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Perspective

Jul. 9, 2014

EU consumer rights and US business

June 13 was the deadline to implement the EU's Consumer Rights Directive, which boosts consumer rights across the EU - and applies to US companies doing business there. By Rob Blamires and Felicity Fisher


By Rob Blamires and Felicity Fisher


June 13 was the deadline for European countries to implement the European Union's Consumer Rights Directive, which boosts consumer rights and updates many aspects of distance (or off-premise) contracts concluded across the EU. Any business selling goods, services or digital content to European consumers "at a distance" (e.g., via mail order, Internet, telephone and/or away from the trader's premises) will be s...

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