Misleading Practices of 'Directory Companies' in the Context of Current and Future Internal Market Legislation Aimed at the Protection of Consumers and SMEs

Requested by the European Parliament's committee on Internal Market and Consumer Protection, October 2008

Amsterdam Law School Research Paper No. 2012-48

Institute for Information Law Research Paper No. 2012-41

126 Pages Posted: 29 Mar 2012

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Jan J. C. Kabel

University of Amsterdam

Frank Alleweldt

affiliation not provided to SSRN

Date Written: March 29, 2012

Abstract

This study by Civic Consulting provides an overview of the extent of the problem of ‘directory companies’ reported to apply misleading practices. It describes judicial and non-judicial measures taken by affected enterprises and discusses initiatives by Member States aimed at tackling these practices. The study further presents an overview of the current EU legal framework and its national implementation. Finally, the study presents overall conclusions with a discussion of options for EU-level action.

Suggested Citation

Kabel, Jan J. C. and Alleweldt, Frank, Misleading Practices of 'Directory Companies' in the Context of Current and Future Internal Market Legislation Aimed at the Protection of Consumers and SMEs (March 29, 2012). Requested by the European Parliament's committee on Internal Market and Consumer Protection, October 2008, Amsterdam Law School Research Paper No. 2012-48, Institute for Information Law Research Paper No. 2012-41, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2030815

Jan J. C. Kabel (Contact Author)

University of Amsterdam ( email )

Spui 21
Amsterdam, 1018 WB
Netherlands

Frank Alleweldt

affiliation not provided to SSRN

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