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A look forward to the new Austrian presidency
The official programme of the Austrian Presidency of the Council of the European Union during the second half of 2018 (1 July to 31 December 2018) has as its motto “A Europe that protects”. The Presidency will be part of the trio Estonia-Bulgaria-Austria.
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June case law digest
A summary of recent Court of Justice decisions and Advocate General opinions.
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Tensions rise as October deadline looms
Negotiations have stalled leaving those in Brussels frustrated. Promises have been made at the European Council but it is clear the next few months will be crucial.
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Law Society of Scotland submits response to inquiry into UK Trade Policy Transparency and Scrutiny
The LSS suggested that the UK takes a similar approach to the European Commission and the changes it has recently implemented to increase transparency around trade relations.
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European Commission proposes new Justice, Rights and Values Fund
The European Commission has proposed a new Justice, Rights and Values Fund, of €947million, aimed at simplifying the existing programmes in the field.
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NewsThe use of algorithms in the justice system in England and Wales by Christina Blacklaws
Christina Blacklaws, President of the Law Society of England and Wales, comments on the opportunities and the challenges presented by technology, which are some of the biggest issues facing our global society. On 14 th June, the Law Society of England and Wales announced the launch of a ground-breaking ...
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Law Society written response to Lords' inquiry on UK-EU security treaty
In March, the EU Home Affairs Sub-Committee of the House of Lords launched an inquiry into the proposed UK-EU security treaty. The Law Society prepared a written submission responding to this inquiry, setting out the practical and legal challenges involved in negotiating a security treaty.
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Appeal for donations to allow lawyers help asylum seekers in Lesvos
An overrun immigration system on Lesvos has left thousands of asylum seekers without meaningful access to legal assistance. Under the banner of European Lawyers in Lesvos (ELIL), over 100 lawyers have volunteered to help more than 5,000 people but resources are finite. ELIL are looking for donations to continue providing ...
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The Company Law Package
On 25 April 2018, the European Commission launched proposals which would amend EU company law in relation to the use of digital tools and cross-border conversions, mergers and divisions.
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The impact of Brexit on Family Law - Law Society panel discussion at European Parliament
On 16 May 2018, Catherine Bearder, MEP for South East England, and the Brussels office of the Law Society brought together leading experts in the field of Family Law to give a talk at European Parliament on the challenges Brexit poses to the practice area.
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Law Society of Scotland opens price transparency consultation and publishes cloud computing guide
The Law Society of Scotland is asking the legal profession and consumer bodies for their views on price transparency for legal services, and has also published a new guide on cloud computing for law firms.
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May case law digest
A summary of relevant decided cases and Attorney General opinions on upcoming cases before the Court of Justice from the last month.
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Brexit: the UK government is facing a cliff-edge
With the June Council fast approaching, many in Brussels feel that crunch time is nigh for the UK and Theresa May’s government.
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The European Commission's 'New Deal for Consumers'
The European Commission delivers its final act of the “New Deal for Consumers” with the publication of proposals for a Directive on better enforcement and modernisation of EU consumer protection rules and a Directive on representative action for the protection of the collective interests of consumers.
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European Council adopts the EU’s 2017 annual report on human rights
Human rights took centre stage on 28 May 2018, when the Council adopted the EU’s 2017 annual report on human rights and democracy in the world.
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Law Society hosts seminar on post-Brexit civil justice cooperation
The UK Law Societies’ Brussels Office hosted a lunchtime seminar on 24 May 2018 concerning the recognition and enforcement of judgments in civil and commercial matters following Brexit.
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Electronic evidence: the Commission takes steps to improve cross-border access
Digital evidence of criminal activity is increasingly relied on by prosecutors and courts in the fight against crime. However, existing mechanisms for collecting electronic evidence have proven to be inadequately slow and authorities have historically faced complex processes in their attempts to receive data stored in other countries. In April ...
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Update on the European Lawyers in Lesvos project
The project was developed following the European Bar Presidents’ Conference in Vienna in February 2016 and has been supported financially by 37 separate European Bars and Law Societies. Considerable assistance and support has also been extended by the Greek Bars and a Memorandum of Understanding was signed with the Greek ...
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Head of the UK Law Societies’ Brussels Office gives evidence in the House of Lords
On 15 May 2018, Helena Raulus, head of Brussels office of the UK Law Societies, gave evidence to the House of Lords EU Justice Sub-Committee as part of their follow-up enquiry on civil justice co-operation post-Brexit. She appeared alongside Alex Layton QC who was representing the Bar Council of ...
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CCBE releases their 2017 annual report
The CCBE represents European bars and law societies in their common interests. In this role, it acts as a liaison between members and the European institutions, international organisations and other legal organisations around the world. The annual report , which summarises what the CCBE has been working on over ...
