Linda A. Thompson
Linda A. Thompson is the Brussels-based correspondent for Law.com International. She writes about legal and regulatory issues related to the EU and the European Commission, as well as about lawyers and legal issues in Belgium, Luxembourg and The Netherlands. Her coverage includes the business of law at global and domestic law firms and in-house legal departments. and the impact of regulatory decisions on law firms and global companies. She can be reached at [email protected].
October 13, 2020 | International Edition
The Long Tail of COVID-19 Litigation in EuropeLabor and insurance disputes came first, and litigators expect many more cases and causes of action as the crisis drags on.
By Anne Bagamery | Linda A. Thompson | Eva von Schaper
9 minute read
October 12, 2020 | International Edition
Van Bael & Bellis Set To Roll Out New Remote Working PolicyThe firm is one of many to review how its people work in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
By Linda A. Thompson
3 minute read
October 01, 2020 | International Edition
EU Launches Legal Action Against UK, Alleges Withdrawal Agreement BreachThe UK government has until the end of October to respond to the Commission's letter of complaint.
By Linda A. Thompson
3 minute read
September 30, 2020 | International Edition
Squire Patton Boggs Nabs Wilmer Counsel in BrusselsIt's the latest U.S. firm to expand in Brussels, as lawyers anticipate that European regulators will increase scrutiny of their clients.
By Linda A. Thompson
2 minute read
September 30, 2020 | International Edition
EU Commission Appeals Court Decision in €13B Apple Tax CaseThe EU General Court's decision in July spared the tech giant from one of the biggest tax bills in EU history.
By Linda A. Thompson
2 minute read
September 21, 2020 | International Edition
The World Is Watching as EU Policy-Setters Keep BusyLaw firms in the EU and beyond are navigating a crush of new regulations that have affected the legal market—and preparing for more.
By Linda A. Thompson | Anne Bagamery | Eva von Schaper | Varsha Patel
4 minute read
September 14, 2020 | International Edition
Foreign Investment in EU Enters Uncharted TerritoryThe EU is reforming its foreign investment screening regime to neutralize foreign subsidies and protect critical industries.
By Vincent Chow | Linda A. Thompson
7 minute read
September 09, 2020 | International Edition
As the EU Flexes Muscle, Law Firms Boost Data Privacy and Cybersecurity PracticesMuch of the growth is taking place in Brussels, where the EU has played a pivotal role in establishing data and privacy regulations around the globe.
By Linda A. Thompson
5 minute read
September 02, 2020 | International Edition
Covington Appoints New Data Privacy Practice Co-ChairDaniel P. Cooper will lead Covington's European data protection practice from Brussels.
By Linda A. Thompson
2 minute read
September 02, 2020 | International Edition
Steptoe & Johnson Hires Cybersecurity and Privacy Partner From Mayer BrownCharles-Albert Helleputte will lead the firm's EU cybersecurity, data and privacy practice.
By Linda A. Thompson
2 minute read
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