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UK can ring-fence banks under new EU rules -Barnier Reuters [ID:nL6E7IK1K6] The UK and other countries such as Sweden previously raised concerns that the draft EU laws would make it difficult for countries like Britain to tighten capital controls on banks beyond the levels which had been agreed internationally. ... See all stories on this topic »

Airlines tout “going green” but their lobbyists are on different flight Reuters Blogs (blog) Instead of complying with the EU law, the American carriers United/Continental and American Airlines are doing what companies often do when they don't like a law orregulation: they're going to court and hiring lobbyists. On July 5, a Grand Chamber of... See all stories on this topic » Reuters Blogs (blog)

Manufacturers urged to join red tape challenge The Northern Echo ... systems cause delays and extra costs", and banking regulations as areas in need of reform. He added: "The working time directive is one of the most stupid bits of legislation to come out of theEuropean Union and thats quite an accolade to achieve. ... See all stories on this topic »

First Takes: Europe's Toxic Toy Crackdown, Breaking Cleantech's Glass Ceiling ... GreenBiz.com By Jonathan Bardelline • EU Doesn't Play Around With Toy Laws: The strictest toyregulations went into full effect yesterday in the European Union. All member states must now comply with the EU Toys Directive, which requires toy manufacturers, ... See all stories on this topic » GreenBiz.com

European Commission takes action to ease access to justice in cross-border ... The FINANCIAL Cross-border cases are particularly complex due to different national laws and practical matters like costs or language. The European Union Mediation Directive – which was adopted on 21 May 2008 and is in force since 21 May 2011– applies when two ... See all stories on this topic »

EU Mediation Directive Aims to Improve Access to ADR - JAMS ADR ... The European Union enacted its Directive on Mediation in May 2008 to ... opted out) to adoptlaws and regulations to comply with the directive prior to full ... jamsadrblog.com/.../european-union-mediation-directive-aims...