TODAY’S TOP STORIES
Legal Technology: allnex counts on Knowliah
The chemical company needed to replace their document management system and have not looked back since
Successive fixed-term work contracts contravene EU law even when entered into voluntarily
“The fact that a worker consented to the establishment of successive fixed-term employment relationships does not deprive him or her from the protection granted by the Framework Agreement on fixed-term work”
Coronavirus: ECB announces 750bn stimulus to rescue European economy
EU Central Bank ramps up its response to the Covid-19 pandemic currently sweeping Europe
Geographical Indications: Piggy-backing prohibited
EU’s geographical indications system strengthened by recent ECJ rulings, now to include protection against “figurative signs”
Uber drivers considered as employees in France, court rules
The decision could be one of many that shifts how Uber and other gig economy service providers can operate in Europe
Businesses world-wide grappling with Coronavirus epidemic
Companies navigate business uncertainty as COVID-19 spreads through Europe
Brussels ponders reform of securities trading rules
The Commission is aiming to make certain adjustments to the investor protection rules
Vietnam free-trade agreement approved despite human rights concerns
EU Parliament green lights Vietnam free trade agreement, despite concerns from human rights groups
EU sets out parameters for talks with UK
EU’s chief negotiator Michel Barnier presents his mandate for “new partnership” with UK
