New proposed EC Regulation would impose transparency obligations vis-à-vis business users and introduces collective redress.
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Businesses increasingly use online platforms and search engines to reach...more
Proposed new consumer legislation raises regulatory risks for businesses, creating new rights for consumers and introducing potentially increased collective litigation and fines for businesses.
The European Commission...more
The new EU geo-blocking regulation prohibits unjustified geo-blocking. Businesses selling online should review carefully their terms and sales organization to ensure compliance.
On 27 February 2018, the European Union (EU)...more
On 28 April 2017, the European Commission (the EC) published a “roadmap” on the strategic approach to pharmaceuticals in the environment, particularly in the aquatic environment.
Concurrently, the EC launched a 12-week...more
The final report indicates future enforcement trends related to vertical restraints, pricing and big data.
On 10 May 2017, the European Commission (Commission) published its final report on the E-commerce Sector Inquiry...more
The Commission’s mid-term review assesses the progress of DSM initiatives and sets new goals for on data economy, cybersecurity and online platforms.
On 10 May 2017, the European Commission published its mid-term review...more
5/15/2017
/ Cross-Border ,
Digital Single Market ,
Draft Digital Contract Directive ,
Draft Online Goods Directive ,
E-Commerce ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
Geo-Blocking ,
Member State ,
Telecommunications ,
Value-Added Tax (VAT)
On 15 February 2017, the European Commission (the Commission) sent final warnings (a Reasoned Opinion) to France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom for failing to comply with the air pollution limits for nitrogen...more
State of the European Union address on September 14 reveals European Commission’s next proposed steps in its Digital Single Market initiative.
Jean-Claude Juncker announced the results of the European Commission’s (the...more
As the European Commission reviews whether tax arrangements conform with State aid rules, companies active in Europe should ensure their fiscal regimes comply with EU law.
In recent years, the European Commission (the...more
The Commission’s proposals aim to reform EU Copyright laws as part of its package of proposals towards an EU Digital Single Market.
On 14 September 2016 the European Commission (the Commission) adopted new proposals for...more
The Commission’s proposals aim to drive cross-border e-commerce in the EU and level the regulatory field across audiovisual media services and online platforms.
On 25 May 2016 the European Commission (Commission)...more
5/26/2016
/ Competition ,
Cross-Border ,
Digital Single Market ,
E-Commerce ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
Geo-Blocking ,
Member State ,
Online Platforms ,
Shipping ,
Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) ,
Website Owner Liability
The European Commission's Interim Report is critical of price-based mechanisms and calls for harmonized methods to determine generation adequacy levels and reliability standards.
The European Commission (Commission)...more
4/14/2016
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Consultation Periods ,
Electricity ,
Energy Market ,
Energy Policy ,
Energy Sector ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
Member State ,
Reliability Standards ,
Renewable Energy
The proposed Council Directive marks another, significant, though likely problematic, step towards tackling tax avoidance across Member States.
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The European Commission (the Commission) has been moving...more
Investment in the infrastructure that keeps Europe running smoothly continues to be a big theme in European private equity.
In every sector, from energy to sport, from transport to broadband, governments are increasingly...more