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Latest competition law updates from Polish UOKiK

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Polish UOKiK

Navigating Seasonal Sales: Tips from the Polish Competition Authority

The Polish competition authority offers guidance on how to make the most of seasonal sales while avoiding common marketing traps.

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Polish UOKiK

Polish Authority Ensures Fair Costs for Customer Service Calls

The Polish competition authority has mandated that customer service calls regarding existing contracts must not exceed standard call rates, following an investigation into over 30 transport companies.

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Polish UOKiK

Polish Competition Authority Investigates Alleged Labor Market Collusion

The Polish competition authority has launched an investigation into Jeronimo Martins Polska and several transport companies for suspected collusion that may restrict competition for workers.

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Polish UOKiK

Polish Authorities Crack Down on Hazardous Chemicals in Jewelry

A joint inspection by Polish authorities revealed alarming levels of cadmium and lead in imported jewelry, leading to the seizure of over a million pieces deemed unsafe for consumers.

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Polish UOKiK

PayPal Penalized for Unfair Contract Changes in Poland

The Polish competition authority has mandated PayPal to cease unfair contract practices and refund users for improper fees. This follows the discovery of abusive clauses in user agreements.

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Polish UOKiK

Polish Authority Challenges Live Nation's Bag Policy at Concerts

The Polish competition authority has raised concerns over Live Nation's regulations regarding personal bags at concerts, claiming they may violate consumer rights.

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Polish UOKiK

Polish Authority Takes Action Against Developers for Misleading Property Size Information

The Polish competition authority has imposed fines exceeding 1.6 million PLN on several developers for misleading consumers about the actual size of residential properties, particularly regarding the inclusion of partition wall areas.

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Polish UOKiK

Polish Authority Warns Against Fake Online Stores and Misleading Brands

The Polish competition authority is addressing the rise of fraudulent online stores impersonating local brands, luring consumers with attractive offers but ultimately selling products from Asian sellers, primarily from China.

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Polish UOKiK

Polish Authority Penalizes Profi Credit for Loan Repayment Practices

The Polish competition authority has fined Profi Credit Polska nearly 10.4 million PLN for obstructing customers' rights to early loan repayment, violating consumer protection laws.

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Polish UOKiK

Polish Universities Face Scrutiny Over Tuition Fee Increases

The Polish competition authority has raised concerns about tuition fee hikes at SWPS University and Lublin University of Technology, which allegedly violated previous regulations prohibiting such increases during students' studies.

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Polish UOKiK

Polish Authority Reviews Safety of Electric Gardening Equipment

The Polish competition authority has conducted safety inspections on various electric gardening machines, revealing issues with some models that could pose risks to users.

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Polish UOKiK

Polish Authority Investigates Play for Potential Consumer Rights Violations

The Polish competition authority has initiated proceedings against P4, the owner of the Play network, for potentially imposing unlawful contractual terms on consumers.

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Polish UOKiK

Polish Competition Authority Investigates Alleged Market Division Among Agricultural Machinery Dealers

The Polish competition authority has accused 11 companies and 5 managers of engaging in illegal agreements that may have divided the market for agricultural machinery, affecting farmers' purchasing options.

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Polish UOKiK

Polish Authorities Uncover Widespread Violations in Restaurants

A recent inspection by the Polish competition authority revealed significant irregularities in 75% of the 626 restaurants checked, primarily related to pricing and service quality.

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Polish UOKiK

Polish Authority Investigates Airline Baggage Policies

The Polish competition authority has launched an investigation into the baggage policies of Ryanair and Wizz Air following numerous passenger complaints about unfair charges and measurement practices.

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