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].

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June 10, 2024 | International Edition

CMS Luxembourg Hires 4-Lawyer Disputes Team From NautaDutilh

CMS Luxembourg has hired NautaDutilh's litigation and arbitration head to lead its own dispute resolution practice.

By Linda A. Thompson

2 minute read

June 09, 2024 | International Edition

After EU Elections, Next Competition Chief May Preside Over New Chapter in EU Antitrust History

The next head of the world's toughest antitrust enforcer will be appointed after the European elections and faces two new and sweeping laws.

By Linda A. Thompson

5 minute read

April 21, 2024 | International Edition

Would-Be Chief Economist Accuses Apple of Noncompliance With EU Tech Antitrust Law

If Apple and others in Big Tech refuse to comply with the EU's Digital Markets Act and face no consequences, the new antitrust law will fail to rein in Big Tech's anti-competitive behavior, said Fiona Scott Morton.

By Linda A. Thompson

4 minute read

March 24, 2024 | International Edition

From DMA to AI Act: Understanding the EU's Tech Legislation Landscape

Law.com International spoke to Brussels-based competition, trade, privacy and ESG lawyers to map the regulatory risks that should be on tech companies' radar.

By Linda A. Thompson

6 minute read

March 12, 2024 | International Edition

'It's a Bit of Bad Luck for the First Litigants': Claimant Firms, Funders and Defense Lawyers on the Growing Pains of the Netherlands' New Collective Action Regime

Only three of the dozens of cases backed by litigation funders have made it past the first legal hurdle to a trial since the overhaul of the country's collective action regime.

By Linda A. Thompson

7 minute read

March 04, 2024 | International Edition

Apple Hit With €1.8 Billion EU Antitrust Fine, Says It Will Appeal

EU regulators ruled that the Silicon Valley company had breached the bloc's tough antitrust laws by imposing "unfair trading conditions" on music streaming providers in its App Store over a 10-year period.

By Linda A. Thompson

3 minute read

March 01, 2024 | International Edition

Belgium Becomes 1st EU Country to Criminalize Ecocide

Companies that cause severe and irreparable harm to the environment could face fines of up to €1.6 million. Belgium also classified ecocide as an international crime, on par with war crimes, crimes of aggression, crimes against humanity and genocide.

By Linda A. Thompson

2 minute read

February 20, 2024 | International Edition

Quinn Emanuel's John Quinn: 'Climate Change-Related Litigation Is Going to Be a Real Growth Area'

John Quinn, co-founder of one of the world's leading litigation firms, talks about global litigation opportunities, the rise of class actions in Europe and podcasting about the law.

By Linda A. Thompson

7 minute read

January 26, 2024 | International Edition

UN Court Orders Israel to Allow Gaza Humanitarian Aid in Historic Judgment

It is only the second time in history that a country not involved in a conflict has brought a case before the International Court of Justice over genocide concerns.

By Linda A. Thompson

2 minute read

January 26, 2024 | International Edition

UN Court Orders Israel to Allow Gaza Humanitarian Aid in Historic Judgment

It is only the second time in history that a country not involved in a conflict has brought a case before the International Court of Justice over genocide concerns.

By Linda A. Thompson

2 minute read

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