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MSC Flaminia’. CJEU follows its AG on ships waste carve-out in the Basel Convention (and EU law). – gavc law – geert van calster – Go Health Pro

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MSC Flaminia’. CJEU follows its AG on ships waste carve-out in the Basel Convention (and EU law). – gavc law – geert van calster – Go Health Pro

A short note (on the day the UKSC appeal in MSC Flaminia is being heard) on the CJEU judgment in C‑188/23 Land Niedersachsen v Conti  11. Container Schiffahrts-GmbH & Co. KG MS ‘MSC Flaminia’. The Court essentially followed the Opinion of Capeta AG which I discussed here. The operative part reads Article 1(3)(b) of Regulation (EC) … Read more

States’ International Obligation(s) to Repeal Domestic Legislations Incompatible with the European Convention on Human Rights – EJIL: Talk! – Go Health Pro

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States’ International Obligation(s) to Repeal Domestic Legislations Incompatible with the European Convention on Human Rights – EJIL: Talk! – Go Health Pro

On 22 October 2024 the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR or ‘the Court’) issued a landmark judgment in the case of Kobaliya and Others v. Russia. It found that the Russian legislation on ‘foreign agents’ – imposing huge restrictions on the rights of Russian non-governmental organisations, media organisations and individuals designated as ‘foreign agents’ … Read more

Monica Basche presents at National Federation of the Blind of Virginia’s Annual Convention, discussing rights for blind prisoners and the future of disability rights. – Go Health Pro

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Monica Basche presents at National Federation of the Blind of Virginia’s Annual Convention, discussing rights for blind prisoners and the future of disability rights. – Go Health Pro

Monica Basche, an attorney at Brown, Goldstein & Levy, presented two sessions at the National Federation of the Blind of Virginia’s 66th Annual Convention in Portsmouth, Virginia. The three-day annual conference is the largest gathering of blind and low-vision people in Virginia, providing the opportunity for attendees to connect on topics to achieve equality and … Read more

Medeon Sarl v Siem Industries S.A. A good illustration of the limited scope for refusal of recognition of UK judgments covered by the Hague Choice of Court Convention, post Brexit. – Go Health Pro

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Medeon Sarl v Siem Industries S.A. A good illustration of the limited scope for refusal of recognition of UK judgments covered by the Hague Choice of Court Convention, post Brexit. – Go Health Pro

Many thanks to Marta Pertegás for flagging Medeon Sarl v Siem Industries S.A. ECLI:NL:GHDHA:2024:1248, in which the Gerechtshof Den Haag (upon appeal in summary proceedings) confirmed recognition and enforcement of a High Court (London) default order for payment. Exclusive choice of court for the English courts had been made by the parties in a Bond … Read more

Jamie Strawbridge and Michael Abrams led a civil rights panel and dialogue with colleagues on the Federal Bar Affiliation Annual Conference. – Go Well being Professional

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Jamie Strawbridge and Michael Abrams led a civil rights panel and dialogue with colleagues on the Federal Bar Affiliation Annual Conference. – Go Well being Professional

On September 6, Brown, Goldstein & Levy attorneys Jamie Strawbridge and Michael Abrams led an impactful panel dialogue entitled, “Policing & Folks with Disabilities: From First Encounter to Litigation,” on the Federal Bar Affiliation’s Annual Assembly and Conference. The annual conference was held in Kansas Metropolis, MO from September 5-7.  Jamie and Michael, acknowledged for … Read more

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