The European Commission requests the UK to strengthen the powers of its data protection authority so that it complies with the EU's Data Protection Directive.

Litigants can now more easily use the Dutch courts to force the other side, as well as third parties not directly involved, to release documents helpful in resolving the case.

The Commission has decided to take Belgium, Greece, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Austria, Finland and the United Kingdom to the Court of Justice. They failed to implement key EU legislation on vessel traffic monitoring and information systems which was adopted by the EU in the wake of the Erika accident.

Amendments to suppression of unlawful acts (SUA) treaties set for adoption October 2005.

Bush aversion to regulation and allegiance to campaign contributors has blocked progress on homeland security, new report shows.

The European Commission has adopted a White Paper in which it suggests to bring more competition in the maritime sector to the benefit of Europe’s overall economy and of exporting firms in particular.

The European Commission has adopteda new proposal for a Directive on Market Access to Port Services, which aims at boosting the competitiveness of EU ports and contributing to reduce congestion and environmental pollution by promoting inter alia maritime transport.

Businesses that manufacture, distribute, or transport products qualifying as hazardous material (also known as "hazmat" or "dangerous goods") are challenged with new regulations and heightened government enforcement. HazmatLaw.com, a new online resource is designed to help businesses meet this challenge. The site provides an overview of basic regulatory topics, advanced compliance issues, and is updated daily with regulatory developments and news stories.

New Zealand’s Transport Minister Pete Hodgson moves that the Transport Legislation Bill 2004 be now read a first time.

FDA and CBP announce revised compliance schedule for enforcement of the prior notice interim final rule and contingency plan for prior notice system outages.

Leading London law firm Lawrence Graham says shipping is focusing on complying with security requirements, but another Convention soon to be enforced will have major ramifications for all aspects of shipping.

The European Commission urges rapid action to ensure full implementation of the 2001 Framework Decision on money laundering and confiscation of the proceeds of crime.

The High Court in Belfast has confirmed that Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 powers do not breach human rights legislation.

The fight against terrorism: the Commission proposes measures on the exchange of information and on the ‘European court record’

The European Commission issues action paper in response to the terrorist attacks on Madrid.

'Anti-terrorist legislation must balance public protection with individual rights,' argues UK Home Secretary.