CJEU. C-684/20 P and C-685/20 P. The Court of Justice confirms the dismissal of two actions for annulment brought by Ms Eleanor Sharpston, seeking a finding that the premature end of her mandate as Advocate General by virtue of the withdrawal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was unlawful

The General Court did not err in holding that acts adopted by the representatives of the governments of the Member States are not subject to judicial review by the EU Courts  In 2005, on the nomination of the Government of… Read moreCJEU. C-684/20 P and C-685/20 P. The Court of Justice confirms the dismissal of two actions for annulment brought by Ms Eleanor Sharpston, seeking a finding that the premature end of her mandate as Advocate General by virtue of the withdrawal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was unlawful

Romania allocates EUR 1.6 bn to green energy under the EU Recovery and Resilience Plan

On May 31, Romania sent the European Commission the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP) for approval, a proposal that includes all seven EU policy flagship areas and sets out the reforms and public investment projects that Romania intends to implement with the support… Read moreRomania allocates EUR 1.6 bn to green energy under the EU Recovery and Resilience Plan

The Cybersecurity Competence Centre starts to take shape – Regulation adopted by the Council of the EU

1. Introduction In the recent years, cybersecurity has become one of the crucial areas that the European Union (“EU”) decided to invest in to get fit for the digital era. In order to acquire leadership and autonomy in this field,… Read moreThe Cybersecurity Competence Centre starts to take shape – Regulation adopted by the Council of the EU

2021 Legal 500 Rankings released new names from the Wolf Theiss team as Leading Individuals, Next Generation Partner and Rising Stars

With the 2021 Legal 500 Rankings released, the Bucharest team of Wolf Theiss continues to have newly ranked lawyers on the Corporate M&A, EU & Competition and Employment practices. Partner Ileana Glodeanu, Head of the Corporate M&A practice was ranked… Read more2021 Legal 500 Rankings released new names from the Wolf Theiss team as Leading Individuals, Next Generation Partner and Rising Stars

Romania to restrict third country-bidders and products for public contracts

Romania is in the process of banning certain non-EU and non-EEA countries from participating in public procurement procedures in Romania. After a Memorandum outlining this ban was first approved by the Romanian government, on 20 March 2021 the national regulatory… Read moreRomania to restrict third country-bidders and products for public contracts

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

CITR: 2021, the year of prevention in business. Companies must be prepared to anticipate changes and invest in solutions that would help them better manage the risks

• More than 7000 companies have debts over RON 1 million each, facing a double crisis: one of debts to the state budget and that generated by the pandemic • The value of their total outstanding debts amounts to RON… Read moreCITR: 2021, the year of prevention in business. Companies must be prepared to anticipate changes and invest in solutions that would help them better manage the risks

RLWeek 15-21 February 2021: Law project on preventing and combating doping in sport. Project on best practices guide for purchasing medical devices. New provisions regarding the European Public Prosecutor’s Office: Amendment of the Code of Criminal Procedure and of GEO no. 66/2011. The European Commission. Public consultation on modernizing judicial cooperation between EU countries and the use of digital technology

Law project on preventing and combating doping in sport On Friday, the 19 of February, 2021, the National Anti-Doping Agency launched in public debate the draft Law on preventing and combating doping in sports. Project on best practices guide for… Read more<strong>RLWeek</strong> 15-21 February 2021: Law project on preventing and combating doping in sport. Project on best practices guide for purchasing medical devices. New provisions regarding the European Public Prosecutor’s Office: Amendment of the Code of Criminal Procedure and of GEO no. 66/2011. The European Commission. Public consultation on modernizing judicial cooperation between EU countries and the use of digital technology

NNDKP attorneys obtain landmark decision on the requirements imposed on tenderers in a public tender procedure regarding the modernization of a Romanian railway line

NNDKP has successfully assisted and represented a private company in a dispute resolved by the Bucharest Court of Appeals, concerning the requirements imposed on tenderers in a public tender procedure organized for the modernization of a Romanian railway line. The… Read moreNNDKP attorneys obtain landmark decision on the requirements imposed on tenderers in a public tender procedure regarding the modernization of a Romanian railway line

Romania publishes guidelines on changes to public procurement and sectoral contracts

Romania’s national authority for public procurement (ANAP) recently published new Guidelines, which unify EU and national rules and practices on making changes to public procurement and sectoral contracts. The aim of the ANAP Guidelines is to create a predictable framework… Read moreRomania publishes guidelines on changes to public procurement and sectoral contracts