Published on: 14 April 2026
Published by a LexisNexis Commercial expert
On Friday 27 March 2026, the CMA revealed it has begun consumer protection enforcement against five UK firms over fake and deceptive online reviews, signalling one of the first deployments of its new powers under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (DMCCA 2024), in this area of consumer protection and online reviews enforcement. The probe currently covers Autotrader, Feefo, Dignity, Just Eat and Pasta Evangelists—covering the car sales, funerals and food delivery industries. At present, the CMA has not determined whether consumer law has been infringed. Under the DMCCA 2024, fabricated and misleading reviews are treated as an automatically unfair commercial practice. Responsibilities do not rest only with companies that solicit or reward reviews; they also apply to those that publish, host or otherwise display review content to consumers. The DMCCA 2024 also greatly enhances the CMA’s enforcement options. Rather than needing to take cases through the courts, the CMA is now able to bring enforcement action without first having to bring court proceedings...
When evaluating a general damages claim, the practitioner ought initially to refer to the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG)...
This Practice Note This Practice Note reviews mechanisms used in settling litigation. A Tomlin order consists of a consent order paired with a schedule. It operates to stay proceedings on terms that have been agreed. The provisions contained in the schedule may remain confidential. This Practice Note describes the scope of confidentiality attaching to the schedule and sets out how it differs from a standard consent order. Sample wording for a Tomlin order is included, alongside links to precedents, as well as guidance on court approval. It also addresses varying, setting aside and enforcing a Tomlin order, including the considerations the court will take into account when handling applications for each. Further guidance is provided on interpreting and applying the relevant provisions of the CPR; however, some courts and divisions impose very specific requirements for both drafting and approval, and for approaching the schedule and confidentiality issues. Accordingly, you must consider the particular rules and court guide provisions in the forum where your claim is proceeding when drawing up the Tomlin order...
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