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Mr Estafnous (E) and London & Leeds Business Centres (L) had entered into an agreement by which L was to sell a property to a purchase that was introduced to L by E. Under the agreement, L was to pay...
Sony requires PlayStation Network users to sign up to terms and conditions that waive their collective rights of redress
Sony has required its PlayStation Network users to sign up to new terms and conditions that would amount to their waiver of the right to take part in collective legal action, or so-called “class action...
Always incorporate your standard terms and conditions properly or face the consequences for failing to do so – SSL International & Anor v TTK LIG, High Court
SSL entered into a joint venture with TTK, an Indian company, to supply goods. The joint venture was governed by Indian law. SSL attempted to incorporate its standard terms and conditions, which contained...
OFT wins court order against online trader who refused to deliver on time or give refunds in accordance with distance selling laws and misled over product availability
The Office of Fair Trading has successfully obtained a judgment in Cardiff County Court against an online trader who breached various consumer laws. In particular, Mr Arora:
Failed to deliver the products...
Minimum 12- to 36 month gym memberships were unfair – OFT v Ashbourne Management Services, High Court
The Office of Fair Trading has successfully obtained an injunction against someone who recruited new members for their gym and health club clients. In the standard agreements that X advised their clients...
European Commission consults on standard terms and conditions for cloud computing services
The European Commission is consulting on adopting standard terms and conditions for use of cloud computing services. The consultation is asking people, businesses and public bodies to respond saying whether...
Suppliers should include provisions expressly in contract to stop buyers from dealing with goods if they suffer an insolvency event – Sandhu v Jet Star, Court of Appeal
As the economy remains in a rocky state, many businesses continue to suffer cash flow and insolvency issues. But suppliers need to continue to trade. So what should they do? At times such as these, a good...
OFT says key thing is what consumer expects when considering fairness of terms
The Office of Fair Trading has promised to clamp down on unfair consumer contracts. It said that in the vast majority of cases where consumers had had a problem with the consumer contract, there were surprises...
European Commission consults on effectiveness of EU e-signature laws
The European Commission has found another subject to mull over. It has announced that it is looking into whether the European Union laws on electronic signatures need an overhaul in order to reverse what...
Contract formed despite signatory’s statement that further formal contract would follow – Immingham Storage v Clear Plc, Court of Appeal
C sent D a quotation for providing storage facilities, attaching C’s general storage conditions. The quotation referred to a formal contract to follow. D confirmed in writing a faxed agreement to proceed...