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Around the house: Airbnb names ex-President Biden chief of staff as CLO, Reader’s Digest-owner replaces long-time GC
This week’s roundup of top in-house moves also includes appointments at Edward Jones, Pipedrive, ESM and UPMC
Digital piracy increases by 3.3% in 2022, says EUIPO report
For the first time in years, piracy levels rose in 2022, largely driven by TV shows, series, films and manga publications
Brexit and environment on the agenda in busy week for maritime lawyers
European Maritime lawyers meet in London Brexit, hot on the heels of IMO approving GHG programme and rejecting US last minute pitch.
The UK & Europe cryptocurrency race is on
Race is on but compariable regulatory extensions suggests UK regulation of the cryptocurrency market would take two years, says legal director.
ICOs not working as expected say regulators
EU financial markets regulator to examines ICOs to determine road aged for regulation.
Derling and Primus establish a new Baltic alliance
New Baltic alliance offers cross-border access and takes advantage of fast-growing Estonian firm established two years ago.
ACC Europe elects new president
Hans Albers of Juniper Networks is to lead the European in-house network, aims for growth.
Balancing competitiveness and environment tops the maritime agenda
Global Legal Post is at the Malta Maritime Summit 2018, officially opened by the Malta transport minister, who also held tripartite meeting.
CJEU takes the biscuit!
Following a CJEU order, the EU intellectual property office (EUIPO) needs to revisit a 16-year-old decision on the shape of KitKat bars.
Digital age copyright reform stalls as MEPs vote down changes
Despite celebrity endorsement, reform of EU copyright reform voted down giving campaigning internet companies a big win.
EU asked for GDPR exemptions by regulators
Regulators are concerned cross-border investigations could be placed in jeopardy by GDPR requirements.
EC to remove 'unwarranted' regulatory barriers for SBBS
The European Commission (EC) is proposing new rules to remove regulatory barriers and offer market-led solutions for sovereign bond-backed securities (SBBS).
Ellex Raidla and Primus merge to create largest Estonian law firm
Ellex Raidla and Primus have merged, strengthening Ellex's position as the largest firm across the Baltics.
M&A activity in the Baltics hit record high last year
The resilience of the Baltics was reflected in M&A activity, which reached record-breaking levels in 2016.
Top lawyer under fire in Longleat Estate trustee row
One of the UK's most esteemed family lawyers, Richard Parry, may be forced by a High Court judge to step down from his trusteeship of the Longleat Estate.
Tark Grunte takes over Lithuanian arm of Baltic Legal Solutions
The move creates one of the largest firms in the Baltic region.
Swedes make big push into Baltics
Leading Nordic regional law firm Magnusson has expanded its presence in the Baltics with the launch of an office in Tallinn.
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