Ignace Vernimme and Michiel Van Roey speak during a seminar organised by Agoria on confidential information.

Articles - The CJEU validates the new liability regime for large online platforms organised by article 17 of the directive 2019/790 on copyright and related rights in the Digital Single Market. The action was brought by the Republic of Poland to annul a part of article 17 as it is contrary to the right to freedom of expression.

Articles - The CJEU stated that the private copy exception (copyright) applies to the cloud computing.

Articles - The CJEU validates article 17 of directive 2019/790 on copyright and related rights in the Digital Single Market (DSM directive). The new liability regime for large online platforms is therefore valid. 

Short Reads - Recent case law on the standing of ‘idealistic’ claim foundations shows courts’ lenient approach. Under the class action regime that entered into force in January 2020, claim foundations face stricter admissibility requirements as a counterbalance to their newly gained power to institute an opt-out damages claim.