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On the concept of ‘operator’ triggering due diligence requirements in the EU’s Timber Regulation EUTR. – gavc law – geert van calster – Go Health Pro

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On the concept of ‘operator’ triggering due diligence requirements in the EU’s Timber Regulation EUTR. – gavc law – geert van calster – Go Health Pro

In Case C-70/23 Mesto Rimavská Sobota the CJEU held on 21 November on an important trigger for many an EU product- and import /export related environmental regulation. In the case at issue the context is the EU Timber Regulation 995/2010 also known as ‘EUTR’. The EUTR in essence aims to prevent illegally harvested timber from … Read more

On direct damage in unfair competition (Article 6 Rome II). – gavc law – geert van calster – Go Health Pro

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On direct damage in unfair competition (Article 6 Rome II). – gavc law – geert van calster – Go Health Pro

A quick note on Playtech Software ea v Games Global Ltd ea [2024] EWHC 3264 (Ch) in which Thompsell J discussed ia Rome II in an application for service out (of the jurisdiction).  As confirmed by Arnold LJ in Shenzhen Senior Technology Material Co Ltd v Celgard, LLC [2020] EWCA Civ 1293 [51]  as a matter … Read more

EU copyright law roundup – fourth trimester of 2024 – Go Health Pro

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EU copyright law roundup – fourth trimester of 2024 – Go Health Pro

Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash Now that 2024 is behind us, it’s time to report on the fourth trimester. Here is our final roundup of that AI-rich year. This post marks the fourth year of running this series on our blog. In it, we provide updates on key developments in EU copyright law from … Read more

Can the Rule of Law Be Restored by Violating Its Principles? – Verfassungsblog – Go Health Pro

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Can the Rule of Law Be Restored by Violating Its Principles? – Verfassungsblog – Go Health Pro

The Current Polish Debate This post concerns one of the crucial problems of transitional constitutionalism after a period of democratic and rule of law backsliding: how to restore the principle of the rule of law? Are there circumstances when, during this restoration, the principles of the rule of law are allowed to be violated? For … Read more

Restoring the Rule of Law – Verfassungsblog – Go Health Pro

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Restoring the Rule of Law – Verfassungsblog – Go Health Pro

In the last decade, the rule of law in Poland was methodically undermined. This would not have been possible without the parliamentary majority of the United Right coalition formed in late 2015 and the support of President Andrzej Duda, flanked by other opportunistic actors. The effects of judicial reforms beyond domestic politics have led to … Read more

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