Europe/Sweden - Page 2
UK corporates paying dearly in desperate bid to retain EU employees
Following Brexit, UK companies are being forced to pay extra to keep employees from deserting, according to an immigration law firm's research.
Digital age copyright reform stalls as MEPs vote down changes
Despite celebrity endorsement, reform of EU copyright reform voted down giving campaigning internet companies a big win.
EU asked for GDPR exemptions by regulators
Regulators are concerned cross-border investigations could be placed in jeopardy by GDPR requirements.
EC to remove 'unwarranted' regulatory barriers for SBBS
The European Commission (EC) is proposing new rules to remove regulatory barriers and offer market-led solutions for sovereign bond-backed securities (SBBS).
Ropes & Gray, Vinge and Advokatfirman Cederquist act in pharma deal
Ropes & Gray, Vinge, Advokatfirman Cederquist are advising on the $855m pharma deal.
DLA Piper boosts Swedish presence
Continuing its Nordic expansion, DLA Piper has confirmed a merger with Swedish law firm Grönberg Advokatbyrå.
Ashurst shuts its doors in Sweden
Ashurst has confirmed that it will close its office in Sweden, with its entire national workforce set to join Stockholm-based firm Hamilton.
Trademark dispute over chocolate-covered peanuts
Two of the world's largest food manufacturers have been in court in Sweden over a dispute involving chocolate-covered peanuts.
Top lawyer under fire in Longleat Estate trustee row
One of the UK's most esteemed family lawyers, Richard Parry, may be forced by a High Court judge to step down from his trusteeship of the Longleat Estate.
Top drone regulator considers change in approach on rules
One of the most experienced drone regulators in the world, the Swedish Transport Agency, is considering moving to a more risk-based system - thereby giving an example that could feed through to the rules in many other states.
EY starts Swedish desk with team of six in Stockholm
Two partners from Swedish firm Delphi are among a team of six lawyers through which the accountancy giant is launching its legal presence in the country.
Swedish lawyers tackle online trolls for damages
Online trolls in Sweden are being stalked by a team of lawyers.
Sweden: GC promoted to acting CEO
Former general counsel Helena Woodcock was promoted to CEO of Svenska Tonsättares Internationella Musikbyrå (STIM).
The Swedish Security Service's hunt for direct access to Swedes' mobile traffic
The use of mobile data for intelligence gathering has reared its head in Sweden. Carl Johan af Petersens reviews the ongoing debate.
Sweden:Wielding power
The Administrative Court of Stockholm has handed down two judgments regarding TeliaSonera's obligations as a company with significant market power on certain markets. Carl Johan af Petersens of Vinge analyses the findings.
Pirate Bay hacker faces extradition
Pirate Bay co-founder Gottfrid Svartholm Warg could be extradited to Denmark for accused hacking charges, a Swedish court has ruled.
Swedish fraud busters collar former Saab execs
Three former Saab executives have been arrested by Swedish accounting enforcers on suspicion of 'grave attempts' to complicate tax controls.
Pirate Bay founder charged over hacking
One of the founders of controversial file-sharing website The Pirate Bay has been charged with hacking into several Swedish companies and stealing personal data.
Swedish firm in Lithuanian law firm swoop
Swedish law firm Magnusson completes its Baltic Region expansion plan with the acquisition of a Lithuanian 20 lawyer team.
Scandinavian alliance sees Swedish firm open Oslo office
Leading Nordic law firm Magnusson has launched its first Norwegian office in Oslo, as part of an exclusive agreement with local practice Kluge.
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