European Court of Justice

EU court reprimands ČR over anti-discrimination laws

Luxembourg - The European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled that the Czech Republic failed to comply with the obligations of its admission to EU. It was the Commission of the European Communities that filed the lawsuit. "The Czech...

Inauguration of the new buildings of the EU court of justice

Donderdag 4 december 2008 | European Union ] On the occasion of the inauguration of its new buildings, the Court of Justice of the European Communities will hold an official ceremony on 4 December 2008, from 17:00 to 18:45 in...

Obituary: Professor Sir Hugh Laddie (1946–2008)

Professor Sir Hugh Laddie died at home in London on 29 November 2008. On becoming a High Court judge in 1995, as Mr Justice Laddie, it was said of him at his inauguration that “we suspect we are about not to see a cruiser, a...

Research and Markets: Greece Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Report Q42008 Now Available

DUBLIN, Ireland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 28, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Greece Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Report Q4 2008" report to their offering. BMI's Greece Pharmaceuticals and...

High Court Rules UK Double Tax Relief System Is Unlawful

The High Court in London has decided that the United Kingdom’s double tax relief system infringes European law, in a case concerning the tax treatment of dividends received by UK-resident companies from companies resident in...

Jonathan Glancey is dazzled by the thrilling new European court of justice in Luxembourg

If the law were a colour, what would it be? Dominique Perrault, the Parisian architect of the newly reconstructed European Court of Justice in Luxembourg, thinks the answer is gold. Why gold? "Because this is not a criminal...

Let There Be Light

The EU Court of Justice is a shining beacon in grey old Luxembourg - and for €500m, so it ought to be, says Jonathan Glancey If the law were a color, what would it be? Dominique Perrault, the Parisian architect of the newly...

Ruling strengthens employment rights for carers

Thousands of people who care for disabled or elderly relatives will have the right to claim against their private-sector employers who refuse them flexibile working after a tribunal ruling. Sharon Coleman, a legal secretary who...

Intel ruling sets tough dilution test for owners of famous brands

The owner of a famous trade mark can stop a similar mark being used for completely different goods and services but must show that the new mark will have an economic impact on consumers to its detriment, the European Court of...

EU threatens Germany with new court action over Volkswagen law

Germany must change its controversial Volkswagen law to comply with a court ruling within two months or face new suit, the European Commission said on Thursday. "In the absence of a satisfactory reply from Germany within two...

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