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The Domestic Courts & International Law Panel 5 at #LCIL24 will consider proposed developments in the law of State immunity, notably the ILC Draft Articles on Immunity of State Officials from Foreign Criminal Jurisdiction. See more: https://lnkd.in/edNtB-Uf

PLENARY SESSION 7: Harnessing Legal Power – The Judiciary's Role in Combating Smuggling and Counterfeiting Plenary Session 7 will explore how the judiciary can collaborate with law enforcement to strengthen legal frameworks, tackle challenges in adjudicating complex cases, and adapt to emerging trends in illicit trade.

Our Domestic Courts & International Law (Immunities) Panel at #LCIL24 - discover what our speakers think about the draft ILC Articles on Immunity of State Officials from Foreign Criminal Jurisdiction.

Under Greek Law, there is no basic set of rules regarding cooperation of an entity within the context of a criminal investigation. There are special sets of rules for specific offences (e.g., competition offences, tax offences) under specific regulatory procedures but no general provisions for cooperation and leniency within the context of a criminal procedure, explains Fellow Ilias Anagnostopoulos in his latest piece on internal investigations. https://lnkd.in/etA9yPsa #Investigations #WhiteCollarCrime #Greece

A well-functioning Schengen area requires a reinforced common legal framework. As clearly stated in the State of Schengen Report 2024 “The updated legal framework underpinning the functioning of the Schengen area shows a strong Union delivering for its citizens”. In the field of information exchange, the Directive (EU)2023/977 on information exchange between law enforcement authorities addresses information gaps and strengthens prevention, detection, and investigation of criminal activities. Glad to exchange views and best practices in the framework of the 2nd implementation meeting of the Information Exchange Directive that took place on the 29th of April 2024, coordinated by the European Commission.

In an environment where regulators are increasingly active, enforcement actions more invasive, and sanctions substantially tougher, navigating the legal terrain becomes ever more challenging. Sweden is currently in a formative and dynamic phase of development in many areas of administrative law, fuelling litigation in the administrative courts. Read more about the development in our annual publication, with commentary from Contentious Regulatory partners Mattias Göransson Rondin and Fredrik Sjovall: https://lnkd.in/g6mmXgSb #mannheimerswartling #expertise #lawfirm #regulatory

In today’s #FMG blog, we dive into recent Illinois Appellate Court decisions highlighting the importance of Illinois Supreme Court Rule 304(a) for handling appeals. Click below to discover how these cases demonstrate the need for clear language in court orders and the correct procedures to keep appeals from being dismissed on procedural grounds.   FMG authors: Donald Patrick Eckler and Josh Zhao https://lnkd.in/eePqhiaw #FMGLaw #Illinoislaw #AppellateAdvocacy #appeals

This week, we submitted the victims' concerns to the ICC's Pre-Trial Chamber I regarding the Prosecutor's request for arrest warrants against Hamas leaders and Israeli officials. Attorney Yael Vias Gvirsman filed on behalf of 265 victims of the ongoing October 7 Hamas attacks.  Key points: Justice must be done and seen to be done. All victims are equal, and no one is above the law. However, issuing a single declaration for arrest warrants against Hamas leaders alongside Israeli officials led to media focus on the warrant against Israel’s Prime Minister, creating a false perception of equivalence between the alleged perpetrators. Yahya Sinwar and his accomplices intend to maximize harm to innocent victims. The differences between the parties are evident to practitioners but not to the broader public. Outreach and trust-building are crucial for the ICC’s mission. To foster trust, we requested that arrest warrants be announced separately for Hamas leaders and Israeli officials. We represent the October 7 victims pro bono at the ICC (The Hague) and are pursuing legal actions in other jurisdictions in criminal investigations and prosecutions and in civil lawsuits against those supporting terrorism. ICC, Germany, France, UK, US, Israel and beyond Support our work: https://lnkd.in/dqHRvMpR Who can sue? https://lnkd.in/ewwyuK4f Contact us:

Westerberg & Partners' Maria Fogdestam Agius and Natalia Petrik have reported for Thomson Reuters Practical Law on a recent judgment by the Svea Court of Appeal where the court dismissed a challenge to an arbitral award, confirming that the fact that a party to the arbitration is subject to sanctions does not impact the dispute's arbitrability. The court also found that the sanctioned party had been provided fair opportunities to present its case and dismissed this challenge. The article may be read through the following link to Thomson Reuters (behind paywall) https://lnkd.in/dtnQ7weR or the below PDF. #Arbitration #ArbitralAward #Challenge #Sanctions

Curious about current trends and developments in competition law (criminal regime) both in Canada and internationally? Join Alysha Manji-Knight as she moderates an insightful discussion titled “Hot Topics in Criminal Law – Canada and Abroad,” at the Canadian Bar Association’s Competition Law Fall Conference. This panel will explore no-poach/wage fixing criminal enforcement trends, recent losses by DOJ in labour market cases, the effectiveness of Immunity Programs and more. To find out more and register: https://ow.ly/qFyR50Togis #CompetitionAtDavies #CompetitionLaw