Cian Muenster

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Germany Correspondent at Law.com

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Grüezi bei Swiss Investor News am Dienstag, 1. April 2025

3 weeks ago | de.tradingview.com | Cian Muenster

* CHINA/RUSSLAND - China und Russland sind "für immer Freunde, niemals Feinde". Dies erklärte der chinesische Außenminister Wang Yi am Dienstag zu Beginn eines dreitägigen Besuchs in Moskau. "Das Prinzip 'Freunde für immer, niemals Feinde' ... dient als solide Rechtsgrundlage, um die strategische Zusammenarbeit auf einer höheren Ebene voranzutreiben", sagte Wang der staatlichen russischen Nachrichtenagentur RIA.
Berlin Transport Union to Begin Strike

2 months ago | foreignbrief.com | Cian Muenster

Berlin’s public transport staff go on strike today. Berlin’s public transport system is set to face major disruptions as approximately 16,000 BVG workers go on strike for 48 hours from February 20 to 21. The strike, organized by the German trade union ver.di, will halt U-Bahn, bus, and tram services across the city. This marks the third strike in recent weeks, with ver.di demanding a €750 (approximately 785 USD) per month pay increase over 12 months, along with a Christmas bonus.
EU Auto Industry Strategic Dialogue Begins

2 months ago | foreignbrief.com | Cian Muenster

The European Union’s Strategic Dialogue on the automotive industry’s future launches today. Announced by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on November 27, the initiative aims to address the EU automotive sector’s struggles by uniting key public and private stakeholders. Core priorities include advancing digitalization and AI, promoting decarbonization,addressing workforce challenges, modernizing regulations, and strengthening competitiveness.
Trump Nominee Elise Stefanik Senate Hearing

Jan 15, 2025 | foreignbrief.com | Cian Muenster

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee will hold a confirmation hearing today for Rep. Elise Stefanik, President Trump’s nominee for U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. Alongside Senator Marco Rubio, nominated for Secretary of State, Stefanik is a prominent pick in Trump’s effort to realign U.S. foreign policy as he begins his second term. Senate Majority Leader John Thune aims to confirm both nominees on January 20, Trump’s first day back in office.
Eversheds Sutherland Shutters Berlin Office

May 22, 2024 | law.com | Cian Muenster

Eversheds Sutherland is set to close its Berlin office later in 2024. The closure, which comes after a review, reduces Eversheds’ Germany footprint from five offices to four. Want to continue reading?
Germany Moves Digest: Hires for DLA Piper, Goodwin and Morgan Lewis

Apr 30, 2024 | law.com | Cian Muenster

DLA Piper has hired a trio of pensions lawyers from German law firm Advant Beiten. Partner Christian Freiherr von Buddenbrock joined alongside one counsel and one senior associate in April this year having formed part of DLA Piper’s new Düsseldorf office. Want to continue reading?
Solomon Islands hold general election

Apr 16, 2024 | foreignbrief.com | Cian Muenster

The elections, initially scheduled for last year were delayed by a parliamentary vote due to the country hosting the Pacific Games.
Hengeler and Freshfields Advise on €1.25B German Hotel Deal

Apr 16, 2024 | law.com | Cian Muenster

Leading law firms in Germany, Hengeler Mueller and Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, have advised on One Hotels & Resorts’ acquisition of the shares it did not already own in the Motel One Group, a German hotel chain with locations across Europe. The company is already the majority shareholder and is purchasing the remaining 35% stake held by private equity firm Proprium Capital, a spinoff from Morgan Stanley founded in 2013. Proprium bought the stake in 2019 for a confidential sum.
Law.com Radar: Antitrust Class Actions Climb in 2023, Then Skyrocket in March

Apr 15, 2024 | feeds.feedblitz.com | Cian Muenster |Cheryl Miller |Mason Lawlor |Brian Lee |Amanda Bronstad

From sugar prices to the cost of replacement tires to Apple’s business practices, antitrust class actions against numerous industries skyrocketed last month, according to data from Law.com Radar. In March, according to that data, there were 42 such lawsuits, 71% higher than the average monthly rate over the previous 12 months. Law.com Radar tracked antitrust class actions in federal courts filed by the private plaintiffs bar. Want to continue reading?
European Court Delivers Landmark Climate Ruling

Apr 9, 2024 | feeds.feedblitz.com | Amanda Bronstad |Cian Muenster |Rick Mitchell |Alex D'Elia

The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that Switzerland’s shortcomings to prevent climate change violated its citizens’ human rights—a decision that will set a precedent for future climate lawsuits. The landmark ruling was one in a trio of climate-related cases considered by the court. It dismissed the other two on mostly procedural grounds. Want to continue reading?