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European Legal update: 14.01. – 27.01.2026.
Legal assistant Liis Pormeister compiled the material. Competition The Commission opens an in-depth investigation into an arbitration award ordering Bulgaria to pay compensation to ACF Published: 21 January 2026 The European Commission has opened an in‑depth investigation into whether an arbitration award ordering Bulgaria to pay compensation to ACF Renewable Energy Limited constitutes unlawful State […]
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Equal Pay directive in Latvia – frequently asked questions
Last November, Sorainen’s employment law team organised a webinar: Equal Pay – the New Directive and Legal Issues. While we await the first draft of the Latvian law, we have compiled the most frequently asked questions from clients during the webinar. Which employers are covered by the directive? The Directive applies to all employers. Furthermore, […]
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EU Biotech Act, AI in healthcare & faster clinical trials: legal update from Sorainen
This year promises to be an interesting one for a range of stakeholders. Several regulatory developments are underway across the EU and the Baltics, particularly in the areas of biotechnology and medical devices. In this month’s Life Sciences & Healthcare newsletter, we bring you: key aspects of the long-awaited European Commission proposals for the Biotech […]
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European Legal update: 23.12.2025. – 13.01.2026.
Legal assistant Eliza Belova compiled the material. Defence Regulation (EU) 2025/2643 establishing the European Defence Industry Programme and a framework of measures to ensure the timely availability and supply of defence products (‘EDIP Regulation’) Published: 29 December 2025 The Official Journal has published Regulation (EU) 2025/2643 of the European Parliament and of the Council of […]
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New transfer pricing rules in Latvia
Starting with the 2025 tax year, companies in Latvia will no longer be required to submit transfer pricing documentation (Local File, Master File) to the tax authority on an annual basis. This comes with a “but” – a new transfer pricing disclosure form will be introduced. No mandatory submission as of FY2025 Since 2018, Latvia […]