The July 2026 edition of Greenberg Traurig’s Competition Currents is out, highlighting significant developments in global antitrust and competition law for clients and colleagues.
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Netherlands Expands Investment Screening Law to Cover 6 Additional Technologies
The Dutch government has proposed extending mandatory investment screening under the Vifo Act to six additional technology sectors – including AI, nanotechnology, and biotechnology – effective January 1, 2027. Companies contemplating transactions in these sectors may wish to assess their exposure now.
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GT Newsletter | Competition Currents | June 2026
The June 2026 edition of Greenberg Traurig’s Competition Currents is out, highlighting significant developments in global antitrust and competition law for clients and colleagues.
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EU Commission Proposes New Authorization Regime for Mobile Satellite Services
The European Commission has proposed an EU-wide framework for allocating the 2 GHz mobile satellite services band, which would split spectrum between governmental and commercial use once current authorizations expire in 2027.
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EU’s 20th Russia Sanctions Package: Key Changes and Compliance Implications
The EU’s 20th Russia sanctions package introduces new restrictions and compliance considerations affecting trade, finance, and enforcement across member states.
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European Commission Publishes Draft Revised Merger Guidelines
The European Commission’s draft revised merger guidelines, published April 30, 2026, bring about an update to EU merger control, broadening the analytical framework to address digital markets, dynamic competition, and sustainability while placing greater weight on demonstrated efficiencies.
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EU Court of Justice Clarifies Jurisdiction Rules for Competition Damages Claims
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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CJEU Clarifies the ‘Pastiche’ Exception Under EU Copyright Law
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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GT Newsletter | Competition Currents | April 2026
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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European Commission Proposes ‘EU Inc.,’ A New Corporate Entity for EU Companies
On March 18, 2026, the European Commission published a legislative proposal to create “EU Inc.,” an optional, digital-first corporate legal form aimed at simplifying cross-border business operations within the EU.
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