(IN BRIEF) The European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) hosted a conference in Brussels with representatives from national Anti-Fraud Coordination Services (AFCOS) across the EU and candidate countries to enhance cooperation in fighting fraud. The event emphasized the need for collective action … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Law, Management, Media, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged AI, Anti-Fraud Coordination Services (AFCOS), EU, European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF), Financial, FRAUD, international conference, Ville Itälä
(IN BRIEF) The Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism 2024 will be awarded on October 23 at the European Parliament in Strasbourg. The ceremony, opened by President Roberta Metsola, will announce one winner from 13 finalists, recognizing investigative journalism that … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Law, Management, Media, News
Tagged 2024 Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize, Award, Daphne Caruana Galizia, European Parliament, Juliane Hielscher, leadership, Matthew Caruana Galizia, Outstanding Investigative Journalism, Pina Picierno, President Roberta Metsola
(IN BRIEF) More than 225 civil society organizations, including the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA), are urging the European Parliament and EU governments to reject the European Commission’s proposal to delay the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) by 12 … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Law, Management, News, Non Profit, Security & Safety, United Kingdom
Tagged environmental, Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA), EU, Forest Risks, global climate, NGOs, partnership, Reject Deforestation Law Delay, sustainability, Vanessa Richardson
THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION HAS BEEN ACTIVELY ASSESSING POLAND’S ALIGNMENT WITH THE EU’S “RIGHT TO BE FORGOTTEN” DIRECTIVE AS IT PERTAINS TO MEDIA OUTLETS. THIS SCRUTINY FOLLOWS A RECENT PROPOSAL AIMED AT EXPANDING THESE RIGHTS WITHIN THE MEDIA SECTOR. OVER THE … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, European Union, Internet & Online, Law, Media, Poland
Tagged accountability, Article 17, data protection authorities, disinformation, EC, emergency assistance, EU, EU citizens, European Commission, freedom of expression, GDPR, journalistic integrity, legislation, media accountability, media reports, personal data protection, personal rights violations, psychological support, public health, Readers' Rights Ombudsman, Right to be Forgotten, Szustkowski, trauma teddies
MOVIMIENTOS DE ACTIVOS EN UN ESFUERZO POR NO PAGAR A AT&T BAJO EXAMEN ANTE ACUSACIONES DE CONDUCTA FINANCIERA INAPROPIADA. (NOTICIA EN BREVE) Ricardo Benjamín Salinas Pliego, presidente de Grupo Elektra, enfrenta nuevas acusaciones por mover activos fuera de EE.UU. para … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Government, Investment, Law, Spain
Tagged activos, astor, astor asset management, Astor Asset Management 3 Ltd, AT&T, Banco Azteca, Billionaire, CANADA, CNBV, conductas financieras inapropiadas, deuda, ELEKTRA, ELEKTRA:MX, Estados Unidos, fraude de valores, fraude en valores, gobernanza corporativa, grupo elektra, Grupo Salinas, Grupo Salinas Telecom, Grupo Salinas Telecom II S.A. de C.V., Grupo Salinas Telecom S.A. de C.V., inversión, juicio, litigios, manipulación de acciones, mercado financiero, Mexico, movimientos de activos, préstamos, regulación financiera, ricardo benjamin salinas pliego, Ricardo Salinas Pliego, S.A.B. de C.V., sentencia, transparencia
(IN BRIEF) Authorities in Italy, Albania, Poland, and Switzerland, coordinated by Eurojust, have dismantled a major Albanian-led cocaine trafficking network. A total of 66 individuals were arrested, with 45 of them taken into custody on an action day. The criminal … Read the full press release
Posted in Albania, Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Italy, Law, Management, Netherlands, News, Poland, Security & Safety, Switzerland
Tagged Albania, cocaine trafficking, Eurojust, EUROPOL, Italy, partnership, Poland, SECURITY, Switzerland
(IN BRIEF) German and Italian authorities, with the support of Eurojust and Europol, have successfully dismantled a large-scale fraud operation that targeted public institutions, cities, and municipalities. The suspects used phishing techniques to manipulate real invoices and divert payments meant … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Germany, Government, Investment, Italy, Law, Management, Netherlands, News, Security & Safety
Tagged Eurojust, EUROPOL, Financial, FRAUD, Germany, Italy, Public Institutions, rship, SECURITY
(IN BRIEF) On 25 September 2024, Eurojust launched the European Judicial Organised Crime Network (EJOCN), aimed at fighting organised crime across Europe. This new network unites prosecutors from all 27 EU Member States to strategically combat high-risk criminal groups involved … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, European Union, Government, Industrial, Law, Management, Netherlands, News, Security & Safety
Tagged Cybercrime, drug trafficking, EU, Eurojust, European Judicial Organised Crime Network (EJOCN), human trafficking, International Criminal Networks, Ladislav Hamran, Money Laundering, Organised crime, partnership
(IN KÜRZE) Astor Asset Management 3 Ltd untersucht zusammen mit seinem globalen Rechtsbeistand die Bildung einer Investorengruppe für eine potenzielle Sammelklage gegen Ricardo Benjamín Salinas Pliego und Grupo Elektra, S.A.B. de C.V. (ELEKTRA). Im Fokus der Untersuchung stehen mögliche … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Investment, Law
Tagged Advance America, Astor Asset Management 3 Ltd, CNBV, einer Sammelklage, ELEKTRA, ELEKTRA:MX, Grupo Elektra S.A.B. de C.V., Herrn Ricardo Benjamín Salinas Pliego, Insiderhandel, Klage, Pfandkreditunternehmen, SEC, Transparenz, US-amerikanischen Börsenaufsicht, Wall Street
(IN BRIEF) During her visit to Eurojust, Slovenian President Nataša Pirc Musar commended the agency’s work in promoting cross-border judicial cooperation and supporting efforts to combat organized crime. Slovenia has participated in over 1,300 cases since 2020, including high-profile collaborations … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Law, Management, Netherlands, News, Security & Safety, Slovenia
Tagged cross-border judicial cooperation, Eurojust, Ladislav Hamran, Nataša Pirc Musar, SECURITY, Slovenia
(NOTICIA EN BREVE) Astor Asset Management 3 Ltd, en colaboración con su equipo legal, está formando un grupo de inversores para presentar una demanda colectiva contra Ricardo Salinas Pliego y Grupo Elektra, S.A.B. de C.V. La demanda acusa al Sr. … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Government, Investment, Law, Spain
Tagged acciones, actividades de comercio, Advance America, astor, astor asset management, Astor Asset Management 3 Ltd, class action, class action lawsuit, CNBV, Comisión Nacional Bancaria y de Valores, Corporación RBS SA de CV, Demanda, demanda colectiva, ELEKTRA, elektra.mx, fraude, grupo elektra, Grupo Elektra S.A.B. de C.V., Insider Trading, investigación, lawsuit, loans, manipulación de valores, Mexican regulatory authorities, payday loan company, pignoraciones de acciones, pledges of shares, préstamos, regulatory obligations, ricardo benjamin salinas pliego, salinas pliego, securities backed loan, Securities Fraud, securities regulations, Stock Manipulation, trades, Transparencia en el Comercio Interno
(IN BRIEF) The European Court of Justice (ECJ) upheld the European Commission’s decision that Google abused its dominant market position by favoring its own shopping service, misleading consumers, and harming competition. idealo, a price comparison platform, welcomed the ruling as … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) To celebrate the 125th anniversary of the first Hague Peace Conference, The Hague will host the Just Peace Open Day on 22 September 2024. Eurojust will participate at the House of Europe, offering the public a chance to … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Law, Management, Media, Netherlands, News
Tagged Alexander Van Dam, Boštjan Škrlec, Eurojust, Interactive Sessions, Just Peace Open Day 2024, Presentations
ASTOR ASSET MANAGEMENT 3 LTD INVESTIGATES POTENTIAL LEGAL ACTION OVER ALLEGED STOCK PLEDGING AND MARKET MISCONDUCT (IN BRIEF) Astor Asset Management 3 Ltd is forming a class action lawsuit against Mr. Ricardo Benjamín Salinas Pliego and Grupo Elektra (ELEKTRA) for … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Investment, Law
Tagged Advance America, astor, astor asset management, Astor Asset Management 3 Ltd, class action, class action lawsuit, CNBV, Comisión Nacional Bancaria y de Valores, Corporación RBS SA de CV, ELEKTRA, elektra.mx, grupo elektra, Grupo Elektra S.A.B. de C.V., lawsuit, loans, Mexican regulatory authorities, payday loan company, pledges of shares, regulatory obligations, ricardo benjamin salinas pliego, salinas pliego, securities backed loan, Securities Fraud, securities regulations, Stock Manipulation, trades, Transparency in Insider Trading
(IN BRIEF) Eurojust will participate in the 47th annual World Port Days in Rotterdam from September 6-8, 2024. The event, which highlights the importance of European ports like Rotterdam, will feature Eurojust in the European Pavilion. This space, organized by … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Law, Management, Media, Netherlands, News, Security & Safety
Tagged Eurojust, Port Security, Rotterdam, World Port Days 2024
(IN BRIEF) Philip Schotland has begun his role as the new Liaison Prosecutor for Switzerland at Eurojust, succeeding Sébastien Fetter. Schotland, who previously served as Deputy Liaison Prosecutor, will represent the Swiss judiciary at Eurojust until May 2026. With a … Read the full press release
Posted in European Union, Government, Law, Netherlands, Politics
Tagged bar exam, Basel University, Basel-City, Cooperation Agreement, Cross-Border Crime, cross-border judicial cooperation, English, EU Member States, Eurojust, French, German, Liaison Prosecutor, major, Master of Law, Organized Crime, Philip Schotland, Public Prosecutor’s Office, Sébastien Fetter, Swiss Armed Forces Attorney General, Swiss embassy, Swiss Federal Office of Justice, Swiss judiciary, Switzerland, The Hague
(IN BRIEF) AMAG Austria Metall AG has signed the Antwerp Declaration, joining over 1,000 energy-intensive companies in calling for a European Industrial Deal to support the transition to climate neutrality while maintaining Europe’s industrial competitiveness. The declaration outlines ten key … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Business, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Law, Management, Metals and Minerals, News
Tagged AMAG, Antwerp Declaration, European Industry, Helmut Kaufmann, partnership, sustainablity
ASTOR ASSET MANAGEMENT 3 LTD INFORMA QUE RICARDO BENJAMIN SALINAS PLIEGO INCUMPLE EL PRÉSTAMO DE 110 MILLONES DE DÓLARES Y VIOLA NUEVAMENTE LAS REGULACIONES MEXICANAS DE VALORES (NOTICIA EN BREVE) Astor Asset Management 3 Ltd, una destacada institución financiera, ha … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Investment, Law, Spain
Tagged Acuerdo de Préstamo de Valores, astor, astor asset management, Astor Asset Management 3 Ltd, CNBV, Comisión Nacional Bancaria y de Valores, Contrato de préstamo, Corporación RBS SA de CV, elektra.mx, grupo elektra, la rendición de cuentas, las regulaciones mexicanas de valores, ricardo benjamin salinas pliego, salinas pliego, transparencia
(IN BRIEF) Stora Enso has initiated immediate actions following an environmental violation at one of its harvesting sites in Kainuu, Finland. The company has suspended all harvesting in sensitive areas until operational guidelines and risks are reassessed. Additionally, Stora Enso … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Investment, Law, Management, News
Tagged Environmental Violation, Finland, Hans Sohlström, Stora Enso, sustainability
ASTOR ASSET MANAGEMENT BERICHTET ÜBER ZAHLUNGSAUSFALL VON RICARDO BENJAMIN SALINAS PLIEGO BEI EINEM DARLEHEN IN HÖHE VON 110 MIO. USD UND ERNEUTE VERLETZUNG DER MEXIKANISCHEN WERTPAPIERGESETZE (IN KÜRZE) Astor Asset Management 3 Ltd. berichtet, dass Ricardo Benjamin Salinas Pliego, ein … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Investment, Law
Tagged astor, astor asset management, Astor Asset Management 3 Ltd, CNBV, Comisión Nacional Bancaria y de Valores, Corporación RBS SA de CV, Darlehensvertrag über, elektra.mx, grupo elektra, ricardo benjamin salinas pliego, salinas pliego, Transparenz, Verantwortlichkeit, Verletzung der mexikanischen Wertpapiergesetze, Wertpapierleihevereinbarung
(IN BRIEF) Italian and Slovenian authorities, supported by Eurojust, successfully arrested a fugitive Italian crime leader in Koper, Slovenia. The 40-year-old, who had been evading a 21-year prison sentence for various serious crimes including drug trafficking, extortion, and kidnapping, was … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Italy, Law, Management, Netherlands, News, Security & Safety, Slovenia
Tagged drug trafficking, Eurojust, extortion, Fugitive Italian, Italy, kidnapping, partnership, Slovenia
(IN BRIEF) EARNZ PLC is set to expand its presence in the energy services sector through the conditional acquisition of Cosgrove & Drew Limited and South West Heating Services Ltd. The company aims to leverage the global push for decarbonization … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Law, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged acquisitions, BCLP, EARNZ PLC, energy sector, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Lindsay Goldberg, a private equity firm specializing in family and founder-led businesses, has acquired a controlling interest in Golden State Foods (GSF), a major supplier in the foodservice and retail industries. The Wetterau family, who have been long-time … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Government, Industrial, Investment, Law, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged acquisition, BCLP, Financial, Golden State Foods, investment, Lindsay Goldberg, partnership, USA, Wetterau family
(IN BRIEF) Transport for London (TfL) has launched a new campaign to combat violence and aggression against its staff on the public transport network. The campaign highlights the serious consequences for offenders, including recent cases where individuals received significant prison … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The European Union faces a growing challenge in combating disinformation and media manipulation. Citizens and organizations are calling for an expansion of the “right to be forgotten” to include media outlets, holding them accountable for defamatory or misleading … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Internet & Online, Law, Media, News, Politics, Society
Tagged Commissioner Didier Reynders, dangers of disinformation, defamation, digital communication, disinformation, EU, European Commission, European Union, fakenews, false information online, hate speech, media defamation, media manipulation, media outlets, media publishers, misleading information, personal data breaches, personal privacy, protecting human dignity, protection of human rights, responsible data management, rights, Robert Szustkowski, Vera Jourova
(IN BRIEF) A major review involving research from the University of Liverpool has revealed significant failings in child imprisonment reforms in England over the past 25 years. Titled Why Child Imprisonment is Beyond Reform: A Review of the Evidence, the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Government, Industrial, Law, Management, News, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged Child Imprisonment Reforms, England, Professor Barry Goldson, University of Liverpool
(IN BRIEF) Romanian and Moldovan authorities, supported by Eurojust and Europol, have dismantled an organized crime group responsible for defrauding over 150 victims through a fake investment scheme since 2022. The scam, which used false advertisements and fake investment platforms, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Law, Management, Moldova, Netherlands, News, Romania, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged Eurojust, EUROPOL, financial scam, investment, Moldovan, Romanian
(IN BRIEF) A study by the University of Exeter recommends that children’s views be considered in parental separation cases to create sustainable child arrangements, reduce court backlogs, and lower financial and emotional costs. The study advocates for family consultation in … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Law, Management, News, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged Anne Barlow, Children's Right, Jan Ewing, niversity of Exeter, Parental Separation, society
(IN BRIEF) Barco’s permit for a 4.5MW wind turbine at its Kortrijk site was annulled by the Council for Permit Disputes, which cited a need for more thorough examination and justification by the Flemish Government. Despite the setback, Barco is … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Law, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Barco, Belgium, Kurt Verheggen, Minister Demir, Permit, wind turbine
(IN BRIEF) Gasum, a leading Nordic energy company, has ceased all LNG purchases from Russia following the EU’s 14th sanctions package, which prohibits the import of Russian LNG through EU terminals not connected to the EU gas network. Effective from … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Investment, Law, Management, News, Politics, Russia
Tagged EU Sanctions, Gasum, LNG Purchases, partnership, RUSSIA, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Lightsource bp’s global Legal team received a ‘Highly Commended’ recognition at The Lawyer Awards 2024 for ‘In-house Commerce and Industry Team of the Year,’ securing second place behind BAE Systems. This honor reflects the team’s ability to manage … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Law, Management, Media, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Awards, leadership, Lee Young, Legal Team, Lightsource BP, The Lawyer Awards 2024
(IN BRIEF) The European Parliament has achieved a significant milestone by approving the first reading of extensive reforms to EU pharmaceutical legislation aimed at fostering innovation and ensuring equitable access to medicines. While commending the progress, the European Society of … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, France, Healthcare, Industrial, Law, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology
Tagged ESC, European Parliament, Pharmaceutical Legislation Reform, Professor Piotr Szymański
(IN BRIEF) Ms. Eszter Mária Köpf, a seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in international and European legal affairs, has been appointed as the new National Member for Hungary at Eurojust, succeeding Mr. László Venczl. With a background in prosecuting … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Government, Industrial, Law, Management, Netherlands, News, Politics
Tagged appointment, Eurojust, Hungary, leadership, Mr. László Venczl, Ms. Eszter Mária Köpf, National Member
(IN BRIEF) Eurojust recently hosted a landmark symposium in collaboration with the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union, focusing on bolstering the rights and support systems for victims of crime across Europe. The symposium emphasized the need … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Government, Industrial, Law, Management, Media, Netherlands, News, Security & Safety
Tagged Belgium, Crime Victims, Eurojust, Europe, European Union, Mr Paul Van Tigchelt, Ms Hilde Vandevoorde, partnership, protection, symposium
(IN BRIEF) JT Group Limited has emerged as the first Channel Partner to offer Vodafone’s Scam Signal, a groundbreaking service designed to fortify fraud defenses for financial institutions. Developed by Vodafone Carrier Services, Scam Signal aims to combat impersonation scams, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Law, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged Fanan Henriques, financial fraud, JT Group, partnership, Peter Stok, Scam Signal, Scott Taylor, SECURITY, vodafone
(IN BRIEF) Anglo American acknowledges the High Court of South Africa’s recent decision to grant claimants the right to appeal against the dismissal of their class action application regarding lead pollution in Kabwe, Zambia. Despite the prior dismissal due to … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Government, Industrial, Law, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Anglo American, Appeal Decision, Kabwe, Lead Pollution Case
(IN BRIEF) St Chads Health Centre in Kirkby collaborates with final year law students from the University of Liverpool to offer free ‘work and welfare’ advice sessions to local residents. These sessions, held twice weekly, provide guidance on welfare benefits, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Eurojust has facilitated the collaborative efforts of Swedish and Spanish authorities leading to the arrest of four individuals implicated in the wholesale and transportation of cannabis and other illegal substances. The operation, centered around a main suspect allegedly … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Government, Industrial, Law, Management, Netherlands, News, Security & Safety, Spain, Sweden
Tagged Cannabis Trafficking Case, Cross-Border Arrests, Eurojust, partnership, Spain, Sweden
(IN BRIEF) Italian and Bulgarian authorities, with the support of Eurojust, have apprehended 22 individuals associated with an organized crime group (OCG) involved in human trafficking. The OCG exploited numerous female victims, coercing them into prostitution through deceptive promises of … Read the full press release
Posted in Bulgaria, Business, Government, Industrial, Italy, Law, Management, Netherlands, News, Security & Safety
Tagged Bulgaria, Eurojust, Human Trafficking Ring, Italy, partnership
(IN BRIEF) Ms Kolbrún Benediktsdóttir has commenced her tenure as the first Liaison Prosecutor for Iceland at Eurojust, marking a significant step in legal cooperation between Iceland and the European Union. With her appointment, Iceland joins eleven other countries with … Read the full press release
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