Netherlands*, a comprehensive guide to Dutch collective redress under the WAMCA. The book examines admissibility requirements, litigation funding, collective damages and key case law, with comparisons to the UK and US systems.

The CMS European Class Action Report 2026 identifies 107 new collective proceedings across Europe in 2025, up from 99 in 2024. The report highlights developments in consumer and competition claims, product liability, data protection and climate litigation, alongside growing coordination between claimants across jurisdictions. It offers valuable insights into the evolving landscape of collective litigation and corporate legal risk.

Maria José Azar Baud publie un article consacré à la mise en œuvre de la directive européenne sur les actions représentatives en France dans un numéro spécial de l’Europarättslig Tidskrift. Cette publication prolonge les échanges scientifiques de la conférence internationale organisée à Budapest en avril 2025 et contribue à la réflexion européenne sur les actions représentatives.

The Hanseatic Higher Regional Court has referred key questions concerning GDPR representative actions to the Court of Justice of the European Union. This post considers the implications of the reference for collective redress in Europe.

The Amsterdam District Court has ruled on the admissibility of a collective action against X Corp. This post explores the decision and its implications for collective litigation under the Dutch WAMCA.

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has launched a consultation, open from 9 July to 17 September 2026, on new rules governing law firms that use or arrange third-party litigation funding. The proposals aim to strengthen consumer protection by enhancing transparency, preserving lawyers' independence, managing conflicts of interest, and improving oversight of litigation funding arrangements.

The first representative action brought under Article 80 of the UK GDPR has been allowed to proceed. This post examines the High Court's decision and its implications for the development of representative actions in data protection law.

The latest decision of the UK Competition Appeal Tribunal, certifying collective proceedings against Apple, illustrates the continuing development of collective redress in digital markets. This post examines the decision and its broader implications for UK competition law.

Dans cet article publié à la RLDC en avril 2026, Judith Quidu-Tudela revient sur la réforme du régime de l'action de groupe issue de la loi du 30 avril 2025. Entre volonté de simplification et compromis législatifs, elle examine les limites du nouveau dispositif et s'interroge sur sa capacité à devenir un véritable outil de protection collective des justiciables.

Programme, thématiques et intervenants du colloque consacré à la concentration des contentieux transfrontières.

Le 21 avril 2026, l’association Antoine Alléno a saisi la justice contre plusieurs entreprises produisant et commercialisant du protoxyde d’azote. Elle dénonce des pratiques commerciales déloyales visant à encourager l’usage détourné du « gaz hilarant », notamment via des conditionnements inadaptés, des stratégies marketing ciblées et la vente de gaz aromatisés. L’affaire est actuellement en cours de mise en état.

The Access to Justice Foundation remains at the forefront of advancing access to justice in the UK. Recently recognised by the Competition Appeal Tribunal in the McLaren v MOL & Others settlement, the Foundation continues funding free legal advice services and supporting consumer-focused collective actions across the country.

The International Collective Redress Conference 2026 gathered leading experts in London to discuss collective litigation, mass torts, litigation funding, and the future of collective redress across Europe and the UK.

A practical and accessible guide to understanding class actions in the Netherlands under the WAMCA framework, grounded in case law and key stakeholder challenges.

This document outlines Bulgaria’s transposition of Directive (EU) 2020/1828 through amendments to the Consumer Protection Act and Civil Procedure Code. It introduces a specialised legal framework for representative actions, defines the role of qualified entities, and establishes procedural safeguards to protect consumer interests across multiple sectors.

From 22 to 24 April 2026, the Perfect Law Conference gathered leading experts in international collective redress in London. Members of the Observatory of class actions contributed to high-level discussions on the future of collective litigation, procedural developments, and cross-border cooperation.

In this article, Fabio De Dominicis explores the evolution of Italian class actions from their introduction in 2010 to the major reforms of 2019 and 2023, including the implementation of the Representative Actions Directive (RAD). He also reflects on Europe’s growing trend toward stronger collective redress mechanisms.

L’Osservatorio sostiene un ciclo nazionale di conferenze in Italia dedicato alle azioni collettive. Scopri i diversi incontri organizzati in varie città e le questioni giuridiche affrontate.

The Prague Municipal Court has concluded the first class action under Czech Act No. 179/2024 Coll., confirming the operability of the country’s new collective redress framework and awarding CZK 1.6 million to 52 consumers.