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Block exemption – motor trade and beyond

Block exemption – motor trade and beyond

As of 1 June 2022, post Brexit Britain implemented a new Vertical Block Exemption (VABEO) to replace the EU VABER. VABEO contains interesting new changes to the Hardcore Restrictions. Here’s one that will affect all relevant vertical relationships including those in the motor trade and beyond.

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Driverless Cars – who’s to blame?

Driverless Cars – who’s to blame?

The future legal framework has been mapped out by the Law Commissions of England, Scotland and Wales and proposes major legal changes for the driverless car era.

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The Future of the Motor Block Exemption in the UK

The Future of the Motor Block Exemption in the UK

Tom Maple considers the future of the motor block exemption as the UK Government commences a period of consultation.

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Recycling of Electric and Hybrid vehicle batteries

Recycling of Electric and Hybrid vehicle batteries

When we are asked questions about the sustainability of electric vehicles, they are often focused around the disposal of the vehicle’s battery and it was those questions that prompted this article.  Tom Maple, our Head of Automotive, has had a closer look at the Regulations. 

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Tomorrow’s World Today

Tomorrow’s World Today

With the charging of electric vehicles to become increasingly common place, Tom Maple, has taken a look at the relevant issues pertaining to the supply of electricity to end users by dealerships and when a licence to supply might be required.

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Motor Vehicles and Satisfactory Quality – The Consumer Rights Act 2015

Motor Vehicles and Satisfactory Quality – The Consumer Rights Act 2015

Tom Maple, head of the Automotive Team at FSP, considers a key change to the sale of goods act legislation brought about in the Consumer Rights Act 2015, namely the right to reject within 30 days.

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Automotive Block Exemptions

Tom Maple, head of the FSP Automotive Team, highlights important changes to the Block Exemption Regulations and explains how they will affect the automotive industry.

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