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Tax refunds for European pension and investment funds
The Court of Justice of the European Union has again held that a withholding tax levied by a European member state on dividends paid to non-residents - in this case investment vehicles - is an unjustified restriction on the freedom of movement of capital. Macfarlanes provide full details.
Law Firm: Macfarlanes LLP | Published: 21 May 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Compliance
Carry on camping: ECJ rules on holiday carry over following sick leave
Decisions from the European Court of Justice over the last few years have changed the legal landscape regarding holiday entitlement and sickness absence. Shoosmiths analyses the recent ECJ decision in Neidel v Stadt Frankfurt am Main to see whether it clarifies a number of uncertainties.
Law Firm: Shoosmiths | Published: 17 May 2012 | Practice Area: Contract of Employment and Statutory rights
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Reality bytes: CJEU confirms functionality of computer programs not protected by copyright
The Court of Justice of the EU has handed down its keenly awaited judgment in SAS Institute Inc v World Programming Ltd, confirming that the functionality of a computer program is not protected by copyright. Nabarro provides details on the case's background and implications for software companies.
Law Firm: Nabarro | Published: 16 May 2012 | Practice Area: Copyright
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Off-piste: negotiating Europe's debt mountain
More than $550bn of European leveraged buy-out loans are due to mature between now and 2016. This report from Linklaters' banking team provides in-depth analysis on measuring the wall of debt; how refinancing faces harsh headwinds; and the options and opportunities presented to businesses.
Law Firm: Linklaters | Published: 16 May 2012 | Practice Area: Capital Markets and Debt Securities
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Eurobonds taxation - the view from Russia
On 30 December 2011, the Russian Finance Ministry issued a letter outlining the authorities' view on the 'beneficial owner' concept and taxation of Eurobonds interest. In this briefing, Pepeliaev Group's Ivan Zelenin outlines how the beneficial owner concept exerts a great influence.
Law Firm: Pepeliaev Group | Published: 15 May 2012 | Practice Area: Cross Border
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Beware unfair software: Europe’s top court rules on software copyright
The CJEU has delivered its ruling on the scope of copyright protection for computer programs. The Court confirmed that there is no copyright in the functionality of a computer program or the programming language. Field Fisher give full details of the ruling and what it will mean in practice.
Law Firm: Field Fisher Waterhouse | Published: 08 May 2012 | Practice Area: Copyright
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EU cookie compliance and website development – don't leave any crumbs
With the Information Commissioner's Office 12 month grace period for enforcing the new cookies rules almost at an end, this briefing from Shoosmiths outlines how and why companies should work with their website developers at an early stage to ensure compliance.
Law Firm: Shoosmiths | Published: 27 April 2012 | Practice Area: E-Commerce
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Harmonising Europe's consumer law - a review of the changes
In 2008, the European Commission set about consolidating and harmonising all relevant consumer rights legislation. In this briefing, Wragge & Co's retail regulatory team examine the details of the new legislative changes and their impact for retailers operating in the UK and internationally.
Law Firm: Wragge & Co | Published: 25 April 2012 | Practice Area: Sale and Supply of Goods and Services
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Competition law - all the latest developments from the UK and EU
Nabarro's monthly update covers all the key news relevant to UK and EU competition, procurement and state aid. April's edition features stories on the OFT's RBS/Barclays decision; Universal's acquisition of EMI; confidentiality claims; and Apple and Microsoft's complaint against Motorola patents.
Law Firm: Nabarro | Published: 24 April 2012 | Practice Area: EU Member State Competition Law
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Cross-border contracts - how to avoid disputes over governing law
The recent case of Presstek Europe Ltd v Multi-Digital De Impresion SL confirms that the failure to include a binding law and jurisdiction clause in a contract can give rise to unwelcome consequences if a dispute subsequently arises. This briefing provides practical tips to avoid such disputes.
Law Firm: Eversheds | Published: 20 April 2012 | Practice Area: Cross-border: Commercial and International Trade
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