We’re checking in with our Europe-based expert on the latest European updates and upcoming changes for the third quarter of 2021 including updates on Brexit, European Union (EU) data protection policies, block exemption...more
7/23/2021
/ Competition ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Distributors ,
EU ,
EU Data Protection Laws ,
European Commission ,
Immigration Procedures ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Multinationals ,
Northern Ireland ,
Privacy Laws ,
Retailers ,
Sales & Distribution Agreements ,
Standard Contractual Clauses ,
UK ,
UK Brexit ,
Vertical Agreement ,
Vertical Block Exemption Regulation (VBER)
Joining Michael this week for the podcast quarterly check in with Europe is International Competition specialist Oliver Heinisch from London. Oliver shares the latest updates from the continent, including insight on Brexit,...more
5/18/2021
/ Cooperation Agreement ,
Cross-Border Transactions ,
Data Protection ,
Digital Marketplace ,
Economic Development ,
Enforcement ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Ireland ,
Merger Controls ,
Mergers ,
Trade Policy ,
UK ,
UK Brexit
Joining Michael this week for the podcast quarterly check in with Europe is International Competition specialist Oliver Heinisch from London. We discuss the “New Europe,” tracking immediate impacts of Brexit on the United...more
3/23/2021
/ Antitrust Provisions ,
Biden Administration ,
Cross-Border Transactions ,
Digital Marketplace ,
EU ,
Financial Services Industry ,
G7 ,
Multinationals ,
Trade Relations ,
UK ,
UK Brexit
For our Quarterly European check in, we’re looking at the latest updates with Brexit and the impact on multinational companies. We’re also discussing the regulation of Big Tech companies in the European Union (EU) and...more
There is a lot currently happening in the European Union. From the latest European Court opinions with respect to merger clearance, dominance violations, data protection and state aid to Brexit, we’re checking in with our...more
7/23/2020
/ Antitrust Violations ,
Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ,
Data Collection ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
EU ,
EU-US Privacy Shield ,
European Commission ,
Facebook ,
Germany ,
International Data Transfers ,
Mergers ,
Personal Data ,
State Aid ,
Technology Sector ,
Telecommunications ,
UK ,
UK Brexit ,
US-EU Safe Harbor Framework
Given the devastating impact of the coronavirus pandemic in the European Union (EU) and all over the world, we’re exploring the current economic and political climate of the various member states.
Joining Michael for this...more
With the new European Commissioner gearing up to begin her five-year leadership term and a Brexit deal on the horizon, we’re checking in on the state of affairs in the European Union (“EU”) with our two EU experts, Isabelle...more
In years past, the focus of private international antitrust disputes was the United States. Over a century of experience, treble damages, class actions and the American rule for attorneys’ fees – plus robust enforcement by...more
Sheppard Mullin’s EU team has created a list of major legal shifts that await General Counsel and Compliance Officers in the areas of competition, EU regulatory and trade in 2017. These challenges may have an impact on your...more
1/25/2017
/ Cartels ,
Competition ,
Data Protection ,
Digital Single Market ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
FRAND ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Innovation ,
Merger Controls ,
Popular ,
Sanctions ,
Standard Essential Patents ,
State Aid ,
Trade Agreements ,
UK Brexit
The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom by a majority of 8 to 3 has today confirmed that triggering the exit procedure from the European Union requires an Act of Parliament.
As such the Supreme Court disagreed with the...more
Sheppard Mullin’s EU team has created a list of major legal shifts that await General Counsel and Compliance Officers in the areas of competition, EU regulatory and trade in 2017. These challenges may have an impact on your...more
1/19/2017
/ Cartels ,
Competition ,
Compliance ,
Data Protection ,
Digital Single Market ,
Enforcement ,
EU ,
FRAND ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Merger Controls ,
Popular ,
Sanctions ,
State Aid ,
Supplemental Environmental Project (SEP) Policy ,
Trade Agreements ,
UK Brexit
Invoking Article 50 of the Treaty of the European Union requires participation of the UK Parliament says Lord Chief Justices Lord Sales and Lord Thomas of the Royal Courts of Justice in London who handed down their judgment...more
The UK people have voted to leave the European Union. Although there is no constitutional duty to leave the Union as a result, politically this is likely going to happen. Change will not be immediate and happen over time....more
6/27/2016
/ Article 50 Treaty of the EU ,
Attorney-Client Privilege ,
Competition Authorities ,
Contract Disputes ,
Digital Single Market ,
EU ,
Free Movement ,
International Litigation ,
Negotiations ,
Referendum Votes ,
Risk Assessment ,
Technical Standards ,
UK ,
UK Brexit ,
UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)