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13 June 2012
Issue: 7518 / Categories: Legal News
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EU lawmaking

Eurozone crisis had major impact on EU legislation in 2011

The Eurozone crisis was responsible for most of the significant European Union legislation passed last year, with the most high-profile being the “six-pack” of five regulations and one directive aimed at strengthening economic governance.

By contrast, scant progress was made on the “social policy agenda”, which includes employment, labour standards and social issues such as gender inequality.

The EU introduced a total of 1,600 legislative changes in 2011, an eight per cent increase on the previous year. These mainly consisted of updates and amendments, according to Sweet & Maxwell.

Issue: 7518 / Categories: Legal News
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Birketts—four appointments

Birketts—four appointments

Firm expands partnership with four lateral hires across key practice areas

Harper James—Lottie Hugo

Harper James—Lottie Hugo

Commercial law firm announces appointment of corporate partner

Carey Olsen—Patrick Ormond

Carey Olsen—Patrick Ormond

Partner joins corporate and finance practice in British Virgin Islands

NEWS
Serial sperm donor Robert Albon has lost his bid for a declaration of paternity, ‘on the ground that to grant it would manifestly be contrary to public policy’
The government is considering wholesale reform of consumer class actions—the ‘opt-out’ collective claims certified by the Competition Appeals Tribunal (CAT)
A ‘sophisticated suspected fraud’ may have taken place at PM Law involving the improper removal and misuse of about £39.5m of client funds, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has confirmed
The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) will invest in technology to catch tech-reliant fraudsters and handle voluminous case materials
Law firms enjoyed rapid growth in 2025, according to a Financial Benchmarking Survey, published by the Law Society last week
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