ECJ rulings attempt to strike balance in EU gambling sector

In the absence of harmonised EU gambling legislation, member states have the discretion to decide the level of protection granted to gambling consumers in their respective jurisdiction, according to the culture, religious and social values, consumer behaviour and the dynamics… Read moreECJ rulings attempt to strike balance in EU gambling sector

Romanian authorities tighten controls over companies in the wake of COVID-19 crisis

Following the state of emergency declared in Romania on 16 March 2020 and the escalation of security measures which were recently enforced through additional military ordinances, Romanian authorities tighten control over companies still active on the market as they continue… Read moreRomanian authorities tighten controls over companies in the wake of COVID-19 crisis

Implementation of 4th AML Directive brings new regulatory hurdles in Romania

As we previously informed, Law no. 129/2019 which implements the 4th Anti-Money Laundering Directive, Directive (EU) 2015/849, was promulgated by the Romanian President and will come into force three days after being published in the Romanian Official Gazette. Legal entities… Read moreImplementation of 4th AML Directive brings new regulatory hurdles in Romania

Recent legal requirements at EU level regarding the labelling of food products

The EU Regulation 1169/2011 (the “Regulation”) entered into force on 13 December 2011, amending the existing EU legislation governing general food labelling (1978) and nutrition labelling (1990). Its provisions shall become directly applicable in all member states on 13 December… Read moreRecent legal requirements at EU level regarding the labelling of food products