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Disputes, directives & the UPC: legal trends impacting Life Sciences & Healthcare sector
The number of litigations and disputes is increasing in the life sciences sector worldwide, including across Europe and our region. This trend is driven by regulatory reforms, patent complexities, and the establishment of the Unified Patent Court (UPC). This newsletter highlights the key litigation trends that the businesses should be aware of and that have […]
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Collective Litigation in Europe: Law and Practice
We are proud to announce that our colleagues Dr Carri Ginter and Elisabeth Liiv from Sorainen Estonia, and Valts Nerets and Artūrs Kazāks from Sorainen Latvia have contributed to the publication of the book “Collective Litigation in Europe: Law and Practice”. This comprehensive volume explores collective litigation across 33 European jurisdictions, including all EU Member States, […]
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European Legal update: 18.08. – 01.09.2025
Legal assistant Natālija Ķīse compiled the material. Finance & insurance EBA finalises standards for off-balance sheet items conversion factors Published: 18 August 2025 The European Banking Authority (EBA) has issued final draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) on the treatment of off-balance sheet items under the Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR). The RTS set criteria for assigning […]
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Regional Employment Guide – June 2025
Bird & Bird, Adriala network, Stratulat Albulescu, Zepos & Yannopoulos, BTS, Integrites and Sorainen have joined forces to produce a simple guide for investors and businesses considering entry into the region’s markets. The guide offers a comparative overview of employment-related regulatory environments across jurisdictions. This Guide covers the key aspects of employment law, offering a […]
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Obligation for Third-Country Nationals to Submit Personal Information Prior to Entering Latvia
Amendments to the Immigration Law and related Cabinet Regulation No. 515 “Regulations on the National Threat Prevention Information System,” which will enter into force on 1 September 2025, stipulate that third – country nationals who do not hold a Latvian visa or residence permit shall be required to submit personal information 48 hours prior to […]