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Fine Of €418,677 For Belarus Sanctions Breaches Upheld In Court
A Lithuanian court has overturned a substantial fine imposed on Dage Capital for alleged violations of EU sanctions against Belarus, involving luxury car sales and banking relationships. The case raises questions about enforcement boundaries and compliance obligations when dealing with sanctioned jurisdictions through third-party intermediaries. This decision could have implications for how companies structure transactions involving sanctioned territories.
Lithuania International
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Duane Morris LLP
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Raids And Arrests In Investigation Into Suspected IT Services And High-tech Exports To Russia
Dutch authorities have arrested two individuals and raided a company suspected of circumventing sanctions by providing prohibited IT services and exporting high-tech goods to Russia. The investigation reveals connections between a Dutch company and Russian entities, including sanctioned banks and military equipment manufacturers, with goods allegedly routed through third countries to support Russia's defense industry.
Netherlands International
DM
Duane Morris LLP
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The Greenland Deal - Opportunities in a Changing Landscape
A new security agreement between the United States, Denmark and Greenland introduces significant foreign investment restrictions for non-NATO and non-EU investors in sensitive sectors, while simultaneously opening unprecedented opportunities through major EU and Danish funding commitments totaling billions of euros. The framework raises critical questions about investment structuring, screening mechanisms, and how companies can position themselves to capitalize on Greenland's emerging commercial landscape w
Denmark International
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Gorrissen Federspiel
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International Courts & Tribunals

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European Court Of Justice Rules On Spanish Withholding Tax On US RICs
The European Court of Justice has ruled on whether a foreign tax credit mechanism can neutralise discriminatory withholding tax treatment for US Regulated Investment Companies receiving dividends from Spanish listed companies. The Spanish Supreme Court must now determine if theoretical neutralisation at shareholder level can ever be achieved in practice, given the exceptionally high evidentiary bar set by the CJEU.
Global Tax
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ATOZ
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International Trade & Investment

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EU Connect Snippet: State Of The Union 2026 - Economic Security Moves Centre Stage
The European Commission's 2026 State of the Union address signals a fundamental shift in EU policymaking, intertwining economic security with technological leadership and climate resilience. President von der Leyen's proposal for an unprecedented "associate membership" with Canada could establish a new framework for strategic partnerships beyond traditional enlargement. These developments carry significant implications for businesses navigating Europe's increasingly interconnected policy landscape.
European Union Government
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Loyens & Loeff
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Leaked Draft German Foreign Direct Investment Screening Act
Germany is modernizing its foreign direct investment screening regime to align with EU standards by 2028. The leaked draft of the new Investment Screening Act reveals a largely familiar framework with elevated statutory protections, but introduces notable changes for EFTA investors and listed company thresholds. Will the final legislation maintain this continuity or introduce more substantial reforms as parliamentary debate unfolds?
Germany Government
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A&O Shearman
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Malta As A B2B Gaming Jurisdiction: Regulatory Foundations, Commercial Realities, And The Road Ahead
Malta has maintained its position as Europe's premier B2B gaming jurisdiction for over two decades, but what structural characteristics explain this sustained dominance despite increasing competition and regulatory demands? This analysis examines the Malta Gaming Authority's licensing framework, fiscal architecture, commercial ecosystem, and substance requirements to assess whether Malta's reputation as the optimal base for European gaming operations remains justified in 2026.
Malta Commercial
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CSB Group
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Export Controls & Trade & Investment Sanctions

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Fine Of €418,677 For Belarus Sanctions Breaches Upheld In Court
A Lithuanian court has overturned a substantial fine imposed on Dage Capital for alleged violations of EU sanctions against Belarus, involving luxury car sales and banking relationships. The case raises questions about enforcement boundaries and compliance obligations when dealing with sanctioned jurisdictions through third-party intermediaries. This decision could have implications for how companies structure transactions involving sanctioned territories.
Lithuania International
DM
Duane Morris LLP
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Raids And Arrests In Investigation Into Suspected IT Services And High-tech Exports To Russia
Dutch authorities have arrested two individuals and raided a company suspected of circumventing sanctions by providing prohibited IT services and exporting high-tech goods to Russia. The investigation reveals connections between a Dutch company and Russian entities, including sanctioned banks and military equipment manufacturers, with goods allegedly routed through third countries to support Russia's defense industry.
Netherlands International
DM
Duane Morris LLP
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