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The CEPANI 2026 Arbitration Rules

The Belgian Centre for Arbitration and Mediation (CEPANI) has introduced revised Arbitration Rules effective June 1, 2026, designed to modernize dispute resolution through enhanced digital capabilities, clearer multiparty procedures, and integrated mediation processes.

Belgium Litigation

Aceris Law

La preuve numérique au travail (adresse IP, signature électronique...) (Video)

En 2025, la Cour de cassation a établi qu'une adresse IP constitue une donnée personnelle protégée par le RGPD, bouleversant ainsi les pratiques de surveillance en entreprise. Cette décision soulève des questions cruciales sur la légalité de la surveillance des salariés, la recevabilité des enregistrements secrets et la validité des signatures électroniques.

France Employment

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Haas Avocats

Balancing Responsibility Under The Bill Of Lading: Evergreen Marine (UK) Ltd v. Noel Cefai Et

The Maltese Court of Appeal has delivered a significant judgment addressing the scope of shipper liability under bills of lading, the interpretation of the term "Merchant" in shipping contracts...

Malta Transport

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Ganado Advocates

JUB : l’objection préliminaire strictement cantonnée à la compétence

This article examines a recent ruling from the Unified Patent Court regarding the scope and application of preliminary objections in patent litigation proceedings.

NG

Novagraaf Group

Austrian Supreme Court Gives AI-generated Appeal Short Shrift

Austria Technology

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KNOETZL HAUGENEDER NETAL Rechtsanwaelte GmbH

Maltese Legislation Prohibiting The Enforcement Of Foreign Judgments Is A Relevant Factor For National Courts When Establishing Urgency In Proceedings For European Account Preservation Orders

European Union Media & IT

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FFF Legal

What Happens To Court Cases Once A Company Is Ordered Into Liquidation?

Malta Commercial

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Mamo TCV Advocates

Malicious Prosecution Under Cyprus Law: When Criminal Proceedings Become A Tool Of Pressure

Cyprus Criminal

Phoebus, Christos Clerides & Associates LLC (Clerides Legal)

Important Court Of Appeal Judgment On Child Maintenance: 4 Key Principles

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George Z. Georgiou & Associates LLC

Judicial Guidance On AI Use In Litigation

Ireland Litigation

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Matheson

Navigating Public Inquiries (Part 3): Process And Oral Hearings

Ireland Litigation

MF

McCann Fitzgerald

Civil Appeal 344/2017 Inapplicability Of Bilateral Treaties Between EU Member States

Cyprus Litigation

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George Z. Georgiou & Associates LLC

Πολιτική Έφεση 344/2017 - Μη Εφαρμοσιμότητα Διμερών Συμφωνιών Μεταξύ Κρατών Μελών Της ΕΕ

Cyprus Litigation

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George Z. Georgiou & Associates LLC

Expert Witnesses In Cyprus Litigation: The New Procedural Discipline Under Part 34

Cyprus Litigation

Phoebus, Christos Clerides & Associates LLC (Clerides Legal)

Arbitration And Business Decision (Video)

Ireland Litigation

Aceris Law

Spain Non-Lucrative Visa: Retire In Spain The Right Way (Video)

Spain Immigration

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Latitude Law

From Copilot To Colleague: How Agentic AI Is Reshaping Work, Governance And Risk (Podcast)

Ireland Technology

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William Fry

Inside The AI Act: In Conversation With Dr. Laura Caroli (Podcast)

Ireland Technology

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William Fry

The Maples Irish Employment Law Podcast – Legal Update For Employers In Ireland – AI Regulation Of Workforce Practices

Ireland Technology

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Maples Group

Court Of Appeal, April 30, 2026, Order Rejecting Appeal As Inadmissible, UPC_CoA_1/2026

The Court of Appeal verifies ex officio compliance with the time limits and rules governing the appeal. When deciding on the admissibility of an appeal, an order rejecting the appeal as...

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

The CEPANI 2026 Arbitration Rules: 5 Key Changes

CEPANI, the Belgian Centre for Arbitration and Mediation, has issued new Arbitration Rules entering into force on 1 June 2026, building on the modernisation achieved in the 2020...

Belgium Litigation

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Altius

InDisputes – Fair Procedures And The Charter: Application In Tax Disputes

The High Court decision in Hamill v the Revenue Commissioners examines when taxpayers can invoke EU Charter protections in Irish tax disputes, particularly regarding fair procedures and access to information during VAT assessments.

European Union Tax

M

Matheson

No Second Bite: High Court Confirms FSPO Decisions Cannot Be Re-litigated

The Irish High Court has reinforced that Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman decisions are final and binding, preventing parties from re-litigating the same complaints in court.

Ireland Litigation

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Matheson

Latent Defects In Movable Property: The Actio Redhibitoria And Its Time Bar

Malta Litigation

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Ganado Advocates

Mass Claims In Germany: BGH Sets New Boundaries For Bundled Antitrust Claims

Germany Anti-trust

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A&O Shearman

When Does The Clock Start? Key Takeaways From The CJEU’s Recent Sanofi Pasteur Judgment

Ireland Litigation

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McCann Fitzgerald

Recognition And Enforcement Of Foreign Judgments In Cyprus: A Comprehensive 2026 Guide

Cyprus Litigation

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A. Danos & Associates LLC

Malta Commercial Court: A Strategic Shift In Business Dispute Resolution

Malta Commercial

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Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates

Sector update: Infraestructuras y contratación pública | nº 4 - Abril 2026

Spain Government

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

LD Helsinki, April 29, 2026, Decision On Infringement And Validity, UPC_CFI_214/2023, UPC_CFI_403/2025

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

Court Of Appeal, April 27, 2026, Order On Provisional Measures, UPC_CoA_917/2025

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

Court Of Appeal, Standing Judge, April 28, 2026, Order On Request For Discretionary Review, UPC_CoA_56/2026

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

Règle du taux de marché : Prise en compte d’une garantie du groupe formalisée postérieurement à la date de souscription du prêt

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Mayer Brown

LD Helsinki, April 29, 2026, Decision On Infringement And Validity, UPC_CFI_214/2023, UPC_CFI_403/2025

The Helsinki Local Division of the Unified Patent Court examined infringement proceedings involving EP 3 295 663, with AIM Sport Development AG asserting patent rights against multiple TGI Sport entities across European jurisdictions. The case included a counterclaim for revocation, requiring the court to analyze validity under Articles 54, 56, and 123(2) EPC alongside infringement claims under Article 69 EPC.

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

Court Of Appeal, April 27, 2026, Order On Provisional Measures, UPC_CoA_917/2025

Unlike proceedings on the merits, where the Statement of defence shall include a Counterclaim for revocation (R. 25.1 RoP) if there is an assertion that the patent alleged to be infringed is invalid...

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

Court Of Appeal, Standing Judge, April 28, 2026, Order On Request For Discretionary Review, UPC_CoA_56/2026

The Court of Appeal examines a request for discretionary review in a patent dispute between Optopol Technology and Topcon Corporation concerning EP 2 845 534. The case involves interpretation of procedural rules governing standing and review processes under the Unified Patent Court framework.

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

Règle du taux de marché : Prise en compte d’une garantie du groupe formalisée postérieurement à la date de souscription du prêt

La Cour administrative d'appel de Paris examine la validité d'une étude de taux réalisée postérieurement à un prêt intragroupe et précise les conditions dans lesquelles la notation de crédit d'une société emprunteuse doit intégrer le soutien financier de son groupe.

MB

Mayer Brown

June 9 Constitutional Court Hearing On Italian Citizenship: What Foreign Applicants Need To Know

Italy Immigration

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Arnone & Sicomo

UPC Court Of Appeal Lowers Threshold In Establishing Imminent Patent Infringement For Generic Launch

Boehringer sought injunctive relief against Zentiva Portugal in respect of the launch of a generic version of its drug marketed as Ofev® (containing nintedanib used for treating chronic lung diseases).

PC

Potter Clarkson

Parallel Proceedings In Italy And France: International Lis Pendens And Opposition To Payment Orders

In a recent case decided by the Italian Supreme Court of Cassation, Joint Sections (Order No. 12330 of 2 May 2026), a dispute arose from an application for a payment...

Italy Litigation

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WH Partners

Termination Of An Electricity Supply Agreement And Judicial Protection Of The Consumer

In the modern economic environment, access to electricity constitutes a fundamental social good. However, it is frequently observed that providers issue disconnection orders or terminate electricity supply...

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Psarakis & Kefalas Law Firm

Muller: ‘Related Party’ Rules Retain Substantive Bite In LLP Structures

The UK Court of Appeal confirmed that the ‘related party’ rules in Part 8 of the Corporation Tax Act 2009 apply to LLP structures.

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Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Arbitration Clauses Not a Shield Against a Winding-Up Petition

Ireland Litigation

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Maples Group

Amsterdam District Court Publishes Its Draft Preliminary Question To The CJEU Regarding Compatibility Of Rent Adjustment Clauses With EU Law

Netherlands Litigation

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Loyens & Loeff

EU Court Of Justice Clarifies Jurisdiction Rules For Competition Damages Claims

European Union Anti-trust

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Sector update: Infraestructuras y contratación pública | nº 3 - Marzo 2026

Spain Government

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

The Expert’s Remuneration In Civil Proceedings

Greece Litigation

PK

Psarakis & Kefalas Law Firm

UPC: Security For Costs Not Required Where Claimant Is Backed By Appropriate Litigation Insurance

Germany Litigation

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Marks & Clerk

Court Of Appeal, April 17, 2026, Order Concerning A Request For Provisional Measures, UPC_CoA_901/2025

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

LD Mannheim, April 20, 2026, Order, UPC_CFI_1291/2026, Anti-Anti Suit Injunction Against “Interim Licence” Application Before Chinese Court

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

Navigating Public Inquiries (Part 2): Process And Documentary Evidence

Ireland Litigation

MF

McCann Fitzgerald

LD Munich, April 23, 2026, Order On Cost Security, UPC_CFI_617/2025

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

Court Of Appeal, April 16, 2026, Order, UPC_CoA_54/2026

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

Gatekeeping Justice: What 153 Supreme Court Determinations In 2025 Tell Us About Likely Trends For 2026

Ireland Litigation

MF

McCann Fitzgerald

Third Party, No Party: How A Decade Of Litigation Ended On A Question Of Standing

Malta Litigation

GA

Ganado Advocates

Property Disputes In Cyprus: Title Deeds, Developer Issues And Legal Remedies

Cyprus Real Estate

DA

A. Danos & Associates LLC

Diritto alle origini: tutta la procedura

AS

Arnone & Sicomo

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HA

Haas Avocats

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