Brazil, Canada, European Union, etc. | 18 Mar 2024
The moment many have been waiting for finally came last week, when the AI Act passed its final legislative hurdle and was approved by the European Parliament, as expected. That is, of course, only the beginning, as the sprawling and ill-defined text will keep lawyers and journalists gainfully employed for many years to come.
Lexology PRO | Canada, European Union, Global, etc. | 15 Mar 2024
Manufacturers and importers face plastic taxes, extended producer responsibility schemes, and waste management responsibilities in the global move towards circular economies.
Lexology PRO | Australia, Canada, European Union, etc. | 15 Mar 2024
The EC fines Apple €1.8 million for breaking music streaming rules, Canada expands its investigation into Google’s advertising practices, and Singapore issues guidance on ESG collaboration – plus other key updates.
In-Depth
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In-Depth: Public Competition Enforcement (formerly The Public Competition Enforcement Review) is an annual survey of the most important and relevant developments in public competition law enforcement in the most significant jurisdictions worldwide. Among other things, it examines the practical implications of recent enforcement activity regarding cartels, restrictive agreements, abuse of dominance, state aid and merger control.
Smart & Biggar | Canada, European Union, United Kingdom, etc. | 14 Mar 2024
On December 20, 2023, the UK Supreme Court dismissed Dr. Stephen Thaler’s appeal from the Court of Appeal (England and Wales), finding that AI cannot…
Athennian | Canada, France, Germany, etc. | 11 Mar 2024
Beneficial Ownership Registries are directories that list the ultimate, natural owners of assets. These registries address the problem of…
Panoramic
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Editor:
Atif Azher
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
Quick reference guide enabling side-by-side comparison of local insights, including into types of private equity transaction; corporate governance, disclosure and timing considerations; dissenting shareholder rights; key purchase agreement provisions; participation of target company management; tax; financing; shareholders’ agreements; exit strategies (including IPOs); target sectors; cross-border considerations; club/group deals; and key recent developments.
Panoramic
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Editors:
Catherine Balmond and Katharina Crinson
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
Panoramic guide (formerly Getting the Deal Through) enabling side-by-side comparison of local insights, including a general overview; types of liquidation and reorganisation processes; insolvency tests and filing requirements; directors’ and officers’ regime; stays of proceedings and moratoria; doing business during reorganisations; asset sales; creditor remedies, involvement and proving claims; security; clawback and related-party transactions; treatment of groups of companies; international cases; and recent trends.
Lexology PRO | Australia, Canada, European Union, etc. | 8 Mar 2024
“Surge pricing” is being adopted across an expanding number of industries, as businesses feel the squeeze of the cost-of-living crisis. But is it worth the consumer outrage?
Bristows | Canada, European Union, India, etc. | 8 Mar 2024
The Irides Weekly Update is our round-up of patent litigation news highlights from around the world. Taking its name from the plural of “iris” - a…