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The European Union is an economic and political partnership comprised of 27 nations within the Eurozone. The EU was established in 1948 to promote stability and cooperation among member states in the aftermath of WWII. The EU maintains a common currency as well as several intranational institutions, including the European Parliament and the European Commission. less -

Private Wealth Investors Deliver a Fundraising Boost

Latham & Watkins LLP on 8/13/2024

In a challenging fundraising environment, private wealth investors are filling the gap, aided by investment platforms, intermediaries, and evolving legal structures. In recent years, inflationary pressures, interest rate...more

B2B, B2C, BVI – Crypto Disputes in the Caribbean

Conyers on 11/9/2023

In the crypto world, does it really matter where you are? Is there a sunny offshore paradise perspective on the click of a button and a fintech trade? The answer lies as usual in how to unravel a problem should it arise. Both...more

Online gaming regulatory practice in France - Part 1: T&C of video game digital distribution stores

Hogan Lovells on 12/16/2022

The online gaming sector is characterized by various regulatory frameworks, that may or may not overlap depending on the type of games and means of distribution. There are a number of stakeholders on the value chain...more

VAT MOSS Schemes and Brexit

McDermott Will & Emery on 9/14/2020

This On The Subject explains how the Mini One Stop Shop (MOSS) system for VAT works and what affected businesses need to do to prepare for Brexit-related changes after the transition period ends. In summary, unless a...more

Cross-border sales restrictions - lessons from Meliá

BCLP on 3/9/2020

On 21 February 2020, the European Commission (the “Commission”) announced it had fined Spanish hotel group Meliá almost €6.7 million for restrictive clauses in its contracts with tour operators. The decision highlights the...more

Amazon Case Means EU B2C Website Terms May Need an Update

Pillsbury - Global Sourcing Practice on 8/16/2016

If you operate a website which does business with consumers based in the European Union, read on. In the recent case, Verein für Konsumenteninformation v Amazon EU Sàrl (28 July 2016), brought by Austrian consumer...more

Socially Aware: The Social Media Law Update Volume 7, Issue 2

Morrison & Foerster LLP - Social Media on 3/9/2016

Welcome to the newest issue of Socially Aware, our Burton Award winning guide to the law and business of social media. In this edition, we offer tips for a successful—and legal—advertising campaign; we examine a New York...more

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