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Equal Pay For Seafarers On Ships Registered Under The Dutch Flag

On 18 August 2025, the Dutch Committee for Human Rights (CRvdM) issued a ruling on equal pay for seafarers on ships registered under the Dutch flag.

Netherlands Transport

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Loyens & Loeff

The Omnibus Saga Continues: EU Parliament's Revised Final Position On CSRD And CSDDD

On 13 November 2025, the EU Parliament adopted its Final Position on the second Omnibus package for the CSRD and CSDDD reforms in a decisive plenary vote.

European Union Commercial

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Loyens & Loeff

Omnibus-päivitys: Euroopan parlamentin neuvottelukantaa CSRD:n ja CSDDD:n olennaisiin muutosehdotuksiin saadaan vielä odottaa – JURI-komitean kompromissiehdotus uuteen käsittelyyn marraskuussa

Euroopan parlamentti äänesti 22.10.2025 siitä, voidaanko oikeudellisten asioiden valiokunnan (JURI) 13.10. hyväksymä kompromissiesitys CSRD:n ja CSDDD:n keskeisiksi muutoksiksi viedä suoraan trilogineuvotteluihin ilman täysistuntoäänestystä.

Finland Commercial

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Hannes Snellman Attorneys Ltd

Convention On Artificial Intelligence, Human Rights, Democracy And The Rule Of Law

The Council of Europe has on the 17th of May 2024, finalised a first of its kind, legally binding draft international treaty on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law (the "Convention").

Malta Technology

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FFF Legal

Freedom Of Expression And The Chilling Effect: Two Recent Strasbourg Judgments

Cyprus Government

Phoebus, Christos Clerides & Associates LLC (Clerides Legal)

Coldplay, Privacy And The GDPR – Could A Concert Kiss Cam Trigger Legal Liability In The EU?

European Union Privacy

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AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC

Not Everything Is Entirely Black

Cyprus Government

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Elias Neocleous & Co LLC

Et la liberté d'expression alors ?! Meta décide de bannir les médias d'Etat russes (Video)

France Media & IT

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Haas Avocats

The Enforcement Of Fundamental Human Rights: Balancing Property And Privacy

Malta Government

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GTG

Adopting A Child In Cyprus – How Placement Really Works Before The Court Order

Cyprus Government

Phoebus, Christos Clerides & Associates LLC (Clerides Legal)

The Dagger Of Love: Duo Euthanasia And The Final Choice All Intertwined In The Hands Of The Law Maker

Cyprus Government

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Elias Neocleous & Co LLC

Gibt es in Österreich nun ein (Grund-)Recht auf Klimaschutz?

Austria Environment

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Fellner Wratzfeld & Partner

What Does The New Grand Chamber Judgment Mean For Climate Action In Austria?

Austria Government

FW

Fellner Wratzfeld & Partner

The New German Government's Agenda On Compliance

Germany Government

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WilmerHale

Expats Unpacked: Relocating, Investing, And Living In Cyprus (Video)

Cyprus Immigration

I. Frangos & Associates LLC

Podcast Episode 7: Taxation Of Passive Income In Cyprus – The Company Advantage

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AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC

The Italian Market: Gaming & Regulation (Podcast)

Italy Media & IT

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WH Partners

Reverse Hybrid Mismatches: Is The CIV Carve-out Finally Decoded?

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A&O Shearman

Podcast Episode 1: Cross-Border Disputes In The EU: The Cyprus Advantage (Podcast)

Cyprus Technology

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AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC

German Regulator Highlights Antitrust Risks Associated With The Use Of Industry Initiatives For Supply Chain Due Diligence

The EU's Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D) stresses that industry initiatives (next to multi-stakeholder initiatives) can constitute helpful tools for allowing covered companies...

Germany Anti-trust

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Jones Day

Interruption d'accès aux réseaux sociaux : précisions du Conseil d'Etat

La plus haute juridiction administrative a récemment précisé les limites dans lesquelles le Gouvernement français...

France Government

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Haas Avocats

Italian Citizenship By Descent (Iure Sanguinis): The Provisions Of Decree-Law 36/2025

On March 28, 2025, Decree-Law No. 36/2025 was published in the Official Gazette and came into effect the following day March 29, 2025.

Italy Immigration

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Boccadutri International Law Firm

New Rules For Italian Citizenship By Descent

On March 28, 2025, the Italian Council of Ministers approved a decree-law and 2 bills to reform the rules on the recognition of Italian citizenship ius sanguinis.

Italy Immigration

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Arnone & Sicomo

European Arrest Warrant And Fundamental Rights

European Union Criminal

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Michael Kyprianou Law Firm

European Parliament Adopts Sanctions-Related Resolutions

Worldwide International

MK

Michael Kyprianou Law Firm

Updates On Supply Chain Due Diligence: The EU Forced Labour Regulation

Germany Employment

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Littler

Den Nye Hvidvaskpakke – Det Skal Du Vide

Denmark Government

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Clemens Advokatfirma

Liberté d'expression : Quand devient-elle une infraction ?

France Government

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Haas Avocats

When Innocence Is On Trial: The Need For Strong Legal Representation In Serious Criminal Cases

Cyprus Criminal

Phoebus, Christos Clerides & Associates LLC (Clerides Legal)

Workplace Incidents: Legal Accountability And Protecting Your Rights

Cyprus Employment

Phoebus, Christos Clerides & Associates LLC (Clerides Legal)

The Right To A Fair Trial Does Not Only Apply To Criminal Proceedings But Also To Proceedings Determining Civil Rights And Obligations

European Union Litigation

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GTG

No Ban On Seizing Documents From Internal Investigations

Germany Government

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Noerr

Human Rights Obligations Of Companies: International Regulation And Shifts In Focus

Belgium Government

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Stibbe

Workplace Incidents: Legal Accountability And Protecting Your Rights

Workplace safety is a cornerstone of modern employment practices, designed to protect employees and ensure efficient operations.

Cyprus Employment

Phoebus, Christos Clerides & Associates LLC (Clerides Legal)

The Right To A Fair Trial Does Not Only Apply To Criminal Proceedings But Also To Proceedings Determining Civil Rights And Obligations

Fair Trials are the only ways to safeguard and prevent any miscarriages of justice. Every person that is accused of a criminal offence should have their guilt or otherwise determined by a fair and effective legal process.

European Union Litigation

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GTG

No Ban On Seizing Documents From Internal Investigations

The European Court of Human Rights recently ruled in cases 1022/19 and 1125/19 on the appeal of two lawyers and the law firm Jones Day against the ruling of the Federal Constitutional Court on the search and seizure of documents from an internal investigation.

Germany Government

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Noerr

Human Rights Obligations Of Companies: International Regulation And Shifts In Focus

In recent decades, the relationship between businesses and human rights has shifted significantly, emphasizing shared responsibilities between states and businesses.

Belgium Government

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Stibbe

A Historic Ruling: Lithuania Recognizes Same-Sex Parenthood For The First Time

Lithuania Family

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Ellex

Right Of Discrimination And Damages

Malta by virtue of it being part of the United Nations and its constitution, provides protection against discrimination.

Malta Government

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GTG

EU Commission Publishes New Guidelines On Scope Of Catch‑All Controls And Due Diligence Requirements For Exporters Of Non-Listed Cyber-Surveillance Items

On 16 October 2024, the European Commission ("Commission"), published guidelines (the "Guidelines") for exports to third countries of cyber-surveillance items which are not listed in Annex I...

European Union International

HH

Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP

EU Implements New Sanctions Framework Targeting Human Rights Violations In Russia

The European Union has introduced a new sanctions framework aimed at addressing human rights violations, repression of civil society, and undermining democracy in Russia.

European Union Government

MK

Michael Kyprianou Law Firm

Telegram et contenus illicites : jusqu'où s'étend la responsabilité du dirigeant ?

Depuis le 24 août dernier, la justice française se fait particulièrement remarquer dans l'interpellation et le placement en garde à vue de Pavel DUROV...

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Haas Avocats

Nieuwe CS3D-richtlijn Voor Grote Ondernemingen

Belgium Commercial

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Claeys & Engels

Nouvelle Directive CS3D Pour Les Grandes Entreprises

Belgium Commercial

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Claeys & Engels

Navigating The Green Maze: Unravelling The EU's Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive

Ireland Commercial

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RDJ LLP

Supply Chain Compliance: A Win For ESG Sustainability Or Just More Red Tape?

Austria Commercial

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Schoenherr Attorneys at Law

Detention Order Of The Accused

Cyprus Criminal

Y. Vasiliou & Co LLC

Διάταγμα Κράτησης Κατηγορούμενου

Cyprus Criminal

Y. Vasiliou & Co LLC

Charities Law Update: Key Changes In The New Charities (Amendment) Act 2024

Ireland Commercial

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Arthur Cox

50 Years Since The Turkish Invasion Of Cyprus | A Plea To The International Community

European Union Government

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AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC

Austria Faces Climate Change Litigation

Austria Environment

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Rahman Ravelli Solicitors

The Parthenon Marbles – Support The Effort By Spreading 'Hellenism At Home' Everywhere

Cyprus Government

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Michael Kyprianou Law Firm

EU: Parliament Gives Final Approval To Forced Labour Ban

European Union Employment

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Linklaters

New EU Legislation Targets Strategic Lawsuits Seeking To Curtail Public Participation

European Union Government

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Linklaters

Stones, Siestas And The Art Of Savoir-Faire

Cyprus Government

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Elias Neocleous & Co LLC

CSDDD – Whatever Happened To Article 25?

Malta Commercial

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Ganado Advocates

Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive

European Union Commercial

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Matheson

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Haas Avocats

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