European Union: Disclosure & Electronic Discovery & Privilege

The Supreme Court recently delivered a judgment in a test case concerning claims for compensation and gifts, including the taxation thereof, between former unmarried cohabitants.

The Civil Partnership and Certain Rights & Obligations of Cohabitants Act 2010 (the "Act") came into effect from 1 January 2011. It makes fundamental changes in the law by introducing rights for civil partners (same sex couples, who can now register their relationship) and certain cohabitants.

Most people have heard of the trust and the foundation which are available to private individuals in Malta.

The President of the High Court has issued two new practice directions (HC131 and HC 132) (the "Directions") to apply to clinical negligence claims. They will come into force on 28 April 2025.

Practice Direction HC131 commencing on 28 April provides a new procedure for the application for trial dates in clinical negligence actions.

The President of the High Court has issued two new Practice Directions, both of which come into effect on 28 April 2025.

Mit einer Entscheidung Ende des letzten Jahres zu Raumordnungsverträgen in Tirol stärkte der OGH den Gemeinden bei der Vertragsgestaltung den Rücke und traf sehr spannende über die Grenzen Tirols hinausreichende allgemeine Aussagen zu Raumordnungsverträgen und den desbezüglichen Gestaltungsmöglichkeiten insbesondere im Zusammenhang mit dem Ziel nach leistbarem Wohnen.

The introduction of the 2023 Civil Procedure Rules, particularly Rule 34, marks a significant shift in the handling of expert evidence, aiming to improve its efficiency...

In Cyprus, a court judgment in favour of a claimant establishes more than just moral or factual vindication – it creates a legally binding obligation...

A recent case at the European Court of Justice can have important consequences for imports of accessories and disposables for medical devices, as these may be subject to a customs tariff of 6.5 percent.

EU member states are not under all circumstances allowed to restrict the sale of medical devices to only brick-and-mortar shops that specialise in medical devices.

Following an intensive period of deliberation and consultation with interested parties, the Group concluded that the current system of awarding damages for future pecuniary losses - the lump sum award - is inadequate and inappropriate.