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Temporary Admission (TA) In Italy: Does A Yacht Need To Visit A Non-EU Country To Renew TA?
Recent reports from the Mediterranean have raised questions about whether Italian customs officials can require yachts to visit non-EU ports before recognizing renewed Temporary Admission periods, despite EU-wide customs rules that appear to permit simpler exit-and-return procedures. This analysis examines the legal framework governing Temporary Admission for non-EU yachts, the evidence requirements for proving departure from EU customs territory, and whether Italy's reported practices align with European U
Italy International
LA
Lester Aldridge LLP
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Suspected Exports Of Military Manufacturing Equipment Lead To Raids And Arrest
Austrian authorities have uncovered a sophisticated international procurement network allegedly supplying CNC machines and metal processing tools to Russia's state-owned arms manufacturer ROSTEC, circumventing export controls through forged end-user certificates and a web of companies across multiple countries. The investigation has revealed exports valued at €3.3 million, with goods reportedly used in producing engines for missiles and fighter jets, leading to the arrest of a Belarussian national who
Austria International
DM
Duane Morris LLP
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Jan Holthuis te gast in de podcast India Unbound van LawWiser (Video)
De corridor tussen India en Nederland blijft zich snel ontwikkelen, gedreven door toenemende samenwerking op gebieden als technologie, halfgeleiders, innovatie en grensoverschrijdende investeringen. Jan Holthuis en Avani Shukla bespreken de Strategic Partnership Roadmap 2026-2030, juridische en compliancevraagstukken bij grensoverschrijdende technologiesamenwerkingen, en waarom Nederland zich ontwikkelt tot een belangrijke toegangspoort tot Europa voor Indiase ondernemingen.
Netherlands International
B
Buren
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International Courts & Tribunals

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Order 147/2026 And Iure Sanguinis Citizenship: Referral To The CJEU
Italy's Constitutional Court has referred a critical question to the Court of Justice of the European Union regarding the 2025 reform of Italian citizenship by descent. The case examines whether new restrictions preventing foreign-born individuals with dual citizenship from acquiring Italian nationality comply with EU law, particularly when applied retroactively to people born before the reform.
Italy Government
BI
Boccadutri International Law Firm
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LD Paris, July 30, 2026, Order Concerning A Preliminary Objection, UPC-CFI-1901/2026
The Paris Local Division of the Unified Patent Court addressed critical jurisdictional questions regarding the interplay between UPC proceedings for provisional measures and parallel national French actions involving supplementary protection certificates. The court examined whether it was "first seized" under Brussels I recast regulations and whether related national proceedings warranted staying the UPC case or declining jurisdiction.
France Litigation
BP
Bardehle Pagenberg
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Commercial Arbitration: Malta
Antoine Cremona and Yasmine Ellul from Ganado Advocates have authored the Malta chapter for Global Arbitration Review's Commercial Arbitration Know-How Guide, offering comprehensive insights into Malta's arbitration landscape. The chapter examines the country's arbitration framework, procedural rules, institutional support through the Malta Arbitration Centre, and the evolving trends shaping commercial dispute resolution in the jurisdiction.
Malta Litigation
GA
Ganado Advocates
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International Trade & Investment

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Temporary Admission (TA) In Italy: Does A Yacht Need To Visit A Non-EU Country To Renew TA?
Recent reports from the Mediterranean have raised questions about whether Italian customs officials can require yachts to visit non-EU ports before recognizing renewed Temporary Admission periods, despite EU-wide customs rules that appear to permit simpler exit-and-return procedures. This analysis examines the legal framework governing Temporary Admission for non-EU yachts, the evidence requirements for proving departure from EU customs territory, and whether Italy's reported practices align with European U
Italy International
LA
Lester Aldridge LLP
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France Expands 10% FDI Threshold To Foreign Listings
France has reformed its foreign direct investment regime, broadening the scope of the 10% voting-rights threshold to capture French entities listed on nearly all regulated markets worldwide. The changes, effective August 17, 2026, extend FDI notification requirements to include major third-country exchanges through EU equivalence decisions and six specifically named markets, significantly expanding the reach of French investment screening for non-European investors.
France Government
JD
Jones Day
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Export Controls & Trade & Investment Sanctions

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Suspected Exports Of Military Manufacturing Equipment Lead To Raids And Arrest
Austrian authorities have uncovered a sophisticated international procurement network allegedly supplying CNC machines and metal processing tools to Russia's state-owned arms manufacturer ROSTEC, circumventing export controls through forged end-user certificates and a web of companies across multiple countries. The investigation has revealed exports valued at €3.3 million, with goods reportedly used in producing engines for missiles and fighter jets, leading to the arrest of a Belarussian national who
Austria International
DM
Duane Morris LLP
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Reform Of The Flemish Arms Trade Decree: Meeting The Industry’s Needs
The Flemish government has adopted a comprehensive reform of its Arms Trade Decree, introducing a risk-based licensing system that differentiates between low-risk and high-risk jurisdictions while expanding exemptions for NATO and EEA countries. The new framework, set to enter force in December 2027, aims to balance facilitating legitimate defense trade with maintaining effective export controls, while aligning more closely with European regulations and reducing administrative burdens for companies.
Belgium Government
LL
Loyens & Loeff
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