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Linda A. Thompson

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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October 19, 2022 | International Edition

Russia Fines Amazon for Failure to Delete Banned Content

This is the first time the tech giant has been hit with a fine by Russia, which last year adopted a new social media law that requires online platforms to proactively identify and remove prohibited content.

By Linda A. Thompson

1 minute read

October 14, 2022 | International Edition

'Some Firms Have Been Naïve': A Baker Botts' Partner on Getting it Right in Brussels

The partner in charge of Baker Botts' Brussels office reflects on becoming an office managing partner in her early thirties, on how some firms get it wrong in Brussels, and the challenge of retaining talent.

By Linda A. Thompson

8 minute read

October 12, 2022 | International Edition

Covington Hires Baker McKenzie Brussels Competition Partner

It is the second time a Brussels antitrust partner has left Baker McKenzie in the space of 2 months.

By Linda A. Thompson

2 minute read

October 11, 2022 | International Edition

Latham & Watkins Lawyer Rejoins Firm as Partner After 4-Year EU Commission Stint

The move continues a trend of EU competition officials jumping ship to join (or rejoin) elite law firms.

By Linda A. Thompson

3 minute read

September 19, 2022 | International Edition

In 2 Separate Suits, NGOs Sue European Commission Over Green Investment Label

One of the two lawsuits is being handled by U.K. firm 11KBW and Baldon Avocats, the French firm that won what has been dubbed as the "climate case of the century."

By Linda A. Thompson

4 minute read

September 14, 2022 | International Edition

Google Loses Appeal in €4.3B Antitrust Case

Europe'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

September 14, 2022 | International Edition

Google Loses Appeal in €4.3B Antitrust Case

Europe'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

August 17, 2022 | International Edition

DLA Piper Boosts Brussels Office With Hire of Baker McKenzie Partner

The hire has been a partner at Baker McKenzie since 2018.

By Linda A. Thompson

2 minute read

August 04, 2022 | International Edition

Baker McKenzie Hires Partner-Led Team From Sidley Austin in Brussels

Arnoud Willems helped launch Sidley Austin's Brussels office in 2003 when he was still an associate, and more recently headed its EU trade and customs team until last December.

By Linda A. Thompson

3 minute read

August 03, 2022 | International Edition

UK IP Boutique Absorbed by US Law Firm

The US firm opened in the UK, again via a merger, last year.

By Linda A. Thompson

2 minute read