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Law Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Vestas commends President Obama and U.S. Congress on PTC extension

Posted on 2, January 2013 by

Vestas is pleased that the White House and Congress have agreed to extend the Production Tax Credit (PTC) for 2013. The PTC has always enjoyed strong bipartisan support, and Vestas commends the President and Congress for confirming their commitment to … Read the full press release →

Posted in Denmark, Electronics & Machinery, Environment, Government, Law, Technology

Statement by High Representative Catherine Ashton on the modification of the scope of the Colombian military justice system

Posted on 30, December 2012 by

Brussels, 30-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the Commission issued the following statement today: “I have taken note of the adoption of the constitutional reform regarding the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Defence, European Union, Government, Law, Politics, Society

Only For Children Pharmaceuticals withdraws its marketing authorisation application for Loulla (mercaptopurine)

Posted on 28, December 2012 by

28-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Medicines Agency has been formally notified by Only For Children Pharmaceuticals of its decision to withdraw its application for a centralised marketing authorisation for the medicine Loulla (mercaptopurine), 10 mg/ml, tablets and solution for oral … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Government, Healthcare, Law, Pharma & Biotech

Commission authorises Spain to extend existing temporary restrictions on Romanian workers

Posted on 28, December 2012 by

Brussels, 28-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has approved a request from the Spanish authorities made on 13 December 2012 to extend the temporary restriction on access for Romanian workers to the Spanish labour market until 31 December 2013 due to … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Law, Romania, Spain

Antitrust: Commission sends Statement of Objections to Samsung on potential misuse of mobile phone standard-essential patents

Posted on 27, December 2012 by

Brussels, 27-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has informed Samsung of its preliminary view that Samsung’s seeking of injunctions against Apple in various Member States on the basis of its mobile phone standard-essential patents (“SEPs”) amounts to an abuse of a dominant … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Electronics & Machinery, European Union, Government, Law, Technology, Telecom

Samsung – Enforcement of ETSI standards essential patents (SEPs)

Posted on 27, December 2012 by

Brussels, 27-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Samsung – Enforcement of ETSI standards essential patents (SEPs) Questions and Answers What is an injunction? An injunction is a court order aiming at preventing the continuation of a patent infringement. Generally, it includes the prohibition to … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Electronics & Machinery, European Union, Government, Law, Technology

Antitrust: Commission market tests commitments from Star alliance members Lufthansa, United and Air Canada concerning transatlantic cooperation

Posted on 27, December 2012 by

Brussels, 27-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has invited interested parties to comment on commitments proposed by Lufthansa, United and Air Canada to address competition concerns about their transatlantic cooperation. The Commission has concerns that this cooperation may harm premium passengers … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Belgium, Business, European Union, Germany, Government, Law, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

European Medicines Agency starts review of Tredaptive, Pelzont and Trevaclyn

Posted on 27, December 2012 by

Agency issues interim advice 27-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Medicines Agency has started a review of the safety and efficacy of Tredaptive, Pelzont and Trevaclyn, identical medicines that are used to treat adults with dyslipidaemia (abnormally high levels of fat … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Government, Healthcare, Law, Pharma & Biotech

State aid: Commission approves German scheme supporting noise reduction in rail freight transport

Posted on 26, December 2012 by

Brussels, 26-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has found a €152 million German scheme to support the reduction of noise generated by rail freight traffic to be in line with EU state aid rules. The measure will reimburse up to 50% … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Environment, European Union, Germany, Government, Law, Transportation & Logistics

State aid: Commission finds Italian ICI real estate tax exemptions for non-commercial entities incompatible and clears amended exemptions under new IMU law

Posted on 26, December 2012 by

Brussels, 26-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has found that the former Italian system of municipal real estate tax exemptions granted to non-commercial entities for specific purposes (ICI) between 2006 and 2011 was incompatible with EU state aid rules. After the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Italy, Law, Real Estate

State aid: Commission adopts new Broadband Guidelines

Posted on 24, December 2012 by

Brussels, 24-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has adopted revised guidelines for the application of EU state aid rules to the broadband sector. These guidelines will help Member States achieve the objectives of the EU Digital Agenda. Taking into account the extensive … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Government, Internet & Online, Law, Technology, Telecom

Tobacco products: towards bigger health warnings and ban of strong flavourings

Posted on 24, December 2012 by

Brussels, 24-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Today, after years in the making, the European Commission has adopted its proposal to revise the Tobacco Products Directive. The proposed legislation consists of new and strengthened rules on how tobacco products can be manufactured, presented, and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Healthcare, Law, Society

EU approves New Zealand’s data protection standards in step to boost trade

Posted on 24, December 2012 by

Brussels, 24-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has today formally recognised the adequacy of personal data protection in New Zealand, opening the way for increased trade with the European Union. The decision by the Commission recognises that New Zealand’s data protection … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Government, International Trade, Internet & Online, Law, Technology

State aid: Commission approves restructuring plans of Spanish banks Liberbank, Caja3, Banco Mare Nostrum and Banco CEISS

Posted on 24, December 2012 by

Brussels, 24-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has concluded that the restructuring plans of four Spanish banks, Liberbank, Caja3, Banco Mare Nostrum (BMN) and Banco CEISS, are in line with EU state aid rules. The in-depth restructuring undergone by the four banks will … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Law, Spain

Antitrust: Commission renders legally binding commitments from Thomson Reuters

Posted on 24, December 2012 by

Brussels, 24-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has adopted a decision that renders legally binding the commitments offered by Thomson Reuters to create a new licence (“ERL”) allowing customers, for a monthly fee, to use Reuters Instrument Codes (RICs) for data … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Internet & Online, Investment, Law, Media

State aid: Commission’s contribution to Spanish financial assistance programme focusing on banking sector

Posted on 24, December 2012 by

Brussels, 24-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — As a consequence of the deterioration of the financial conditions for the Spanish banking sector during the first half of 2012, the Eurogroup agreed to a financial assistance programme. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Financial Sector Policy … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Law, Spain

EU rules on gender-neutral pricing in insurance industry enter into force

Posted on 22, December 2012 by

Brussels, 22-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Under new rules which enter force tomorrow, insurers in Europe will have to charge the same prices to women and men for the same insurance products without distinction on the grounds of sex. This means that insurance … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Insurance, Law, Society

Antitrust: Commission renders legally binding commitments from Rio Tinto Alcan

Posted on 22, December 2012 by

Brussels, 22-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has adopted a decision that renders legally binding the commitments offered by Rio Tinto Alcan to address concerns raised by the Commission about competition on markets for aluminium smelting equipment. The Commission was concerned … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Electronics & Machinery, European Union, Government, Law, Metals and Minerals, Technology

Road safety: Member States water down proposals for tougher vehicle testing rules to save lives

Posted on 21, December 2012 by

Brussels, 21-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Key measures to strengthen road safety and save lives have been put at risk by an agreement by transport ministers meeting today in Brussels. Vehicle checks are fundamental to road safety. More than 5 people die on … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Belgium, European Union, Government, Law, Security & Safety, Society, Technology, Transportation & Logistics

Mergers: Commission opens in-depth investigation into proposed acquisition of Mach by Syniverse

Posted on 21, December 2012 by

Brussels, 21-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation under the EU Merger Regulation into the proposed acquisition of Mach of Luxembourg by Syniverse of the US. Roaming is the sending and receiving of calls, SMS and data … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Law, Technology, Telecom