Remedies and Procedures before the EU Courts

Remedies and Procedures Before the EU Courts gives an inside look into the provisions and principles of the treaties and other instruments concerning the Court of Justice and the general Court of the European Union (EU). The ongoing reform in the organisation of the EU courts makes this updated edition of indispensable resource essential. Following the book’s established easy-to-use structure, the second edition offers a reliable, thorough guide to the renewed rules of procedure of the Court of Justice and the General Court as well as updated provisions and practice directions, including the relevant case law, together with a focus on the extensive treatment of remedies available in these courts and how to secure them.

With the expert guidance of one of Europe’s foremost jurists, the book clearly explains which rules apply and how to proceed in the course of any kind of case and any situation likely to arise. From foundations and principles to specific issues regarding the assignment of cases, preliminary rulings, rules on evidence, annulment, illegality, failure to act, pleas, judgments and orders, appeal and much more, the book covers all essential elements of Court of Justice of the EU procedure, including the following:
- division of competences between the Union courts;
- admissibility;
- rules regarding anonymity;
- service of documents;
- setting and extension of time limits, hearings, witnesses and experts;
- deposit and recovery of sums;
- application of competition rules, rules on state aid and rules on trade protection;
- rules in cases concerning intellectual property rights;
- rules in actions brought on the basis of an arbitration agreement;
- rules governing access to documents;
- languages;
- legal aid;
- interim measures;
- damages;
- expedited procedures; and
- scope of the rules on costs.

Any lawyer seeking appropriate remedies in any case before the EU courts will benefit enormously from this book, whether used as a hands-on manual in particular cases or absorbed over time. It is sure to serve as an essential resource for many years to come. This topical subject that covers the new legal regime for the proceedings before the EU courts in its entirety allows the user to proceed confidently in dealing with issues regarding assignment of cases, remedies, jurisdiction, annulment, appeal, illegality, failure to act, damages, preliminary ruling, legal aid, intervention, time limits, pleas, judgments, interim measures, access to documents, etc.