712 results FAQ: What will change with the entry into force of the Woo compared to the Wob? An update The Open Government Act (“Woo”) is to replace the Government Information (Public Access) Act (“Wob”). The Woo initiative proposal was passed in the Dutch House of Representatives in 2016; see our earlier Stibbeblog. Digital Law Up(to)date: French Data Protection authority launches three new initiatives in the field of personal data protection In this blog, we briefly present three interesting initiatives of the CNIL, the French Data Protection Authority. BRRD II implementation in the Netherlands Recently, the Dutch bill for the implementation of BRRD II establishing a framework for the recovery and resolution of credit institutions and investment firms, as amended by Directive in the Netherlands was submitted to Dutch Parliament. ACM walks the walk: first-ever vertical price coordination fine The Dutch Competition Authority (“ACM”) has claimed a first victim in its vertical restraints battle. Samsung Electronics was fined nearly EUR 40 million for having meddled in the online resale prices for televisions at seven retailers. Commission reveals first piece of antitrust sustainability puzzle The European Commission has published a Policy Brief setting out its preliminary views on how to fit the European Green Deal’s sustainability goals into the EU competition rules. Bankruptcy of Indover Bank Register of legal practice areas Privacy and Cookie Policy CSR Pro bono CSR Partnerships Listing Act: expanded prospectus exemptions On 24 April 2024 the European Parliament adopted the EU Listing Act, a legislative package that includes changes to the Prospectus Regulation, the Market Abuse Regulation, MiFID II and MIFIR. In this article we discuss these expanded prospectus exemptions Package of new anti-money laundering rules adopted by European Council On 30 of May 2024 the Council of the European Union adopted the Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorism Financing Package (the AML Package). The AML Package will have consequences for market parties. Mondelēz’s fine takes the biscuit: cross-border trade crusade peaks The European Commission has fined Mondelēz EUR 337.5 million for restricting cross-border trade. Brand owners are advised to double-check their licensing and distribution systems, as well as their commercial conduct, for possible territorial restraints. Equity raises: prospectus exemptions and share issuance approvals In this note we discuss the interplay between prospectus exemptions and share issuance authorisations of listed Dutch companies. Prospectus exemptions are expanded under the EU Listing Act, but will Dutch issuers be able to take full advantage? Happy first anniversary! One year of the Vifo Act: an update On the first of June, the Dutch national security investment screening regime (the Vifo Act) celebrated its first anniversary. Time to take stock of key findings and forthcoming developments. Commission takes labour market enforcement to the next level Employers beware: the European Commission is strengthening its actions against anticompetitive practices in labour markets. In its recent Competition Policy Brief it takes a tough stance. Companies are well-advised to review their employment practices. Greenwashing in the EU financial markets: sustainable finance status update The European financial markets feature numerous financial products with characteristics such as ‘green’, ‘ESG’, ‘sustainable’, ‘climate’, ‘transition’, ‘impact’ or similar. But when is it fair to name or label financial products as such? Game over for dark patterns? ACM fines Epic for unfairly targeting children The ACM has fined Epic Games for exploiting children’s psychological vulnerabilities, marking a key moment for Dutch consumer law enforcement. Our briefing examines the broader implications for consumer-facing businesses, especially those in online sales. Pagination Previous page Page 12 Current page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Next page
FAQ: What will change with the entry into force of the Woo compared to the Wob? An update The Open Government Act (“Woo”) is to replace the Government Information (Public Access) Act (“Wob”). The Woo initiative proposal was passed in the Dutch House of Representatives in 2016; see our earlier Stibbeblog.
Digital Law Up(to)date: French Data Protection authority launches three new initiatives in the field of personal data protection In this blog, we briefly present three interesting initiatives of the CNIL, the French Data Protection Authority.
BRRD II implementation in the Netherlands Recently, the Dutch bill for the implementation of BRRD II establishing a framework for the recovery and resolution of credit institutions and investment firms, as amended by Directive in the Netherlands was submitted to Dutch Parliament.
ACM walks the walk: first-ever vertical price coordination fine The Dutch Competition Authority (“ACM”) has claimed a first victim in its vertical restraints battle. Samsung Electronics was fined nearly EUR 40 million for having meddled in the online resale prices for televisions at seven retailers.
Commission reveals first piece of antitrust sustainability puzzle The European Commission has published a Policy Brief setting out its preliminary views on how to fit the European Green Deal’s sustainability goals into the EU competition rules.
Listing Act: expanded prospectus exemptions On 24 April 2024 the European Parliament adopted the EU Listing Act, a legislative package that includes changes to the Prospectus Regulation, the Market Abuse Regulation, MiFID II and MIFIR. In this article we discuss these expanded prospectus exemptions
Package of new anti-money laundering rules adopted by European Council On 30 of May 2024 the Council of the European Union adopted the Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorism Financing Package (the AML Package). The AML Package will have consequences for market parties.
Mondelēz’s fine takes the biscuit: cross-border trade crusade peaks The European Commission has fined Mondelēz EUR 337.5 million for restricting cross-border trade. Brand owners are advised to double-check their licensing and distribution systems, as well as their commercial conduct, for possible territorial restraints.
Equity raises: prospectus exemptions and share issuance approvals In this note we discuss the interplay between prospectus exemptions and share issuance authorisations of listed Dutch companies. Prospectus exemptions are expanded under the EU Listing Act, but will Dutch issuers be able to take full advantage?
Happy first anniversary! One year of the Vifo Act: an update On the first of June, the Dutch national security investment screening regime (the Vifo Act) celebrated its first anniversary. Time to take stock of key findings and forthcoming developments.
Commission takes labour market enforcement to the next level Employers beware: the European Commission is strengthening its actions against anticompetitive practices in labour markets. In its recent Competition Policy Brief it takes a tough stance. Companies are well-advised to review their employment practices.
Greenwashing in the EU financial markets: sustainable finance status update The European financial markets feature numerous financial products with characteristics such as ‘green’, ‘ESG’, ‘sustainable’, ‘climate’, ‘transition’, ‘impact’ or similar. But when is it fair to name or label financial products as such?
Game over for dark patterns? ACM fines Epic for unfairly targeting children The ACM has fined Epic Games for exploiting children’s psychological vulnerabilities, marking a key moment for Dutch consumer law enforcement. Our briefing examines the broader implications for consumer-facing businesses, especially those in online sales.