Court of Justice of the European Union (8 September 2010): “The public monopoly of the organisation of sporting bets and lotteries in Germany does not pursue the objective of combating the dangers of gambling in a consistent and systematic manner” (click here for more). See also my posting of 8 January 2008: ‘New German Gaming… Continue reading GERMAN GAMING LAW IN VIOLATION WITH EU LAW
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EUROPEAN COURT OF JUSTICE ON INSIDER DEALING
Market Abuse Directive defines insider dealing objectively The European Court of Justice, in its decision dated 23 December 2009 (Case C‑45/08; Spector Photo Group NV and Chris Van Raemdonck versus Commissie voor het Bank-, Financie- en Assurantiewezen (CBFA)), has clarified the elements of insider dealing following a request from the Court of Appeal of Brussels.… Continue reading EUROPEAN COURT OF JUSTICE ON INSIDER DEALING
EUROPEAN COURT OF JUSTICE: NO GENERAL PRINCIPLE RE PROTECTION OF MINORITY SHAREHOLDERS
Case C-101/08 – Audiolux SA and Others v Groupe Bruxelles Lambert SA (GBL) and Others, and Bertelsmann AG and Others According to the European Court of Justice, in its decision of 15 October 2009, community law does not include any general principle of law under which minority shareholders are protected by an obligation on the… Continue reading EUROPEAN COURT OF JUSTICE: NO GENERAL PRINCIPLE RE PROTECTION OF MINORITY SHAREHOLDERS
TRADE MARK LAW: PLACING LUXURY GOODS IN DISCOUNT STORES CAN AFFECT THEIR QUALITY
French fashion house Dior has the upper hand in legal battle over ‘dumping’ of its goods Placing luxury goods like Christian Dior products in discount stores can affect their quality according to the European Court of Justice, in a ruling on April 23, 2009, thereby backing the renowned French fashion house Dior in a trademark case.… Continue reading TRADE MARK LAW: PLACING LUXURY GOODS IN DISCOUNT STORES CAN AFFECT THEIR QUALITY
NEW GERMAN GAMING LAW IN VIOLATION WITH EU LAW
State monopolies granted exclusivity New gaming/gambling legislation entered into force in Germany on 1 January 2008. Although one would expect Germany to observe the laws and regulations of the European Community, it confirmed the country’s state monopolies on lotteries and sports betting and, despite several judgments of the EU Court of Justice (e.g. Placanica et al.),… Continue reading NEW GERMAN GAMING LAW IN VIOLATION WITH EU LAW