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Commission launches consultation on New Legislative Framework revision

Commission launches consultation on New Legislative Framework revision
Commission consults on evaluation of market surveillance regulation

Commission consults on evaluation of market surveillance regulation
COP30 round-up—11 November 2025 (Adaptation, Cities, Infrastructure, Water, Waste, Local governments, Bioeconomy, Circular economy, Science, Technology and Artificial Intelligence)

COP30 round-up—11 November 2025 (Adaptation, Cities, Infrastructure, Water, Waste, Local governments, Bioeconomy, Circular economy, Science, Technology and Artificial Intelligence)

COP30 round-up—11 November 2025 (Adaptation, Cities, Infrastructure, Water, Waste, Local governments, Bioeconomy, Circular economy, Science, Technology and Artificial Intelligence)

EBA consults on Guidelines to reinforce supervisory independence under EU CRD IV

EBA consults on Guidelines to reinforce supervisory independence under EU CRD IV

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Harmonisation

Harmonisation

HarmonisationDefinition of harmonisationHarmonisation, also known as standardisation or approximation, refers to the determination of EU-wide legally...

Indirect effect of EU law

Indirect effect of EU law

Indirect effect of EU lawWhat is indirect effect of EU law?The doctrine of indirect effect, or consistent interpretation, is a duty that national...

The EU Commercial Agents Directive

The EU Commercial Agents Directive

The EU Commercial Agents DirectiveThis Practice Note considers Council Directive 86/653/EEC (OJ L 382/17), the EU Commercial Agents Directive. It...

Infringement proceedings against EU Member States

Infringement proceedings against EU Member States

Infringement proceedings against EU Member StatesUnder Article 17(1) of the Treaty on European Union (TEU), one of the European Commission’s core...

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The supremacy of EU law

The supremacy of EU lawScope of supremacyAs originally drafted, the EU Treaties did not include any provision by which the supremacy, or as it is...
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Produced in partnership with Adam Cygan of University of Leicester
13th Oct
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Commission requests further information on Meta's compliance with EU DSA

The European Commission has requested information from Meta regarding its compliance with obligations to give researchers access to publicly...
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3rd Jun
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Brussels I (recast)—special jurisdiction (art 7)

Brussels I (recast)—special jurisdiction (art 7)This Practice Note looks at the special jurisdiction provisions in Article 7 of Regulation (EU)...
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2nd Jun
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Free movement of EU workers and citizens

Free movement of EU workers and citizensEU workers and EU citizens enjoy the right of freedom of movement. This right is granted to EU workers in...
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Produced in partnership with Professor Alexander Türk of King’s College London
13th Oct
Practice notes

EU Renewable Energy Directive (EU) 2018/2001 (RED II)—snapshot

EU Renewable Energy Directive (EU) 2018/2001 (RED II)—snapshotThis Practice Note provides an outline of the Renewable Energy Directive (EU) 2018/2001...
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2nd Jun
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Equivalence and effectiveness

Equivalence and effectivenessDevelopment of the principles of equivalence and effectivenessUnder the principle of procedural autonomy, in the absence...
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Produced in partnership with Professor Alexander Türk of King’s College London
13th Oct
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Commission updates AI procurement model clauses following EU AI Act adoption

The European Commission has released updated model contractual clauses for artificial intelligence (AI) procurement on 5 March 2025,...
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3rd Jun
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DORA—essentials

DORA—essentialsThis Practice Note outlines the key requirements of Regulation (EU) 2022/2554 (the Digital Operational Resilience Act or DORA) and...
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2nd Jun
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Challenging EU Directives

Challenging EU DirectivesIn briefAccording to settled case law, the Court of Justice of the European Union has the exclusive competence to declare an...
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Produced in partnership with Professor Alexander Türk of King’s College London
13th Oct
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Air passenger rights in the EU

Air passenger rights in the EUThis Practice Note provides an overview of air passenger rights in the EU. It provides guidance on the key definitions,...
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Produced in partnership with Kathryn Ward of DLA Piper
13th Oct
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The EU Regime relating to unit-linked insurance policies—essentials

The EU Regime relating to unit-linked insurance policies—essentialsThe benefits payable under long term or life assurance policies may be linked to...
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2nd Jun
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Direct effect of EU law

Direct effect of EU lawWhat is direct effect of EU law?The doctrine of direct effect is a fundamental principle of EU law developed by the Court of...
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Produced in partnership with Laura Bolado
13th Oct
Practice notes

MiFID II & MiFIR—pre- and post-trade transparency

MiFID II & MiFIR—pre- and post-trade transparencyThis Practice Note provides an overview of the pre- and post-trade transparency regime for...
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2nd Jun
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The EU Cyber Resilience Act

The EU Cyber Resilience ActRegulation (EU) 2024/2847, the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) is a first of its kind EU legislation that imposes mandatory...
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Produced in partnership with Dr Henrik Hanssen of Hogan Lovells International LLP and Anna Theresa Vogel of Hogan Lovells International LLP
13th Oct
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European Parliament publishes Corrigendum to EU AI Act

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2nd Jun
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The four freedoms—goods, services, establishment and capital

The four freedoms—goods, services, establishment and capitalIn briefThe free movement of goods, freedom to provide services, freedom of establishment,...
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Produced in partnership with Dr Alexander Türk, Professor of Law of King’s College London
2nd Jun

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What is the difference between an appeal and a review?

What is the difference between an appeal and a review?What is an appeal?An appeal in insolvency proceedings is no different to an appeal in normal litigation. An appeal will be allowed only if the appeal court is satisfied that the decision of the lower court was 'wrong' or 'unjust because of a

If a beneficiary signs a deed of disclaimer of their share of an estate and the estate pays their legal

If a beneficiary signs a deed of disclaimer of their share of an estate and the estate pays their legal fees, will that count as a PET against their estate?A disclaimer is the refusal of a gift prior to acceptance. The refusal of the gift must take place before the beneficiary accepts any benefit

Contributory negligence in personal injury claims

Contributory negligence in personal injury claimsContributory negligence is a partial defence which can lead to a discount in damages.Other defences may also be relevant. See Practice Notes: Did the claimant consent to the risk of injury? and Was the claimant involved in an illegal activity?If a

Template for regulatory references given by SMCR firms and disclosure requirements

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