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New Regulations on Foreign Investment Control in the European Union

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Context and purpose of the new Regulation Today’s Official Journal of the European Union finally publishes the long-awaited Regulation (EU) 2026/1386, which introduces a new legal framework for the control of foreign investments in the European Union, with the aim of strengthening the protection of security and public order in a context marked by the […]

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New EU defence against lawsuits in Russia

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On 23 April 2026, the EU adopted Regulation (EU) 2026/506 amending Regulation (EU) 833/2014 concerning restrictive measures against Russia (the “Sanctions Regulation“). Among other novelties, the implementation of an “anti-suit injunction” – a procedural instrument typical of the “Common Law” system – stands out, which can be invoked by EU entities that are sued in

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EU Inc.: a New European Corporate Form for Operating and Scaling Businesses in the EU

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The European Commission has presented a proposal for a Regulation establishing EU Inc., intended to create a harmonised and directly applicable corporate framework across the European Union.   On 18 March 2026, the European Commission unveiled one of its most ambitious corporate law initiatives in recent decades: the proposal for EU Inc., a new European

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International Successions and Estate planning: Key Considerations for Family Businesses and Private Clients

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Introduction In a landscape increasingly defined by the international mobility of individuals, companies, and assets, effective succession planning has become essential to ensuring legal certainty and safeguarding the continuity of family wealth. Recent experience confirms that cross‑border successions require proactive strategies that allow for coordination between jurisdictions and risk mitigation. The Resolution issued by the

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SME Fund 2026: new European aid for SMEs and the self-employed to protect their industrial and intellectual property assets

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The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), with the support of the European Commission, will reopen a new edition of the SME Fund on February 2, 2026 – Ideas Powered for Business, a grant program designed to facilitate access for SMEs and self-employed workers to the protection of their industrial and intellectual property rights through

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The Three Key Takeaways from the General Court Judgment of 21 January 2026: A Turning Point in the Interpretation of “Extraordinary Circumstances” under Regulation 261/2004

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1.Introduction The interpretation of the concept of “extraordinary circumstances” under Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 has been one of the main sources of controversy in litigation arising from flight delays and cancellations since the adoption of this cornerstone instrument in the field of passenger protection. The progressive judicial expansion of passengers’ rights, largely driven by the

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Law 10/2025, on customer care services: a challenge for the airline and tourism industry

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Introduction On 27 December, the Official State Gazette published the long-awaited Law 10/2025, of 26 December, which regulates customer care services (“LSAC”) and entry into force the following day, 28 December. We say “awaited” because its parliamentary processing advanced in the previous legislature but was interrupted by the elections held in 2023. The new law

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Law 9/2025 on Sustainable Mobility: main measures for air transport in Spain

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Today’s Official State Gazette publishes Law 9/2025, of 3 December, on Sustainable Mobility (BOE). It is a text of remarkable breadth and complexity: it comprises 143 pages, distributed in 110 articles, 38 additional provisions, 10 transitional provisions and 21 final provisions. Because of its length and density, the new law requires detailed and rigorous study

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The Spanish Royal Decree 214/2025, of 18 march: the new legal framework for sustainability

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The Spanish Royal Decree 214/2025, of 18 March, represents a significant regulatory change for Spanish businesses regarding sustainability and emissions management. If your company is a large enterprise, a consolidated group, or a public interest entity in Spain, this regulation applies directly to you. However, even if you are an SME, anticipating these requirements may

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