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MLex Comment: EC explores options on collective claims with caution

By Lewis Crofts ( February 4, 2011, 11:08 GMT | Comment) -- The European Commission has today formally kicked off a 12-week consultation on whether any EU measures are needed to facilitate consumers’ grouping together to bring lawsuits against companies. Its careful wording suggests that while there is an acknowledged problem over the lack of successful claims, all policy options are on the table, and legislation is far from assured.The European Commission has today formally kicked off a 12-week consultation on whether any EU measures are needed to facilitate consumers’ grouping together to bring lawsuits against companies. Its careful wording suggests that while there is an acknowledged problem over the lack of successful claims, all policy options are on the table, and legislation is far from assured (read a commission statement here and the official consultation document here)....

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