Category Archives: Law

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University of Exeter Team Nominated for Impact Prize for Work on Countering Kleptocracy

(IN BRIEF) A team of experts from the University of Exeter, including Professors John Heathershaw and David Lewis, and Dr. Catherine Owen, has been nominated for the Economic and Social Research Council’s Celebrating Impact Prize. Their research focused on the … Read the full press release

USDA Acknowledges Error in Biofuels Annual Report, Confirms Neste’s Compliance

(IN BRIEF) The USDA has publicly acknowledged an error in its Biofuels Annual Report, specifically regarding allegations of fraudulent used cooking oil (UCO) volumes received by Neste at its Singapore refinery from China. Representatives from the USDA confirmed that the … Read the full press release

ESET Prevails in Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Finjan Holdings LLC

(IN BRIEF) ESET, a leading digital security provider, has received a favorable ruling from a California federal jury in a patent infringement lawsuit brought against it by Finjan Holdings LLC. The lawsuit, which began in 2015 and faced a mistrial … Read the full press release

Eurojust Welcomes New Liaison Prosecutors from Moldova and Norway to Boost Cross-Border Crime Cooperation

(IN BRIEF) Eurojust, the EU’s judicial cooperation agency, welcomes two new Liaison Prosecutors. For the first time, Moldova has stationed a prosecutor at Eurojust’s headquarters in The Hague to strengthen cooperation on cross-border crime cases. The new Liaison Prosecutor for … Read the full press release

Trinity Conference Puts Children’s Well-being at the Forefront in Domestic Violence Context

(IN BRIEF) Trinity University, in collaboration with Mason Hayes & Curran, hosted a significant Domestic Violence and Child Protection Conference that brought together over 200 professionals. Attendees included representatives from TUSLA, Safe Ireland, The Independent Guardian Ad Litem Agency (TIGALA), … Read the full press release

Vincent Jamin Appointed Administrative Director of Eurojust, EU’s Criminal Justice Cooperation Agency

(IN BRIEF) The College of Eurojust has appointed Vincent Jamin as the new Administrative Director of the agency. Jamin, a French prosecutor with 25 years of experience in criminal justice, has held various positions at Eurojust since 2010, including heading … Read the full press release

Study Reveals Devastating Impact of Asylum Process Delays on Unaccompanied Children and Young People

(IN BRIEF) A research project led by the University of Liverpool School of Law highlights significant and systemic delays in the UK’s asylum process, particularly affecting unaccompanied children and young people seeking asylum. The study includes in-depth interviews with young … Read the full press release

Germany: The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) Issues Warning on swissalgo.org’s Unauthorized Financial Activities

(IN BRIEF) The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has issued a warning about the website swissalgo.org. BaFin’s investigation reveals that the operator of the website, known by various names including Swiss Algo and CentralKasse, is providing financial and investment services … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. announces the availability of the instruction regarding the payment of share dividend for the 2022 financial year

Digi Communications intends to propose to shareholders the distribution of dividends for the fiscal year 2023 at the upcoming General Meeting of Shareholders, which shall take place in June 2024

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V. has announced the availability of detailed instructions for the payment of a share dividend for the 2022 financial year. The dividend amounts to 1 leu per share and was approved during the Company’s Ordinary General … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool Receives Grant to Study Impact of Trade on NCD Prevention Policies

(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool’s Law & Non-Communicable Diseases Research Unit (Law & NCD Unit) has been granted £813,600 by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) to study the impact of trade on implementing policies to … Read the full press release

Experts Call for Early Intervention to Curb Childhood Obesity and Reduce Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Adulthood

(IN BRIEF) A scientific statement published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology highlights that childhood obesity is a critical factor leading to cardiovascular disease (CVD) in adulthood. Childhood obesity is on the rise globally, and the associated problems of … Read the full press release

The European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) and Romanian Authorities Seize €100,000 Worth of Toxic Products in Joint Operation

(IN BRIEF) The European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) collaborated with Romanian authorities in an operation aimed at combating the illicit traffic of toxic products in Tulcea County, Romania. The joint effort resulted in the seizure of 353 liters of insecticide valued … Read the full press release

Cyber Resilience Act: Enhanced Cybersecurity Requirements Proposed for Digital Products in the European Union

(IN BRIEF) The European Parliament’s Industry, Research and Energy Committee has approved the Cyber Resilience Act, a legislation aimed at enhancing the security of digital products within the European Union. The act establishes uniform cybersecurity requirements for products with digital … Read the full press release

European Parliament Pushes for Coordinated Search and Rescue (SAR) Mission to Tackle Mediterranean Crisis

(IN BRIEF) Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have expressed deep concern over the ongoing loss of lives in the Mediterranean as people attempt to cross the sea. They are urging increased support for national initiatives and the European Border … Read the full press release

EU Aims for 20% Restoration by 2030: MEPs Pass Nature Restoration Law

EU Aims for 20% Restoration by 2030: MEPs Pass Nature Restoration Law

(IN BRIEF) The European Parliament has adopted its position on a nature restoration law, aiming to combat climate change and biodiversity loss. MEPs support restoration measures covering at least 20% of EU land and sea areas by 2030, highlighting the … Read the full press release

AFME Supports UK Government’s Reforms Allowing Flexibility in Investment Research Payments

(IN BRIEF) The Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME) has welcomed the UK Government’s Mansion House reforms, particularly the optionality provided for paying for investment research. The reforms allow clients to choose how they pay for research, whether bundled … Read the full press release

EU Parliament Enacts Legislation to Boost Energy Efficiency and Tackle Climate Crisis

(IN BRIEF) The European Parliament has adopted new energy efficiency rules as part of the European Green Deal. The legislation sets targets for reducing energy consumption by 11.7% at the EU level by 2030, compared to projected figures. Member states … Read the full press release

EU Takes Action to Protect Human Health and Biodiversity with Stricter Air Quality Standards

(IN BRIEF) The Environment Committee of the European Parliament has adopted its position to improve air quality in the EU, aiming to create a cleaner and healthier environment. The report sets stricter limit and target values for pollutants such as … Read the full press release

European Parliament’s Environment Committee Advances Water Quality Standards to Safeguard Freshwater Bodies

(IN BRIEF) The Environment Committee of the European Parliament has adopted its position on protecting groundwater and surface waters and improving water quality standards. The proposed law includes revisions to the Water Framework Directive, the Groundwater Directive, and the Environmental … Read the full press release

European Judicial Network Anniversary Plenary Meeting in Stockholm Highlights Cross-Border Cooperation Milestones

(IN BRIEF) The European Judicial Network (EJN) is celebrating its 25th anniversary. The EJN assists judges and prosecutors worldwide with day-to-day cooperation on criminal justice matters through a network of National Contact Points. The network has experienced a rise in … Read the full press release