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Spain's medicines and medical devices reform bill is sent to Parliament

The draft bill addresses the challenges of innovation, supply security, funding and pricing, and 'rational use'
Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT)

High‑Risk Providers (HRP) in the Polish National Cybersecurity System Act

The concept of a high‑risk provider (HRP) is one of the crucial and most debated mechanisms introduced by the amendment
Employment and pensions

Spanish Supreme Court rules that algorithmic management is a criterion for unlawful assignment

A ruling in March has established real-time technological control as a decisive test for unlawful worker assignment
Construction disputes

Updated Technology and Construction Court Guide delivers dedicated Building Safety Act and AI guidelines for proceedings in England and Wales

Latest edition addresses procedural issues that may arise during BSA claims and provides additional guidance on the use of AI
Commercial

EFPIA launches guide to improve sector's patient communications

The practical guide promotes health literacy and plain language to manage legal risks and maintain regulatory compliance
Dispute resolution

Proposed UK collective claim dismissed with indemnity costs for failure to secure funding

Competition Appeal Tribunal highlights obligations of proposed class representatives and impact on defendants

Less red tape, more investment? Catalonia prepares an ambitious reform of the planning and environmental licensing system

The draft simplification bill places the investor, rather than bureaucracy, at the centre of the planning and environmental licensing system
Digital Regulation

Spain closes MiCAR transitional period for crypto-asset service providers

From 1 July, only MiCAR-authorised entities can provide crypto-asset services in Spain
The Built Environment

UK government consults on the VAT treatment of land intended for social housing

Proposals seek to bring forward point at which zero-rating is available
Tax

UK publishes draft legislation for new Securities Transfer Tax

A new single tax will replace the current Stamp Duty and SDRT regimes from next year
Tax

Catalonia modifies ISD treatment of mortis causa donations with present delivery

The repeal of the inter vivos tax treatment of mortis causa gifts with immediate delivery brings Catalonia into line with