On February 24, 2023, the Cyberspace Administration of China ("CAC") issued the long-awaited Measures on the Standard Contract for Outbound Cross-Border Transfer of Personal Information ("Measures")....more
This regular update (no. 96 | 27 January 2023) covers key regulatory EU developments related to the evolving COVID-19 situation (Antitrust & State Aid; Trade/Export Controls; Medicines, Medical Devices and Personal Protective...more
2/14/2023
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This regular update (no. 95 | 9 January 2023) covers key regulatory EU developments related to the evolving COVID-19 situation (Antitrust & State Aid; Trade/Export Controls; Medicines, Medical Devices and Personal Protective...more
1/31/2023
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Pharmaceutical Industry ,
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Trade Policy
This regular update (no. 94 | 19 December 2022 ) covers key regulatory EU developments related to the evolving COVID-19 situation (Antitrust & State Aid; Trade/Export Controls; Medicines, Medical Devices and Personal...more
1/19/2023
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This regular update (no. 93| 1 December 2022 ) covers key regulatory EU developments related to the evolving COVID-19 situation (Antitrust & State Aid; Trade/Export Controls; Medicines, Medical Devices and Personal Protective...more
Across multiple continents and industries, artificial intelligence ("AI") is a topic of intense focus by governments, research institutions, investors, and corporations—from start-ups to well-established industry players. As...more
The Council of the European Union ("EU") adopted a new Directive to strengthen cybersecurity and resilience across the Union. -
Following the European Parliament's approval on November 10, 2022, the Council of the European...more
This regular alert covers key regulatory EU developments related to the COVID-19 situation. It does not purport to provide an exhaustive overview of developments and contains no analysis or opinion.
...more
This regular alert covers key regulatory EU developments related to the COVID-19 situation. It does not purport to provide an exhaustive overview of developments and contains no analysis or opinion.
...more
On October 7, 2022, President Biden signed an executive order on "Enhancing Safeguards for United States Signals Intelligence Activities," outlining the measures that the United States will take to implement its commitments...more
On September 15, 2022, the European Commission ("EU") published a proposal for a Cyber Resilience Act, the first EU-wide legislation introducing a single set of cybersecurity rules for hardware and software products placed in...more
In Short -
The Situation: China released new regulations and guidelines to clarify the procedural requirements companies must satisfy for the cross-border transfer of personal information under the Personal Information...more
COMPETITION & STATE AID -
State Aid -
European Commission approves new and amended Member State measures to support the economy -
Since the onset of the coronavirus outbreak, the Commission has adopted a significant number...more
7/5/2022
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Regulatory Reform ,
State Aid
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State Aid -
European Commission approves first scheme under State aid Temporary Crisis Framework in context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
On 7 April 2022, the Commission approved a...more
6/2/2022
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COMPETITION & STATE AID -
Competition-
European Commission ramps up home searches of employees of companies suspected of potential competition breaches -
On 5 April 2022, Maria Jaspers (Director of Cartel Directorate, DG...more
5/4/2022
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COMPETITION & STATE AID -
State Aid -
European Commission adopts Temporary Crisis Framework to support economy in context of Russia's invasion of Ukraine -
On 23 March 2022, the Commission adopted a Communication on a...more
4/28/2022
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COMPETITION & STATE AID -
Mergers -
DG COMP COVID-19 website and mailbox for informal guidance -
DG COMP has established a dedicated COVID-19 website.
The website includes a dedicated mailbox...more
3/15/2022
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State Aid
On 31 January 2022, the English High Court delivered its judgment in Stadler v Currys Group Limited (EWHC 160 (QB)); the latest in a series of rulings which appear set to constrain the relatively nascent UK data breach claims...more
2/25/2022
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Cybersecurity ,
Damages ,
Data Breach ,
Data Protection ,
Emotional Distress Damages ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Personal Data ,
UK ,
UK Data Protection Act ,
UK Supreme Court
COMPETITION & STATE AID -
State Aid-
Fit for Future Platform pursues simplification of EU law, including Opinion on State aid -
On 28 January 2022, the Fit for Future Platform, a high-level expert group to assist the...more
2/23/2022
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Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
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Export Controls ,
Infectious Diseases ,
International Trade ,
Medical Devices ,
Popular ,
Prescription Drugs ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
State Aid
EU and UK data protection rules each restrict transfers of personal data to third countries not regarded as having an adequate level of protection, such as the United States, China, Russia and India....more
COMPETITION & STATE AID -
State Aid-
European Commission approves new and amended Member State measures to support the economy-
Since the onset of the coronavirus outbreak, the Commission has adopted a significant...more
COMPETITION & STATE AID -
Competition -
Commission publishes Competition Policy – 2021 at a glance.
On 22 December 2021, the European Commission published its Competition Policy – 2021 at a glance.
...more
2/4/2022
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Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
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Data Protection ,
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Medical Devices ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
State Aid ,
Vaccinations
COMPETITION & STATE AID -
Competition-
European Commission expresses views on IAG’s (aborted) intended acquisition of Air Europa, including in light of impact of COVID-19 restrictions -
On 16 December 2021, the...more
1/20/2022
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Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Protection ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
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Healthcare Reform ,
Infectious Diseases ,
International Trade ,
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Regulatory Agenda ,
State Aid ,
Vaccinations
COMPETITION & STATE AID -
Competition -
Executive Vice President and Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager speaks at U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Transatlantic Business Works Summit.
...more
1/6/2022
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Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
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Data Protection ,
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Infectious Diseases ,
International Trade ,
Medical Devices ,
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Regulatory Agenda ,
State Aid ,
Vaccinations
COMPETITION & STATE AID -
State Aid -
European Commission adopts revised Guidelines on State aid to promote risk finance investments-
On 6 December 2021, the Commission published its Communication on Guidelines on...more
12/15/2021
/ Competition ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Protection ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
Export Controls ,
Infectious Diseases ,
International Trade ,
Medical Devices ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
State Aid ,
Vaccinations