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Life Sciences and Healthcare

New regulatory framework established for the medicinal use of cannabis in Spain

The decree aims to balance therapeutic access to cannabis with guarantees of quality, safety and health control
Unified Patent Court

UPC flexes long-arm jurisdiction again by granting permanent injunction covering non-UPC and non-EU states

The Hague LD made inter partes validity findings in relation to non-EU patent designations
Corporate

How to understand the 'half plus one' quorum for a valid board of directors' meeting and adopting resolutions in Spain

Bylaws usually require that at least half of the board members, plus one, be present
Data Centres

Sustainable data centre development in the EU: added value or legal requirement?

EU regulations drive sustainable data centre solutions that support digital transformation and environmental objectives
International expansion and growth

Setting sail globally: launching internationally in an interconnected world

Launching a business internationally can be a game-changer but comes with its own set of challenges and considerations
Digital Regulation

EU Digital Fairness Act unpacked: 'horizontal' issues

Section 9 of the consultation on the legislation addresses five specific measures and broader 'cross-cutting' matters
Energy and Energy Transition

The Energy Transition | UK government announces jobs plan for clean energy

Welcome to our top picks of the latest energy regulatory and market developments in the UK's transition to net zero
Group actions

The Settling of Large-scale Losses or Damage (Class Actions) Act (WAMCA) – an introduction

WAMCA (Dutch Class Actions) – applicability, who can bring a claim and case law This Insight is part of the
Regulatory and compliance

New potential areas of litigation in France could follow directive on collective actions

The new law looks to enhance consumer protection and access to justice but generates challenges for businesses in Europe.
Digital Regulation

EU Digital Fairness Act unpacked: simplification measures

What are the Commission’s considerations regarding simplification measures and why and how are these being explored?
Gambling

CAP clarifies guidance on social media 'appeal' to children in UK gambling ads

Clearer metrics and revised sports categories will help operators assess whether ads have 'strong appeal' to under-18s