Among the most dangerous workplaces worldwide are building sites. Workers in heavy machinery, high elevations, unstable buildings, and dangerous chemicals run constant danger of major injury. On building construction site accidents, accidents can have life-altering effects including emotional suffering, major injuries, and loss of income. Should you or a loved one sustain injuries on a building site, you … Read more
In St. Kliment Ohridski Primary Private School (C‑429/24), the CJEU examined the applicability of the Consumer Rights Directive (CRD) to enrolment contracts between a parent and a privately funded school for the compulsory education of her children. Questions arose as to whether the parent and/or the children qualify as a ‘consumer’ under the CRD and … Read more
Summaries of judgments made in collaboration with the Portuguese judges and référendaire of the General Court (Maria José Costeira, Ricardo Silva Passos and Esperança Mealha) Judgment of the General Court (Second Chamber, Extended Composition), 5 february 2025 Joined Cases T-830/22 and T-156/23 and Case T-1033/23 Poland v Commission Law governing the institutions – Partial … Read more
The best response to Donald Trump’s tariffs would be strategic restraint, argues Joshua Fenton. By refusing to be drawn into a trade war, Europe can protect itself from further damage and demonstrate the futility of unilateral tariffs. In the eyes of Donald Trump, tariffs are tools of strength, part of a zero-sum game designed to … Read more
Being hurt on the work might change your life and affect your financial situation in addition to your health. Many employees are unaware that they legally have rights to compensation outside of their perks. Many times, firms or insurance companies will try to reduce claims, leaving wounded workers battling medical bills and missed income. Work related injury lawyers … Read more