EU court outlines limits of loyalty for religious employers A German counselor’s firing after quitting the Catholic Church led EU judges to draw a clearer line: Faith can matter at work, but only when it’s directly tied to the job.

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WhatsApp wins court backing to challenge $268 million Irish privacy fine Meta Platforms' WhatsApp on Tuesday won backing from Europe's top court for its challenge to a fine that was increased to 225 million euros ($268 million) by the EU privacy watchdog, a ruling that cou...

Europe's top court ruled WhatsApp Ireland can formally challenge the EDPB's binding decision that hiked its privacy fine from €50M to €225M. The case could set precedent for how tech firms contest GDPR enforcement across the bloc. #WhatsApp #GDPR #DataPrivacy #EUCourt
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Court of Justice of the EU (@Curia@curia.social-network.europa.eu) 488 Posts, 6 Following, 4.27K Followers · Official account of the Press Service of the Court of Justice of the European Union.

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Marine Le Pen arrives for embezzlement appeal in Paris court By Juliette Jabkhiro PARIS, Jan 13 (Reuters) - French far-right leader Marine Le Pen arrived in court on Tuesday for an appeal trial that will determine whether she can run in the 2027 presidential

Marine Le Pen’s embezzlement appeal rejected by EU court. Case involves misuse of EU funds for National Rally. Read more: #MarineLePen #EUCourt

EU Court Bars 'Gin' Label for Non-Alcoholic Drinks, Citing 37.5% Alcohol Requirement Ruling aims to prevent consumer confusion and protect traditional producers as alcohol-free alternatives gain popularity across Europe

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Europe Supports Same-Sex Marriage Historic EU Judgment: Same-Sex Marriages Now Valid Across the Entire Bloc The European Union Court of Justice has declared that Same-Sex Marriages must be legally recognised across all EU member states. The ruling is being hailed as a historic step for LGBTQ+ rights, marriage equality, and human rights protection within the bloc. The judgement emphasizes that freedom of movement, a core principle of the EU, applies equally to…

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EU Court Bars 'Gin' Label for Non-Alcoholic Drinks, Citing 37.5% Alcohol Requirement Ruling aims to prevent consumer confusion and protect traditional producers as alcohol-free alternatives gain popularity across Europe

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Non-Alcoholic Gin Alternatives Lose in EU Court This could impact how some zero-proof spirits are marketed

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Registrations open for the Myers Moot Court Competition — EWI – European Whistleblowing Institute The European Whistleblowing Institute is now accepting applications for the Myers Moot Court Competition , the first European moot court competition exclusively dedicated to Whistleblowing Law. Regis...

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European court upholds EU-US Data Privacy Framework data-sharing agreement | Computer Weekly EU General Court upholds EU-US Data Privacy Framework, bringing certainty to businesses that exchange data with the US – for now. An appeal may be in the offing.

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EU court backs latest EU, US data transfer deal BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Europe’s second-highest court on Wednesday backed a new data transfer deal agreed between the European Union and the United States two years ago to replace two previous pacts rejected by a higher tribunal. "The General Court dismisses an action for annulment of the new framework for the transfer of personal data between the European Union and the United States," it said in a ruling. "In so doing, it confirms that, on the date of adoption of the contested decision, the United States of America ensured an adequate level of protection for personal data transferred from the European Union to organisations in that country," the Luxembourg-based General Court added. The agreement affects thousands of companies, ranging from banks to tech companies to drugmakers and car manufacturers, that transfer personal data across the Atlantic for commercial use such as payroll purposes. The case is T-553/23 - Latombe v Commission. 3rd party Ad. Not an offer or recommendation by Investing.com. See disclosure here or remove ads. Which stocks should you consider in your very next trade? The best opportunities often hide in plain sight—buried among thousands of stocks you'd never have time to research individually. That's why smart investors use our Stock Screener with 50+ predefined screens and 160+ customizable filters to surface hidden gems instantly. For example, the Piotroski's Picks method averages 23% annual returns by focusing on financial strength, and you can get it as a standalone screen. Momentum Masters catches stocks gaining serious traction, while Blue-Chip Bargains finds undervalued giants. With screens for dividends, growth, value, and more, you'll discover opportunities others miss. Our current favorite screen is Under $10/share, which is great for discovering stocks trading under $10 with recent price momentum showing some very impressive returns!

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Volkswagen liable for defeat devices, top EU court rules BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European Court of Justice on Friday ruled that carmakers like Volkswagen (ETR:VOWG_p) remain liable for using unlawful defeat devices, such as temperature-sensitive emissions software, even if the vehicles met EU standards, which doesn’t guarantee the technology’s legality. The case at the European Union’s top court arose from two German lawsuits involving Volkswagen diesel vehicles fitted with defeat devices, either during production or through later software updates. The Court said compensation to buyers can be reduced based on vehicle use or capped at 15% of the purchase price, but it must still adequately reflect the damage caused. "The impact on Volkswagen is expected to be limited, as only a few diesel-related lawsuits are still pending before German courts," Volkswagen said. "In our view, today’s ECJ decision will not change that," the German carmaker added. Defeat devices are tools or software that alter vehicle emissions, triggering legal disputes over whether manufacturers misuse them to conceal true pollution levels. Carmakers have argued these devices only activate at certain temperatures to protect the engine and comply with the law. Volkswagen was found to have hidden excessive levels of toxic diesel emissions in 2015, a scandal that led to a management rout and thousands of regulatory probes and lawsuits which are taking years to settle.

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Europe’s CISPE challenges Broadcom’s $69 billion VMware deal in EU court (Reuters) -European Union judges could review chipmaker Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO)’s $69 billion acquisition of cloud computing firm VMWare, after an antitrust complaint opposed the bloc’s approval of one of the biggest takeovers in the technology industry. The Cloud Infrastructure Services Providers in Europe, or CISPE, has filed a formal appeal before the European General Court seeking an annulment of the European Commission’s approval of the deal, the organisation said on Thursday. Broadcom had wrapped up the purchase of VMWare in November 2023, after intense scrutiny from regulators globally forced the company to delay the closing date thrice. The European Commission’s official summary of its approval decision was published in May, acknowledging that the acquisition posed significant risks to competition. "However, it failed to impose any conditions on Broadcom to prevent a concentration of dominance or to mitigate the potential abuse of such a position," CISPE said. CISPE said it has "consistently raised alarms" with the Commission over Broadcom’s unfair software licensing practices, but no substantive action has been taken to support either European cloud service providers or their customers. VMware’s dominance of software in the virtualisation market "means that unfair new licensing terms enforced by Broadcom affect almost every European organisation using cloud technology", said Francisco Mingorance, Secretary General of CISPE. A spokesperson for the European Commission said it is ready to defend its decisions in court. "Broadcom strongly disagrees with these allegations," a company spokesperson said, adding that the deal was approved after a "thorough merger review process, and we will uphold the commitments made to the Commission at that time." The deal, one of the biggest globally when announced in May 2022, was part of Broadcom CEO Hock Tan’s efforts to boost the chipmaker’s software business. Before you buy stock in AVGO, consider this: ProPicks AI are 6 easy-to-follow model portfolios created by Investing.com for building wealth by identifying winning stocks and letting them run. Over 150,000 paying members trust ProPicks to find new stocks to buy – driven by AI. The ProPicks AI algorithm has just identified the best stocks for investors to buy now. The stocks that made the cut could produce enormous returns in the coming years. Is AVGO one of them?

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A UK company failed to trademark the Rubik's Cube, with the EU General Court ruling its features are functional, not decorative. This decision ensures the cube remains free for public use, maintaining its status under intellectual property laws.

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Ferrari wins back rights to Testarossa brand at EU court AMSTERDAM (Reuters) -Ferrari on Wednesday scored a win at the EU’s second-highest court, which said the luxury sportscar maker had been wrongfully stripped off the rights to the Testarossa brand name. Ferrari’s rights on the mark were revoked in 2023 by the European Union’s Intellectual Property Office, which said the company had not put them to "genuine use" for a continuous period of five years between 2010 and 2015. But the EU’s General Court annulled that decision, stating that Ferrari had used the trade mark, through giving explicit or implied approval to dealers selling second-hand Testarossas and through licensing the brand for scale models. "The use of the trademark to guarantee the identity of the origin of the goods for which it was registered, when reselling second-hand goods is capable of constituting genuine use," the court said. Ferrari built its iconic Testarossa cars, made famous by the 1980s TV show ’Miami Vice’, between 1984 and 1996, and now only second-hand models are available. Its rights to the brand name had been challenged by the head of German toy maker Autec.

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Google faces setback as EU court adviser backs antitrust regulators BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Alphabet’s Google faced a potential setback on Thursday as an adviser to Europe’s highest court sided with EU antitrust regulators in the company’s fight against a record 4.34 billion euro ($4.98 billion) fine levied seven years ago. The European Commission in its 2018 decision said Google had used its Android mobile operating system to block rivals. A lower tribunal endorsed the EU finding in 2022 but trimmed the fine to 4.1 billion euros, prompting Google to appeal to Europe’s top court. Advocate-General at the Luxembourg-based Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) Juliane Kokott, in her non-binding opinion, advised the court to dismiss Google’s appeal and confirm the reduced fine set by the lower tribunal. "The legal arguments put forward by Google are ineffective," she said. Kokott dismissed Google’s argument that regulators should compare Google with a rival in assessing the situation. "It is not realistic, in the present case, to compare the situation of Google with that of a hypothetical as-efficient competitor. Google held a dominant position in several markets of the Android-ecosystem and thus benefited from network effects that enabled it to ensure that users used Google Search," she said. Judges, who usually follow four out of five such non-binding opinions, will rule in the coming months. "Android has created more choice for everyone and supports thousands of successful businesses in Europe and around the world," a Google spokesperson said on Thursday. "We are disappointed with the Opinion which, if it were followed by the Court, would discourage investment in open platforms and harm Android users, partners and app developers." Regulators said Google’s illegal practices dated back to 2011, as it required manufacturers to pre-install Google Search and its Chrome browser together with its Google Play app store on their Android devices. It paid them to pre-install only Google Search and blocked them from using rival Android systems. Google’s Android system, which it lets device makers use for free, runs about 73% of the world’s smartphones, according to Statcounter. The world’s most popular internet search engine has racked up a total of 8.25 billion euros in fines linked to three investigations stretching back more than a decade, while other probes are ongoing. The case is C-738/22 P Google and Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) v Commission. ($1 = 0.8726 euros) Should you invest $2,000 in GOOGL right now? With GOOGL making headlines, savvy investors are asking: Is it truly valued fairly? In a market full of overpriced darlings, identifying true value can be challenging. InvestingPro's advanced AI algorithms have analyzed GOOGL alongside thousands of other stocks to uncover hidden gems. These undervalued stocks, potentially including GOOGL, could offer substantial returns as the market corrects. In 2024 alone, our AI identified several undervalued stocks that later surged by 30 or more. Is GOOGL poised for similar growth? Don't miss the opportunity to find out.

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The EU Court of Justice's General Court mandated that the Commission justify not disclosing COVID-19 vaccine contract documents, emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability amid public scrutiny.

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Volkswagen, Stellantis and other carmakers hit with $495 million EU cartel fine By Foo Yun Chee and Makini Brice BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Volkswagen, Stellantis (NYSE:STLA), 13 other carmakers and their car association were fined a total of 458 million euros ($495 million) by EU antitrust regulators on Tuesday for taking part in a vehicle recycling cartel. The European Commission, which raided the companies three years ago, said the cartel, which involved end-of-life vehicles, took place from May 2002 to September 2017, with automakers association ACEA (BIT:ACE) organising meetings and contacts between the companies. End-of-life vehicle recycling is when cars are dismantled and processed for recycling and disposal once they are no longer fit for use. The EU competition watchdog said the companies agreed not to compete with each other in advertising the extent to which their cars could be recycled and agreed to keep quiet on how much recycled materials are used in new cars. They also agreed not to pay car dismantlers for processing the end-of-life vehicles. EU laws require carmakers to bear the costs of recyling such vehicles if needed, allowing car owners to dispose of cars free with a dismantler. "We will not tolerate cartels of any kind, and that includes those that suppress customer awareness and demand for more environmentally friendly products," EU antitrust chief Teresa Ribera said in a statement. Volkswagen (ETR:VOWG_p)’s fine was the biggest at 127.69 million euros, followed by Renault-Nissan at 81.46 million, Stellantis at 74.93 million and Ford at 41.46 million. Other penalised members of the cartel included Toyota (NYSE:TM), Mitsubishi, Honda (NYSE:HMC), Hyundai (OTC:HYMTF) , Jaguar Land Rover, Mazda, GM, Suzuki and Volvo (OTC:VLVLY). Mercedes-Benz (OTC:MBGAF) avoided a fine for alerting the EU enforcer to the cartel. The ACEA was handed a 500,000 euro fine. ($1 = 0.9259 euros) BMWG: A Bull or Bear Market Play? Don't miss out on the next big opportunity! Stay ahead of the curve with ProPicks AI – 6 model portfolios fueled by AI stock picks with a stellar performance this year... In 2024 alone, ProPicks AI identified 2 stocks that surged over 150%, 4 additional stocks that leaped over 30%, and 3 more that climbed over 25%. That's an impressive track record. With portfolios tailored for Dow stocks, S&P stocks, Tech Stocks, and Mid Cap stocks, you can explore various wealth-building strategies. So if BMWG is on your watchlist, it could be very wise to know whether or not it made the ProPicks AI lists.

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Whistleblowers directive: Penalties for Germany, Luxembourg, Czechia, Estonia, and Hungary – INSIGHT EU MONITORING EU and global regulatory monitoring, documents, policy positions, and data on business, finance, digitization, security, and sustainability.

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EU court orders Irish data watchdog to investigate Meta privacy complaint General Court rules Irish DPC must examine noyb's 2018 complaint over Meta's handling of sensitive user data.

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EU court orders Irish data watchdog to investigate Meta privacy complaint General Court rules Irish DPC must examine noyb's 2018 complaint over Meta's handling of sensitive user data.

ICYMI: EU court orders Irish data watchdog to investigate Meta privacy complaint: General Court rules Irish DPC must examine noyb's 2018 complaint over Meta's handling of sensitive user data. #Privacy #DataProtection #Meta #EUCourt #IrishDataWatchdog

EU court orders commission to pay damages over Meta data transfer breach Court rules EU commission violated data protection laws by enabling user data transfer to Meta through Facebook login feature.

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EU court orders commission to pay damages over Meta data transfer breach Court rules EU commission violated data protection laws by enabling user data transfer to Meta through Facebook login feature.

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In a landmark ruling, an EU court fines the EC €400 for violating its own data protection rules by transferring a citizen's data to the US via "Sign in with Facebook." #EUCourt #DataProtection #Privacy #Facebook #USDataTransfer #GDPR #DigitalPrivacy #TechRegulation

EU Court overturns previous ruling, confirms €13 Billion tax recovery from Apple EU's highest court sides with European Commission in long-running tax dispute involving tech giant and Ireland.

EU Court overturns previous ruling, confirms €13 Billion tax recovery from Apple: EU's highest court sides with European Commission in long-running tax dispute involving tech giant and Ireland. #Apple #EUCourt #TaxRecovery #EuropeanCommission #TaxDispute

EU Court upholds €2.4 Billion fine against Google EU's highest court affirms Google abused market dominance in shopping comparison services.

EU Court upholds €2.4 Billion fine against Google: EU's highest court affirms Google abused market dominance in shopping comparison services. #Google #EUCourt #MarketDominance #Antitrust #CompetitionLaw

EU Court overturns previous ruling, confirms €13 Billion tax recovery from Apple EU's highest court sides with European Commission in long-running tax dispute involving tech giant and Ireland.

EU Court overturns previous ruling, confirms €13 Billion tax recovery from Apple: EU's highest court sides with European Commission in long-running tax dispute involving tech giant and Ireland. #Apple #EUCourt #TaxRecovery #EuropeanCommission #TaxDispute

EU Court upholds €2.4 Billion fine against Google EU's highest court affirms Google abused market dominance in shopping comparison services.

EU Court upholds €2.4 Billion fine against Google: EU's highest court affirms Google abused market dominance in shopping comparison services. #Google #EUCourt #MarketDominance #Antitrust #CompetitionLaw