European regulators warn coronavirus villains will be punished … eventually
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Neil Hodge2020-05-05T15:14:00
While EU regulators have not engaged in investigations yet or launched many (or any) coronavirus-related enforcement actions, lawyers warn they will do so later down the line and believe they will tackle “worst offenders” first.
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