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Why Is the European Commission Fining X? The €120m DSA Case the US Wants Overturned
The European Commission fined X €120m in the first Digital Services Act non-compliance decision. Now the US has asked to join Musk's court challenge. We explain what the Commission found, how DSA fines work and what happens next.
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Albrecht Langhart
Blum&Grob Attorneys at Law Ltd, SwitzerlandCorporate“Businesses, and the people who own and run them, are a major pillar of the economy, and an extremely important part of o…”
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Christian Toms
Brown Rudnick LLP, United KingdomDispute Resolution“Brown Rudnick is highly experienced and effective in handling large, complex disputes, often cross-border, including in…”
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Aaron Yu
Zhong Lun Law Firm, ChinaDispute Resolution“Aaron Yu is a non-equity partner of Zhong Lun, one of the largest full-service firm in China. His practice focuses on co…”
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Albert Togut
Togut, Segal & Segal LLP, USABankruptcy“A highly respected “dean” of the bankruptcy bar and one of the most accomplished restructuring attorneys of our time, Al…”
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Andrew Bates
Dillion Eustace, Republic of IrelandInsurance & Business“Dillon Eustace is one of Ireland’s leading law firms focusing on financial services, banking and capital markets, corpor…”
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Austin Demajo
Grant Thornton Malta, MaltaTax“Founded in 1975, the Malta firm became a Grant Thornton member firm in 1991. We have been building our momentum for over…”
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Bahram N. Vakil
AZB & Partners, IndiaEnergy, Environment & Resources“Bahram N Vakil: Co-Founding and Senior Partner One of the founding partners of AZB & Partners, Bahram N. Vakil is amongs…”
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Fahad AlDehais AlMalki
SuhailPartners LLP, Saudi ArabiaCapital Markets“Fahad AlDehais AlMalki is the Managing and Founding Partner of SuhailPartners LLP. Fahad is a Chambers and Partners Capi…”
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Tesla Racial Discrimination Trial: What California Alleges and Why FEHA Has No Damages Cap
California's Civil Rights Department takes Tesla to a bench trial in Oakland over alleged race discrimination and harassment at its Fremont plant, with no FEHA cap on damages. We set out the claims, the parallel EEOC and private cases, and what employers should take from them.
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What Is the Status of IEEPA Refunds? CAPE Phase 3, Liquidated Entries and the Appeal
CBP has told the Court of International Trade that CAPE Phase 3, the refund route for finally liquidated entries, opens on 6 October 2026. We explain where IEEPA tariff refunds stand, who can claim, the deadlines and the appeal that will decide the rest.
What Is the Timeline for Implementing the EU AI Act? Business Obligations After the Omnibus Delay
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“Darren is an international award winning, commercial disputes lawyer. He has 21 years of experience providing advice and representation in significant and high profile commercial disputes, Royal commissions and inquiries across a wide…”
“Hendrik Viaene focuses his practice on competition law, regulated markets and regulatory law. He advises clients across a wide range of related issues including state aid, cartels, licensing agreements, merger filings, M&A negotiations,…”
“Ji Pyoung Kim is an attorney at Kim & Chang’s Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity, Corporate Governance, Banking, Securities, Insolvency & Restructuring and Capital Markets Practices. Mr Kim’s primary areas of focus include corporate…”
