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ESG – Environmental, social and governance

Green HR: the sustainability bonus in employment contracts in Europe

A sustainability bonus system is part of the green HR concept that European employers are considering more and more
IT and data

What will the new UK-US data bridge mean for transatlantic data flows?

The extension is positive but will require businesses on both sides of the Atlantic to check they meet all requirements
IT and data

17 February 2024: The Digital Services Act (DSA) is now fully applicable

The EU Digital Services Act is now applicable to all digital services. Since 17 February 2024, intermediary services must have
Blockchain

Cryptocurrency tokens: should they be treated as a 'security' based on manner of sale?

A Singapore view on XRP and LUNA-UST tokens following two US judgments on Securities and Exchange Commission cases
Blockchain

Exploring the EU MiCAR crypto-asset transfer service

The new EU rules specify 10 crypto-asset services and our MiCAR 'deep dive' series opens with a look at transfer
Artificial intelligence

Employers using AI to recruit skilled workers need to stay up-to-date in Germany

What employment law and discrimination challenges are raised when artificial intelligence is used to recruit in Germany?
Competition, antitrust and trade

Spain draws €194m line in Apple-Amazon brand protection and competition restriction ruling

Contractual terms at issue for competition regulator include 'brand gating' and competitor product ad restrictions
Corporate

How to navigate the evolving foreign investment landscape in key European markets

What strategies should potential US investors consider in the UK, Germany, France, Belgium and the Netherlands?
IT and data

What does the new Data Privacy Framework adequacy decision mean for US data flows?

EU and UK companies transferring personal data should check if their US data importers certify under the new framework
Workforce Solutions

What US and UK companies need to know as the Platform Workers Directive edges nearer

Adoption looks likely over the next 12 months after the EU ministers agreed their position on the proposals
Digitalisation

Selling digital content to consumers: what's on the radar?

A guide to key legislation to consider when selling digital content to EU and UK consumers
Future-proofing supply chains

Relocating supply chains | Balancing risk and reward

After years of disruptions and with mounting geopolitical tensions, companies are acting quickly to reassess their supply chain strategies, seek