European Union Law

The Court of Justice of the European Union has issued a preliminary ruling refining the Sumal doctrine, with potential implications for corporate groups facing competition damages litigation in the EU. Companies with intermediate holding companies in the Netherlands and other EU Member States may wish to assess their exposure in light of the Court’s clarified jurisdictional framework.…

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The Court of Justice of the European Union issued a landmark ruling in April 2026, clarifying when music sampling and other uses of protected works may qualify as lawful “pastiche” under EU copyright law. The decision establishes three cumulative conditions that may shape how creators and practitioners across creative fields assess permissible use going forward.…

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Greenberg Traurig’s April 2026 edition of Competition Currents delivers timely analysis of significant developments shaping antitrust and competition law around the world. From enforcement trends to regulatory shifts, this edition offers the critical insights clients and colleagues need to stay ahead.…

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On 4 March 2026, the European Commission published its proposed Industrial Accelerator Act, a draft regulation intended to strengthen industrial capacity in strategic sectors, accelerate decarbonisation, and reduce critical dependencies across the EU.…

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On Dec. 9, 2025, the Council of the EU (Council)’s Presidency and European Parliament (Parliament)’s negotiators reached a provisional agreement to simplify sustainability reporting and due diligence requirements (Provisional Agreement).
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On Sept. 11, 2025, the European Commission published a draft for consultation of the revised Technology Transfer Block Exemption Regulation (TTBER) and updated Technology Transfer Guidelines (Guidelines). The aim of this revision is to adapt the rules to recent market developments and case law of the Court of Justice of the European Union.…

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