Google’s Contemplated Mega Deal: Antitrust Implications
Overview Google parent Alphabet is considering acquiring marketing software company HubSpot, a move that would likely face opposition from regulators.…
European Commission
European Union Launches Legal Action Against Poland
Summary: The EU sent a letter to Poland that it would start an infringement procedure against the country for its…
Ireland Must Recover $14.6 Billion from Apple
Summary: Ireland has been placed responsible for recovering over $14 billion in unpaid tax from Apple. In landmark ruling by…
Poland Experiences Protests Over Recent Law Changes
Summary: The President of Poland changed the law relating to how many judges are needed to rule on new cases,…
Uber Case in Spain Heads to the European Courts of Justice
Summary: Uber’s legal problems in European countries will face a unified decision next fall with the European Council taking on…
Two Antitrust Investigations into Qualcomm
Summary: European agencies have been coming down hard on several U.S. companies to ensure that they are following the rules…
Apple May be Forced to Pay Back Millions in Taxes
Summary: The European Commission has launched an investigation into Apple's tax practices in Ireland. Apple currently pays Irish tax rates on…
Kiev Needs $35 Billion of Financial Assistance
Acting Finance Minister Yuriy Kolobov proposed calling an international conference of donors with the EU, the U.S. and other countries.…
The European Commission Engages our Volcker Rule
Proprietary trading- a fantastic way for banks to take both sides of trades and a way that they had utilized…
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Announces Plans to Open Office in Brussels
The law firm of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati announced in recent days that it will open an office in…