EU Law Live

In this new EU Law Live´s Weekend Edition Kamrul Faisal argues that the GDPR fails to adequately protect children's personal data in the digital age due to inconsistent definitions, ineffective consent mechanisms, and weak accountability for data controllers. The article calls for a child-centered approach with stronger enforcement, clearer guidelines, and mechanisms that recognize children's evolving capacities while ensuring their rights and privacy are safeguarded. Read more at EU Law Live: https://lnkd.in/dJBBDc67 #DataProtection #ChildPrivacy #GDPR #DigitalRights #CyberSafety

Ivan Tot analyses a recent ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union in the case Przedsiębiorstwo A., C-677/22. The case concerns the interpretation of Article 3(5) of the Late Payment Directive (LPD) 2011/7, which regulates payment periods in commercial transactions to combat late payments. Don’t miss it at EU Law Live.

Now available, Ayana Dootalieva’s Analysis of a legal case (C-517/23) concerning advertising of medicinal products and whether certain promotional campaigns encourage irresponsible or excessive consumption requiring regulatory intervention. The case involves DocMorris, a Dutch mail-order pharmacy, and Apothekerkammer Nordrhein, a German pharmacists' association.

We are pleased to announce the new contribution of Paulina Komorowska-Mrozik, Anna Bryńska and Konrad Biskup in our Competition Corner´s Symposium at EU Law Live, covering the topic of "Competition law and labour markets". The authors examine the extension of competition law into labour markets, focusing on recent guidance and enforcement actions by European and Polish authorities. They highlight ongoing investigations, key legal interpretations, and uncertainties surrounding anti-competitive agreements affecting employment conditions. Read more at EU Law Live: https://lnkd.in/dWFGPQAi #CompetitionLaw #LabourMarkets #FairCompetition #EmploymentLaw #EURegulations

Don’t miss Anna Duron (She/Her/Hers)’s Analysis of a recent legal case concerning the recognition and representativeness of trade unions and professional organizations within EU institutions. It focuses on the General Court's (GC) decision in case T-179/23, where the European Civil Service Federation (FFPE) challenged the Council's decision to suspend its status as a representative trade union. Read more at EU Law Live.

Kaisa Huhta’s Op-Ed discusses the judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in case C-48/23 (Alajärven Sähkö and Others), which focuses on the independence of national regulators in the energy sector, specifically regarding the setting of electricity network tariffs. The case arose from a dispute in Finland, where the Finnish Energy Authority (the national regulator) revised its tariff-setting decision in the middle of a monitoring period, allegedly due to changes in electricity legislation introduced by the Finnish government aimed at reducing consumer costs. Read more at EU Law Live.

Panagiotis Zinonos analyzes the Court of Justice of the European Union’s (CJEU) judgment in cases C-647/21 & C-648/21, which concerns judicial independence within national courts—specifically, the ability of national judges to rule on cases despite being arbitrarily reassigned. The case originates in Poland, where a judge was removed from cases without her consent or explanation, raising concerns about political influence over the judiciary. Don’t miss his Op-Ed at EU Law Live.

In this new EU Law Live´s Weekend Edition, Maria José Azar-Baud's purpose is to provide a comprehensive analysis of the global evolution of class actions, emphasizing their increasing adoption beyond common law countries and highlighting their role in consumer protection and access to justice. Through comparative insights, the author advocates for stronger, more effective collective redress mechanisms, particularly within the European Union, to ensure fairness and efficiency in mass litigation. Don´t miss it at: https://lnkd.in/d3Vycn-n  #ClassActions #ConsumerProtection #CollectiveRedress #LegalInnovation #AccessToJustice  

Maddalen Martín Artetxe discusses the implications of the Court of Justice of the European Union’s (CJEU) ruling in case C-253/23 (ASG2) regarding collective actions for damages in competition law. It explores how the principle of effectiveness in EU law is shaping procedural rules, potentially leading to the creation of an informal procedural code outside formal EU legislation. The author highlights concerns about the increasing role of the judiciary in defining procedural rights, particularly in competition litigation, and the potential challenges this poses to Member States' autonomy in procedural matters. Don’t miss it at EU Law Live. https://lnkd.in/eU3E5dwN

Don’t miss Sébastien Thomas’ Op-Ed analyzing a recent judgment by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) concerning state aid in the aviation sector. It specifically discusses the legal reasoning behind the Court's decision in Case C-490/23 P, Neos v Ryanair and Commission. The case revolves around a €130 million COVID-19 compensation scheme by Italy for airlines and a controversial "minimum remuneration requirement" for beneficiaries. Read more at EU Law Live. https://lnkd.in/dgQkWh_F