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European Court of Justice

European Court of Justice

This is the highest court in the European Union and deals in matters involving European Union law. The court has 27 judges, one from each member state, but hears cases with three, five or 13 judges.

# european-court-of-justice - Thursday 25 April, 2013

The Evening Fix… now with added perfectly timed photos

Here are the things we learned, loved and shared today…

EU’s top court says Ireland must pay Waterford Crystal pensions

Ten workers win a major case at the European Court of Justice, which says Ireland is responsible for stepping in.

# european-court-of-justice - Thursday 11 April, 2013

The 5 at 5: Thursday

5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…

ECJ ruling casts doubt on planning permission for Galway bypass

The EU’s top court hands a major boost to opponents to the N6 bypass around Galway, ahead of a final Supreme Court ruling.

# european-court-of-justice - Tuesday 9 April, 2013

From Business ETC VAT

Ireland wins at EU’s top court over legality of its VAT laws

The European Court of Justice rejects a challenge from the European Commission over the structure of Irish VAT laws.

# european-court-of-justice - Friday 29 March, 2013

From Business ETC Easter Crummy

Lindt loses bid to win legal protection over ‘bunny’ wrapping

Germany’s highest court says the Swiss chocolatier can’t stop other companies from selling chocolate bunnies in foil wrapping.

# european-court-of-justice - Thursday 14 March, 2013

ECJ rules Spain’s eviction laws breach EU directive

The Spanish government has promised its law will now be “corrected” to comply with the ruling.

# european-court-of-justice - Saturday 9 February, 2013

Ireland still paying €12k-a-day fine for septic tank compliance failure

Environment Minister Phil Hogan had vowed to wrap up EPA inspections – needed for the daily fines to stop – before end of last month but deadline has not been met.

# european-court-of-justice - Thursday 31 January, 2013

Ryanair loses ECJ case on reimbursing costs for stranded passengers

The court ruling could have wide-ranging implications for air carriers and their passengers.

# european-court-of-justice - Wednesday 19 December, 2012

Ireland fined €2 million over failure to impose septic tank rules

The ECJ also fines Ireland another €1.5 million for breach of European rules on environmental impact assessments.

# european-court-of-justice - Wednesday 12 December, 2012

From Business ETC Broadcasting Rights

EU court set to reject FIFA complaint about World Cup TV rights

The European Court of Justice has been advised to reject a complaint over the provision of free-to-air football tournaments.

# european-court-of-justice - Saturday 8 December, 2012

ECJ to rule on whether Ireland will face septic tank fines

The EU’s top court will rule later this month on whether Ireland’s new septic tank inspections are enough to avoid a fine.

# european-court-of-justice - Wednesday 28 November, 2012

Pringle could face substantial legal costs after European court loss

The independent TD said that if the court decides he’s liable for a six figure sum he does not have the cash in hand to pay.

# european-court-of-justice - Tuesday 27 November, 2012

ESM

European court rules against Thomas Pringle, says ESM is lawful

The European Court of Justice has ruled that the eurozone’s permanent bailout fund is lawful.

The 9 at 9: Tuesday

Good morning. Here are the nine stories you need to know as you start your day.

# european-court-of-justice - Monday 19 November, 2012

EU’s top court to hear dispute over TV streaming website

Broadcasters say TVCatchup, which hosts streams of TV channels for UK users, should not be able to stream their content.

# european-court-of-justice - Tuesday 23 October, 2012

ESM

European Court of Justice to discuss legality of new permanent bailout fund

The ECJ will today discuss whether the European Stability Mechanism (ESM) is legal under existing EU law.

# european-court-of-justice - Tuesday 11 September, 2012

Toscan du Plantier murder: Family begins legal battle to change Irish laws

The family of Sophie Toscan du Plantier wants the European Commission to bring Ireland to the European Court of Justice.

# european-court-of-justice - Sunday 26 August, 2012

From Business ETC European Council

Germany to seek new EU treaty on budget rules – report

Germany’s Der Spiegel magazine says the federal government wants a convention on a new treaty this December.

# european-court-of-justice - Wednesday 1 August, 2012

ESM

Government to ratify ESM today following Supreme Court ruling

The EU’s permanent bailout fund still has to clear the hurdle of the German Constitutional Court which is expected to issue a ruling in September.

# european-court-of-justice - Thursday 26 July, 2012

ECJ to rule on whether permanent Euro bailout fund is legal

The Supreme Court has asked the European Court of Justice for clarity after a legal challenge from TD Thomas Pringle.

# european-court-of-justice - Monday 9 July, 2012

Pringle’s challenge to ESM treaty rejected by High Court

However, a legal issue has been referred to the European Court of Justice.

# european-court-of-justice - Thursday 21 June, 2012

Ireland referred to Court over environmental impact assessment laws

Ireland is to be referred to the European Court of Justice over its second failure to bring national legislation into line with EU rules.

# european-court-of-justice - Monday 18 June, 2012

Registration for septic tank inspections may begin this month

The Department of the Environment says testing for the delayed registration is underway, and the rollout could be soon.

# european-court-of-justice - Thursday 31 May, 2012

From Business ETC Data

EU moves to impose €315k-a-day fines on Germany

Germany has had “a considerable amount of time” to bring data retention directive into law but still hasn’t done so, says European Commission.

# european-court-of-justice - Friday 25 May, 2012

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The Daily Fix: Friday

Your essential evening round-up of the day’s biggest news, plus the bits and pieces you may have missed.

Lindt bunny not distinctive enough to be trademarked, says court

The European Court of Justice rejects Lindt’s claim that the chocolate Easter Bunny was little known outside Germany.

# european-court-of-justice - Friday 11 May, 2012

Government accused of designing referendum guide ‘to mislead public’

Sinn Féin’s Caoimhghín Ó Caoláín says the Stability Treaty guide being sent to homes understates the loss of sovereignty.

# european-court-of-justice - Wednesday 18 April, 2012

Unforeseen delay in rollout of septic tank registrations

Phil Hogan is forced to acknowledge that registrations for tanks will be delayed, but there is no comment on why.

# european-court-of-justice - Friday 23 March, 2012

Blow for Ryanair as ECJ set to uphold ash cloud challenge

The ECJ’s advocate-general is likely to uphold a complaint from a Dubliner whose flight was cancelled during the 2010 disruption.

# european-court-of-justice - Wednesday 22 February, 2012

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The Daily Fix: Wednesday

Your nightly news round-up of the day’s biggest stories…

European Court of Justice asked to rule on legality of ACTA treaty

The EU’s trade commissioner Karel De Gucht wants to see whether the anti-counterfeiting rules are in breach of EU freedoms.

# european-court-of-justice - Thursday 16 February, 2012

The Daily Fix: Thursday

Your evening round-up of the day’s biggest news stories, plus the bits you may have missed…

From Business ETC Filesharing

ECJ says web hosts can’t be forced to install anti-copyright filters

In another major piracy-related ruling, the ECJ says a web host can’t be ordered to scan all uploaded files for an infringement.

# european-court-of-justice - Friday 27 January, 2012

ECJ asked to rule on mandatory retention of phone and internet data

The High Court has asked the European Court of Justice to rule on how much communications data the State can retain.

Cheaper cars may be on the way to Ireland after ECJ ruling

The European Commission has formally told Ireland to change its motor tax rules for vehicles which are less than 3 months old.

# european-court-of-justice - Tuesday 24 January, 2012

Explainer: What’s going on with Ireland’s septic tanks?

The government’s under pressure over its plans to enforce mandatory inspections of septic tanks. So what’s the story?

# european-court-of-justice - Friday 13 January, 2012

State won’t face septic tank fines in February despite government claims

The government has rejected claims that it has misled the Dáil and the public over fines for failure to comply with EU regulations on septic tanks.

# european-court-of-justice - Thursday 24 November, 2011

From Business ETC Filesharing

European court makes it illegal for ISPs to block blanket file-sharing

In what is being hailed by internet providers as a landmark ruling, the European Court of Justice says ISPs cannot ‘filter’ content.

# european-court-of-justice - Wednesday 19 October, 2011

Stem Cells This post contains videos

European Court bans patenting of embryonic stem cells for research

Scientists have criticised the decision of Europe’s top court, saying it is “the worst possible outcome” in the battle against neurodegenerative diseases.

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