Rulings and Fines

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CJEU (AG) ¦ Compliance with the Right to the Protection of Personal Data Does Not Require Prior Authorisation by a Judicial Authority

Advocate General Says Competition Authorities May Seize Business Emails Without Prior Judicial Authorisation — But...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on 23 Oct 2025

Ruling [LUX] ¦ From Luxembourg to Spain: Tracing the Path of a €61 Million Fraudulent Money Flow

Major Fraud and Money Laundering Case Unveiled in Luxembourg Involving Over €61 Million Introduction: A...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on 15 Jul 2025

Fine [POL] ¦ GDPR: Bank fined PLN 18.4 Million for unjustified Scanning of Customer IDs

Bank Penalized for Skipping Risk Analysis, Unjustified ID Scans Trigger PLN 18.4M Fine Poland’s Personal...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on 26 Aug 2025

CJEU (AG) ¦ When Does a Shareholder Trigger EU Sanctions on Company Assets?

EU Sanctions: When Does a Shareholder’s Stake Lead to Freezing of Company Assets? – Insights...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on 23 Jul 2025

Ruling [USA] ¦ Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA): Ashley, III v. Deutsche Bank AG

International Banks Win Major Victory in Terrorism-Related Lawsuits: Implications for Financial Institutions In a landmark...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on 21 Jul 2025

Ruling [LUX] ¦ Legal Dispute Over Fund Transfers Highlights Challenges in Anti-Money Laundering Compliance

Legal Dispute Over Fund Transfers Highlights Challenges in Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Introduction A recent ruling...

By Bastian Schwind-Wagner, on 11 Jul 2025

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Rulings and Fines

CJEU (AG) ¦ Compliance with the Right to the Protection of Personal Data Does Not Require Prior Authorisation by a Judicial Authority

Ruling [LUX] ¦ From Luxembourg to Spain: Tracing the Path of a €61 Million Fraudulent Money Flow

Fine [POL] ¦ GDPR: Bank fined PLN 18.4 Million for unjustified Scanning of Customer IDs

CJEU (AG) ¦ When Does a Shareholder Trigger EU Sanctions on Company Assets?

Ruling [USA] ¦ Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA): Ashley, III v. Deutsche Bank AG

Ruling [LUX] ¦ Legal Dispute Over Fund Transfers Highlights Challenges in Anti-Money Laundering Compliance

CJEU (AG) ¦ EU Law allows linking Sanctions on Legal Persons to Responsible Individuals

Ruling [DEU] ¦ KYC obligations can’t trump equal treatment

Ruling [LUX] ¦ Luxembourg Court Acquits Company in Beneficial Ownership Registry Case Due to Lack of Intent

Ruling [LUX] ¦ Luxembourg Court Imposes Fine for Failure to Register Beneficial Owners

Ruling [LUX] ¦ Luxembourg Court Highlights Bank’s Due Diligence Duties in Money Laundering Case

Ruling [LUX] ¦ non bis in idem in AML/CFT Proceedings

Ruling [DEU] ¦ No liability on the part of the bank for legal fees incurred as a result of reporting suspected money laundering

Ruling [LUX] ¦ Notary Convicted for Serious Failures in Anti-Money Laundering Compliance in Luxembourg

Ruling [LUX] ¦ Exploiting Vulnerability: Luxembourg Court Convicts in High-Profile Abuse of Weakness and Money Laundering Case

Ruling [LUX] ¦ Electronic Money Institutions and the Limits of Fund Blocking: Insights from a Luxembourg Court Decision

EGC ¦ Ownership Stakes and Tax Significance: How the EU Targets Russian Business Activity

Ruling [LUX] ¦ Luxembourg Court Imposes Fine on SOCIETE1 S.A. for Money Laundering Compliance Failures

Ruling [LUX] ¦ Luxembourg Court Confirms Liability of Lawyer for Money Laundering Compliance Failures

Ruling [LUX] ¦ Luxembourg Court Upholds Convictions in Major Corporate Fraud and Money Laundering Case

CJEU ¦ Leasing Property is not enough: A narrowing Line in the EU’s AML Framework

Ruling [USA] ¦ Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA): Twitter, Inc. v. Taamneh

CJEU ¦ WM et al. v. Luxembourg Business Registers (LBR)

Ruling [DEU] ¦ Money laundering: fulfillment of the qualifying criteria only by obliged parties; order for confiscation permissible under new law

Ruling [DEU] ¦ Anti-Money Laundering: Requirements for Identity Verification of an Estate Administrator acting on behalf of Unknown Heirs

Proceedings [DEU] ¦ AML: Blacklist of an Online Bank

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