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Google Launches Second Appeal to Overturn $2.8 bln Fine from Top EU Court
January 25, 2022
A spokesperson for the Alphabet unit has announced that Google is filing a second appeal at the European Union's top court against an earlier decision to uphold a $2.8 billion antitrust fine, seeking legal clarification from the European Court of Justice.
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Austrian Parliament Approves Vaccine Mandate for Adults
January 25, 2022
In vote with 137 to 33 in favor, Austria’s parliament voted to introduce a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for adults from Feb. 1, with maximum potential fines of up to 3,600 euros ($4,000) for people who don’t comply after a series of reminders.
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Online Advertising Based on Sensitive Information Banned in EU
January 25, 2022
EU lawmakers voted on amendments to the proposed Digital Services Act (DSA), setting out their unified position to ban certain « surveillance capitalism » practices based on sensitive information such as political affiliation, potentially reshaping the online service model that is heavily dependent on targeted advertising.
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EU Sends Official Notice to Poland to Pay Fines Over Judicial Regime
January 25, 2022
The conflict between Poland and the European Union continues as the European Commission has sent Poland notice of 70 million euros in fines for not reversing their disciplinary regime for judges.
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England: Face Mask Rules and Covid Passes to End
January 19, 2022
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced an end to many Covid restrictions, including face masks and passes, citing that the nation must deal with coronavirus as it deals with the flu.
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