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Road Traffic Accident Compensation: How To Obtain It From The Insurance Company

How to obtain compensation for damages caused by a road traffic accident and how insurance reimbursement works. Time limits, procedures, rights and legal assistance. Updated guide 2026.

Italy Litigation

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Boccadutri International Law Firm

German Federal Court Of Justice Sets The Bar: New Evidence Standards When Limiting EU Freedoms In Civil Cases

In a landmark decision, the German Federal Court of Justice has clarified the standard of proof required for justifying legislative restrictions on the EU's four freedoms in civil proceedings (I ZR 74/24 – Arzneimittel-Check).

Germany Litigation

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Service Of Process, Default, And The Actio Manutentionis

In its judgment delivered on the 27 November 2025, in the names of Raymond Agius v. Szymon Konrad Kuchta, the First Hall Civil Court, presided over by Madame Justice Dr Joanne Vella Cuschieri, considered the elements of the ‘Actio Manutentionis'.

Malta Litigation

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Ganado Advocates

Workplace Accidents And The Burden Of Proof: What The Italian Supreme Court Says

Order no. 26021 of 24 September 2025, issued by the Employment Section of the Italian Supreme Court (Corte di Cassazione)...

Italy Litigation

BI

Boccadutri International Law Firm

Civil Liability - The Supreme Court Of The French Judicial System Establishes A General Duty Of Environmental Vigilance

France Litigation

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Mayer Brown

Austria Needs To Become An International Hub For Legal Services

Austria Litigation

KH

KNOETZL HAUGENEDER NETAL Rechtsanwaelte GmbH

Coordinated Proceedings: A Logistical Boon To Save Costs While Maintaining Separation Of Proceedings?

Czech Republic Litigation

AP

AZB & Partners

Beyond Greenwashing: The ECGT Directive As A Strategic ESG Tool

Netherlands Litigation

LL

Loyens & Loeff

New Blog Series On Space Law

Finland Litigation

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Hannes Snellman Attorneys Ltd

The Paris International Arbitration Newsletter – January 2026

France Litigation

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Addleshaw Goddard

Uusi Blogisarja Avaruusoikeudesta

Finland Litigation

HS

Hannes Snellman Attorneys Ltd

The Civil Reform Bill 2025: A Seismic Shift To The Civil Litigation Landscape In Ireland

Ireland Litigation

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Addleshaw Goddard

"Eleni I Porni"- Civil Appeal 405/2016 - Breach Of The Right Of Privacy

Cyprus Litigation

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George Z. Georgiou & Associates LLC

When Funding Falls Through: High Court In Ireland Refuses To Block Winding-up Petition

Ireland Litigation

AG

Addleshaw Goddard

Les Clauses Principales Dans Les Contrats IT (Video)

France Media & IT

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Haas Avocats

Lex Inside – Exclusive Distribution Agreements (Video)

France Anti-trust

UA

UGGC Avocats

The Italian Market: Gaming & Regulation (Podcast)

Italy Media & IT

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WH Partners

Malta Announces Updated Social Security Contribution Rates For 2026

Malta Employment

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CSB Group

Podcast Episode 4: Don't Wait Until It's Too Late – Why Early Legal Help Matters

Cyprus Technology

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AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC

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International Arbitration

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Libel & Defamation

Maltese Courts Lack Jurisdiction To Recognise "Astronomical" $740 Million US Defamation Judgement

On 14th October 2025, the Maltese Court of Appeal delivered a judgement in Mehmet Tatlici (the "Plaintiff") v Ugur Tatlici (the "Defendant"), rejecting the Plaintiff's appeal and confirming the first instance decision.

Malta Litigation

GA

Ganado Advocates

Clarke v Guardian News And Media: Shaping The Boundaries Of Public Interest Journalism As A Matter Of English Law

A recent High Court judgment in England dealt with several key concepts in English defamation law, including meanings, the burden of proof for the defences...

Ireland Litigation

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McCann Fitzgerald

€800K Defamation Award Against Denis O'Brien: Fact Specific Or A Major Concern For Defamation Defendants?

Two Northern Ireland based Human Rights Solicitors were each awarded in excess of €400,000 on 21 November, after a jury in the High Court in Dublin decided they had been defamed...

Ireland Litigation

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RDJ LLP

Mise en demeure et dénigrement : un arrêt de cassation récent en matière de droits d'auteur et ses répercussions potentielles en droit des brevets

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August Debouzy

A Brief Overview Of The Defamation Amendment Bill 2024 (Video)

Ireland Litigation

DE

Dillon Eustace

Bird v Iconic: Qualified Privilege Defence Doesn't Fly With Supreme Court

Ireland Litigation

RL

RDJ LLP

Diffamation : Faites Attention (Video)

France Litigation

IA

Influxio Avocats

A Tale Of Two Courts: Why Defamation Cases Are Diverging In Ireland

Ireland Litigation

RL

RDJ LLP

Unmasking Anonymity: Norwich Pharmacal Orders In Irish Defamation Law

Ireland Litigation

AG

Addleshaw Goddard

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Class Actions

Austria Needs To Become An International Hub For Legal Services

The new EU Class Actions Directive, coupled with billion-euro arbitrations that are driven by sanctions and energy volatility, and the race to secure mobile assets in across borders-disputes throughout Europe...

Austria Litigation

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KNOETZL HAUGENEDER NETAL Rechtsanwaelte GmbH

The Current Competition Law Landscape In Portugal

The PCA continues to assert its jurisdiction broadly, in particular via its 50% market...

Portugal Anti-trust

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PLMJ

5 Years Of Dutch Class Actions Under The WAMCA: First Evaluation

The introduction of the Act on Collective Damages in Class Actions (Dutch acronym: WAMCA) in 2020 fundamentally changed the legal landscape for class actions in the Netherlands.

Netherlands Litigation

LL

Loyens & Loeff

Apple Judgment: A Game-changer For Class Actions?

Netherlands Litigation

LL

Loyens & Loeff

International Arbitration Comparative Guide

Poland Litigation

Jablonski Kozminski

Introduction Of Class Actions Into Luxembourg Consumer Law

Luxembourg Litigation

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ELVINGER HOSS PRUSSEN, société anonyme

International Arbitration Comparative Guide

Germany Litigation

HS

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Chambers Global Practice Guide – International Arbitration – Austrian Chapter

Austria Litigation

KH

KNOETZL HAUGENEDER NETAL Rechtsanwaelte GmbH

Luxembourg Introduces Class Actions In Consumer Law

Luxembourg Litigation

AM

Arendt & Medernach

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Trials & Appeals & Compensation

Disciplinary Dismissal And Digital Evidence: When WhatsApp Is Not Enough

In contemporary employment litigation, disciplinary dismissal based on digital communications is one of the most sensitive areas of tension between managerial prerogatives and employee protection.

Italy Employment

WP

WH Partners

LD Mannheim, January 30, 2026, Order By The Panel On Application For The Imposition Of Penalties, UPC_CFI_365/2023

Regarding the merits of the case, the panel confirms the decision by the Judge-rapporteur of January 20, 2026 (cf. our separate report). In view of the enforcement also in a non-UPC state (here: UK)...

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

German Federal Court Of Justice Sets The Bar: New Evidence Standards When Limiting EU Freedoms In Civil Cases

In a landmark decision, the German Federal Court of Justice has clarified the standard of proof required for justifying legislative restrictions on the EU's four freedoms in civil proceedings (I ZR 74/24 – Arzneimittel-Check).

Germany Litigation

GT

Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Service Of Process, Default, And The Actio Manutentionis

Malta Litigation

GA

Ganado Advocates

Civil Reform Bill 2026: Key Changes Explained

Ireland Finance

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Walkers

Civil Liability - The Supreme Court Of The French Judicial System Establishes A General Duty Of Environmental Vigilance

France Litigation

MB

Mayer Brown

Beyond Greenwashing: The ECGT Directive As A Strategic ESG Tool

Netherlands Litigation

LL

Loyens & Loeff

Legislation And Case Law Updates | 4th Quarter

Portugal Government

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PLMJ

Central Division Paris, January 26, 2026, Order Concerning Review Pursuant To R. 333 RoP, UPC_CFI_999/2025

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

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Personal Injury

Road Traffic Accident Compensation: How To Obtain It From The Insurance Company

How to obtain compensation for damages caused by a road traffic accident and how insurance reimbursement works. Time limits, procedures, rights and legal assistance. Updated guide 2026.

Italy Litigation

BI

Boccadutri International Law Firm

Workplace Accidents And The Burden Of Proof: What The Italian Supreme Court Says

Order no. 26021 of 24 September 2025, issued by the Employment Section of the Italian Supreme Court (Corte di Cassazione)...

Italy Litigation

BI

Boccadutri International Law Firm

Current Trends In Climate Change Litigation: A Snapshot Of Risk And Insurance Considerations

In recent years, climate change litigation has begun to impact an increasingly diverse range of businesses and their directors and officers. This trend has been highlighted in The Grantham Research Institute's 2025 Report...

France Litigation

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K&L Gates LLP

Civil Reform Bill 2025: An Overhaul Of Civil Litigation Procedure

Ireland Litigation

DE

Dillon Eustace

Fatal Mountain Accidents: What To Do After A Death

Italy Litigation

BI

Boccadutri International Law Firm

Personal Injury Litigation: Top Insights 2025

Ireland Litigation

DE

Dillon Eustace

Medical Malpractice In Italy: Who To Contact. Complete Guide On Complaints, Compensation And Legal Protections

Italy Litigation

BI

Boccadutri International Law Firm

Medical Malpractice Compensation Tables: A Comprehensive Guide To Calculating Damages

Italy Litigation

BI

Boccadutri International Law Firm

Medical Liability: A Comprehensive Guide To Fault, Compensation And Legal Protection

Italy Litigation

BI

Boccadutri International Law Firm

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Latest Videos

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LexisNexis France – Financial Responsibility Of Public Officials: 3 Years After The 2022 Reform, What Is The Assessment? (Video)

UA

UGGC Avocats

Diffamation : Faites Attention (Video)

IA

Influxio Avocats

Video | Ruud Brunninkhuis | Webinar Academie voor de Rechtspraktijk | 17 juni 2024

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Buren

Online Conference "Changes To Legislation In The Czech Republic In 2024" (Změny v Legislativě 2024) (Video)

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Kinstellar

Mastering International Arbitration - Navigating Multi-Party And Multi-Contract Issues (Video)

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OBLIN Attorneys at Law LLP

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