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Opinion: Forced labour must be banned!
The Anti-Forced Labor Regulation is a law passed by Brussels without gaining much public attention but has far-reaching consequences. Goods produced with forced labour are expected to be banned in the European Union by 2028 at the latest
Constitutional Court of Belgium puts Legal Professional Privilege for In-house Lawyers back on Table of European Court of Justice
On 7 November 2024 the Constitutional Court of Belgium handed down a judgment following the appeal for the annulment of the Belgian law on whistleblowers and referred questions regarding the status of in-house counsel’s legal professional privilege to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU)
Romanian Elections and the EU’s Digital Services Act: TikTok and Election Subversion
According to Romania’s intelligence agency, the SRI, these accounts were likely part of a coordinated effort by foreign state actors.
Embracing Generative AI: A Legal Revolution in the Making
The impact of generative AI on legal work is profound and enduring. Much like the Cambrian explosion—a pivotal period in evolutionary history that led to the rapid diversification of life—generative AI represents a major evolutionary leap in technology. Its applications are becoming ubiquitous, integrated into every aspect of business operations, from email to complex data analytics.
Changes in EU Legal Landscape Offer Leadership Opportunity for In-House Counsel
As a result of the implementation of the EU Representative Actions Directive (“RAD”) and the arrival of plaintiff lawyers and profit-seeking litigation funders in Europe, class actions in both the EU and the UK are now taking off. At the same time, several legislative acts that aim to protect consumers are impacting the legal environment for companies doing business in Europe.
Europe’s Choice – Will We Start to Properly Compete?
On 18 July, the now-re-elected President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, unveiled comprehensive proposal and vision for her 2024-2029 tenure, titled Europe’s Choice.
European Commission’s in-depth investigations into state aid for European airlines
The European Commission has been conducting thorough investigations into the state aid measures provided to Deutsche Lufthansa AG and Air France-KLM Group to ensure their compliance with EU State aid rules
Another EU Antitrust Action Against Microsoft: A New Chapter in a Longstanding Saga
This move marks the latest development in the EU’s ongoing scrutiny of Microsoft’s market practices, particularly concerning its software bundling strategies, one which has ongoing for the better part of two decades.
European Court of Human rights passes ruling on State’s responsibility on the enviroment
The Verein Klimaseniorinnen Schweiz And Others V. Switzerland ruling based its reasoning on Article 8 of ECHR, regarding the right to private and family life.
