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New fine guide for GDPR cases published
The Danish Data Protection Agency, in collaboration with the Attorney General and the National Police, has just issued a fine guide for use in cases concerning violations of the Data Protection Ordinance and the Act. MORE.
Buyers Beware of Non-Reliance Provisions in M&A Transactions
Most buyers expect to be able to recover damages when a seller commits fraud in connection with an M&A transaction, and many of these buyers believe that they will be able to pursue a fraud claim post-closing against a seller without regard to any limitations imposed by the purchase agreement. MORE.
Trade negotiations between China and the EU have been concluded
Seven years of trade negotiations between the European Union and the People’s Republic of China ended with a Comprehensive Agreement on Investment (CAI) on 30 December 2020. MORE.
Resolution CNV 882/2021 – Regime for Real Estate Development
On February 12, 2021, General Resolution No. 882/2021 (the “Resolution”) of the National Securities Commission (“CNV”) was published in the Official Gazette, which regulates certain aspects related to the special regime of products of collective investment for real estate development . MORE.
The right to disconnect as a new fundamental right?
The European Parliament adopted a legislative initiative in January 2021 that calls the European Commission to propose a law on the “right to disconnect” in order to enable smart working employees to disconnect from work related activities outside their working hours. MORE.
New regulation on electronic communication
The supervisory activity of the National Media and Infocommuncations Authority (“NMIA”) and the operation of communication service providers will be highly affected by the implemented provisions of the European Electronic Communications Code that prescribes the applicable new European framework of electronic communications. MORE.
California Employers Must Report Pay Data by March 31, 2021
The New Year brings new reporting obligations for California employers. Under California Senate Bill 973, employers with 100 or more employees (anywhere in the country) must report pay and hours-worked data by establishment, job category, sex, race, and ethnicity to the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) by March 31, 2021, and annually thereafter. MORE.
Employer Uniform Policies Back in the Limelight at the NLRB
Many employers have policies that require employees to wear uniforms. What if an employee of such an employer, however, wants to instead wear a t-shirt expressing support for a labor union? MORE.
Zuberi v Lexlaw Limited – a fresh beginning for Damages-Based Agreements?
Damages-based agreements (“DBA”) have had a troubled start in life. MORE.
Hein CNC ApS acquires Hein & Sønner A / S
Rune Tarnø from TVC Advokatfirma's business department has helped Hein CNC ApS with the commercial and legal negotiations in connection with the acquisition of Hein & Sønner A / S in Randers. MORE.
The Cladding Crisis – New Government Funding
The Government announced yesterday a further £3.5bn funding for the Building Safety Fund to deal with the remediation of unsafe cladding on high-rise residential buildings. MORE.
There’s still a sting in the tail of “share of freehold”
Most of us are familiar with the sales puff of those agents’ particulars, boasting “a wealth of period features”, “a bright and airy aspect” and “well-appointed accommodation”. All pretty meaningless but well-meant and entirely harmless. MORE.
This week's #LegalUpdates from our members:
@rctzzabogados, Cascione Pulino Boulos Advogados, @voryslaw, @BoaseCohenHK, TVC Advokatfirma, @RussellKennedy_ , @smithlaw, TFRA, and @EdwinCoe
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#MeetOurMembersMonday
Meet Maria Stakovska, our member from Lindmark Welinder in Lund and a participant in our Young Leaders Development Program.
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MELCHERS was recognized as the "Leading Law Firm" in the Legal 500 Germany.
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Varnum is proud to celebrate Black History Month with a variety of community-oriented and educational initiatives, including supporting Grand Rapids Symphony's Soul of the City Gala and WGVU programming featuring Black Americans. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3jVEwTK
Much is pleased to announce that atty Harold Hilborn, principal in the #MuchHealthCare group, has been recognized by the @ABAesq as a 2020 Pro Bono Leader! #MuchCommunity
Milan Member, @Grplex, wins two awards at the MF Italian Legal Week 2021 organized by Class Editori.
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Join Danielle Justo, Shareholder at @RichMayLaw, Feb 25, at 8 PM ET to discuss patterns of #genderbias, oftentimes subtle, and strategies for how to overcome having to prove that a woman is equally capable as a man.
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In 15 days, we will have our February #WomenInLaw monthly discussion. Paola Sangiovanni, Partner at @Grplex, will discuss Management Styles.
Join our discussion on how #women can bring greater awareness to connection & collaboration & why the success of your firm depends on it.