Article 102 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union

Hausfeld: £900 Million UK Consumer Claim Against Amazon Alleging Breaches of Competition Law Officially Filed at Specialist Court

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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Julie Hunter, the consumer rights advocate leading the opt-out collective claim on behalf of more than 50 million UK consumers, filed the claim against Amazon at the specialist tribunal yesterday, seeking compensation of around 900 million in total.

Key Points: 
  • Julie Hunter, the consumer rights advocate leading the opt-out collective claim on behalf of more than 50 million UK consumers, filed the claim against Amazon at the specialist tribunal yesterday, seeking compensation of around 900 million in total.
  • In accordance with Competition Appeal Tribunal rules, the collective action is being filed on behalf of all potential claimants without them needing to actively opt into the claim.
  • Ms Hunter is represented by leading disputes-only law firm, Hausfeld, and by Marie Demetriou KC, Robert ODonoghue KC and Sarah Love of Brick Court Chambers.
  • To learn more about the UK Buy Box Claim, and register for updates, please visit www.ukbuyboxclaim.com .

Hausfeld & Co LLP: Amazon Faces £900m Demand to Compensate Tens of Millions of UK Customers, as Lawsuit Accuses E-Commerce Giant of Unlawfully Favouring Its Own Product Offers

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Thursday, October 20, 2022
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The claim will seek damages from Amazon estimated in the region of 900 million.

Key Points: 
  • The claim will seek damages from Amazon estimated in the region of 900 million.
  • Anyone who lives in the UK and made purchases on Amazon.co.uk or on the Amazon app since October 2016 is an eligible member of the claimant class.
  • According to the claim, Amazon steers potential purchasers to products which are not designed to be the best offers for consumers.
  • Like countless millions of people in the UK, I often use Amazon for the convenience it offers.

TÜV SÜD America Inc. announces that it has achieved membership with CSA STAR as a Certification Body allowing TÜV SÜD to provide CSA STAR audits

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022
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TV SD America Inc. announced today that it had been joined CSA STAR as a Certification Body allowing them to provide CSA STAR audits.

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  • TV SD America Inc. announced today that it had been joined CSA STAR as a Certification Body allowing them to provide CSA STAR audits.
  • CSA Star Level Two Certifications adds to TV SD America Incs Cybersecurity portfolio allowing TV SD to provide a holistic cybersecurity certification service from CE Marking to IT Infrastructure through to Cloud.
  • Gaining CSA STAR certification allows cloud service providers to demonstrate to customers their security and compliance posture, including the regulations, standards, and frameworks they adhere to.
  • TV SD America Inc., a subsidiary of TV SD AG (Munich, Germany), is a leading globally recognized testing and certification organization.

TÜV SÜD Receives Accreditation for MRI Safety Testing as Part of its Expansion Plan

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022
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MRI Safety Testing is crucial for medical devices used within a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) environment.

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  • MRI Safety Testing is crucial for medical devices used within a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) environment.
  • The MRI Safety Testing laboratory is an extension to more than 55,000 square feet of facilities in New Brighton, MN, offering end-to-end testing solutions for all medical devices.
  • Krishna Singhal, Ph.D., and Technical Lead for TV SD's MRI Safety group explains, "We have established a state-of-the-art laboratory to perform MRI Safety testing for medical devices at both 1.5T and 3T.
  • TV SD also offers a range of device testing services, including electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and biocompatibility testing solutions.

TÜV SÜD America Achieves ISO 27001 Accreditation

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022
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TV SD America Inc. was recently awarded accreditation by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) to ISO 27006, which allows for accredited audits to ISO 27001:2015.

Key Points: 
  • TV SD America Inc. was recently awarded accreditation by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) to ISO 27006, which allows for accredited audits to ISO 27001:2015.
  • TV SD has provided audits to ISO 27001 through many different accreditations for years, and expanded its accreditation as a natural extension to the Americas Region to better serve our customers both domestic and foreign.
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    TV SD America Inc., a subsidiary of TV SD AG (Munich, Germany), is a leading globally recognized testing and certification organization.
  • TV SD's Business Assurance division provides management system certification services to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, AS9100, Safe Quality Food (SQF), and more.

Versed Continues To Democratize Skincare With High Performance Products Under $25

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Versed continues to democratize access to high-performance, clean skincare with its rollout in Walmart.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Versed continues to democratize access to high-performance, clean skincare with its rollout in Walmart.
  • Versed has built a powerhouse community around its mission to create products that perform for your skin, body and planet.
  • Effective, affordable and uncomplicated, Versed offers high-performance skincare that's been tested and approved through a community of 80,000 digital co-creators.
  • Versed is a brand our customers are already excited about, and we're thrilled to add it to our growing assortment in the skincare aisle."

TÜV SÜD Announces Medical Device Testing Laboratory Expansion, Adding 26 High-Skilled Job Opportunities in New Brighton, MN

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Wednesday, January 12, 2022
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The state-of-the-art laboratory will also provide a wide range of biological and chemical testing of medical devices that complements TV SD's current active medical device testing capabilities.

Key Points: 
  • The state-of-the-art laboratory will also provide a wide range of biological and chemical testing of medical devices that complements TV SD's current active medical device testing capabilities.
  • The new addition will enable TV SD to provide even faster turnaround times on healthcare equipment and medical device testing.
  • This will also allow TV SDs experts to provide clients with the most up-to-date solutions to meet the ever-evolving regulatory requirements of the medical device industry.
  • TV SDs expanded facility in New Brighton is an exciting addition to Medical Alleys world-leading, innovative medical device industry, said Medical Alley CEO Roberta Dressen.

Geek Bar protects the rights and interests of consumers by launching several anti-counterfeiting measures

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Monday, October 11, 2021
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"Geek Bar has been focusing on protecting its own brand while attaching great importance to the health of consumers.

Key Points: 
  • "Geek Bar has been focusing on protecting its own brand while attaching great importance to the health of consumers.
  • Geek Bar products are sold to adults only through legitimate sales channels," said the principal of Geek Bar.
  • Since the beginning of 2021, Geek Bar has raised its brand visibility and established dominance in the disposable pod market.
  • Geek Bar task force carried out international anti-counterfeiting operations, for example, Geek Bar recently assisted UK Customs to seize 2,800 Geek Bar counterfeit pods; in addition, Geek Bar assisted Chinese law enforcement in solving three cases involving counterfeits of the brand.