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Austria Faces Climate Change Litigation

Angelika Hellweger of Rahman Ravelli outlines a multiple sclerosis sufferer's legal action against Austria, claiming its inadequate climate measures worsen his condition. The ECHR is prioritizing Müllner v. Austria, highlighting climate change as a human rights issue.

Austria Environment

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Rahman Ravelli Solicitors

European Climate Justice: What Does The Recent ECHR Judgement Mean For Private Companies And Potential Civil Liability?

Climate change litigation has been making waves, with companies and states facing legal challenges related to their environmental impact.

European Union Environment

SA

Schoenherr Attorneys at Law

EU's Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive Is Here To Stay

Following heated debates among various political stakeholders and unprecedented back and forth, the EU Council ultimately endorsed a final compromise text...

European Union Environment

SA

Schoenherr Attorneys at Law

Changes In EU Emissions Trading: On The Road To Climate Neutrality

The European Union has adopted far-reaching reforms to the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) to meet its ambitious target of reducing net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55 % by 2030.

European Union Environment

SA

Schoenherr Attorneys at Law

ESG And Antitrust: The Austrian Rules Exempting Environmental Collaborations Explained

Austria Environment

AP

Arnold & Porter

Key Developments In Austrian Environment And Climate Change Law In 2022: Part Two – Case Law

Austria Environment

SA

Schoenherr Attorneys at Law

The Rise Of International Environmental Law In Litigation And Arbitration

Austria Environment

SA

Schoenherr Attorneys at Law

Market And Legal Update On Green Bonds On The EU And Austrian Level: How To Finance The Energy Transition (Even In Times Of Crisis)

European Union Environment

SA

Schoenherr Attorneys at Law

Key Developments In Austrian Environment And Climate Change Law In 2022: Part One - Legislation

Austria Environment

SA

Schoenherr Attorneys at Law

Sustainability Claims: Trendy But Tricky

Austria Environment

SA

Schoenherr Attorneys at Law

Courts Against Climate Change? Climate Change Litigations Are Reaching Europe

Austria Environment

SA

Schoenherr Attorneys at Law

New Supreme Administrative Court Decision On Augarten Lowering Regarding Specific Rights Of Recognised Environmental Organisations

Austria Environment

SA

Schoenherr Attorneys at Law

UVP-G Amendment 2022

Austria Environment

FW

Fellner Wratzfeld & Partner

Green Deal – Neue Regeln Für Nachhaltigkeitswerbung?

Austria Environment

DR

Dorda Rechtsanwälte GmbH

Spatial Planning Agreements - What Is And What Is (Not) Allowed?

Austria Real Estate

FW

Fellner Wratzfeld & Partner

White Collar Crime Comparative Guide

Austria Criminal

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Ibesich

Raumordnungsverträge – Was Ist Und Was Darf (Nicht)?

Austria Real Estate

FW

Fellner Wratzfeld & Partner

Disclosing Dollars, Third-Party Funding In Arbitration

Austria Litigation

OA

OBLIN Attorneys at Law LLP

ECJ Rules On Restrictions To Lawyers Bar Admission

Austria Law Performance

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GTG

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