Europe Plans Significant Expansion in Data Protection Rights
On Jan. 25, 2012, the European Commission released the final version of its proposed revisions to the European Union’s data protection framework. The package of changes represents a comprehensive...
View ArticleEuropean Commission Blocks Proposed Merger Between NYSE Euronext and Deutsche...
The European Commission (EC) has blocked the proposed merger between Deutsche Börse and NYSE Euronext. The decision follows the EC’s announcement that such a merger could cause a ‘near-monopoly’ in...
View ArticleTrialogue Discussions Lead to Agreement On Final Text of EMIR
On February 9, 2012, following a series of trialogue discussions between the European Commission (EC), the European Parliament (EP) and the Council of Ministers (CM), the final text for the European...
View ArticleCommission Decides What’s "Good for Your Health"
The EU Commission has published a new Regulation (Regulation 432/2012) listing 222 health claims, other than those referring to the reduction of disease risk and to children’s development and health,...
View ArticleVote by European Commission’s Civil Liberties Committee Completes Major Step...
In a historic vote today, the leading parliamentary committee on the European Commission’s proposed General Data Protection Regulation, the Civil Liberties Committee (“LIBE”), adopted all compromise...
View ArticleGerman Monopolies Commission Publishes Its Report On Digital Markets
Digital markets are currently the focus of much attention in the European Union (“EU”). The European Commission recently unveiled its Digital Single Market Strategy, which incorporates DG COMP’s...
View ArticleEC Considers Extension of Cable/Satellite Copyright Rules to Online Distribution
The European Commission has just launched a public consultation on a 1993 Directive on copyright rules applicable to satellite broadcasting and cable retransmission, which essentially seeks views on a...
View ArticleSafe Harbor: European Commission Issues Guidance to Clarify the EU-US Data...
On 6 November 2015, the European Commission issued guidance in the form of a Communication on the transfer of personal data from the EU to the US following the Schrems Judgment at the beginning of...
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The European Commission Issues Guidance On Alternative Cross-Border Data...
Today, one month after the European Court of Justice decision that invalidated the Safe Harbor framework, the European Commission (the “Commission”) issued a Communication setting forth its position on...
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Safe Harbor Update: The European Commission Issues Guidance On the Schrems...
This past Friday, the European Commission (“the Commission”) issued guidance addressing transatlantic data transfers after the European Court of Justice (“ECJ”) decision in the Schrems case. As we...
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European Commission Issues Opinion On Safe Harbor After Schrems
On November 6, 2015, the European Commission issued its widely anticipated Communication to the European Parliament and Council about the effect of the Court of Justice of the European Union’s (CJEU)...
View ArticleInnovative Approaches to Tax
Easy-iron dress shirts, odor-free sports gear, waterproof and breathable fabric: even when it comes to sportswear, the fashion and clothing industry is in a constant state of development. These days,...
View ArticleEUROPE: New Public Consultation On the Evaluation of the Legal and Regulatory...
On September, 11th 2015, the European Commission launched a new public consultation on the evaluation of the legal and regulatory framework for the electronic communications sector. This consultation...
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Deposit Protection – Commission Publishes New Measures
The European Commission has published a legislative proposal for a European Deposit Insurance Scheme (EDIS). The EDIS would be developed over time and in three stages: (i) a re-insurance stage; (ii) a...
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Commission Proposal for a New Prospectus Regulation
The European Commission has adopted a legislative proposal for a new Prospectus Regulation (the Proposed Regulation) which would repeal and replace the existing Prospectus Directive and the...
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First Legislative Proposals for E-commerce Reform Due On 9 December 2015
The European Commission is planning to put forward the first legislative proposals under its Digital Single Market strategy on 9 December. The proposals will fall within the ambit of “Better access for...
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A Big Day for the DSM: EU Commission Publishes Three Legislative Proposals...
If the Commission persuades the EU Parliament and Council to its views, EU-wide digital content portability for consumers will become a reality under a draft Regulation unveiled today and aspects of...
View ArticleThe New EU Aviation Strategy: Take-off for the UAS Industry?
Following in the wake of Germany’s new proposed regulations for commercial and hobbyist UAS (drone) operators, earlier this week, the European Commission (EC) revealed a broad new strategy to ensure...
View ArticleThe New EU Aviation Strategy: Take-off for the UAS Industry?
In the wake of Germany’s new proposed regulations for commercial and hobbyist UAS (drone) operators, announced last month, the European Commission (EC) earlier this week revealed a broad new strategy...
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Commission Green Paper On Retail Financial Services
The European Commission (the Commission) has published a Green Paper on retail financial services. The Green Paper looks at the retail market across Europe for products such as insurance, mortgages,...
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