European Court to protect online users from search engines
IT companies operating search engines are responsible for dissemination of personal data that appear on third party websites and therefore must act upon requests to delete such data, the Court of Justice of the European Union ruled on Tuesday.
EU Court confirms independent interpretation of ‘internal armed conflict’
The Court of Justice of the European Union has concluded that under EU law, the definition of ‘internal armed conflict’ must be independent of that used within the parameters of international humanitarian law.
Top UK judge optimistic about interplay between national and EU legal structures
EU Court vetoes pay rises for Brussels officials
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has upheld the 2011 decision of the EU national governments to block a 1.7% pay rise for EU administrators that the European Commission insisted on.
EU Court of Justice holds homosexuals may qualify for refugee status
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) held Thursday that for purposes of an asylum determination, homosexual applicants can constitute a particular social group that may be persecuted on account of their sexual orientation under certain circumstances, the court announced in a statement.
ECJ holds that costs can be limited for short news clips of high-interest events
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) held Tuesday that in cases involving events that generate a great deal of public interest, such as certain sporting events, the cost exclusive broadcast holders charge for rights to air short news clips can be limited.
ECJ adjusts rules of procedure to deal with growing caseload
The Court of Justice of the European Union (ECJ) announced Wednesday that it has revamped its rules of procedure in order to more efficiently accommodate the growing number of cases brought before it.
Top ECJ official holds arrest warrants not contingent upon retrial rights
European Court of Justice (ECJ) Advocate General Yves Bot issued an opinion today that under the European Union (EU) law governing the surrender of prisoners between EU countries, a judiciary executing a European arrest warrant cannot make such execution contingent upon the sought-after individual’s entitlement to a retrial in the country that issued the warrant, if the individual was absent for his conviction, but was aware of the proceedings against him and had agreed with an attorney to represent him.
Russian Supreme Commercial Court and European Court of Justice to cooperate
The president of the European Court of Justice, Vassilios Skouris, said on Wednesday that the judicial protection of citizens is the top priority for cooperation with the Russian Supreme Court during a meeting with its presidium members.
Airlines responsible for force majeure situations - ECJ
Airlines must bear responsibility for flight delays and cancellations resulting from force majeure circumstances, according to Yves Bot, Advocate General of the European Court of Justice (ECJ).