Simon Taylor
Simon Taylor is Brussels correspondent for Law.com International. He covers EU regulatory affairs and news about law firms in Brussels and other major cities in continental Europe. He can be reached at [email protected] and is on Twitter @simontaylor71
February 11, 2020 | International Edition
Google Heads to EU Court in Antitrust FightOver the next three days, lawyers for the company will argue against the European Commission's decision to fine the company for abusing its dominant position in the search engine sector.
By Simon Taylor
3 minute read
January 30, 2020 | International Edition
EU Fines NBCUniversal $16M for Restricting Sales of Merchandise in EuropeThe decision follows fines imposed on Nike and Sanrio for similar offenses.
By Simon Taylor
2 minute read
January 15, 2020 | International Edition
EU Clears Synthomer Acquisition of Omnova, With ConditionsSynthomer will have to sell off its vinyl pyridine (VP) latex business before the merger receives final approval.
By Simon Taylor
2 minute read
December 19, 2019 | International Edition
Airbnb Is Not Subject to Real Estate Agent Rules, EU Top Court SaysThe court said Thursday that Airbnb is not required to hold a real estate licence because the French government had not informed the European Commission that such a permit was needed under EU law.
By Simon Taylor
2 minute read
December 09, 2019 | International Edition
Dentons Adds Compliance Partner in GermanyDentons has added a compliance partner in Düsseldorf, once again expanding its operations in Germany. Ann-Kristin Cahnbley joins the firm from…
By Simon Taylor
2 minute read
October 23, 2019 | International Edition
EU Commissioner for Justice Says US Must Do More to Protect Citizens' DataBut Vĕra Jourová, the EU's Commissioner for Justice, said the Privacy Shield has generally been a commercial success.
By Simon Taylor
3 minute read
October 04, 2019 | International Edition
European Commission to Investigate Proposed Boeing-Embraer DealThe probe means the deal will not close by year's end.
By Simon Taylor
2 minute read
October 03, 2019 | International Edition
Facebook Must Remove Hateful Posts Worldwide, Top EU Court RulesThe decision means internet platforms will be required to take more responsibility for patrolling their sites for content that has been ruled illegal. Facebook says it "raises critical questions around freedom of expression."
By Simon Taylor
3 minute read
October 01, 2019 | International Edition
EU's Top Court Rules that Online Users Must Actively Consent to CookiesThe court said websites cannot legally obtain permission to install cookies simply by getting users to accept a pre-checked box.
By Simon Taylor
2 minute read
September 24, 2019 | International Edition
In EU Tax Fight, Starbucks Wins but Fiat LosesThe EU's General Court ruled that Starbucks should not have been ordered to pay back taxes to the Netherlands. But it ruled that the commission was correct to order Fiat Chrysler to pay back taxes.
By Simon Taylor
3 minute read
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