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].
January 26, 2024 | International Edition
UN Court Orders Israel to Allow Gaza Humanitarian Aid in Historic JudgmentIt 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 24, 2024 | International Edition
International Law and the Case Against Israel: What Happens Now?The high-profile case before the International Court of Justice accusing Israel of genocide demonstrates both the promise and limitations of international law, experts say.
By Linda A. Thompson
7 minute read
November 05, 2023 | International Edition
Eversheds Sutherland Advises on Sustainability-Focused Joint Venture Between 4 Agriculture GiantsCompetition authorities in the Netherlands, Greece and Germany have recently all taken steps to make sustainability-focused collaborations between competitors easier.
By Linda A. Thompson
2 minute read
September 15, 2023 | International Edition
TikTok Hit with €345M Fine by Irish Privacy RegulatorThe popular social media platform has three months to bring its handling of teenagers and children's data into compliance with EU privacy rules.
By Linda A. Thompson
3 minute read
February 15, 2023 | International Edition
Allen & Overy Rolls Out ChatGPT-Style Technology to Help Lawyers With Client WorkThe firm says the move to implement the OpenAI platform globally is a 'game-changer' that 'marks a new era for A&O and the legal industry'.
By Linda A. Thompson
4 minute read
September 14, 2022 | International Edition
Google Loses Appeal in €4.3B Antitrust CaseEurope's second-highest court backed up Brussels officials on their claim that Google has abused its dominant position in the mobile internet space. Google was advised by a quartet of elite law firms.
By Linda A. Thompson
4 minute read
March 07, 2022 | International Edition
Covington Team Accuses Russia of War Crimes in Hague Court HearingCovington represented Ukraine in a three-hour hearing over Russia's military invasion. Russia did not attend the hearing.
By Linda A. Thompson
4 minute read
March 01, 2022 | International Edition
U.S. Law Firm to Represent Ukraine in Proceedings Before UN CourtCovington & Burling will represent the Ukrainian government in the proceedings it has launched before the Hague-based International Court of Justice over Russia's invasion of the country.
By Linda A. Thompson
2 minute read
August 06, 2021 | Legaltech News
European Data Lawyers React To Mammoth Amazon Fine, Spy Opportunities For Law Firms"The potential is there to make a data team a cornerstone of tomorrow's law firm," one lawyer said, as the market expects more activity to follow.
By Rose Walker | Linda A. Thompson | James Carstensen
6 minute read
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