: The salvage operation to recover the Aframax tanker Caroline Bezengi (IMO 9224439) and its remaining cargo appears to have achieved itsfirst majo The salvage operation to recover the Aframax tanker Caroline Bezengi (IMO 9224439) and its remaining cargo appears to have achieved itsfirst
: Mirabaud’s Bold UK Entry In a significant move underscoring its global expansion strategy, Mirabaud Asset Management has marked itsfirst foray into the UK property market with the acquisition of a premier office campus in Crawley, adjacent to London’s Gatwick Airport. This acquisition not only augments Mirabaud’s real estate portfolio to a staggering $700 million but also aligns with its trajectory of investing in strategic, single-tenant properties. Virgin Atlantic’s Nest: A Key Asset The focal point of this acquisition is the office building that has been the heart of Virgin Atlantic’s operations since its inception. This property, built exclusively for The post The Big Move: A Financial Titan’s First UK Property Gamble Pays Off appeared first on Business Today
: The 5th Anniversary Conference of the International Commercial Chamber of the Paris Court of Appeals (“ICCP-CA”), held on Wednesday 13 December 2023 in the First Civil Chamber of the Court, provided its attendees with an opportunity to celebrate a significant milestone in the evolution of international commercial law. The event brought together practitioners, academics, and...... Continuer la lecture The post The 5th Anniversary Conference of the International Commercial Chamber of the Paris Court of Appeals: A reflection on its jurisdiction and its legal features appeared first on La Revue
: The European Commission has published the first price of CBAM certificates for 2026 Q1 on its new dedicated page on the CBAM website, marking an important milestone in the implementation of
: WIPO today launched the first edition of its “Green Technology Book” focusing on climate-change adaptation – placing these measures on equal footing with mitigation
: On Thursday 29 February 2024, the EHPM hosted the launch event of its guidelines for food supplement companies on the management of adverse event reports. EHPM Chairperson Antonino Santoro presented the EHPM guidelines and representatives from two national authorities, Belgium and Italy, presented their respective post-market vigilance systems. Their presentations were followed by the Read more > The post EHPM launched its nutrivigilance guidelines appeared first on Ehpm
: Ensuring Europe’s competitiveness and security is top of the EU agenda for the next few years. The European Commission has taken important steps towards meetings these goals in itsfirst 100 days in office. See what they have achieved so
: The Dominican Republic has undertaken significant reforms to strengthen its public integrity system. These efforts include establishing the Presidential Transparency and Anti-Corruption Commission, creating Government Integrity and Regulatory Compliance Commissions within public institutions and developing itsfirst National
: Albania today became the first member state to join WIPO’s Riyadh Design Law Treaty (RDLT), depositing its instrument of ratification with Director General Daren Tang and marking a major milestone in bringing into force the new international framework for design
: The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) today named Charleroi (Belgium), Liverpool (United Kingdom) and Shanghai (China) as the first winners of its “City of Innovation” awards program that recognizes cities’ commitments to advancing innovation and creativity in their
: Gide advised the European Investment Bank on the setting-up of a management trust enabling the start of the "equitization" of the first tranche of the loan contracted by Carmat with the European Investment Bank (the " EIB ") on December 17, 2018, for a total amount of €30 million, as part of the agreement reached between Carmat and its financial creditors, including the EIB, on new repayment terms for all its bank
: This Article traces the intellectual history of copyright law’s fair use doctrine at the Supreme Court from itsfirst encounter with fair use to its landmark decision slightly more than three decades ago in Campbell v. Acuff-Rose Music, Inc. Campbell provided courts with a coherent, user-centered theory for applying the four statutory fair use
: Gide advised Crédit Agricole SA on the sale to the Holmarcom group (Holmarcom Finance City) of the second and final 15% tranche of its stake in Crédit du Maroc, a Moroccan bank listed on the Casablanca stock exchange. This transaction follows the sale by Crédit Agricole SA of the first tranche of 63.7% of its stake in Crédit du Maroc on 6 December 2022. Following this transaction, Crédit Agricole no longer holds any shares in Crédit du
: EHPM has launched its Probiotics Guidelines and its Position Paper for a harmonised EU approach to the use of the term probiotics on 27 June 2024. During the 2024 Members’ Meeting and panel discussion on ‘The Upcoming EU Mandate: Priorities, Regulatory Challenges & the EHPM Manifesto’, held in Brussels on 27 June, the ‘EHPM Read more > The post EHPM Probiotics Guidelines & Position Paper appeared first on Ehpm
: The European Banking Authority (EBA) published today its Work Programme outlining the key areas of focus and deliverables for 2027. The Programme also marks the first step towards a broader medium-term strategy to position the EBA as a next-generation regulator, a body developing supervision at new frontiers, and a provider of services to the supervisory and resolution
: This Article offers the first legal history of the Comstock Act from its enactment to its post- Dobbs reinvention. From conflicts over Comstock's enforcement emerged popular claims on democracy, liberty, and equality in which we can recognize roots of modern free-speech law and the law of sexual and reproductive
: EHPM proudly presents its Annual Report 2024, offering an in-depth review of the organisation’s key activities, achievements, and strategic vision. The report also outlines EHPM’s public affairs strategy for 2025, highlighting its commitment to shaping European regulatory policies. On Wednesday, 26 February 2025, during the EHPM General Assembly, Director General Livia Menichetti unveiled the fifth Read more > The post Explore the EHPM Annual Report 2024! appeared first on Ehpm
: EHPM launched its EHPM Annual Report 2021, which includes a complete overview of EHPM 2021 activities and achievements, as well as its priorities for 2022. During the EHPM 2022 General Assembly held on Tuesday 22 February 2022, Director General Livia Menichetti launched the EHPM Annual Report 2021. This publication includes a complete overview of Read more > The post The EHPM Annual Report 2021 is out! appeared first on Ehpm
: If a constitutional amendment were written today, one might assume an originalist would interpret it according to its meaning today. If that originalist were... The post Lara v. Commissioner Pennsylvania State Police appeared first on Harvard Law Review
: The Roberts Court has methodically expanded the scope of Second Amendment rights. But in itsfirst Second Amendment case involving a criminal defendant, United States v. Rahimi , the Court blinked. This Essay explores the implications of that
: “Not being a State often places the District of Columbia at a disadvantage. In this case, however, it works to its benefit.” So began... The post An Equitable Approach to Suing Municipalities appeared first on Harvard Law Review
: Although the meaning of beneficial ownership in tax treaties first burst onto the scene in Indofood International Finance Ltd v JP Morgan Chase Bank N.A. London Branch [2006] EWCA Civ 158 and, for the first time in Canada in Prévost Car Inc. v R 2008 TCC 231, (affirmed 2009 FCA 57), its meaning and application... Continue
: The federal Judiciary today released the results of itsfirst-ever employee survey exploring workplace issues, along with a new report containing recommendations for improvements aimed at achieving the Judiciary’s goal of fostering “an exemplary
: With minors spending more time than ever on social media, many parents are concerned about its effects on their children. In response, legislatures across... The post H.B. 3, 2024 Leg., Reg. Sess. (Fla. 2024) appeared first on Harvard Law Review
: Key Takeaways: Strategic Expansion in Leadership Mesh-AI’s Bold Move In a strategic play to accelerate its growth, Mesh-AI, a leading consultancy in data and AI enterprise transformation, has announced the induction of two senior figures from Amazon Web Services (AWS) into its leadership team. This move signifies Mesh-AI’s commitment to enhancing its service offerings and expanding its market reach. Leadership with a Vision Jacob Parsons and James Houlton, the new Chief Revenue Officer and Director of Energy & Utilities respectively, bring a wealth of experience from AWS, aiming to replicate their success at Mesh-AI. Their roles are critical in steering The post AI Power Move: How This Consultancy Is Redefining Industry Titans with Top-Tier Talent appeared first on Business Today
: Introduction Celsius Network, a cryptocurrency platform and lender, filed for bankruptcy in 2022. Through its course of business, Celsius had acquired the financial data... The post Data Privacy in Bankruptcy: The Consumer Privacy Ombudsman appeared first on Harvard Law Review
: Previous scholarship has analyzed a host of innovation institutions––including patents, prizes, and grants––but has overlooked government-conducted R&D. This Article offers the first comprehensive analysis of government research, examining its institutional design, comparative advantages, and normative justifications, and situating it as an indispensable paradigm within the national innovation
: The European Banking Authority (EBA) has classified USDC, issued by Circle Internet Financial Europe SAS, as a significant e-money token (EMT) under the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA), following its assessment of the criteria set out in the Regulation. There are currently 45 EMTs in the European Union, which have been notified under MiCA, and USDC is the first one to be classified as being
: The U.S. Treasury has imposed new measures to heighten pressure on Russia, targeting its financial and technological access as well as individuals and entities supporting its military efforts. In a separate move, the U.S. has also sanctioned four individuals associated with ISIS, in collaboration with Türkiye. Violating these sanctions can lead to severe legal implications, with strict restrictions on transactions involving the sanctioned individuals. The post OFAC Sanctions : press release (over 300 new sanctions issued across Treasury and State) appeared first on Droit bancaire et financier en Belgique
: The U.S. Treasury has imposed new measures to heighten pressure on Russia, targeting its financial and technological access as well as individuals and entities supporting its military efforts. In a separate move, the U.S. has also sanctioned four individuals associated with ISIS, in collaboration with Türkiye. Violating these sanctions can lead to severe legal implications, with strict restrictions on transactions involving the sanctioned individuals. The post OFAC Sanctions : press release (over 300 new sanctions issued across Treasury and State) appeared first on Droit bancaire et financier en Belgique
: Key Takeaways: In a bold strategic move aimed at propelling its global growth trajectory, ramarketing, a leading international life science marketing agency, has announced a series of pivotal leadership appointments. With a strong emphasis on fostering diversity and nurturing talent, the agency has unveiled a female-led leadership team to spearhead its ambitious expansion plans and drive innovation in the life sciences sector. Championing Diversity: Ramarketing’s Vision Unveiled Against the backdrop of an evolving industry landscape and a renewed focus on diversity and inclusion, ramarketing has unveiled a transformative leadership overhaul. With over 80% of its leadership team now comprised of The post Breaking News: Marketing Agency Shakes Up Leadership Team in Strategic Move! appeared first on Business Today
: Key Takeaways: Unprecedented Expansion: Telness Tech Secures €5M in Funding Telness Tech, a pioneering software company revolutionizing the telecommunications industry with its full automation platform, has announced the successful securing of €5 million in bridge funding. This significant investment comes at a crucial juncture for the company as it accelerates its international expansion, particularly in the lucrative US market. Bolstered by a rapidly growing client base and an impressive pipeline of opportunities, Telness Tech is poised to redefine the telecom landscape with its innovative solutions. Rapid International Expansion: Telness Tech’s Meteoric Rise In just a few short months, Telness Tech The post Groundbreaking News: Telness Tech Secures Massive Funding Amidst Rapid US Expansion appeared first on Business Today
: On 11 May 2023, the Rural Pact Support Office hosted itsfirst Good Practice webinar entitled “Fostering social entrepreneurship in rural areas through local action”. We are excited to announce that all the presentations and video recordings from this event have been uploaded to the event
: Because the Supreme Court is powerful, it is largely able to fulfill its legal responsibilities. Because it is a court — because it lacks both the... The post The Supreme Court Under Threat: Early Lessons in Judicial Self-Protection appeared first on Harvard Law Review
: The European Commission adopted the Livestock Strategy to ensure Europe's valuable livestock sector remains strong and resilient in the long term. The Strategy, the first of its kind, sets out actions to help livestock farmers address economic, environmental and market
: Can’t wait to see you in Leeds! We have some great social events planned for you all. Our first evening is at the Dry Dock; a static barge close to Leeds city centre, where we’ll enjoy drinks, delicious bites, and vibrant music. Soak up the atmosphere on its top deck or sit below – but
: The Economic Convergence Scoreboard, first launched as a pilot in 2023, is a tool for monitoring and assessing the Western Balkans' progress towards economic convergence with the European Union (EU). Now in its third edition, the Scoreboard continues to support policy makers in identifying priority areas for accelerating growth and narrowing
: The U.S. Treasury has imposed new measures to heighten pressure on Russia, targeting its financial and technological access as well as individuals and entities supporting its military efforts. In a separate move, the U.S. has also sanctioned four individuals associated with ISIS, in collaboration with Türkiye. Violating these sanctions can lead to severe legal implications, with strict restrictions on transactions involving the sanctioned individuals. The post OFAC Sanctions : press release (over 300 new sanctions issued across Treasury and State) appeared first on Banking and Finance law in Belgium
: Key Takeaways: Exploring New Frontiers: One United Properties Ventures into Affordable Premium Housing In a groundbreaking move, One United Properties S.A., a prominent player in the real estate sector, has announced its foray into the affordable premium housing segment with the acquisition of a strategic land parcel in Bucharest. This strategic initiative marks a significant expansion of the company’s portfolio and underscores its commitment to addressing evolving market needs while upholding its reputation for excellence in design and quality. Setting a New Standard: Affordable Premium Housing Development The newly acquired land, spanning 21 hectares and strategically located near key amenities The post Breaking News: Major Real Estate Player Ventures into Affordable Premium Housing Segment appeared first on Business Today
: A first-ever report by the WTO Secretariat on the resolution of trade concerns related to market access highlights the effectiveness of the organization's committee work in helping members settle their differences without resorting to dispute settlement. The report was presented at a 12-13 October meeting of the WTO's Committee on Market Access (CMA). The committee also reviewed a record 36 trade concerns raised by members at its meeting, eight of which were raised for the first
: EDPS Newsletter is out! miriam Tue, 02/18/2025 - 16:19 Mon, 02/17/2025 - 12:00 In this issue, has the European Commission organised a micro-targeting campaign on X? EDPS reprimands EPSO, and organises itsfirst AI correspondents meeting, plus what is a privacy protector? And, as always, there is a lot more in this edition. Read here Have a listen
: Key Takeaways: Inaugurating a Renewable Milestone Gloucester, 12 March 2024 – Blackfinch Energy, a subsidiary of Blackfinch Group, proudly announces the energization of its Horsey Levels Solar Farm in Somerset, a pivotal moment in the UK’s renewable energy landscape. Developed and constructed by Enviromena, the project stands as a beacon of innovation, heralding the nation’s first ‘accelerated’ grid connection facilitated by the National Grid’s Technical Limits acceleration program. Pioneering Progress: The Horsey Levels Solar Farm The Horsey Levels Solar Farm’s connection, orchestrated by the National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) in response to governmental acceleration efforts, signifies a groundbreaking leap towards The post Breaking Ground: UK’s First ‘Accelerated’ Solar Grid Connection Powers Up at Horsey Levels appeared first on Business Today
: Last week, the Canadian Judicial Council (CJC) released its updated Guidelines for the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Canadian Courts. Credit is due to the CJC for its ongoing thoughtful engagement on this important topic. Similarly, several Quebec courts released their own guidelines on judicial AI use last month. This column looks at one feature that both sets of guidelines have in common: guidance for judges on using AI tools to summarize material filed with the court, including evidence and submissions. This is far from the only aspect of the CJC and Quebec guidelines worthy of discussion, but it is . . . [more] The post Summarize This? appeared first on Slaw
: People across the EU want action to address inflation, the cost of living, energy prices, the housing crisis and the growing impact of extreme weather events. Discover what the Commission has been doing to meet these challenges ahead of President von der Leyen’s State of the Union speech next
: INSIGHTS INTO A TECHNOLOGY ON ITS WAY OF NORMALIZATION The result of a collaboration between the Robert Badinter Institute and the University of Strasbourg, this public conference organized in early 2025 marks the first step in a series of meetings aimed at “decoding AI,” the proceedings of which will be published in several volumes. This […] L’article Decoding AI in 2025 est apparu en premier sur INSTITUT ROBERT BADINTER
: The WTO will host the first World Trade and Tech Day on 14 September at its headquarters in Geneva, bringing together trade and information and communications technology (ICT) policymakers, industry leaders and other stakeholders to discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) strategies can better support economies' efforts to maximize the gains of international
: eu-LISA publishes quarterly and annual statistics on the EES. This document is the first annual statistics report from the EES, covering the period from its entry into operations until the end of the year (12 October 2025 to 31 December 2025).The statistics cover overstayers, refused entries, cases where the authorisation for stay was revoked or extended, as well as exemption from the requirement to give
: The mitigation work programme (MWP) was established in 2021 to urgently scale up mitigation ambition and implementation in this critical decade. This paper takes stock of experiences with the MWP to date and explores potential design options for its continuation. It first positions the MWP within the wider mitigation architecture, examining
: Gide advised Roquette Frères, a global leader of plant-based ingredients and world-class player in pharmaceutical excipients, for the health and nutrition sectors, in connection with its (i) inaugural issue of EUR 600 million undated deeply subordinated notes with a fixed rate of 5.494% until the first reset date (the Subordinated Notes) and (ii) inaugural issue of EUR 600 million senior notes with a 3.774% fixed coupon (the Senior Notes and, together with the Subordinated Notes, the Notes) in the context of the refinancing of the acquisition of IFF Pharma Solutions, to
: EHPM has proudly unveiled its Annual Report 2023, offering a comprehensive insight into the organisation's key activities and accomplishments throughout the year, as well as the public affairs strategy for 2024. Director General Livia Menichetti introduced the report during the EHPM 2024 General Assembly in Brussels on Wednesday, 28 February 2023. This marks the fourth Read more > The post Read the EHPM Annual Report 2023! appeared first on Ehpm
: This blog post was first published on the Kluwer Competition Law Blog. On September 10, 2024, the European Court of Justice (ECJ or Court) sided with the European Commission (Commission) and ruled that two Irish subsidiaries of Apple Inc. received unlawful state aid from Ireland in the form of a tax advantage (Case C-465/20... Continue
: Gide has advised CIC Private Debt on the pricing of itsfirst Collateralised Loan Obligation (“CLO”), Victory Street CLO I DAC, a CLO vehicle totalling €304.89 million. Gide is proud to have assisted our valued client CIC Private Debt on the pricing of this milestone transaction, which received an incredible response in the market. Morgan Stanley acts as arranger on the transaction advised by Paul
: dc.contributor.author: Polo-Bergeron, Pierre dc.date.issued: 2026-10 dc.description.abstract: Ce mémoire propose une analyse critique du droit international de l’eau et de son application concrète, en particulier dans le bassin du Nil. La première partie examine l’architecture juridique internationale relative aux eaux transfrontalières, en détaillant ses fondements coutumiers et conventionnels ainsi que ses obligations procédurales et substantielles, et en évaluant son intégration des droits humains. La seconde partie analyse l’exemple égyptien comme vitrine des défis contemporains : elle met en lumière la tension entre la souveraineté étatique, la coopération régionale, la sécurité hydrique, le changement climatique et les crises humanitaires. L’étude conclut que si le droit international de l’eau constitue une base normative solide, sa mise en oeuvre reste tributaire de la volonté politique des États et de la création de mécanismes conjoints, qui seuls permettent une coopération effective et durable dans [...]
: Several times each month, we are pleased to republish a recent book review from the Canadian Law Library Review ( CLLR ). CLLR is the official journal of the Canadian Association of Law Libraries (CALL/ACBD) , and its reviews cover both practice-oriented and academic publications related to the law. Leading in the Law with Emotional Intelligence: The Path to Becoming a Twenty-First-Century Leader. By Rob Durr & Cliff Zimmerman. Durham, NC: Carolina Academic Press, 2025. 342 p. Includes index. ISBN 9781531029654 (softcover) US$49.50; ISBN 9781531029661 (eBook) US$39.60. Reviewed by Marnie Bailey Manager, Knowledge Services Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP Emotional intelligence, . . . [more] The post Book Review: Leading in the Law With Emotional Intelligence: The Path to Becoming a Twenty-First-Century Leader appeared first on Slaw
: How a Düsseldorf court reconciled EU and German copyright doctrine in a dispute over guitar replicas By Carolin Thurner, Attorney-at-Law at BARDEHLE PAGENBERG When the CJEU handed down its landmark Mio/konektra ruling on 4 December 2025 (joined Cases C-580/23 and C-795/23), it reshaped the legal landscape for copyright in works of applied art — but […] L’article Copyright Protection for the Fender Stratocaster: First Application of the CJEU Mio/konektra Principles to a Work of Applied Art in Germany est apparu en premier sur BLIP!
: The European Banking Authority (EBA) has published today an Opinion providing guidance on how institutions can report profit or loss information during the interim period between the first application date of IFRS 18 and the first application date of the amending Implementing Technical Standards (ITS) on supervisory financial reporting (FINREP), which are currently under consultation. The Opinion aims to support institutions by avoiding the operational burden of maintaining two different profit or loss formats during the transition period. It is also consistent with the EBA’s broader efforts to simplify and streamline the EU supervisory reporting
: Each Monday we present brief excerpts of recent posts from five of Canada’s award-winning legal blogs chosen at random* from more than 80 recent Clawbie winners. In this way we hope to promote their work, with their permission, to as wide an audience as possible. This week the randomly selected blogs are 1. Environmental Law and Litigation 2. Canadian Combat Sports Law Blog 3. Eloise Gratton 4. Michael Geist 5. Family Health Law Blog Environmental Law and Litigation The Canadian consumer: Regional differences and buying behaviour A franchise system opens itsfirst Canadian location in the Greater Toronto Area and . . . [more] The post Monday’s Mix appeared first on Slaw
: EHPM launched its Annual Report 2022, which includes a comprehensive overview of EHPM 2022 main activities and achievements, as well as the public affairs strategy for 2023. During the EHPM 2023 General Assembly held in Brussels on Wednesday 22 February 2022, Director General Livia Menichetti launched the EHPM Annual Report 2022. This Report is the Read more > The post The EHPM Annual Report 2022 is out! appeared first on Ehpm