Though there were developments in late 2023 that the Directive was on the way to being enacted, recent weeks have questioned Germany’s support for the final version.
The Evolution of EU Antitrust Law: Emerging Trends and Challenges
The European Union (EU) antitrust enforcement landscape is experiencing unprecedented changes, largely shaped by volatile geopolitical and economic circumstances and by recent influential case law.
Commission launches investigation into Fitbit acquisition by Google
The investigation will focus on whether Google’s acquisition will hinder competition in the online advertising services marketplace
Brussels ponders reform of securities trading rules
The Commission is aiming to make certain adjustments to the investor protection rules
Glyphosate and cancer: The jury is out
Thousands in the United States are suing Bayer over Monsanto’s controversial weed killer Roundup
EU wants to allow class-action suits – under certain terms
The landscape for collective redress rules across Europe varies a great deal and efforts to harmonise it might entail negative consequences
Music in the air: Was Spotify’s IPO a trailblazer?
Spotify’s choice to be directly listed proved to be a success for a company that has a large following and is universally known and has encouraged others to follow suit. However, direct listing has its risks and limitations, making it an ideal option only for select few.