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Latvia – 61 New Criminal Prosecutions For Sanctions Breaches Commenced In 2025

In a previous post from April we reported on the 2024 annual report for Latvia's FIU. This included the statistic that 392 criminal proceedings had been commenced between 2022 and the end of 2024.

Latvia International

DM

Duane Morris LLP

Country Classification, Updated FAQ And Guidance, Draft Delegated Regulation: EUDR Compliance Made Easier?

On 22 May 2025, the European Commission ("Commission") made public risk classification of countries under the EU Deforestation Regulation ("EUDR")...

European Union International

MB

Mayer Brown

Sanctions Investigation Launched Into Activities Of Russian State Funder

It is being reported that the Latvia State Security Service has launched an investigation into the activities of the sanctioned entity "Pravfond".

Latvia International

DM

Duane Morris LLP

Investigation Launched Into Russian Industrial Exports

It is being reported that Latvia's State Security Service (the VDD) has launched a criminal investigation into alleged exports of sanctioned machinery and equipment...

Latvia International

DM

Duane Morris LLP

Prison Sentence For Breaching Russian Sanctions Nearly Doubled On Appeal

Netherlands International

DM

Duane Morris LLP

Poland – Multiple Raids And Arrests For Suspected Import Of Timber In Breach Of Russia And Belarus Sanctions

European Union International

DM

Duane Morris LLP

Seizure Of 5 Tons Of Aviation Tyres Bound For Russia/Belarus

Poland International

DM

Duane Morris LLP

The EU's 17th Sanctions Package Focuses On Military Industries And Cutting Off Russian Revenues

Worldwide International

P

Plesner

Navigating EU Tariff Investigations: Strategic Guidance For Italian Exporters

European Union International

IG

IR Global

Maritime Trade In The Crosshairs: Understanding The EU's 16th Sanctions Package

European Union International

GA

Ganado Advocates

European Commission Consults On Response To US Tariffs

Worldwide International

M

Matheson

Poland Revises Monument Protection Laws

Poland International

P

Penteris

Advisory Centre On International Investment Dispute Resolution – Where Are We?

Poland International

Q

Queritius

Appeal Brought To Increase 18 Month Sentence For Russian Exports

Netherlands International

DM

Duane Morris LLP

Cryptocurrency Short Series: How Cyprus Taxes Cryptocurrencies (Part I) (Video)

Cyprus Technology

CA

CYAUSE Audit Services Ltd

IP Quick Tip: How To Protect UPC Patent Litigation With An Anti-Anti-Suit Injunction (2025) (Video)

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

LD Munich, 14 April 2025, Procedural Order, UPC_CFI_119/2025

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

Cyber Insights: Securing Your Supply Chain: NIS2 Requirements Explained (Podcast)

Ireland Technology

WF

William Fry

Council Supports "Stop The Clock" Proposal

Ireland Commercial

AC

Arthur Cox

Trade & Investment

Certainty Proving The Key To Ireland's Success

The Eurozone remains troubled by the impact of the debt crisis.

Ireland International

M

Matheson

New Approval Regime On Acquisitions Of Austrian Companies In Certain Industry Sectors By Non-EU/EEA and Non-Swiss Persons

An amendment of the Austrian Foreign Trade Act (FTA), in force since 08/12/2011 subjects the acquisitions of relevant interests in enterprises in specific industries, including telecoms and energy, to review and approval by the Austrian Ministry of Economic Affairs

Austria Strategy

SA

Schoenherr Attorneys at Law

(Limited) Relief For Inbound Investments: Germany Adopts New Anti Treaty/Directive Shopping Rules

In the future the German Anti Treaty/ Directive Shopping Rules are likely to be less strict. On 27 October 2011, the German Parliament passed a bill on the implementation of the EU Mutual Assistance Directive (2010/24/LC) and other changes in tax law.

Germany International

LW

Latham & Watkins

Italian Customs Focuses On Patents

SS

Simmons & Simmons

Serbia-Turkey Free Trade Agreement

Cyprus International

E

Eurofast

Changes In Russian Vat Rules Open Tax Saving Possibilities To Finnish Businesses

BA

Borenius Attorneys Ltd

Opportunities And Risks Resulting From Differences Between German And Dutch Civil And Procedural Law

Germany International

FR

FPS RECHTSANWALTE & NOTARE

Infrastructure: Stronger Restrictions On Foreign Investments

Germany International

FB

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer

Shipping Companies - Part 1

Cyprus Transport

LM

Ledra Management Limited

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Export Controls & Trade & Investment Sanctions

Latvia – 61 New Criminal Prosecutions For Sanctions Breaches Commenced In 2025

In a previous post from April we reported on the 2024 annual report for Latvia's FIU. This included the statistic that 392 criminal proceedings had been commenced between 2022 and the end of 2024.

Latvia International

DM

Duane Morris LLP

EU Geopolitical Risk Update - Key Policy & Regulatory Developments No. 121

This regular alert covers key policy and regulatory developments related to EU geopolitical risks, including in particular, economic security...

European Union Technology

JD

Jones Day

Country Classification, Updated FAQ And Guidance, Draft Delegated Regulation: EUDR Compliance Made Easier?

On 22 May 2025, the European Commission ("Commission") made public risk classification of countries under the EU Deforestation Regulation ("EUDR")...

European Union International

MB

Mayer Brown

Sanctions Investigation Launched Into Activities Of Russian State Funder

Latvia International

DM

Duane Morris LLP

Investigation Launched Into Russian Industrial Exports

Latvia International

DM

Duane Morris LLP

Prison Sentence For Breaching Russian Sanctions Nearly Doubled On Appeal

Netherlands International

DM

Duane Morris LLP

Poland – Multiple Raids And Arrests For Suspected Import Of Timber In Breach Of Russia And Belarus Sanctions

European Union International

DM

Duane Morris LLP

Annual Report On Sanctioning Activities In The SSM 2024: ECB-SSM Sets Out Key Findings And Regulatory Implications

Germany Finance

PL

PwC Legal Germany

Seizure Of 5 Tons Of Aviation Tyres Bound For Russia/Belarus

Poland International

DM

Duane Morris LLP

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EU Law

The European Convention on Human Rights: Copyright Implications

Article 10 (1) of the European Convention, reflecting the Universal Declaration of Human rights proclaimed by the General Assembly of the United Nations on 10th December 1948, states: Everyone has the right to freedom of expression

Italy International

IL

IPG Lex&Tax

Irish-Scottish Links On Energy Study (ISLES)

The governments of Scotland, Northern Ireland and Ireland commissioned a feasibility studying into creating an offshore interconnected electricity grid based on wind, wave and tidal generation

AC

Arthur Cox

European Commission Rejects Antitrust Complaint Concerning Ban On Rotary Valves In Motorcar And Motorcycle Racing Engines

Between 1993 and 2008, BRV had been contracted to collaborate with a number of vehicle engine manufacturers for the purpose of equipping Formula One and MotoGP engines with rotary valve technology.

European Union Anti-trust

VB

Van Bael & Bellis

Hoteliers Likely To "Sing The Blues" Following European Court Of Justice's Decision On Music Royalty Payments

EO

Eversheds O'Donnell Sweeney

The Notional Interest Deduction - Still Under Scrutiny

European Union Strategy

N

NautaDutilh

State Receives Formal Notice From The Commission Regarding VHI

European Union International

MH

Mason Hayes & Curran

Temporary Suspension Of Financial Incentives For New Renewable Energy Projects

LW

Latham & Watkins

Examinership - Spring 2012

Ireland Commercial

AC

Arthur Cox

EU & German Merger Control Briefing

European Union International

WF

Watson, Farley & Williams

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International Courts & Tribunals

Norwich Pharmacal Orders In The Irish Courts And Their Use In Aid Of Foreign Proceedings

Norwich Pharmacal Relief is a court ordered relief, compelling an individual or a company to disclose information or documentation.

Ireland Litigation

RL

RDJ LLP

International Jurisdiction – What Is Possible And What Is Favourable?

When choosing the most appropriate court, the enforceability of the judgment against the defendant's assets should be a deciding factor. In this regard, arbitral tribunals are preferable to public courts...

Germany International

LS

Luther S.A.

Aircraft Detained For Suspected Involvement In Sanctions Evasion

It is being reported that a Lithuanian-registered aircraft being flown from Latvia to Russia via Finland has been intercepted and detained at Helsinki airport due to suspicions of sanctions evasion.

Finland International

DM

Duane Morris LLP

Person Detained For Alleged Breach Of Designated Person's Asset Freeze

Estonia International

DM

Duane Morris LLP

Recognition And Enforcement Of Judgments And Decisions In The Context Of The EU Blocking Statute

European Union International

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Law Offices Belohlavek

Influence Of Sources Of International Law On The Interpretation Of EU Law

European Union International

B

Law Offices Belohlavek

Recent Changes In International Commercial Arbitration Under The Greek Law 5016/2023

Greece Litigation

MK

Michael Kyprianou Law Firm

EU Strengthens Framework To Counter Hybrid Threats And Destabilising Activities By Russia

European Union International

MK

Michael Kyprianou Law Firm

General Court Of EU Confirms Validity Of Restrictive Measures On Legal Advisory Services To Russian Entities

European Union International

MK

Michael Kyprianou Law Firm

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Hogan Lovells

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