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German Federal Court Of Justice Sets The Bar: New Evidence Standards When Limiting EU Freedoms In Civil Cases

In a landmark decision, the German Federal Court of Justice has clarified the standard of proof required for justifying legislative restrictions on the EU's four freedoms in civil proceedings (I ZR 74/24 – Arzneimittel-Check).

Germany Litigation

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Service Of Process, Default, And The Actio Manutentionis

In its judgment delivered on the 27 November 2025, in the names of Raymond Agius v. Szymon Konrad Kuchta, the First Hall Civil Court, presided over by Madame Justice Dr Joanne Vella Cuschieri, considered the elements of the ‘Actio Manutentionis'.

Malta Litigation

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Ganado Advocates

Civil Reform Bill 2026: Key Changes Explained

On 6 January 2026, the Minister for Justice Home Affairs and Migration, Jim O'Callaghan published the General Scheme of the Civil Reform Bill 2025 (the Civil Reform Bill).

Ireland Finance

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Walkers

"Eleni I Porni"- Civil Appeal 405/2016 - Breach Of The Right Of Privacy

The Supreme Court, in Civil Appeal No. 405/2016, issued a landmark judgment in which, by analysing the requirements that need to be met for breach of privacy...

Cyprus Litigation

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George Z. Georgiou & Associates LLC

HR In The Know 1/2026: What Next For The Reform Of The State Labour Inspection?

Poland Employment

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Addleshaw Goddard

Reform Or Overhaul Of Judicial Review? Insights On Aspects Of The General Scheme Of The Civil Reform Bill

Ireland Litigation

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McCann Fitzgerald

Civil Reform Bill 2025: An Overhaul Of Civil Litigation Procedure

Ireland Litigation

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Dillon Eustace

Giljottina Proceedings In Maltese Civil Procedure: When Judgment Without Trial Is Permitted

Malta Litigation

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GTG

Modernisation And Digitalisation Of Litigating In Ireland: 2025 In Review

Ireland Litigation

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Arthur Cox

Constitutional Court Ruling 2026: The Future Of Italian Citizenship By Descent

Italy Immigration

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Boccadutri International Law Firm

International Arbitration Comparative Guide

Poland Litigation

Jablonski Kozminski

Litigation In Cyprus – Frequently Asked Questions

Cyprus Litigation

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A. Danos & Associates LLC

International Arbitration Comparative Guide

Germany Litigation

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Telecoms Regulatory Law: Irish Law Civil Enforcement Powers

Ireland Media & IT

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Matheson

Are Company Directors Liable For Patent Infringements? (2025) (Video)

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

Updates To The Irish Fitness And Probity Regime: What Firms Need To Know

Ireland Finance

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Maples Group

Franceinfo TV – New National And Local "Anti AirBnb" Rules With Sophie Erignac-Godefroy (Video)

France Real Estate

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UGGC Avocats

Reverse Hybrid Mismatches: Is The CIV Carve-out Finally Decoded?

AO

A&O Shearman

Lex Inside – Exclusive Distribution Agreements (Video)

France Anti-trust

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UGGC Avocats

Calculation Of Biological Damage: A Comprehensive Guide To Compensation

Let us examine how biological damage is calculated, which medical-legal tables and criteria apply, and why the medico-legal assessment is the key to obtaining a correct and comprehensive evaluation of the damage.

Italy Litigation

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Boccadutri International Law Firm

LRC Recommendations On Third-Party Litigation Funding Expected In Spring 2026

In its latest newsletter, the Law Reform Commission ("LRC") has indicated that its report on Third-Party Litigation Funding is at an advanced stage, with final stakeholder meetings planned for early 2026.

Ireland Litigation

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Arthur Cox

Short Guide To Litigation In Cyprus

Litigation in Cyprus is a robust mechanism for resolving civil and commercial disputes, and with the recent procedural reforms, parties and practitioners must pay particular attention to the framework under which disputes...

Cyprus Litigation

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A. Danos & Associates LLC

When Consent Isn't Consent: First Hall Civil Court Declares Contract Void Due To Fraud

In a recent judgment delivered on 3 October 2025, the First Hall Civil Court (the "FHCC") presided by Madame Justice Audrey Demicoli examined what makes a contract invalid due to error or fraud.

Malta Commercial

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Ganado Advocates

A.V. Poulimenou - Asset Liquidation In Bankruptcy: The Exception - Sale Of The Business As A Whole Or As Functional Units

Greece Insolvency

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Psarakis & Kefalas Law Firm

International Arbitration Comparative Guide

Greece Litigation

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Machas & Partners Law Firm

A Brief Overview Of The Occupiers Liability Act 1995 (Video)

Ireland Litigation

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Dillon Eustace

A New Chapter In Civil Proceedings: The Reforms Of Law 5221/2025

Greece Litigation

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Lambadarios Law Firm

Summary Judgment Under The New Civil Procedure Rules Introduction

Cyprus Litigation

I. Frangos & Associates LLC

International Arbitration Comparative Guide

Cyprus Litigation

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Economou & Co LLC

Hague 2019 Convention | Entry Into Force In The UK And Luxembourg Draft Law To Amend New Code Of Civil Procedure

Luxembourg Litigation

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BSP

Injunctive Relief And The Audi Alteram Partem Principle

Cyprus Litigation

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Elias Neocleous & Co LLC

The Liability Of Crypto-Asset Service Providers For Failure To Register With The AMF: Civil Consequences Of Regulatory Noncompliance

France Technology

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Goodwin Procter LLP

Obligation d'information du notaire

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Bignon Lebray

Hague 2019 Convention | Entry Into Force In The UK And Luxembourg Draft Law To Amend New Code Of Civil Procedure

On 1 July 2025, the Hague Convention of 2 July 2019 on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Civil or Commercial Matters (the "Hague 2019 Convention") will enter into force in the United Kingdom.

Luxembourg Litigation

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BSP

Injunctive Relief And The Audi Alteram Partem Principle

The Latin maxim audi alteram partem, meaning "listen to the other side," is a fundamental principle of natural justice.

Cyprus Litigation

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Elias Neocleous & Co LLC

The Liability Of Crypto-Asset Service Providers For Failure To Register With The AMF: Civil Consequences Of Regulatory Noncompliance

The judgment delivered by the Court of Appeal of Grenoble on 26 June 2025 marks a significant development in the jurisprudence concerning the liability of digital asset service providers (DASPs).

France Technology

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Goodwin Procter LLP

Obligation d'information du notaire

Dans un arrêt du 28 mai 2025 (Cass. 1ère civ, 28 mai 2025 n° 23-18.737)...

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Bignon Lebray

Pas de caducité de la promesse de vente en cas de renonciation claire au délai de réitération, résultant d'échanges entre les parties

France Litigation

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Bignon Lebray

Ley orgánica 1/2025 y entrada en vigor de los Medios Adecuados de Solución de Controversias (MASC)

La Ley Orgánica 1/2025, publicada en el Boletín Oficial del Estado el 3 de enero de 2025, establece una serie de reformas significativas en el ámbito de la organización judicial...

Spain Litigation

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Toda & Nel-lo

Mieux vaut un mauvais accord qu'un bon procès, mais parfois on subit les deux !

A force de nous encourager à tout va à la conciliation, on en oublierait presque que cette procédure obéit à un cadre juridique précis.

France Employment

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Herald

Spain Takes Action To Address The Problem Of Squatters

As the summer months approach people begin to look forward to holidays in the sun. Spain's popularity has not diminished and stands out as the most popular European holiday destination for British tourists.

Spain Immigration

GP

Giambrone & Partners

Asset Tracing - The Need For A Working Case Strategy

Civil fraud is a growing concern. In 2024, the overall reported value of fraud in the EU more than doubled compared to the previous year.

Poland Criminal

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Wozniak Legal

Court Of Appeal Upholds Conservative Compensation Approach For Unlawful Dismissals During Resolution Measures

Cyprus Litigation

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George Z. Georgiou & Associates LLC

Jaką Odpowiedzialność Ponosi Prokurent Wobec Spółki Z O.o. Za Nadużycie Udzielonych Mu Uprawnień?

Poland Commercial

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Wozniak Legal

Succession Law In Poland: The Rules On Forced Heirship (Zachowek)

Poland Wealth Mgt

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Wozniak Legal

The Rise Of International Commercial Courts In Commercial Disputes

Worldwide Litigation

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OBLIN Attorneys at Law LLP

Raumordnungsverträge – Was Ist Und Was Darf (Nicht)?

Austria Real Estate

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Fellner Wratzfeld & Partner

Reaffirming The Duty To The Court: Lessons From Andrews & Ors v Kronospan Limited [2022] EWHC 479 (QB)

Cyprus Litigation

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George Z. Georgiou & Associates LLC

Judgment Debts In Cyprus

Cyprus Litigation

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AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC

Faster Access To Evidence

Netherlands Litigation

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Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA)

Report On French Arbitration Law Reform

France Litigation

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Foley Hoag LLP

Riforma Cartabia E Correttivo: Nuove Criticità Per L'attore Nel Processo Civile Post D.Lgs. 164/2024

Italy Litigation

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Lipani Legal & Tax

New Digital Court Rules To Modernise Civil Proceedings

Ireland Litigation

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Matheson

Enforcement Of Foreign Judgments Laws And Regulations Cyprus 2025

Cyprus Litigation

Phoebus, Christos Clerides & Associates LLC (Clerides Legal)

Presentation At The International Bar Association Conference "Litigating In The Middle East"

Cyprus Litigation

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Patrikios Legal

Revolutionizing Expert Evidence Under The New 2023 Civil Procedure Rules In Cyprus

Cyprus Litigation

Phoebus, Christos Clerides & Associates LLC (Clerides Legal)

The Objection To The Classification List By The Debtor In An Eauction Procedure - Article 979 Paragraph 2 Of The Greek Code Of Civil Procedure

Greece Litigation

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Psarakis & Kefalas Law Firm

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