In defence of Caveat Emptor

Introduction Interactions between lawyers and non-lawyers on social media indicate a clear divide concerning the principle of “caveat emptor” or “let the buyer beware.” Many non-lawyers consider caveat emptor to be antiquated and advocate, in effect, that the principle be reversed to “caveat venditor,” or “let the seller beware.” This is particularly evident in the … Read more

CMA Consultation – Submission of The Property Lawyers Alliance

1 Introduction This submission is made by the Property Lawyers Alliance (PLA), in respect of the consultation on the draft guidance published on the 11th December 2024 (DG), by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) concerning protections from unfair commercial practices (UCP) set out in The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (Act). 2 … Read more