The European Court of Justice has held that it is up to the national courts to determine whether and how to provide access to files generated under leniency programmes by injured parties seeking damages for violation of competition law.
read furtherThe European Court of Justice has clarified its holdings on the issue of transit of infringing goods through EU territory.
read furtherA court in an EU member state cannot prohibit a given party from initiating civil proceedings at a court in a different member state, even of such proceedings may be inconsistent with an arbitration court clause.
read furtherIt often happens that the plans for a project are modified after a decision on environmental conditions is issued but before issuance of a permit for the project itself (e.g. the building permit). Is it necessary to amend the environmental decision?
read furtherWhen a company has been issued an environmental permit, e.g. to release particles into the atmosphere, may it freely assign its rights under the permit?
read furtherInterest in arbitration is growing, due to its effectiveness, professionalism, confidentiality and speed—particularly important benefits for businesses. But the parties do not always take full advantage of the possibilities.
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