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16 to 20
September
2024
Trier, Germany
Summer Course on European Data Protection Law
This summer course is intended to give participants an overview of the fundamentals of European data protection law. It will tackle the main legal questions related to the application of GDPR and related instruments by discussing legislative developments, relevant case law as well as by solving practical case studies. One will have the opportunity to interact with high-level experts who will help to deal with everyday data protection issues. Read more
16 to 17
September
2024
The Hague, Belgium
13th EDEN Event on Data Protection in Law Enforcement
Data Protection, Criminal Law, Police Cooperation
Join Europe’s most exciting event on data protection in law enforcement on 16-17 September 2024 at Europol’s headquarters in The Hague. The 13th EDEN event will deal with data protection and cybersecurity implications for law enforcement in the following contextual areas: Read more
17 to 18
September
2024
Saarbrücken, Germany
19 to 20
September
2024
Luzern, Switzerland
Arbeitskreis Europäisches Strafrecht 2024
Neueste Entwicklungen - Effizienz im Rechsstaat: Fokus: e-Evidence
Die jährliche Tagung des Arbeitskreises Europäisches Strafrecht beinhaltet Werkstattberichte, welche gesetzgeberische Entwicklungen vorausschauend beleuchten sowie Referate zum brisanten Schwerpunktthema e-evidence. Read more
26 to 27
September
2024
Lisbon, Portugal
#Digitalisation and #AI in Criminal Justice
This seminar addresses various challenges linked to digitalisation that judges, prosecutors and lawyers in private practice working in the field of EU criminal justice will have to face in the years ahead. Some of these challenges such as the exchange of electronic evidence, videoconferencing, use of open-source intelligence, artificial intelligence, digital technology, etc. will become the “new normal”. Read more
30 to 01
September
2024
Trier, Germany
Strategic Fundamental Rights Litigation
Protecting Fundamental Rights through European Courts
This seminar provides concise, intensive training in strategic fundamental rights litigation. In 1.5 days, participants not only gain up-todate theoretical knowledge on admissibility criteria of the regional courts, but also receive practical advice regarding the litigation at the CJEU and ECtHR. Read more
03 to 04
October
2024
Marbella, Spain
Protection of Attorney-Client Privilege in Criminal Proceedings in the EU
This conference will look at the landscape for legal professional privilege in criminal proceedings in the EU, outline gaps in protection, present the perspective of the prosecution, and discuss the need for minimum standards in the EU. Read more
07 to 08
October
2024
Online
Taxation and Human Rights
Recent and Landmark Case Law of the ECtHR
This seminar will provide participants with a detailed understanding of landmark and recent jurisprudence of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) related to taxation matters. It will explain how legal practitioners can make the best use of this case law in their day-to-day practice and how to submit a case to the Strasbourg Court. Read more
09 to 10
October
2024
Thessaloniki, Greece
#Digitalisation and #Artificial Intelligence in Criminal Justice
Open source investigation tools (OSINT), digitalised files, videolinks in justice
This seminar addresses various challenges linked to digitalisation that judges, prosecutors and lawyers in private practice working in the field of EU criminal justice will have to face in the years ahead. Read more
15 to 16
October
2024
Online
Understanding Bitcoins and Cryptocurrency Technologies
Mining, Blockchaining and Investigative Techniques
When a new technology is created, criminals are among the first to embrace it and use it for their purposes. This happens with cryptocurrencies, and particularly with bitcoins. The use of bitcoin allows quick and cheap transactions and its flows are difficult to monitor and trace. This online seminar will provide participants with an understanding of how bitcoin works, how transactions can be analysed and the special investigative techniques that can be applied. Read more
17 to 18
October
2024
Online
Judgments and Decision-making in Fraud and Corruption Investigations
Investigating fraud and corruption is hard work. In addition to its evidentiary challenges, it sets high standards for sound decision-making and judgment by the professionals involved. Selectors need to assess the credibility of an allegation, investigators should overcome confirmation bias and the prosecutor will have to judge whether the case meets the burden of proof before bringing charges. Read more
17 to 18
October
2024
Trier, Germany
Privacy and Data Protection
Recent ECtHR and CJEU Case Law
This seminar will provide legal practitioners with an update on the case law developed by the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) and by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) with relevance for privacy and data protection law. It will focus primarily on developments since 2023. Read more
05 to 06
November
2024
Trier, Germany
Essentials for Criminal Defence Counsel before the CJEU
This hybrid seminar will provide lawyers with an update on the workings of the European Court of Justice (CJEU) and its case law in European criminal justice. Advice on making valid applications to it will be given, enabling the participants to apply their knowledge of substantive EU law before the CJEU. Read more
07 to 08
November
2024
Vilnius, Lithuania
Current developments in digitalisation in criminal proceedings
Training for defence lawyers
This seminar will look at current and forthcoming issues regarding the gathering of evidence, e-evidence and digitalisation for the judicial cooperation in criminal matters in the EU. Participants will have the possibility to get to know each other and make contact with colleagues from all over the EU to further their professional networks. Read more
14 to 15
November
2024
Trier, Germany
Sanctions in the EU’s External Relations
This online seminar will provide participants with detailed knowledge on legal aspects of restrictive measures applied by the European Union, including the recent jurisprudence of the CJEU. Moreover, the EU guidelines on the implementation and evaluation of restrictive measures, as well as best practice in the implementation of such restrictive measures, will be analysed and placed within the wider international context of sanctions imposed by other governments and entities. Read more
14 to 15
November
2024
Sofia, Bulgaria
Annual Conference on EU Criminal Justice 2024
This conference will facilitate the exchange of experiences among legal practitioners on current developments and future initiatives in the field of EU criminal justice. This year’s event will touch upon the impact of artificial intelligence on the criminal justice system. The conference will also address the EPPO, defence rights, the new EU legislation on e-evidence, the (ab)use of bitcoins and crimes in the “digital age”. Read more
14 to 15
November
2024
Online
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Data Sharing: Preparing for Compliance with the EU Data Act
ObjectiveThe new EU Data Act has important implications for a wide range of businesses, as it introduces new obligations for manufacturers and service providers to share data from connected products and related services with users and third parties.Contracts are at the heart of … Read more
21 to 22
November
2024
Online
Digital Services Act
Challenges in implementation and enforcement
The seminar aims to address the practical implementation and enforcement challenges of the DSA at both national and EU levels. It seeks to foster a better understanding of the DSA's framework, share best practices, and identify effective strategies for its implementation and enforcement. Read more
28 to 29
November
2024
Trier, Germany
Annual Conference on European VAT Law 2024
This annual conference will provide participants with a comprehensive update on the most recent developments in European VAT law and the opportunity to discuss related issues with top experts in the field. Read more
02 to 03
December
2024
Online
Recent Case Law of the ECtHR in Criminal Law
Focus on Detention and Prison Conditions
This online seminar will provide legal practitioners with a detailed update on the case law of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) with relevance for criminal law, detention and prison conditions. It will focus primarily, but not exclusively, on developments in 2023 and 2024. Read more