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Collective litigation against digital platforms continues to evolve in the Netherlands. In a recent interlocutory judgment, the Amsterdam District Court addressed the admissibility of a collective action brought by Stichting Onderzoek Marktinformatie (SOMI) against X Corp under the Dutch WAMCA framework. This article examines the Court's approach to the admissibility requirements and considers the significance of the decision for collective actions involving data protection,

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 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’Observatoire soutient un cycle national de conférences en Italie consacré aux actions collectives. Découvrez les différentes rencontres organisées dans plusieurs villes et les enjeux juridiques abordés.

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.

The Spanish Supreme Court has proposed systematic mediation in pending Trucks Cartel cassation appeals as a response to mass competition damages litigation. The initiative raises important questions on judicial sustainability, ADR voluntariness, and the future of private enforcement in the EU.

UK Competition Appeal Tribunal grants opt-out certification in £656M Valve Steam collective action, clarifying standards for competition class proceedings.

BEUC report reviewing seven years of Dieselgate litigation across Europe, enforcement challenges, and the future of collective consumer redress.

Comparative analysis of how seven jurisdictions handled the Volkswagen “Clean Diesel” mass litigation and what this reveals about the globalization of collective civil justice.