European Union: Litigation, Mediation & Arbitration

A Paris court ruled that a furniture designer's copyright was infringed when a paint company reproduced his creations on product packaging and marketing materials. The case centered on whether a contractual clause purporting to transfer exploitation rights met the strict formal requirements imposed by French intellectual property law for valid copyright assignments.

The Supreme Court of Cyprus ruled that a bilateral investment treaty between Cyprus and Poland became inapplicable after both countries joined the European Union.

Το Ανώτατο Δικαστήριο, στην Πολιτική Έφεση Αρ. 344/2017, εξέδωσε σημαντική απόφαση με την οποία έκρινε ότι η

This monthly legal update examines critical developments across pension scheme compliance, artificial intelligence governance, ESG fund marketing regulations, environmental law precedents, payment services legislation, and defined benefit pension surplus management. Each article addresses pressing regulatory challenges and strategic considerations for legal practitioners and corporate decision-makers navigating Ireland's evolving legal landscape.

The European Court of Justice's Advocate General has issued an opinion addressing whether valid conservation objectives for special protection areas are required before conducting appropriate assessments under the Habitats Directive. This interpretation could significantly impact development consent procedures across the EU, particularly for large-scale projects where site-specific conservation objectives have not yet been formally established.

CEPANI, the Belgian Centre for Arbitration and Mediation, has issued new Arbitration Rules entering into force on 1 June 2026, building on the modernisation achieved in the 2020...

A Paris court ruled that a furniture designer's copyright was infringed when a paint company reproduced his creations on product packaging and marketing materials. The case centered on whether a contractual clause purporting to transfer exploitation rights met the strict formal requirements imposed by French intellectual property law for valid copyright assignments.

The European Court of Justice's Advocate General has issued an opinion addressing whether valid conservation objectives for special protection areas are required before conducting appropriate assessments under the Habitats Directive. This interpretation could significantly impact development consent procedures across the EU, particularly for large-scale projects where site-specific conservation objectives have not yet been formally established.

Der BFH hat mit Urteil vom 19.11.2025 (I R 41/22) entschieden: Allein der Abschluss eines neuen DBA genügt, um eine Entstrickungsbesteuerung nach § 4 Abs. 1 Satz 3 EStG auszulösen – ohne jedes aktive Zutun des Steuerpflichtigen.

Social media is now central to how individuals and businesses communicate. However, the same features that make these platforms effective, speed, reach, and ease of sharing, also increase the risk of reputational harm.

The Defamation (Amendment) Act 2026 (Act) has been signed into law, following its passing by both houses of the Oireachtas earlier this month.

On 19 February 2026, the Defamation (Amendment) Act 2026 (the "Defamation Act 2026") was signed into law. In our briefing published on 16 February (available here) we examined key changes introduced by the Defamation Act...