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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.
Christian Louboutin declares European Court victory in red soles dispute
CJEU decides in Christian Louboutin 'red soles' dispute mark not a shape as it sought only to protect colour on a specific product part.
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).
Hefty EU antitrust fine awaits Altice
The Dutch telecoms company is expecting a hefty antitrust fine from EU regulators.
Eversheds Sutherland opts for full Dutch integration
The international law firm has fully merged with its Dutch operation.
New board at NautaDutilh has no chairperson to encourage 'togetherness'
The new board will not have a chairperson, but will instead operate based on 'togetherness'.
Shareholder activist tries to force out Dulux paint chairman
An activist investor in Akzo Nobel is making a legal bid to force the removal of the Dulux paint owner's chairman.
Nike appoints new European General Counsel
Nike has appointed its Senior Director of Global Brand Protection Bill Berner as its new European General Counsel.
Heineken NV appoints global legal affairs head
Heineken has appointed Ernst Van De Weert as Executive Director Global Legal Affairs reporting to Jean-François van Boxmeer, Chairman of the Executive Board/CEO.
Polycentric Dentons continues on its global acquisition mission
The Netherlands is the latest destination for the world's 'first polycentric firm' which has also just become the first global law firm with a footprint across Central America.
Fieldfisher launches Amsterdam office
European law firm Fieldfisher is to open an office in Amsterdam.
Dutch police accused of 'racially motivated' assault of ICJ lawyer
A trainee lawyer at the International Court of Justice has claimed she was a victim of police brutality when arrested for jaywalking in The Hague.
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.
Taylor Wessing merges with Dutch firm Deterink
Taylor Wessing has announced a merger with Dutch firm Deterink, in a move that will see the firm gain two new offices in Amsterdam and Eindhoven.
Notaries boutique set up in Netherlands from De Brauw break-off
A new firm of notaries, Zuidbroek Corporate Law Notaries, is being set up by a group of specialists who left the Benelux practice De Brauw.
Dutch law firm to bring Malaysia Airlines compensation case
A law firm based in the Netherlands is soon to bring a lawsuit on behalf of Dutch families who lost relatives when Malaysia Airlines MH17 went down over Ukraine in July.
NautaDutilh partner dies in Malaysia plane
NautaDutilh patents partner John Allen was one of the 298 people who died when Malaysia Airlines plane 017 went down in East Ukraine.
Dutch firm reopening in London
The Dutch firm, Van Doorne, plans to relaunch in the city this year despite closing its London offices six years ago.
Dutch law firm claims secret services are tapping its lines
Amsterdam-based Prakken d'Oliveira has made a formal complaint to the home affairs minister Ronald Plasterk, claiming that its phone lines are being intercepted.
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