New report – Independent production and retention of intellectual property rights

The European Audiovisual Observatory publishes a new in-depth analysis of the national definitions of independent production in Europe and the frameworks governing copyright retention by independent producers. The study has been co-financed by the European Commission under Creative Europe. The data used in the report was provided by a pan-European team of national experts and […]

European Legal update 01.04. – 16.04.

Assistant lawyer  Natālija Ķīse compiled the material.      ESG ECtHR delivers three Grand Chamber rulings in cases concerning climate change Issued: 9 April 2024 The European Court of Human Rights issued rulings in three climate change-related cases, emphasising the relationship between environmental issues and human rights. Verein KlimaSeniorinnen Schweiz and Others v. Switzerland, Carême […]

Baltic Family Firm Institute – ECGI Conference 2024

MP Eva Berlaus predicts growth for several sectors in Legal 500 interview

In an interview granted to the global legal directory Legal 500, our Managing Partner Eva Berlaus has predicted healthy growth in several economic sectors, including Defence, Energy and Private Clients. Emphasising the attractiveness of the Baltic countries as a place for investment, Eva Berlaus notes: “The efficiency of our business ecosystem has not gone unnoticed […]

European Legal update 20.02. – 05.03.

Assistant lawyer Nikola Cīparsone compiled the material.      ESG Directive empowering consumers for the green transition and circular economy Adopted: 20 February 2024 The Council has adopted a directive aimed at empowering consumers to facilitate the shift towards sustainability. This new directive seeks to strengthen consumer rights by amending the unfair commercial practices directive (UCPD) and […]