European Legal update: 07.10. – 20.10.2026.

Assistant lawyer Natālija Ķīse complied the material. Dispute resolution & risk management CJEU: gross negligence does not exempt banks from immediately refunding fraud victims under PSD2 Delivered: 15 October 2026 The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) delivered its judgment in Tukowiecka (C-70/25), addressing bank refund obligations following online fraud under the EU […]

Regulation on packaging is here – timeline on next steps

Since 12 August 2026, Regulation 2025/40 on packaging and packaging waste (the Packaging Regulation) has been in force across the EU, replacing the former Directive 94/62/EC. Not all of the requirements are applicable straight away – most will come into force over the next few years. Below is a practical overview of the key obligations […]

Successful resolution of a complex international maritime dispute

Sorainen, in cooperation with an English law firm, advised one of the largest wood processing companies in the Baltics on a complex international trade and maritime law matter. The dispute arose when the competent US authorities raised concerns about the possible non-compliance of a cargo carried on a vessel bound to US port with phytosanitary […]

EMPCO Directive: new consumer transparency rules

Overview On 27 September 2026, new consumer transparency rules will become applicable in the EU. Directive (EU) 2024/825 (EmpCo Directive), applicable from 27 September 2026, introduces stricter rules targeting greenwashing, misleading sustainability labels and early product obsolescence. Businesses will no longer be able to rely on unsubstantiated generic green claims, uncertified sustainability labels or climate-neutrality […]

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