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'VPNs are lawful technical tools,' says EU Court in landmark Anne Frank copyright ruling

Are VPNs to blame for copyright infringement? The EU’s highest court just weighed in on a complex dispute over Anne Frank's diary, officially recognizing VPNs as "lawful technical tools" and protecting publishers who use effective geo-blocking. Here's what you need to know.

TechRadar

No liability exemption for Google in Italian YouTube spat, EU court says

The case before the Luxembourg-based Court of Justice of the European ‌Union (CJEU) centred ⁠on a ⁠spat between Google and Italy's communication authority which fined the company €750,000 ($854,250) for gambling advertising on its YouTube video platform four years ago.

The Economic Times

EU Court of Justice clears way for Puigdemont amnesty as it backs Spain

The ECJ backs Spain’s amnesty law, saying it breaches neither EU nor anti-terror rules, although Puigdemont's arrest warrant stands until the Constitutional Court decides on his appeal.

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Google loses court fight against $854,250 Italian fine over gambling advertising

Europe's top court upheld a fine against Google's YouTube platform. This ruling concerns gambling advertisements shown on the video service. Google had argued it was not liable for third-party content. The court stated Google could be liable with a commercial partnership. An Italian court will now decide the case's final…

The Economic Times

Why an EU ruling about a traffic app could have major implications for big tech companies

Many of the biggest online platforms have long argued they aren’t publishers of the content their users upload, merely hosts. The likes of Google, YouTube, Meta and TikTok claim they simply store and display information created by others, so should not be seen as legally responsible for it.

The Conversation

The EU Hit Google With a Record $4.7 Billion Fine. The Company Just Lost the Fight Over Paying It.

Google has lost its final legal challenge against one of the largest antitrust penalties ever imposed by the European Union, cementing a landmark victory for European regulators after an eight-year legal battle.

International Business Times

FIFA settles long-running €65m legal dispute with Lassana Diarra, no compensation paid

FIFA said it "does not acknowledge any wrongdoing and has not made any compensation payments."

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World Cup 2026: Norway label Scotland ‘unprofessional’, Somali referee denied entry to US: football news – as it happened

There was plenty of back and forth between Scotland and Norway after the cancellation of a friendly

The Guardian - UK

Meta loses court fight over compensation to Italian publishers

Meta Platforms has faced a significant setback in Europe as the EU's highest court mandated that they pay publishers for utilizing snippets from news articles. This landmark ruling reinforces the directive from Italian regulators, marking a victorious moment for journalism and allowing publishers to reclaim their investments.

The Economic Times

Kraftwerk copyright battle rages on as CJEU delivers landmark ruling in sampling case

The Court of Justice of the EU's decision could have wide-ranging implications for artists that sample other artists' work

MusicRadar

‘Even bankers aren’t taking that much’: Bosman at 30 and what the future holds for transfers

Revolution is still being sought three decades after the landmark free-transfer ruling with a Dutch lawyer calling for a collective bargaining agreement for players

The Guardian - UK

Real Madrid seek ‘substantial damages’ from Uefa over Super League case

Real Madrid claimed there were ‘substantial damages suffered by the club’ after a ruling said attempts to block the Super League were contrary to EU law

The Independent UK

Real Madrid plan to ‘claim substantial damages’ from Uefa over Super League

Real Madrid are seeking compensation over a European Court of Justice ruling on Uefa and Fifa blocking the Super League project

The Guardian - UK

Could Alexander Isak terminate his Newcastle United contract and sign for Liverpool on a free using legal loophole?

Alexander Isak can theoretically tear up his Newcastle United contract this summer as club and player remain locked in a transfer stalemate

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International Business Times

Lassana Diarra Seeks 65 Mn Euros From FIFA And Belgian FA In Transfer Case

Former France international Lassana Diarra is seeking 65 million euros ($76 million) from FIFA and the Belgian football association as part of a long-running legal battle, the player's lawyer announced on Monday.

The Guardian - UK

Lassana Diarra seeking £56m from Fifa in compensation for past transfer rules

Lassana Diarra has announced he is taking legal action against the world governing body, lamenting a ‘culture of contempt for the rule of law and for players’

The Guardian - UK

Could latest seismic legal challenge leave Fifa wobbling on its perch?

Football’s world governing body is facing a growing number of issues, not least a new class action from the Netherlands

The Guardian - UK

Fifa facing multibillion-pound compensation claim from players

Fifa is facing a legal claim for billions of pounds in compensation from a group of players after last year’s ruling that its transfer rules are unlawful

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Euronews

‘Shadows of indifference’: EU faces heat over inaction on pollution from Italy’s biggest steel plant

The European Commission has been accused of misconduct over its handling of toxic pollution from Ilva, once Europe's largest steel plant.

Fortune

Top court pulls plug on Europe's last 'golden passport'

Malta "cannot grant its nationality – and indeed European citizenship – in exchange for predetermined payments or investments," the court ruled.

The Guardian - UK

European Super League promoter confident Uefa will accept new plans

The promoter of the Super League’s latest proposed iteration is confident that it will receive authorisation from Uefa to proceed with its plan in the new year

The Conversation

When the technical meets the political: Court of Justice rules that EU standards require more openness

The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has ruled that harmonised technical standards – an influential form of governance – must be more accessible. Here’s what this landmark decision means.

FourFourTwo

Why Lassana Diarra case could have monumental impact on future of entire transfer system

The Lassana Diarra case against FIFA is set for a final decision by a Belgian appeal court

The Guardian - UK

Diarra verdict a landmark day which could alter balance of football power

There may not be wholesale reform but the ruling by the court of justice of the EU over transfers makes change more likely

International Business Times

Top EU Court Finds Against FIFA In Key Transfer Market Ruling

The EU's top court said on Friday some international football rules regulating player transfers are contrary to the bloc's laws, in a landmark decision that could shake up the system.

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