Europe Turns Up the Heat on Big Tech In a decisive move on April 23, 2025, the European Commission fined Meta Platforms Inc. €200 million ($228 million) under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The ruling marks the EU’s most prominent action against Meta to date, reinforcing Europe’s ambition to regulate dominant
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Legal Industry Analysis: Ratification of Iran-Russia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty
On April 21, 2025, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed into law the Iran-Russia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty, following its initial signing on January 17, 2025, by President Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Moscow. This treaty marks a significant development in international relations, particularly concerning the geopolitical dynamics of
Passing of the Pope: Geopolitical Implications for the Vatican and the Global Catholic Community
The Hidden Red Flags: “Com” and “Track” in SMS Texts as Indicators of Chinese-Origin Scams
The landscape of digital fraud is increasingly transnational, sophisticated, and difficult to trace. One particularly concerning trend in recent years is the rise of SMS-based phishing (smishing) campaigns, often originating from organized scam operations in China and Southeast Asia. Within this evolving threat matrix, cybersecurity experts and fraud investigators have
Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive: A Landmark Move Toward Ethical Corporate Responsibility
In April 2024, Europe reached a historic milestone in corporate governance with the approval of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). This legislation, heralded as a game-changer for responsible business practices, is aimed at ensuring companies are held accountable for the entire lifecycle of their products—not just their direct
The Growing Threat to Europe’s Security: Terrorism Due to the Hamas-Israel Conflict
In recent years, European security has faced increasing challenges, with terrorism remaining one of the continent’s most significant threats. This concern has escalated following the Hamas attack on Israel and Israel's subsequent military response. The recent remarks by Catherine De Bolle, the Executive Director of Europol, have drawn attention to
EU Council’s Mandate on Wolf Protection: A Controversial Step Forward in Biodiversity Law
In a recent decision that has sparked significant debate, representatives from EU member states’ permanent representatives (Coreper) have approved a mandate that could alter the protection status of wolves across Europe. The Council of the European Union's mandate seeks to modify the current legal protections for the grey wolf, a
UK Supreme Court Ruling: Landmark Decision on the Definition of a “Woman”
In a significant and closely watched decision, the UK Supreme Court has ruled that the term "woman" under UK equalities law refers to an individual born biologically female. This ruling, issued on Wednesday, April 16th, 2025 brings clarity to a long-standing debate over gender identity and its intersection with legal
Warfare on Holy Days: Need for Global Protection Laws for Religious Holidays
Sanctity Under Siege: The Case for Global Laws Protecting Civilians on Religious Holidays from Acts of War When Sacred Days Become Targets On April 13, 2025—Palm Sunday in the Christian calendar—two separate attacks rocked global headlines. In Ukraine, Russian missile strikes devastated the city of Sumy. Simultaneously, in Gaza, Israeli airstrikes hit
GDPR at a Crossroads: The European Commission Moves to Ease SME Data Protection Burden
The European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), hailed as one of the most comprehensive data privacy laws in the world, is now under the microscope. The European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), hailed as one of the most comprehensive data privacy laws in the world, is now under the microscope. The