(IN BRIEF) Alma Media has acquired Edilex Lakitieto Oy from Edita Group Oyj, a move that will expand its legal content offerings. The acquisition, effective February 1, 2025, brings the Edilex legal information service under Alma Marketplaces. Edilex Lakitieto Oy, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Investment, Law, Management, Marketing, Media, News, Technology
Tagged acquisition, Alma Marketplaces, Alma Media, case law, digital platforms, Edilex Lakitieto Oy, Edilex legal information service, Edita Group Oyj, Employees, Finlex, Finnish law, Finnish Ministry of Justice, legal content, legal database, legal literature, legal professionals, legal services, legal training, legislative history, partnership, pro forma revenue, Santtu Elsinen, statutes, Suomen Laki, Verkkokirjahylly
(IN BRIEF) A national study led by the University of Bristol has revealed that both the public and divorcees themselves have limited knowledge about the legal aspects of asset division during divorce. The research, funded by the Nuffield Foundation, found … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Industrial, Law, Management, News, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged asset distribution, asset division, child maintenance, divorce advice, divorce law, Emma Hitchings, Fair Shares Project, family law, financial fairness, financial hardship, Legal advice, legal misconceptions, legal reform, legal rights, Nuffield Foundation, public awareness, UK divorce, University of Bristol
(IN BRIEF) An international investigation led to the arrest of 23 individuals involved in a large-scale money laundering scheme that helped criminals launder approximately EUR 100 million. The group, operating across several countries including Spain, Cyprus, and Germany, used both … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Cyprus, Economy, Financial, France, Germany, Government, Industrial, Law, Management, Netherlands, News, Security & Safety, Spain, Technology
Tagged 2023, 23 arrests, ADMS, Anti-Fraud, border police, cash seizure, CID, commercial entities, commercial flights, criminal network, cryptocurrencies, cryptocurrency, Cyprus, EUR 100 million, Eurojust, EUROPOL, financial conduit, financial crime, financial service, France, Germany, Guardia Civil, illicit funds, illicit profits, international investigation, JIRS, JIT, joint investigation team, judicial authorities, Judicial cooperation, judicial coordination, law enforcement agencies, MOKAS, Money Laundering, money laundering transactions, ONAF, SCADA system, Slovenia, Spain, tax authorities
ASTOR ASSET MANAGEMENT 3 LTD DESTACA LAS PREOCUPACIONES CONTINUAS EN TORNO AL PRESIDENTE DE GRUPO ELEKTRA (NOTICIA EN BREVE) Astor Asset Management 3 Ltd desea llamar la atención sobre los desafíos legales persistentes y las acusaciones recurrentes de actividades poco … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Investment, Law
Tagged actividades poco éticas, acusaciones legales, Astor Asset Management 3 Ltd, Banco Azteca, Bolsa Mexicana de Valores, conducta empresarial, disputas legales, escándalos financieros, evasión fiscal, Fitch Ratings, fraude corporativo, gobernanza corporativa, grupo elektra, Grupo Fertinal, Pemex, prácticas de préstamo, Ricardo Salinas Pliego, riesgos para inversionistas, soborno congresista, transparencia financiera, TV Azteca
(IN BRIEF) European Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, and the Rule of Law Michael McGrath visited Eurojust’s headquarters in The Hague on January 16 to strengthen collaboration with the Agency in its efforts to combat cross-border crime. During his visit, McGrath … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Law, Management, Netherlands, News, Politics, Security & Safety, Ukraine
Tagged 2024, arrests, asset seizure, CICED, Contact Points, Core International Crimes Evidence Database, criminal justice cooperation, cross-border investigations, democracy, drug trafficking, EJCN, EJOCN, Eurojust, Eurojust network, European Commission, European Judicial Cybercrime Network, European Judicial Organised Crime Network, evidence exchange, Genocide Network, ICPA, International Centre for the Prosecution of the Crime of Aggression Against Ukraine, international judicial cooperation, José de la Mata Amaya, jurisdictions, Justice, Liaison Prosecutors, Margarita Šniutytė-Daugėlienė, Michael McGrath, Michael Schmid, migrant smuggling, partnership, prosecutors, rule of law, Russian crimes, safer societies, The Hague, transnational crime, UKRAINE
(IN BRIEF) During its Presidency of the Council of the European Union, Poland will focus on combating cross-border crime, hybrid threats, terrorism, and radicalisation. Priorities include addressing the trafficking of illicit drugs, human trafficking, and migrant smuggling, as well as … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Law, Management, Netherlands, News, Poland, Politics, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged artificial intelligence, BELARUS, citizens' rights, crimes against humanity, Cross-Border Crime, Cybercrime, EJOCN, EU Presidency, Eurojust, European Judicial Organised Crime Network, genocide, global criminal organisations, human trafficking, hybrid threats, illicit drug trafficking, internal security, JIT, joint investigation team, migrant smuggling, minors, National Member for Poland, online exploitation, Organised crime, Paweł Wąsik, Poland, Presidency of the Council of the European Union, prosecutors, radicalisation, RESEARCH, rule of law, sexual abuse, Terrorism, UKRAINE, war crimes
(IN BRIEF) The Supreme Court of New York has ruled against Ricardo Salinas Pliego and Grupo Elektra for failing to comply with court-ordered financial disclosures. The court found Salinas and his entities in contempt, imposing escalating daily fines, starting at … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Investment, Law
Tagged alter ego motion, Astor Asset Management 3 Ltd, AT&T Mobility Holdings B.V., AT&T Mobility Holdings lawsuit, Banco Azteca, Banco Azteca court case, Contempt Of Court Order, financial obligations, grupo elektra, Grupo Elektra contempt case, Grupo Elektra legal sanctions, Grupo Salinas, Grupo Salinas alter ego ruling, Grupo Salinas Telecom II S.A. de C.V., Grupo Salinas Telecom S.A. de C.V., legal obligations, New York Court, Ricardo Salinas legal battle, Ricardo Salinas Pliego, Ricardo Salinas Pliego lawsuit, Salinas Pliego financial judgment, Supreme Court of New York, US court decision on Salinas, US court fines Grupo Salinas, USA Court
(IN BRIEF) Martyna Pospieszalska has been appointed as the new U.S. Liaison Prosecutor at Eurojust, succeeding Philip Mirrer-Singer for an initial two-year term. With over a decade of expertise in international criminal law cooperation, Pospieszalska has worked extensively on extradition, … Read the full press release
Posted in European Union, Government, Law, Netherlands
Tagged American University of Washington College of Law, cross-border asset forfeiture, electronic evidence, Eurojust, extradition, international law, Jessica Kim, Judicial cooperation, Leiden University, Martyna Pospieszalska, Mutual Legal Assistance, Office of International Affairs, Philip Mirrer-Singer, The Hague, Timothy Rank, transnational crimes, Trial Attorney, U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Embassy, U.S. Liaison Prosecutor, U.S. Special Prosecutor for the Crime of Aggression
(IN BRIEF) A lawsuit has been filed against Ringier Axel Springer Polska (RASP) by entrepreneur and philanthropist Robert Szustkowski, demanding over PLN 54 million in penalties for RASP’s failure to honor a 2020 Settlement Agreement. The settlement, stemming from a … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Law, Media, Poland
Tagged Attorney Elżbieta Kosińska-Kozak, charitable foundation, contractual penalty, defamatory claims, defamatory media materials, defamatory publications, Dubois & Partners, Elżbieta Kosińska-Kozak, Fakt, false information, financial claim, investments, law, lawsuit, media attacks, media outlets, media responsibility, Newsweek Polska, Onet, Pacta sunt servanda, personal and professional harm, personal rights violations, PLN 54 million, Polish courts, Polish judiciary, publishers, RAS, RASP, Ringier Axel Springer Polska, Robert Szustkowski, RUSSIA, Russian influence agent, settlement agreement, social ostracism, UKRAINE, violation of personal rights
(IN BRIEF) A University of Bristol-led report highlights significant trust issues in policing violence against women and girls (VAWG), especially in Black and minoritised communities, where low confidence in law enforcement deters victims from reporting crimes. The study revealed that … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Government, Law, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged Aisha K. Gill, Black and minoritised communities, Casey Review, Community Engagement, CPS, criminal justice reform, Crown Prosecution Service, domestic violence, gender-based violence, HMICFRS, institutional racism, policing, proactive policing, sexual assault, Sundari Anitha, systemic failures, trust deficit, UKRI Economic and Social Research Council, UN Women’s 16 Days of Activism, University of Bristol, University of Sheffield, VAWG, victim retraction, violence against women and girls
(IN BRIEF) The University of Dublin is holding its final Seanad Éireann election to elect three Senators before merging with the National University of Ireland (NUI) constituency in 2026, where graduates will collectively elect six Senators. Ballots will be sent … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Ireland, Law, Management, News, Politics
Tagged appointment, David Norris, Hazel Chu, Katherine Zappone, leadership, Lynn Ruane, Mary Robinson, Owen Sheehy-Skeffington, partership, Seanad Election, Shane Ross, Tom Clonan, Trinity College Dublin, University of Dublin
(IN BRIEF) Samaritans Ireland has outlined its #3Actions4Change campaign, urging the next Irish government to prioritize tackling loneliness, supporting content moderators, and promoting responsible language around self-harm and suicide. Key proposals include creating a national strategy on loneliness under An … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Government, Industrial, Ireland, Law, Management, News, Non Profit, Politics, Society
Tagged loneliness, Next Government Agenda, policymakers, Prioritize, Responsible Language, Samaritans Ireland, society, Wellbeing of Moderators
(IN BRIEF) Atos has settled a legal dispute with Unisys regarding allegations of misappropriation of confidential information and trade secrets by former Unisys employees who joined Atos. Filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Law, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Atos, Confidentiality Allegations, legal dispute, Unisys, USA
(IN BRIEF) The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has called for a comprehensive European Action Plan on Rare Diseases by 2030, urging the EU and Member States to enhance cooperation and ensure equal access to diagnosis and treatment. At … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Law, Management, News, Politics
Tagged Ágnes Cser, Baiba Miltoviča, diagnosis, EESC, European Action Plan, health, Mónica García Gómez, rare diseases, sustainability, Tomislav Sokol, treatment, wellness
(IN BRIEF) Altea Green Power, a renewable energy company specializing in developing eco-friendly power generation plants, has transitioned from Euronext Growth Milan to the prestigious Euronext STAR Milan segment. With a market capitalization of €127.2 million, Altea Green Power is … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Telia has been recognized in the Global Child Forum’s 2024 report for its outstanding contributions to children’s rights. Ranked the top Swedish company and third in the Nordic region, Telia’s efforts include initiatives focused on cybersecurity awareness, child … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Internet & Online, Investment, Law, Management, News, Security & Safety, Sweden, Technology, Telecom
Tagged Anna Augustson, Awards, child privacy, children’s rights, cybersecurity awareness, family-oriented tools, Global Child Forum, leadership, online safety, Telia
(IN BRIEF) Michael Schmid has been elected as the new President of Eurojust, taking office on 15 November 2024 for a four-year term. Schmid, Austria’s National Member at Eurojust since 2022, will succeed Ladislav Hamran. Schmid aims to strengthen Eurojust’s … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The SIRIUS Conference 2024, hosted from November 5-7, brought together law enforcement, judicial authorities, policymakers, and service providers to discuss challenges and solutions in cross-border electronic evidence access. Organized by Europol and Eurojust, the conference covered topics like … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The University of Twente will join a national protest in Utrecht on November 14 against proposed budget cuts in higher education. Many UT students and staff are set to participate, with free transportation arranged and strong support from … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Education, Financial, Government, Industrial, Law, Management, Media, Netherlands, News
Tagged economy, Higher Education Budget Cuts, National Protest, University of Twente, Utrecht, Vinod Subramaniam
(IN BRIEF) An international operation coordinated by Eurojust and Europol has disrupted a major Albanian-led drug trafficking network, leading to the arrest of 29 suspects across Italy and Albania. The operation, which began with investigations in 2021, uncovered cocaine concealed … Read the full press release
Posted in Albania, Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Italy, Law, Management, Netherlands, News, Security & Safety
Tagged Albania, Cocaine Trafficking Ring, Eurojust, Europe, EUROPOL, France, International Operation, Italy, partnership, Romania, Spain
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