Life Science analysis: The Advocate General has opined that, for the purposes of Regulation (EC) No 469/2009(the EU SPC Regulation), the classification of a substance in a marketing authorisation (MA) is determinative of whether it constitutes an ‘active ingredient’. In proceedings concerning Halozyme’s application for an supplementary protection certificate (SPC) relating to a combination of trastuzumab and recombinant human hyaluronidase PH20 (rHuPH20), the Advocate General concluded that a substance expressly classified as an excipient cannot form part of a protected ‘product’ under the SPC regime. The Opinion reinforces the link between SPC protection and regulatory classifications, promotes legal certainty and uniformity across Member States, and may significantly limit attempts to obtain SPC protection for substances whose therapeutic contribution is not recognised in the MA. Produced in partnership with Daniel Byrne, partner (barrister) of Venner Shipley LLP.

Ireland—Banking & Financial Services analysis: This article, was written by Doug McMahon and Catherine Walsh of McCann Fitzgerald LLP.

A advocates' meeting has a specific meaning in public law children proceedings and is a meeting between the parties' advocates, and, where applicable, a litigant in person, with the primary purpose of identifing and narrowing issues.

A meeting between the parties' advocates, and, where applicable, a litigant in person if directed by the court. Strict time limits apply as to when the meeting must take place. There may be more than one advocates' meeting. The primary purpose is to identify and narrow issues.

A right to appoint a clergyman to a paying post.

Advertising-supported software. A software package which automatically plays, displays or downloads advertising material to a computer after the software is installed on it or while an associated application is being used.

CASE HUB ARCHIVED–this archived case hub reflects the position at the date of the decision of 9 October 2013; it is no longer maintained. See further, timeline, commentary and related cases. Case facts Outline European Commission merger investigation into the planned acquisition by Aegean Airlines of Olympic Air (second attempt) (Case M.6796). Latest developments The Commission cleared the merger unconditionally under the failing firm defence on 9 October 2013. The Commission concluded Olympic Air would be forced to exit the market due to financial difficulties were it not acquired by Aegean and that there was no other credible purchaser (of either the whole business or any individual assets). Any competitive harm caused to the market by Olympic's disappearance as an independent competitor would not caused by the merger. Therefore, the Commission cleared the merger under the 'failing firm' defence. Aegean Airlines offered commitments during the phase I investigation, but the Commission concluded that these did not satisfy the competition concerns. Fresh commitments were offered during the phase II investigation, but the Commission decided it didn't

Law360: Pensions provider Aegon Ltd called on the new Labour government on 5 July 2024 to establish an independent pensions and savings commission within its first 100 days in office after it won an overwhelming victory in the general election.

Law360: The government should explore giving Britons more choice over when they can start claiming their state pension amid concerns over increases to the official retirement age, insurer Aegon said on 4 April 2024.

A doctrine which provides that a malicious or spiteful intent towards a neighbour may forbid an otherwise lawful act in particular circumstances.

Law360, London: There is 'no scope' for major insurers to refuse billion-dollar claims for planes seized by Russian airlines, lawyers for major lessor AerCap told the High Court on 2 October 2024 on the first day of a trial that is likely to be a test case for other claims.

Law360, London: There is 'no merit whatsoever' to arguments by aviation insurers seeking to escape liability for the loss of aircraft seized by Russian airlines, a lawyer for major lessor AerCap said in closing submissions on 28 January 2025 at a High Court trial with billions of dollars at stake.