In the aftermath of the CJEU’s Judgments in Kolin (C-652/22, EU:C:2024:910) and Qingdao (C-266/22, EU:C:2025:178), there was much anticipation about a guidance document being prepared by the European Commission to address some of the many, complex, consequential issues left open by the Court (see comment here). The Q&A-type guidance document was published by the Commission…
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Imagine this: it’s Sunday morning. You’re sipping coffee on your balcony, enjoying the peace—until you hear a suitcase rolling down the hallway… again. A couple you’ve never seen before is checking into the unit next door, and by the sound of it, they’ve already discovered the Bluetooth speaker. Welcome to life in a condo that…
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In Litasco SA v Banque El Amana SA [2025] EWHC 312 (Comm) Hutton DJ engaged (on an application for summary judgment) ia with an issue that one does not see all too often in litigation: a change in governing law under Article 3(2) Rome I; and with the application of Article 9 Rome I’s overriding…
Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) have redefined the concept of ownership in the digital world. Built on blockchain technology, NFTs represent unique digital assets that can be traded, sold, and verified through decentralized systems. They are commonly associated with digital art, collectibles, music, virtual real estate, and more. As NFTs have gained mainstream adoption, governments and regulatory…
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By now one might have thought that the issue of whether an employer had the legal right to layoff an employee in the face of the COVID 19 pandemic would have been resolved. And yet in the case of Webb v. SDT North America, 2023 ONSC 7170, heard June 12, 2023, with further written submissions…
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Written by Marc Jütten. After a political lull of almost a decade, the European Union (EU) and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) relaunched their strategic partnership in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on 27 October 2022. The 2022-2023 bi-regional roadmap, together with the EU’s joint communication of 7 June 2023 on a new agenda for…
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Receiving a denial letter for your long-term disability claim can be devastating. You’ve paid your premiums and relied on this support for financial security, but now you’re left wondering what to do next. While the road ahead may seem overwhelming, you’re not alone. If your claim has been denied, don’t lose hope. By taking the…
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For many service workers, consultants, and delivery personnel, the job doesn’t always take place at an office or worksite controlled by their employer. You might spend much of your day at client properties, making deliveries, fixing equipment, or consulting. But what happens if you’re injured while working at one of these outside locations? If you…
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On 31 January 2023, the Council presidency initiated negotiations with the European Parliament on the revised Generalised Scheme of Preference (GSP). The GSP is a preferential tariff system that provides duty-free access to the European Union (EU) market for least developed countries and reduces customs duties on two-thirds of tariff lines for low- and lower-middle-income…
