European Union: Contracts and Commercial Law

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Breach Of Contract Claims In Cyprus: Remedies, Damages And Time Limits
Contracts govern nearly every commercial and private transaction in Cyprus, from business relationships to property sales. When one party fails to perform, performs inadequately, or refuses to honour obligations, the other may have a claim for breach of contract. However, establishing a breach is only part of the issue—determining whether a legally enforceable contract existed, what obligations arose, whether termination is justified, what losses were caused, and which remedies are available requires
Cyprus Commercial
DA
A. Danos & Associates LLC
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Technology Report 2026 – Return On Investment: The Key Commercial Question
Irish organisations face mounting challenges in demonstrating measurable returns from their AI investments, with 69% of larger companies actively concerned about ROI and only 11% reporting positive results to date. As new EU regulations including the AI Act, DORA, NIS 2, and the Data Act introduce stringent requirements, many are forced to revisit first-generation AI contracts that inadequately addressed risk allocation and return metrics.
Ireland Technology
WF
William Fry
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The Reform Of Italian Football: Initial Remarks On The Latest Draft Bill
Italy's football system faces a critical juncture following three consecutive World Cup qualification failures, prompting a comprehensive draft bill that targets structural reforms across agent fees, transfer guarantees, and youth development. With the sector generating over one billion euros annually yet burdened by €5.5 billion in debt, the proposed legislation seeks to transform Italian football from a cost center into a competitive asset for future national teams.
Italy Media & IT
WL
Withers LLP
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The Netherlands Authority For Consumers And Markets – Anwb Energie Commits To Compensating Customers Affected By Billing Delays
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets has intervened in ANWB Energie's billing crisis, requiring the energy supplier to compensate approximately 700 customers who have experienced prolonged delays exceeding six weeks. The regulatory action addresses systemic issues stemming from incompatible metering hardware and mandates direct customer contact, automatic compensation payments, and potential contract modifications for affected households.
Netherlands Consumer
N
Nazali
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Incorporating A Luxembourg SARL In Cash Without A Bank Account: Now Possible – Luxembourg Introduces Deferred Payment Of Minimum Share Capital
Luxembourg has introduced a new law allowing founders of private limited liability companies (SARLs) to defer the cash payment of the EUR 12,000 minimum share capital for up to 12 months following incorporation. This legislative change addresses the practical challenge of opening bank accounts before incorporation, enabling businesses to launch quickly without immediate funding requirements while maintaining statutory minimum capital safeguards.
Luxembourg Commercial
TA
Tiberghien
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Deepfakes, Chatbots, AI-Generated Text: European Commission Details Transparency Obligations Under The AI Act
The European Commission has published draft guidelines interpreting the AI Act's transparency obligations, establishing when and how organizations must disclose AI-generated content, deepfakes, and automated interactions. These guidelines clarify that deepfake labeling applies regardless of intent to deceive, that AI systems must identify themselves at the point of interaction, and that the editorial review exception for AI-generated text requires substantive human oversight with clear accountability.
European Union Technology
GT
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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