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Das 20. und 21. Sanktionspaket der EU gegen Russland: Eine neue Compliance-Architektur für Finanzdienstleistungsunternehmen
The Council of the European Union has adopted its 20th and 21st sanctions packages against Russia, marking a fundamental shift in EU sanctions policy. Rather than simply expanding lists of designated persons, these measures systematically target the financial infrastructure—payment channels, banking relationships, crypto-asset ecosystems, correspondent banking, trade finance, and maritime logistics—that enables Russia's war economy.
Worldwide International
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PwC Legal Germany
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Temporary Admission (TA) In Italy: Does A Yacht Need To Visit A Non-EU Country To Renew TA?
Recent reports from the Mediterranean have raised questions about whether Italian customs officials can require yachts to visit non-EU ports before recognizing renewed Temporary Admission periods, despite EU-wide customs rules that appear to permit simpler exit-and-return procedures. This analysis examines the legal framework governing Temporary Admission for non-EU yachts, the evidence requirements for proving departure from EU customs territory, and whether Italy's reported practices align with European U
Italy International
LA
Lester Aldridge LLP
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Suspected Exports Of Military Manufacturing Equipment Lead To Raids And Arrest
Austrian authorities have uncovered a sophisticated international procurement network allegedly supplying CNC machines and metal processing tools to Russia's state-owned arms manufacturer ROSTEC, circumventing export controls through forged end-user certificates and a web of companies across multiple countries. The investigation has revealed exports valued at €3.3 million, with goods reportedly used in producing engines for missiles and fighter jets, leading to the arrest of a Belarussian national who
Austria International
DM
Duane Morris LLP
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Jan Holthuis te gast in de podcast India Unbound van LawWiser (Video)
De corridor tussen India en Nederland blijft zich snel ontwikkelen, gedreven door toenemende samenwerking op gebieden als technologie, halfgeleiders, innovatie en grensoverschrijdende investeringen. Jan Holthuis en Avani Shukla bespreken de Strategic Partnership Roadmap 2026-2030, juridische en compliancevraagstukken bij grensoverschrijdende technologiesamenwerkingen, en waarom Nederland zich ontwikkelt tot een belangrijke toegangspoort tot Europa voor Indiase ondernemingen.
Netherlands International
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Buren
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Wegweiser der Bundesbank zu Krypto-Transaktionen
Die Bundesbank hat ihre Erläuterungen zum außenwirtschaftlichen Meldewesen aktualisiert und dabei wichtige Klarstellungen zur Meldepflicht für Kryptowerte vorgenommen. Welche praktischen Anforderungen ergeben sich für Unternehmen und Privatpersonen bei grenzüberschreitenden Kryptotransaktionen? Die neuen Regelungen konkretisieren insbesondere die Behandlung von Börsen- und Plattformgeschäften sowie die Abgrenzung meldepflichtiger Übertragungen.
Germany Finance
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PwC Legal Germany
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Das 20. und 21. Sanktionspaket der EU gegen Russland: Eine neue Compliance-Architektur für Finanzdienstleistungsunternehmen
The Council of the European Union has adopted its 20th and 21st sanctions packages against Russia, marking a fundamental shift in EU sanctions policy. Rather than simply expanding lists of designated persons, these measures systematically target the financial infrastructure—payment channels, banking relationships, crypto-asset ecosystems, correspondent banking, trade finance, and maritime logistics—that enables Russia's war economy.
Worldwide International
PL
PwC Legal Germany
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Suspected Exports Of Military Manufacturing Equipment Lead To Raids And Arrest
Austrian authorities have uncovered a sophisticated international procurement network allegedly supplying CNC machines and metal processing tools to Russia's state-owned arms manufacturer ROSTEC, circumventing export controls through forged end-user certificates and a web of companies across multiple countries. The investigation has revealed exports valued at €3.3 million, with goods reportedly used in producing engines for missiles and fighter jets, leading to the arrest of a Belarussian national who
Austria International
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Duane Morris LLP
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Temporary Admission (TA) In Italy: Does A Yacht Need To Visit A Non-EU Country To Renew TA?
Recent reports from the Mediterranean have raised questions about whether Italian customs officials can require yachts to visit non-EU ports before recognizing renewed Temporary Admission periods, despite EU-wide customs rules that appear to permit simpler exit-and-return procedures. This analysis examines the legal framework governing Temporary Admission for non-EU yachts, the evidence requirements for proving departure from EU customs territory, and whether Italy's reported practices align with European U
Italy International
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Lester Aldridge LLP
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CoA Luxemburg, August 13, 2026, Central Revocation Action, UPC_CoA_884/2025 (Appeal From UPC_CFI_231/2024)
The Unified Patent Court's Court of Appeal examines critical questions of patent validity, including whether omitting disclosed features constitutes added matter when functional or structural links exist, and how technical effects factor into determining essential features for inventive step analysis. The decision also addresses procedural boundaries for raising new legal arguments on appeal.
France IP
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Bardehle Pagenberg
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LD Brussels, August 14, 2026, Procedural Order, UPC_CFI_1357/2025, UPC_CFI_629/2026
The Local Division Brussels of the Unified Patent Court issued a procedural order addressing the admissibility of further written pleadings in a patent infringement dispute between Establishment Labs S.A. and GC Aesthetics entities concerning European Patent EP 3 107 487. The order examines procedural rules governing additional submissions in both the main infringement action and the related counterclaim for revocation, with considerations of accessory liability under multiple national jurisdictions.
Belgium IP
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Bardehle Pagenberg
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