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The European Union is an economic and political partnership comprised of 27 nations within the Eurozone. The EU was established in 1948 to promote stability and cooperation among member states in the aftermath of WWII. The EU maintains a common currency as well as several intranational institutions, including the European Parliament and the European Commission. less -
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New ‘Failure To Prevent Fraud’ Offence Expected To Come Into Force in the UK Shortly

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The UK government introduced a major overhaul of its framework for addressing financial crime — and brought into force numerous significant changes — when the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (the Act)...more

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EU Report on Payment Fraud

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The European Central Bank and the European Banking Authority have published a joint report on payment fraud data. The report assesses payment fraud reported by the industry across the EEA and covers semi-annual data reported...more

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Navigating Legal Challenges In French Civil Fraud Cases: An In-depth Analysis

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In recent years, banking fraud in France has surged, driven by advanced technology and the integration of payment methods and mobile banking. We do a deep dive into the legislation to help our clients stay informed and...more

Reveal

AI in eDiscovery: Highlights from the ACEDS Benelux Chapter Event

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On May 30, 2024, the Benelux Chapter of the Association of Certified eDiscovery Specialists (ACEDS) hosted a highly anticipated event in collaboration with Reveal and Houthoff in Amsterdam. This exclusive gathering brought...more

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Initial guidance on the use of AI in the provision of investment services

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With the Regulation on Artificial Intelligence (the "AI Act") entering into force in due course, following its publication in the Official Journal of the EU, there has been an increasing focus of supervisory bodies to provide...more

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A Look at the Whistleblowers Who Made Lasting Impacts

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As seen in the previous article, whistleblowing cases regularly make the news headlines. And while some of the names of the reporters or the cases are well known, it’s worthwhile to take a closer look at the people behind the...more

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French Supreme Court Extends Transfer of Criminal Liability During Merger by Absorption to All Company Types

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The criminal liability of the absorbed company is transferred to the absorbing company, regardless of the corporate form of the company involved in the merger by absorption. In a ruling handed down on May 22, 2024, 1 the...more

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UK White Collar Crime Outlook

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Below is a summary of recent developments and enforcement trends in the UK white collar crime space in the first quarter of 2024. I. New Legislation - The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA)...more

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European Digital Compliance: Key Digital Regulation & Compliance Developments - May 2024

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To help organizations stay on top of the main developments in European digital compliance, Morrison Foerster’s European Digital Regulatory Compliance team reports on some of the main topical digital regulatory and compliance...more

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Anticorruption Enforcement and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act: Trends to Track in 2024

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This is the seventh in our 2024 Year in Preview series examining important trends in white collar law and investigations in the coming year. We will be posting further installments in the series throughout the next several...more

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Artificial intelligence and the rise of the regulators

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As we prepare for the rise of the machines and Skynet’s inevitable takeover of the world, this past week highlighted perhaps a more troubling trend for companies to navigate in the coming months and years—the rise of...more

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Decoded - Technology Law Insights, V 5, Issue 2, March 2024

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HHS Cybersecurity Performance Goals and the Healthcare Industry - The healthcare industry is a major target for cyberattacks because of all of the personal information collected from patients. Recognizing that the healthcare...more

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2024 J.S. Held Global Risk Report: New Laws Addressing the Risks and Rewards of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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The race to develop AI and calls to regulate it are heating up around the world. In November 2023, 28 countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, China, and the European Union, met and pledged to work together to...more

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Top challenges for white collar crime and investigations lawyers in 2024

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We asked our global white collar crime team for their views on the key challenges in 2024 for in‑house investigations teams and white collar crime lawyers, and how to manage the associated risks. Here is what they said. ...more

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Expert Determination in the Energy Sector – When Will the Courts Intervene?

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It is not uncommon for parties to agree that certain disputes should be referred to an expert for determination. However, when those disputes arise, the parties may disagree about the scope of the exercise to be carried out...more

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How ESG, deferred prosecution and tax enforcement shape the French corporate crime landscape

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Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) litigation continues to be a hot topic, before both the French commercial and criminal courts. The number of French-style deferred prosecution agreements (Convention Judiciaire...more

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Belgian investigations trends and developments in white collar crime

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We continue to see increased investigation and prosecution of corruption, fraud, modern slavery and workplace misconduct, especially in the construction, transportation and financial sectors. Investigations are boosted by...more

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The Whistleblower Experience – Unpacking the Benefits and Best Practices

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If you find yourself thinking, “there are so many whistleblower stories in the news these days,” you’re not wrong. From historic awards being distributed from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to the EU...more

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Swiss Banks Launch Crypto Offerings; GAO Addresses SEC Crypto Bulletin; UK and Hong Kong Publish Crypto Guidance; DOJ and SEC...

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Swiss Banks Launch Tokenization Pilot, Crypto Custody and Trading Services - A recent press release announced a pilot by “SIX, the Swiss National Bank (SNB) and six commercial banks” that seeks “to test, in a live...more

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Part 1: What is a Whistleblowing Hotline?

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In part one of this three-part blog series, we’re going back to the basics. In this article, we’ll answer the question: what is a whistleblowing hotline? A whistleblowing hotline is a channel that allows employees and others...more

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Carbon Offsets and Voluntary Carbon Markets – Opportunities and Uncertainty

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The voluntary carbon market is rapidly growing to match the increasing focus by corporate leaders on ESG efforts and net-zero goals. In 2021, the voluntary carbon market reached $2 billion, and by some estimates may be worth...more

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Réforme des opérations transfrontalières en France

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Harmonisation du cadre juridique des opérations transfrontalières (fusions, scissions, apports partiels d'actifs, transformations) au sein de l'Union européenne. Renforcement de la protection des associés, créanciers et...more

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Reform of Cross-Border Operations in France

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Harmonization of the legal framework for cross-border operations (mergers, spin-offs, partial contributions of assets, transformations) within the European Union. Strengthening the protection of shareholders, creditors,...more

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Privacy & Cybersecurity Update - May 2023

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In this month’s Privacy & Cybersecurity Update, we review new consumer privacy laws in Tennessee and Indiana, three GDPR rulings by the Court of Justice of the European Union, updates regarding future California Privacy...more

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Compliance and Insurance Needs Can Narrow Your MDR Search

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When it comes to protecting your organization from cyber threats, Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services are a must. But many businesses overlook the importance of compliance and insurance needs associated with...more

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