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Patent Protection for AI Creations - Landmark decision by the German Federal Court of Justice

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These days, patent courts across the world have to address the question of how to deal with AI-generated inventions. The German Federal Court of Justice ("FCJ") has recently issued a landmark decision (decision of June...more

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DSIR Deeper Dive: Absent Legislation, Privacy Regulators Offer Guidance on AI

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By now, many of us are using AI, advising others about how to use AI, and waiting for some legislative miracle to give us some guardrails for what we can or cannot be doing with AI. A lot of effort has been put into tracking...more

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New U.S. Sanctions Target Russia's Industrial Base, Additional Financial Institutions, and Technology Suppliers

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Since the outset of the Russian aggression in Ukraine, the Biden administration has issued incremental sanctions targeting various sectors of the Russian economy, aimed at curbing Russia's ability to wage war against Ukraine....more

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UK joins CPTPP and opens dialogue with Türkiye to modernise existing FTA

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Following the entry into force of its FTAs with Australia and New Zealand, the UK continues to pursue a negotiation-focused trade agenda by signing up to the CPTPP and initiating a new FTA dialogue with Türkiye....more

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United Kingdom's Separate FTAs with Australia and New Zealand Enter into Force; UK CPTPP Membership on Track

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The United Kingdom's free trade agreements (FTAs) with Australia and New Zealand entered into force on May 31, 2023. As a significant milestone in the UK's post-Brexit future, these FTAs are the first two independently...more

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Overview of Switzerland’s 10th sanctions package in relation to Russia

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On 29 March and 20 April 2023, Switzerland adopted new measures against Russia, following those recently adopted by the EU as part of a tenth sanction package. More industrial, high-tech and aviation goods are now banned for...more

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Foreign direct investment reviews 2023: A global perspective

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Now in its seventh year of annual publication, White & Case's Foreign Direct Investment Reviews provides a comprehensive look into rapidly evolving foreign direct investment (FDI) laws and regulations in approximately 40...more

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CFIUS Formally Determines United Kingdom and New Zealand Will Remain Foreign Excepted States

Key Points - On February 10, 2023, CFIUS formally determined that the United Kingdom and New Zealand have established and are effectively utilizing robust processes to screen foreign investments for national security...more

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Cayman Islands Restructuring: Court-to-Court Communication and Co-operation in Cross-Border Matters

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With a marked increase in large-scale cross-border insolvency and restructuring proceedings in the Cayman Islands and elsewhere, there is a greater focus on principles of comity and co-operation between courts and...more

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United States and 12 Indo-Pacific Countries Begin Discussions on Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, but Stop Short of Launching...

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On May 23, 2022, the United States and 12 other Indo-Pacific countries agreed to launch "collective discussions towards future negotiations" on the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) proposed by the Biden Administration. ...more

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US, EU And UK Expand Russian Sanctions Amid Ongoing Ukraine Conflict

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Since late February 2022, the United States (U.S.), the European Union (EU) and its member states, the United Kingdom (U.K.), and many others — including Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan and Canada — have imposed...more

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US, UK, Australia, Canada and New Zealand Issue Advisory on Russian State-Sponsored and Criminal Cyber Threats to Critical...

The cybersecurity authorities of the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom have released a joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) to warn organizations that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could...more

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[Virtual Event] Qualifications v Experience - A look into the current state of talent and technology in the Australia & New...

Join us for a special event, where our panellists share their experience of how eDiscovery has rapidly changed in the ANZ region....more

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Review of Sanctions and Export Controls Imposed in Response to Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

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As we had reported in our earlier client alert and 2022 Year in Preview, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has resulted in a new wave of sanctions and export controls on Russia, including sanctions on key sectors of the Russian...more

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CFIUS Finalizes Rule on “Excepted Foreign State” Definition and Announces Determinations Related to Australia, Canada, and New...

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The U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury), which chairs the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS or the Committee), recently announced several actions pertaining to its mandate under the Foreign...more

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CFIUS Updates the List of Excepted Foreign States

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During the first week of January, the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), chaired by the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury), published a series of rules and notices regarding the definitions...more

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[Webinar] Beyond the Breach – Managing Data Classification & Notification Projects - November 4th, 6:00 pm AEDT

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The immediate cyber incident is over – what happens next? Join our esteemed panellists as they outline key considerations when managing post-breach data classification and notification projects. Setting the scene through the...more

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Halifax Update: "Unique" Joint Sitting of Trans-Tasman Courts

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A joint hearing between the Federal Court of Australia (FCA) and the High Court of NZ (NZHC) has broken new ground. In proceedings brought by the liquidators of Halifax Investment Services Pty Ltd (In Liquidation) (Halifax...more

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HUB Talks: Talking Sports Law: A Conversation with Football Australia Chairman and K&L Gates Partner Chris Nikou

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Have you ever wondered what is required to win the rights to host one of the world’s largest sporting events? On this episode of Talking Sports Law, we provide you with an “insider’s view” of a successful World Cup hosting...more

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Coronavirus: The Hill and the Headlines, December 2020 # 10

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In Washington: A bipartisan group of lawmakers is splitting its $908 billion coronavirus relief proposal into two packages. The plan reportedly will include a $160 billion proposal that ties together the two most...more

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When Doing International Business, Consider The Expanding World Of Justice And Accountability Sanctions

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To date, seven countries have adopted justice and accountability sanction laws usually referred to as Magnitsky Acts. The United States has its own global version of the Magnitsky sanction regime. These laws are intended to...more

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Growing Global Movement to Restrict Single-Use Plastic Bags

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According to the United Nations, 127 countries have passed regulations on single-use plastic bags in an effort to incentivize consumers to use reusable bags when shopping. The scope of these regulations varies from country...more

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Back on Top: Australian Court Affirms the "Peak Indebtedness Rule" in Unfair Preference Claims

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The Situation: When determining and quantifying unfair preference claims in Australia, does the Corporations Act permit liquidators to value transactions forming part of a single "continuous business relationship" (such as a...more

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Increased regulatory scrutiny of foreign direct investments in the healthcare sector

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Key Takeaways - - Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) controls are proliferating around the globe. Since the pandemic, “health” has become a particular focus.  - Several countries have adapted their existing FDI rules, or...more

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Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Patent Offices and Federal Courts – April 12 UPDATE

On March 11, World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom declared that the COVID-19 outbreak "can be characterized as a pandemic," cautioning that the WHO has "rung the alarm bell loud and clear."  At the time...more

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