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Omnibus-päivitys: Euroopan parlamentin neuvottelukantaa CSRD:n ja CSDDD:n olennaisiin muutosehdotuksiin saadaan vielä odottaa – JURI-komitean kompromissiehdotus uuteen käsittelyyn marraskuussa

Euroopan parlamentti äänesti 22.10.2025 siitä, voidaanko oikeudellisten asioiden valiokunnan (JURI) 13.10. hyväksymä kompromissiesitys CSRD:n ja CSDDD:n keskeisiksi muutoksiksi viedä suoraan trilogineuvotteluihin ilman täysistuntoäänestystä.

Finland Commercial

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Hannes Snellman Attorneys Ltd

Convention On Artificial Intelligence, Human Rights, Democracy And The Rule Of Law

The Council of Europe has on the 17th of May 2024, finalised a first of its kind, legally binding draft international treaty on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law (the "Convention").

Malta Technology

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FFF Legal

Freedom Of Expression And The Chilling Effect: Two Recent Strasbourg Judgments

Freedom of expression under Article 10 of the European Convention on Human Rights is central to the functioning of democratic society.

Cyprus Government

Phoebus, Christos Clerides & Associates LLC (Clerides Legal)

Coldplay, Privacy And The GDPR – Could A Concert Kiss Cam Trigger Legal Liability In The EU?

What if the infamous Coldplay kiss cam incident had happened in Europe? Could it lead to GDPR or privacy violations? Would the couple have legal recourse...

European Union Privacy

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AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC

Not Everything Is Entirely Black

Cyprus Government

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Elias Neocleous & Co LLC

Et la liberté d'expression alors ?! Meta décide de bannir les médias d'Etat russes (Video)

France Media & IT

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Haas Avocats

The Enforcement Of Fundamental Human Rights: Balancing Property And Privacy

Malta Government

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GTG

Adopting A Child In Cyprus – How Placement Really Works Before The Court Order

Cyprus Government

Phoebus, Christos Clerides & Associates LLC (Clerides Legal)

The Dagger Of Love: Duo Euthanasia And The Final Choice All Intertwined In The Hands Of The Law Maker

Cyprus Government

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Elias Neocleous & Co LLC

Gibt es in Österreich nun ein (Grund-)Recht auf Klimaschutz?

Austria Environment

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Fellner Wratzfeld & Partner

What Does The New Grand Chamber Judgment Mean For Climate Action In Austria?

Austria Government

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Fellner Wratzfeld & Partner

The New German Government's Agenda On Compliance

Germany Government

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WilmerHale

German Regulator Highlights Antitrust Risks Associated With The Use Of Industry Initiatives For Supply Chain Due Diligence

Germany Anti-trust

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Jones Day

Interruption d'accès aux réseaux sociaux : précisions du Conseil d'Etat

France Government

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Haas Avocats

Insurance Quarterly Legal And Regulatory Update: 1 April 2025 – 30 June 2025

Worldwide Finance

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Dillon Eustace

AI And Funds Tokenization: The Regulatory Experiences In Ireland To Date

Ireland Finance

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Dillon Eustace

Ep1 - Planning Ahead - The Planning And Development Act 2024 (Podcast)

Ireland Real Estate

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William Fry

10.4 – Paul Falzon Meets Kenneth Abela (Podcast)

Malta Commercial

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Ganado Advocates

Funds Quarterly Legal And Regulatory Update: 1 April 2025 - 30 June 2025

Ireland Finance

DE

Dillon Eustace

Italian Citizenship By Descent (Iure Sanguinis): The Provisions Of Decree-Law 36/2025

On March 28, 2025, Decree-Law No. 36/2025 was published in the Official Gazette and came into effect the following day March 29, 2025.

Italy Immigration

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Boccadutri International Law Firm

New Rules For Italian Citizenship By Descent

On March 28, 2025, the Italian Council of Ministers approved a decree-law and 2 bills to reform the rules on the recognition of Italian citizenship ius sanguinis.

Italy Immigration

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Arnone & Sicomo

European Arrest Warrant And Fundamental Rights

In European Criminal Law, the European Arrest Warrant (the "EAW") represents the first and most significant effort to implement the principle of mutual recognition which is an essential concept in judicial cooperation,

European Union Criminal

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Michael Kyprianou Law Firm

European Parliament Adopts Sanctions-Related Resolutions

On 12 and 13 March 2025, the European Parliament adopted a series of resolutions reinforcing its commitment to using sanctions as a key foreign policy tool.

Worldwide International

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Michael Kyprianou Law Firm

Updates On Supply Chain Due Diligence: The EU Forced Labour Regulation

Germany Employment

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Littler

Den Nye Hvidvaskpakke – Det Skal Du Vide

Denmark Government

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Clemens Advokatfirma

Liberté d'expression : Quand devient-elle une infraction ?

France Government

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Haas Avocats

When Innocence Is On Trial: The Need For Strong Legal Representation In Serious Criminal Cases

Cyprus Criminal

Phoebus, Christos Clerides & Associates LLC (Clerides Legal)

Workplace Incidents: Legal Accountability And Protecting Your Rights

Cyprus Employment

Phoebus, Christos Clerides & Associates LLC (Clerides Legal)

The Right To A Fair Trial Does Not Only Apply To Criminal Proceedings But Also To Proceedings Determining Civil Rights And Obligations

European Union Litigation

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GTG

No Ban On Seizing Documents From Internal Investigations

Germany Government

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Noerr

Human Rights Obligations Of Companies: International Regulation And Shifts In Focus

Belgium Government

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Stibbe

A Historic Ruling: Lithuania Recognizes Same-Sex Parenthood For The First Time

Lithuania Family

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Ellex

Rental Law Revamp: Are You Missing Out On Higher Rent And Your Rights?

Malta Real Estate

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Ganado Advocates

No Ban On Seizing Documents From Internal Investigations

The European Court of Human Rights recently ruled in cases 1022/19 and 1125/19 on the appeal of two lawyers and the law firm Jones Day against the ruling of the Federal Constitutional Court on the search and seizure of documents from an internal investigation.

Germany Government

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Noerr

Human Rights Obligations Of Companies: International Regulation And Shifts In Focus

In recent decades, the relationship between businesses and human rights has shifted significantly, emphasizing shared responsibilities between states and businesses.

Belgium Government

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Stibbe

A Historic Ruling: Lithuania Recognizes Same-Sex Parenthood For The First Time

In a groundbreaking human rights case, Lithuania's national courts have, for the first time, recognized the right to maternity

Lithuania Family

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Ellex

Rental Law Revamp: Are You Missing Out On Higher Rent And Your Rights?

The case Alexander Vella et al. (the "Plaintiffs") vs. L-Avukat ta L-Istat u Joseph Grima (the "Defendants") was brought before the Constitutional Court (the "Court") on 18th November 2024.

Malta Real Estate

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Ganado Advocates

European Commission Issues Guidelines For Cyber-Surveillance Exporters

European Union International

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Cassidy Levy Kent

EU Implements New Sanctions Framework Targeting Human Rights Violations In Russia

The European Union has introduced a new sanctions framework aimed at addressing human rights violations, repression of civil society, and undermining democracy in Russia.

European Union Government

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Michael Kyprianou Law Firm

Telegram et contenus illicites : jusqu'où s'étend la responsabilité du dirigeant ?

Depuis le 24 août dernier, la justice française se fait particulièrement remarquer dans l'interpellation et le placement en garde à vue de Pavel DUROV...

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Haas Avocats

Nieuwe CS3D-richtlijn Voor Grote Ondernemingen

Milieu en mensenrechten zijn belangrijker dan ooit. Dit is bevestigd door de Europese Unie, die (zeer) grote ondernemingen in het middelpunt heeft geplaatst van de strijd voor duurzaamheid die al enkele jaren wordt gevoerd...

Belgium Commercial

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Claeys & Engels

Nouvelle Directive CS3D Pour Les Grandes Entreprises

La directive 2024/1760 UE du Parlement européen et du Conseil du 13 juin 2024...

Belgium Commercial

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Claeys & Engels

Navigating The Green Maze: Unravelling The EU's Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive

Ireland Commercial

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RDJ LLP

Supply Chain Compliance: A Win For ESG Sustainability Or Just More Red Tape?

Austria Commercial

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Schoenherr Attorneys at Law

Detention Order Of The Accused

Cyprus Criminal

Y. Vasiliou & Co LLC

Διάταγμα Κράτησης Κατηγορούμενου

Cyprus Criminal

Y. Vasiliou & Co LLC

Charities Law Update: Key Changes In The New Charities (Amendment) Act 2024

Ireland Commercial

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Arthur Cox

50 Years Since The Turkish Invasion Of Cyprus | A Plea To The International Community

European Union Government

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AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC

Austria Faces Climate Change Litigation

Austria Environment

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Rahman Ravelli Solicitors

The Parthenon Marbles – Support The Effort By Spreading 'Hellenism At Home' Everywhere

Cyprus Government

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Michael Kyprianou Law Firm

EU: Parliament Gives Final Approval To Forced Labour Ban

European Union Employment

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Linklaters

New EU Legislation Targets Strategic Lawsuits Seeking To Curtail Public Participation

European Union Government

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Linklaters

Stones, Siestas And The Art Of Savoir-Faire

Cyprus Government

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Elias Neocleous & Co LLC

CSDDD – Whatever Happened To Article 25?

Malta Commercial

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Ganado Advocates

Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive

European Union Commercial

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Matheson

EU: The Council Formally Adopts The CSDDD

European Union Commercial

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Linklaters

Webinar Recording: Deal On The EU CSDDD – A Game Changer For Business And Human Rights

Germany Commercial

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Linklaters

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