One of the pillars of the Dutch Environmental and Planning Act (Omgevingswet), which went into effect 1 January 2024, is “participation.” The new law governs the physical environment in which Dutch citizens live, work, and enjoy leisure time and replaced almost all existing planning regulations in The Netherlands. The idea is to reduce objections
Op Duurzame Dinsdag gaat het ieder jaar over nieuwe ideeën en initiatieven die bijdragen aan een duurzamere samenleving. Bij duurzaamheid in de gebouwde omgeving denken we al snel aan minder energieverbruik, minder uitstoot en minder verspilling. Die benadering blijft relevant, maar verklaart steeds minder wat er vandaag in de praktijk gebeurt. Steeds vaker gaat duurzaamheid
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The July 2026 edition of Greenberg Traurig’s Competition Currents is out, highlighting significant developments in global antitrust and competition law for clients and colleagues.
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The Dutch government has proposed extending mandatory investment screening under the Vifo Act to six additional technology sectors – including AI, nanotechnology, and biotechnology – effective January 1, 2027. Companies contemplating transactions in these sectors may wish to assess their exposure now.
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The June 2026 edition of Greenberg Traurig’s Competition Currents is out, highlighting significant developments in global antitrust and competition law for clients and colleagues.
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The European Commission has proposed an EU-wide framework for allocating the 2 GHz mobile satellite services band, which would split spectrum between governmental and commercial use once current authorizations expire in 2027.
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The EU’s 20th Russia sanctions package introduces new restrictions and compliance considerations affecting trade, finance, and enforcement across member states.
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The European Commission’s draft revised merger guidelines, published April 30, 2026, bring about an update to EU merger control, broadening the analytical framework to address digital markets, dynamic competition, and sustainability while placing greater weight on demonstrated efficiencies.
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The Court of Justice of the European Union has issued a preliminary ruling refining the Sumal doctrine, with potential implications for corporate groups facing competition damages litigation in the EU. Companies with intermediate holding companies in the Netherlands and other EU Member States may wish to assess their exposure in light of the Court’s clarified jurisdictional framework.
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The Court of Justice of the European Union issued a landmark ruling in April 2026, clarifying when music sampling and other uses of protected works may qualify as lawful “pastiche” under EU copyright law. The decision establishes three cumulative conditions that may shape how creators and practitioners across creative fields assess permissible use going forward.
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Greenberg Traurig’s April 2026 edition of Competition Currents delivers timely analysis of significant developments shaping antitrust and competition law around the world. From enforcement trends to regulatory shifts, this edition offers the critical insights clients and colleagues need to stay ahead.
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