ArticleNew Public Procurement ThresholdsThe European Commission has published updated thresholds for public procurements. The updated thresholds will apply to public procurements published after 1 January 2026.DenmarkGovernment, Public SectorPlesner
ArticleNew Lists Of Vulnerable Neighbourhoods – Still Need For ActionToday, the Danish Ministry of Social Affairs, Housing and Senior Citizens published the lists of vulnerable neighbourhoods, parallel societies...DenmarkReal Estate and ConstructionPlesner
ArticleNew Russia And Belarus Sanctions: Economic And Individual Measures Adopted By The EUWith far-reaching sanctions against Russia and Belarus now entering their fourth year, the newly adopted 16th sanctions package signals another tightening of the screw for many sectors and industries.GlobalInternational LawPlesner
ArticleThe EU And UN Reintroduce Extensive Sanctions Against IranWhilst sanctions targeting Russia are at an all-time high, the EU and UN have now reintroduced restrictive measures against Iran...IranInternational LawPlesner
ArticleLeading Supreme Court Judgment: Collaboration On Concept Did Not Imply Ownership In Respect Of The "Tromborg Business"Yesterday, the Danish Supreme Court delivered judgment in a case concerning alleged co-ownership of the "Tromborg business" due to a collaboration between the companies Tromborg ApS and Y ApS.DenmarkLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationPlesner
ArticleUnlimited Employee Shares, Warrants And OptionsOn 26 August 2025, a draft bill was sent out, which, among other things, proposes to expand the scope of employee shares, etc. in start-ups and certain small and medium-sized companies. DenmarkTaxPlesner
ArticleExtensive New Sanctions Against Russia And Belarus: A Cross-Sectoral Approach For The 18th Sanctions PackageThe EU has adopted its 18th package of sanctions against Russia, including certain measures targeting Belarus. The key areas targeted this time revolve around energy, banking, military, and cross-sectoral measures.BelarusInternational LawPlesner
ArticleUptick In Fines For Obstruction Of Dawn RaidsCompanies being investigated for infringements of the competition rules may face substantial fines for acts obstructing unannounced inspections (dawn raids)...DenmarkAntitrust/Competition LawPlesner
ArticleHistoric Offshore Wind Agreement PassedOn May 30, 2023, the Danish government and several parties in Danish Parliament agreed on the tender framework for the largest offshore wind expansion in Denmark's history.DenmarkEnergy and Natural ResourcesPlesner
ArticleNews About Counterfeited Products - An End To The Anne Black CaseOn 23 March 2023, the Supreme Court brought an end to the case between Anne Black, Ronald and Salling Group about the counterfeited products imitating Anne Black's hanging flowerpot, vase and jar.DenmarkLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationPlesner
ArticleThe European Court Of Justice Extends Protection Against Discrimination "By Association" On Grounds Of DisabilityOn 11 September 2025 in case C-38/24 (Bervidi), the European Court of Justice ruled that employees associated with a person with a disability may not only be protected against direct discrimination "by association"...European UnionEmployment and HRPlesner
ArticleMedical Devices News - EU Commission Expands The Use Of Electronic Instructions For Use (EIFU)On 16 July 2025, Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1234 will enter into force, amending the existing eIFU Regulation (EU) 2021/2226. European UnionFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesPlesner
ArticleEuropean Commission Calls On Member States To Review Outbound Investments In Critical TechnologiesThe European Commission has issued a recommendation calling on the Member States to review so-called outbound investments, i.e. investments by EU based investors into companies based outside...European UnionGovernment, Public SectorPlesner
ArticleØstre Landsret afsiger principiel dom i sag om ophævelse af en erhvervsevnetabsforsikringVed dom af 27. marts 2025 fastslog Østre Landsret, at Danica var berettiget til at ophæve en forsikringstagers erhvervsevnetabsforsikring...DenmarkInsurancePlesner
ArticleExtended Producer Responsibility Remains A Key Focus In The EU: New Batteries Regulation Enters Into Force TodayOn 18 August 2025, the provisions of the new Batteries Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2023/1542) relating to extended producer responsibility...DenmarkEnvironmentPlesner
ArticleNew Danish Pilot Program With Reimbursement For Certain Medicines Based On A Negotiated Confidential PriceThe new pilot program, applicable from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2028, allows pharmaceutical companies to apply for reimbursement for prescription-only medicines based on a confidential price. DenmarkFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesPlesner
ArticleA New Chapter In The BIG MAC Saga - The EU General Court Partially Cancels McDonald's BIG MAC TrademarkThe General Court has rendered its decision in the case regarding genuine use of the BIG MAC trademark. The decision underlines the importance of providing sufficient documentation to substantiate genuine...DenmarkIntellectual PropertyPlesner
ArticleLovforslag udvider adgangen til digital post i boliglejeforholdSocial- og Boligministeriet har den 23. oktober 2025 sendt et lovforslag i høring, der skal gøre det muligt for udlejere og lejere at aftale, at visse centrale meddelelser...DenmarkReal Estate and ConstructionPlesner
ArticleThe CJEU Issues New Ruling On Advertising Of Medicinal ProductsOn 27 February 2025, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) delivered a preliminary ruling in case C-517/23, examining various advertising measures used by DocMorris NV.GermanyMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentPlesner
ArticleNo Slowing Down: The EU Targets Russian Interests In 19th Sanctions PackageThe newest sanctions package comes in the direct aftermath of both the United Kingdom and the United States having imposed significant sanctions earlier in October.GlobalInternational LawPlesner