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
October 07, 2019 | International Edition
UK and Belgian Bars Sign Agreement Amid Growing Concerns About a No-Deal BrexitThe Law Society of England and Wales, the Law Society of Scotland and four other U.K. legal bodies have signed a memorandum of understanding with five Belgian bar associations, pledging to work together in the case of a no-deal Brexit.
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October 04, 2019 | International Edition
European Commission to Investigate Proposed Boeing-Embraer DealThe probe means the deal will not close by year's end.
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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
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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."
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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
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October 02, 2019 | International Edition
WTO Rules US Can Impose $7.5B in Tariffs on EU Exports Because of Airbus SubsidiesThe ruling sets the stage for a new potential trade war, as the WTO is expected to also rule that the EU can impose tariffs on U.S. exports because of Boeing subsidies.
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October 01, 2019 | International Edition
Dentons Hires Partner in Bucharest From Allen & OveryThe firm has been actively adding partners in its European offices over the past year.
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October 01, 2019 | International Edition
EU Commission Clears Merger of Aluminum Manufacturers, With ConditionsThe commission said Novelis could buy Aleris if the parties agree to sell part of the European business.
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October 01, 2019 | International Edition
King & Spalding Bulks Out in Brussels With Latest HireThe partner hire marks the third in as many months for the newly launched office.
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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.
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