Legal & Compliance Standards

EU Omnibus Directive on Shopify

How to Implement EU Omnibus Directive on Shopify

Selling in the European Economic Area comes with its own set of regulations that you need to follow. One of the major directives your store must comply with is the Omnibus Directive. The European Omnibus Price Indication Directive, also known as the EU Omnibus Directive (2019/2161), aims to ensure pricing transparency and enhance consumer rights in the digital economy. This article will guide you on how to set up your Shopify store to adhere to this EU price indication directive.

August 19, 2024
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The Walmart Class-Action Lawsuit 2024: Overview and Tips for Avoiding 'Deceptive Pricing' Claims

The Walmart class action lawsuit of 2024 is significant news for both consumers and businesses alike. As the largest retailer in the United States faces scrutiny over ‘deceptive pricing’, the case serves as a reminder for all retailers and e-commerce owners about the importance of maintaining precise and transparent pricing practices. Let’s take a closer look at what the recent Walmart class action suit pertains to and what it means for you and your business.

July 18, 2024
Minimum Advertised Price (MAP) Compliance

Minimum Advertised Price (MAP) Compliance for E-commerce Stores

Price is a strong and influential brand attribute. It’s only natural that various brands want to ensure that the prices, charged by e-commerce sites for their products, properly reflect their market image. To better control sellers' prices, manufacturers implement a Minimum Advertised Price policy and require MAP compliance. But what exactly are these and how do you comply with them?

April 9, 2024
Magento Accessibility Compliance

Magento Accessibility Compliance: Regulations and Tips

Since over 43% of online stores have proven to be less accessible than other websites, it’s not surprising that e-commerce makes up for 82% of all website types regularly faced with costly accessibility lawsuits. So if your store is powered by Magento, achieving and maintaining accessibility compliance is a reasonable concern. Let’s explore some of the key accessibility regulations that your Magento store needs to adhere to.

March 5, 2024
E-commerce Laws and Regulations

All The E-commerce Laws and Regulations You Need to Know

The more commonplace online business becomes, the more complex online business legal requirements grow. But despite the complexity, every e-commerce business owner must understand and abide by online business laws. Doing so helps to not only avoid legal repercussions but also maintain the trust of consumers. In this article, we’re going to break down 13 of the most important e-commerce legal regulations around the world.

February 7, 2024
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Navigating the Omnibus Directive: Safeguard Your Store

Keeping up with regulatory changes is crucial for e-commerce business owners. In the EU, one of the most recent regulatory developments to e-commerce was the introduction of the Omnibus Directive, a combination of consumer protection regulations that has significant implications for store owners across all e-commerce platforms in the European Union.

January 25, 2024

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