Life sciences

Understanding the intricate regulatory frameworks for pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and medical devices within the European Union can be challenging. This topic offers practical insights and tailored guidance for legal professionals, ensuring compliance with EU directives and regulations while fostering innovation and safeguarding public health. Explore the latest developments, case law, and strategic considerations crucial for mastering the intricacies of life sciences law in the EU.

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AI model providers get confirmation of delays to EU Code of Practice

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EBA publishes updated ITS on resolution planning reporting
ESMA publishes technical advice as part of Listing Act implementation

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Advocate General opines on extent of ‘use’ of trade marks by online intermediaries (Louboutin v Amazon)

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IP analysis: The Advocate General (AG) has given an opinion in relation to requests for a preliminary ruling in the context of a dispute between the...

The Court of Justice of the EU holds the UK unlawfully prescribed Comprehensive Sickness Insurance for over a decade (VI v Commissioners for Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs)

The Court of Justice of the EU holds the UK unlawfully prescribed Comprehensive Sickness Insurance for over a decade (VI v Commissioners for Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs)

EU analysis: In a recent judgement of the Court of Justice, the court held: (i) Where an EU national and their family members had access to NHS, they...

EU Law weekly highlights—16 June 2022

EU Law weekly highlights—16 June 2022

This week's edition of EU Law weekly highlights includes the EU taking legal action against the UK after the publication of the Northern Ireland...

EU Law weekly highlights—14 July 2022

EU Law weekly highlights—14 July 2022

This week's edition of EU Law weekly highlights includes, the Internal Market Committee of the European Parliament adopting its position on European...

Practice notes

Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 Recast—snapshot

Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 Recast—snapshotTitleRegulation (EU) 2019/1021 of the European Parliament and of the...
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EU Law weekly highlights—12 May 2022

This week's edition of EU Law weekly highlights includes the European Parliament adopting a resolution that welcomes the detailed proposals from the...
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The EU Regime relating to unit-linked insurance policies—essentials

The EU Regime relating to unit-linked insurance policies—essentialsRegulatory statusLinked long-term contracts are classified as Class III under Annex...
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EU Law weekly highlights—18 August 2022

This week’s edition of EU Law weekly highlights includes the publication of updated compliance documents on product safety by the Commission, the...
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Practice notes

Waste Framework Directive—snapshot

Waste Framework Directive—snapshotTitleDirective 2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 November 2008 on waste and repealing...
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Preliminary references and the right of courts of last resort not to refer (Consorzio Italian Management e Catania Multiservizi)

EU Law analysis: This judgment by the Court of Justice, Grand Chamber, is about the preliminary reference procedure (Article 267 TFEU) and the power...
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Practice notes

The EU Digital Content Directive

The EU Digital Content DirectiveThis Practice Note provides a summary of Directive (EU) 2019/770 (OJ L 136/1) on certain aspects concerning contracts...
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EU Law weekly highlights—21 July 2022

This week's edition of EU Law weekly highlights includes the European Commission’s adoption of the July Infringements package, the publication of a...
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EU Law weekly highlights—9 June 2022

This week's edition of EU Law weekly highlights includes MEPs testing waters before commencing motion of censure against the Commission, EU Regulation...
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EU Law weekly highlights—7 July 2022

This week's edition of EU Law weekly highlights includes Amazon Prime changing its cancellation practices to comply with EU consumer rules, consumer...
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Proposals to improve cyber resilience in the EU and UK

Information Law analysis: Charlie Wedin, partner, Katie Simmonds, associate director, and Nina Lazic, associate director, of Osborne Clarke, consider...
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EU Law weekly highlights—26 May 2022

This week's edition of EU Law weekly highlights includes the publication of the Commission’s May infringement package, confirmation of the imminent...
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The effects of the Ukraine war on cybersecurity and GDPR

Information Law analysis: What are the likely effects of the war in Ukraine on cybersecurity and related obligations under EU and UK data protection...
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The In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Regulation is here—a closer look at what you need to know

Life Sciences analysis: The In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Regulation (IVDR) (Regulation (EU) 2017/746) becomes applicable on 26 May 2022. Lisa...
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2nd Mar
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Zero tariff options contrary to equal treatment of traffic obligation (Vodafone and others v Bundesrepublik Deutschland and others)

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2nd Mar
Practice notes

Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC—snapshot

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