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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 -
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Contaminants Compass: May 2026 Edition

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Contaminants Compass provides updates, legal observations and actionable tips to navigate the evolving legal challenges of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and similar chemicals and products. This edition...more

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Emerging Risks in 2026: Preparing for the legal and regulatory implications of quantum computing – an insurance perspective

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As insurers move further into 2026 and beyond, emerging technology risks are no longer just theoretical issues for future planning. Increasingly, they are matters that require attention from legal, risk, compliance, and...more

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UK to reform Money Market Fund Regulations regime

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The UK government and UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have published a policy paper announcing plans to reform the UK Money Market Fund Regulation (MMFR) regime, aimed at strengthening money market funds (MMFs) to better...more

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King's speech 2026: financial services

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The King's speech was delivered to Parliament, setting out a number of legislative measures relevant to financial services and the wider economic regulatory framework. The speech is accompanied by briefing notes, which...more

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ESMA guidance on effective use of resolution tools in CCP crisis planning

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The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published a resolution briefing for central counterparties (CCPs) under the CCP Recovery and Resolution Regulation (EU) 2021/23 . The briefing provides practical...more

International Lawyers Network

Establishing a Business Entity in Belgium (Updated)

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Belgian company law - Belgian company law has been reformed and modernized in 2019 to enhance Belgium's competitiveness compared to other European countries. The Belgian Code for Companies and Associations (BCCA)...more

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Latham in Focus: Structuring Prediction Markets in the UK and EU

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In this episode of Latham in Focus, Gabriel Lakeman, Global Co-Chair of Latham’s Digital Assets & Web3 Practice, explores the rise of prediction markets in the US and examines how firms can access similar markets in the UK...more

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Overview of the CNIL’s deliberations in 2025: when sanctions precede recommendations

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In 2020, the CNIL set out and clarified the regulatory framework for cookies in its recommendation of 17 September 2020. In this regard, the CNIL considers that these recommendations and the penalties enforcing them are known...more

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SFDR 2.0: European Parliament Proposals – A Step in the Wrong Direction for Asset Managers?

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On 28 April 2026, the Rapporteur for the European Parliament published his draft report setting out the Parliament’s initial proposals to the European Commission’s review of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation...more

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SRB consults on updated operational guidance on liquidity and funding in resolution

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The Single Resolution Board (SRB) has launched a consultation on a draft version of its operational guidance for banks on liquidity and funding in resolution and its annexes. The guidance, originally split across three...more

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Key Consumer Protection Update in Europe: The New “Cancel Contract” Button

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Under Directive (EU) 2023/2673, online traders must provide a dedicated, user‑friendly withdrawal function—often described as a “cancel contract” or “withdrawal” button—allowing consumers to exercise their 14‑day right of...more

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EU merger control reimagined: draft guidelines shift approach to scale, dynamic competition, and benefits

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The European Commission (EC)’s draft Guidelines on the assessment of mergers (draft Guidelines) have done a difficult job in a clever way, creating fresh opportunities—but also more work—for dealmakers. The challenge was to...more

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ESMA updated opinion on the trading venue perimeter

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The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published an updated version of its opinion on multilateral systems and the trading venue perimeter under the revised Markets in Financial Instruments Directive...more

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Colorado’s AI Reset: Two Weeks, a White House Callout, and a Pivot Away from the EU Model

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When Colorado enacted the first comprehensive state AI law in 2024, it imported the conceptual architecture of the EU AI Act: a risk-based regime built on duties of care, risk management programs, and impact assessments. Two...more

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The “Friendly Buyer” Fallacy: Why U.S. Ownership Is No Longer a Regulatory Safe Bet

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Over the past decade, the number of countries with foreign direct investment (FDI) screening regimes has more than doubled. What was once a niche, rarely-used regulatory tool has become a standard feature of global...more

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EU Overhauls AI Act Just Before Key Deadline: What Should Businesses Do With The Extra Time?

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With a critical compliance deadline just months away, European Union lawmakers and member states reached a provisional agreement on 7 May to significantly overhaul the EU AI Act, changes that promise relief for the business...more

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UPC ADR: Arbitration, Mediation and Expert Determination

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The Patent Mediation and Arbitration Centre (PMAC) forms part of the Unified Patent Court (UPC). Its rules of operation are available here. It operates independently, but carries out its tasks in close contact and cooperation...more

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The Changing World of Mediation: From Golf Balls to AI

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AI, or artificial intelligence, is exponentially changing the world. It’s also changing the mediation landscape. How did we get here, and more importantly, where will AI mediation take us? With its explosive growth and...more

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German Federal Court of Justice Sets Boundaries for Mass Antitrust Claims Collection

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The German Federal Court of Justice (Bundesgerichtshof or "BGH") has provided important guidance on how to initiate class action-type private antitrust litigation....more

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AI Regulation in the Energy Sector is not Slowing Down — It’s Evolving

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The EU has extended compliance timelines for high-risk AI systems, but the underlying obligations remain firmly in place. At the same time, the U.S. is accelerating sector-specific AI governance expectations through NIST’s...more

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The EU Critical Raw Materials Act and Its Impact on the Mining Sector: Strategic Opportunities for Industry Stakeholders

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The European Union's Critical Raw Materials Act (Regulation (EU) 2024/1252, "CRMA") represents one of the most significant regulatory developments affecting the mining sector in decades. Adopted on April 11, 2024, and in...more

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German Federal Labor Court Rules on Right to Information in Suspected Gender Pay Bias

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On October 23, 2025, Germany’s Federal Labor Court (Bundesarbeitsgericht (BAG)) ruled that a claim for “equal pay” against an employer can fail simply because the employee fails to specifically state the basis for the alleged...more

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Two years on: the EC’s conclusions on the DMA so far

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The key requirements of the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) have been in effect for two years now and it is time to take stock. At the end of April, the European Commission (EC) published its first review of the regime. The...more

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International Biosimilars Updates - May 2026

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On April 21, 2026, Biocon announced that Health Canada granted a Notice of Compliance (NOC) for BOSAYATM (denosumab) and VEVZUOTM (denosumab), biosimilars of Amgen’s Prolia® (denosumab) and Xgeva® (denosumab)....more

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AMLA reporting package for selection of entities for direct supervision

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The EU Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AMLA) has published a reporting package to support the identification of provisionally eligible obliged entities by national competent...more

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