Lexology PRO | European Union, United Kingdom | 22 Sep 2023
Microsoft has won provisional approval in the UK for its restructured acquisition of Activision, but not without a fresh broadside from the competition watchdog for failing to tweak the deal during the original merger review.
Lexology PRO | European Union, Germany | 21 Sep 2023
The European Commission has sanctioned a cartel in the defence industry for the first time, fining German weapons supplier Diehl €1.2 million for allocating markets with a rival.
Lexology PRO | China, European Union, Global, etc. | 21 Sep 2023
An analysis of Google’s US$93 million settlement over “deceptive” data processing allegations, a guide on how to transfer personal data lawfully outside the EEA, and an overview of global climate regulation – plus other top content from Lexology PRO.
Lexology PRO | European Union | 19 Sep 2023
This checklist provides guidance to in-house counsel and private practitioners on assessing whether a transfer of personal data is a restricted transfer and how to make such a restricted transfer in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 – General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR). The checklist can also be used to assist in-house counsel and private practitioners when advising internal......
Lexology PRO | European Union | 19 Sep 2023
This guide will inform in-house counsel and private practitioners about how to lawfully transfer personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), as well as assist them when advising internal or external clients about such issues.
Lexology PRO | European Union | 13 Sep 2023
Microsoft and Activision’s reworked UK deal is being assessed by the European Commission, which is seeking input on whether the proposals could impact commitments it previously accepted.
Lexology PRO | European Union | 31 Aug 2023
Microsoft will unbundle its Teams product from its Office software as the company bids to quell an in-depth EU antitrust probe, but complainant alfaview argues the changes do not go far enough.
Lewis Silkin LLP | European Union, United Kingdom | 23 Aug 2023
It is now over two years since the main application deadline for applications to the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS). However, recent changes to policies on pre-settled status extensions, late applications and ongoing right to work considerations mean that understanding the EUSS is still very relevant for employers. This article flags some aspects for employers to be aware of and act on.
Lewis Silkin LLP | United Kingdom | 26 Jul 2023
The Home Office recently published a Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules. The statement includes measures restricting students who are switching into work routes, and became effective on 17 July 2023. Changes to the Skilled Worker Shortage Occupation List are due to go live on 7 August 2023, and changes to the EU Settlement Scheme on 9 August 2023. This article summarises some of the......
Clyde & Co LLP | European Union, Ireland | 4 Jul 2023
The largest GDPR fine in history, €1.2 billion, has been issued by the Irish Data Protection Commission. There are, however, wider rumblings…