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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 -
McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP

AI News Roundup – European Union AI Act, NO FAKES Act, music label copyright infringement lawsuit, and more

To help you stay on top of the latest news, our AI practice group has compiled a roundup of the developments we are following....more

Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP

The EU-US Data Privacy Framework: Are You in Compliance?

The U.S. Departments of Justice and Commerce, as well as the European Commission recently launched the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (“DPF”), marking a significant shift from the previous frameworks such as Safe Harbor and...more

Furia Rubel Communications, Inc.

Embracing Data Privacy to Drive Business Growth with Aihong Yu, Chief Privacy Counsel of CDK Global

In this episode of On Record PR, Gina Rubel goes on record with Aihong Yu, Chief Privacy Counsel of CDK Global, to discuss how embracing privacy and security measures…...more

White & Case LLP

A View from Abroad: Unpacking DOJ’s M&A Safe Harbor Policy, Part II

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On October 4, 2023, United States Deputy Attorney General (DAG) Lisa Monaco announced a new Department of Justice (DOJ) Mergers & Acquisitions Safe Harbor policy that encourages companies to self-disclose criminal misconduct...more

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Top 10 Anti-Corruption Developments for October 2023

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Designed for busy in-house counsel, compliance professionals, and anti-corruption lawyers, this newsletter summarizes some of the most important international anti-corruption law and enforcement developments from the past...more

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

A new scheme is in place to allow U.S. organisations to import and use personal data from the European Union - should every...

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On 10 July 2023, the European Commission adopted its adequacy decision for the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (“DPF”). The adequacy decision is designed to relieve U.S.-based businesses and other institutions and...more

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EC Issues Revised Guidelines on Agreements Between Competitors: 10 Key Takeaways

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On June 1, 2023, the European Commission (EC) adopted revised Horizontal Guidelines (HGs) and two updated block exemption regulations (BERs) on research and development (R&D) and “specialisation” agreements. These materials...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

European Commission Adopts EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework

On July 10, the European Commission (EC) published its data adequacy decision for the new EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (EU-U.S. DPF).  This means that companies can transfer personal data from EU countries and from Iceland,...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Sustainability and Antitrust – Do the EU Commission’s New Horizontal Guidelines Bring Fresh Momentum to the Debate and Provide...

On June 1, 2023, the EU Commission (EC) adopted its New Horizontal Guidelines on the applicability of the EU’s prohibition of anticompetitive agreements (Art. 101 Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU)),...more

Dechert LLP

New EU Guidelines: Agreements Among Competitors

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The European Commission has published new guidance and related regulations concerning cooperation among competitors, under Article 101 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU). These replace instruments...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Where Do We Stand?: EU to US Data Transfers

The process for data transfers from the EU to the US under Standard Contractual Clauses has been back in the news recently, leading many to ask: will the proposed EU-US Data Privacy Framework be approved by the Europeans...more

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Data Privacy Laws and Blocking Statutes: Five Practical Strategies for Counsel

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Background Note: Data privacy has become a critical issue in the digital era, with laws and regulations constantly evolving. As a result, it’s important for cybersecurity, information governance, and legal discovery...more

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Russia Sanctions: Where Are We Now and What Could Be Next?

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Since February 2022, the United States, United Kingdom, and European Union have imposed unprecedented economic sanctions on Russia and various Russian entities and individuals in response to the war in Ukraine. Actions have...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

Sanctions Update: US, EU, and UK Set $60-per-Barrel Price Cap on Russian Crude Oil

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The price cap operates as an exemption to the ban on transportation of Russian seaborne crude oil to other countries. This Client Alert is published in the context of ongoing developments and should be read in conjunction...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

OFAC issues guidance on maritime services price cap for seaborne Russian oil

​​​​​​​As a follow up to our alert of September 7th regarding the G7 proposal to implement a price cap with respect to seaborne Russian-origin crude oil and petroleum products, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)...more

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Vertical restraints: the European Commission revisits its approach to information exchange in situations of dual distribution

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On 10 May 2022, the European Commission (the “Commission”) adopted the final version of the new Vertical Block Exemption Regulation (“VBER”), which will enter into force on 1 June 2022. The new VBER, which replaces Regulation...more

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Vertical Block Exemption Regulation and Guidelines

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On 10 May 2022, the European Commission (EC) adopted the new Vertical Block Exemption Regulation (VBER), accompanied by the new Guidelines on Vertical Restraints (Vertical Guidelines). The new rules are the result of a...more

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European Commission adopts new Vertical Block Exemption Regulation

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On May 10, 2022, the European Commission adopted the final text of the new Vertical Block Exemption Regulation (VBER) accompanied by the new Guidelines on Vertical Restraints (the VGL), which provide detail on interpretation...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

EU Commission Adopts New Vertical Rules, Removing Some Uncertainties from Dual and Online Distribution

On May 10, 2022, the European Commission (EC) adopted new regulations, updating the Vertical Block Exemption Regulation (VBER) and the EC's Vertical Guidelines (VGL) to make them "fit for an even more digitalized decade...more

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European Commission adopts new Vertical Block Exemption Regulation and Vertical Guidelines

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On May 10 2022, the EU Commission adopted the new Vertical Block Exemption Regulation and Vertical Guidelines. The regulation includes several significant new developments including readjusting the safe harbour and providing...more

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Privacy Shield 2.0 On The Horizon

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The European Union (EU) and the United States (US) government have now reached an agreement in principle for a “Privacy Shield 2.0” to replace the original Privacy Shield Framework that was invalidated under the Schrems II...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Challenges for Cross Border Distribution of Private Funds in 2022

On January 12, 2022, Skadden partners Greg Norman and Anna Rips led the webinar “Challenges for Cross-Border Distribution of Private Funds in 2022,” which considered recent changes to the rules and regimes governing the...more

White & Case LLP

European Commission issues proposed guidance on information exchange in dual distribution relationships

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As part of its review of the EU antitrust rules governing vertical agreements, the European Commission (EC) has published for consultation a draft new section of its Vertical Guidelines, which contains proposed guidance on...more

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The EU’s New Privacy Rules: The Promise and Peril for US Data Processors

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The European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) prohibits transfers of personal information about Europeans to destinations outside of the EU unless one of several tests is satisfied. As pertains to transfers...more

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European Commission Issues Draft Antitrust Rules on Vertical Supply Chain Agreements

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The Background: The European Commission ("Commission") recently unveiled long-awaited draft revisions to its Vertical Block Exemption Regulation ("VBER") and Vertical Guidelines. The VBER includes safe harbors that exempt...more

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