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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

US Presidential Elections 2024—What is at Stake for Swiss Companies and Investors?

The November U.S. Presidential electoral campaign is in full swing. Since President Joe Biden ended his reelection bid and Vice President Kamala Harris secured the Democratic Party nomination, polls now show a tight race...more

Cooley LLP

Productwise Battery Shorts, Part 1: Are My Products Affected and When Do I Need to Comply?

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The European Union Batteries Regulation 2023/1542 started applying in August 2024 and represents a major change for anyone who manufactures, imports, or sells stand-alone batteries, or products containing batteries....more

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Brussels Regulatory Brief: June 2024

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Antitrust and Competition - The European Commission to Take Action to Address Territorial Supply Constraints - On 24 May 2024, the EU Commissioner for Competition, Margrethe Vestager, announced that the European Commission...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

EC Seeks Applications for Newly Established Technology Council for Advanced Materials

The European Commission (EC) launched a call on July 5, 2024, for applications for members of the new Technology Council for Advanced Materials. According to the Directorate General (DG) for Internal Market, Industry,...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

The EU’s AI Act: A Review of the World’s First Comprehensive Law on Artificial Intelligence and What This Means for EU and Non-EU...

The agreed text of the AI Act was published on July 12, 2024, essentially starting the clock on the legal deadlines contained in it. Its obligations will apply in tiered phases, with the first key obligations being enforced...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Should There Be a Right to Repair in Fashion? - Katten Kattwalk | Issue 27

Product lifecycle is the common thread in emerging Right to Repair and fashion waste legislation - Whether consumers are looking at coffeemakers, smartphones, jeans or shoes, many are rejecting planned obsolescence — the...more

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The European Commission Sends Strong Signal Against Parallel Import Restrictions

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On 23 May 2024, the European Commission (Commission) imposed a €337.5 million fine to one of the world’s leading manufacturers of chocolate, biscuits, and coffee products for restricting cross-border trade in these product...more

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Battery storage M&A powers into 2024

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Battery energy storage systems (BESS), which enable utility companies and grid operators to access pools of surplus renewable energy on demand that would otherwise be wasted, play a central role in the global energy...more

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Brussels Regulatory Brief: April 2024

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Antitrust and Competition - European Commission Charges Company with Providing Incorrect, Incomplete, and Misleading Information During a Merger Control Proceeding - On 19 March 2024, the European Commission (Commission) sent...more

Morgan Lewis

EU Automotive Industry: Antitrust and Regulatory Updates You Need to Know

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In the European Union (EU), battery-electric vehicle (BEV) registration outpaced diesel vehicles for the first time in 2023. The EU electric vehicle (EV) market continues to show positive signs of consumer and private...more

Robinson+Cole Manufacturing Law Blog

Buy American and Buy European

The Buy American Act was originally passed by Congress in 1933 and has undergone numerous changes across several presidential administrations. While the core of the Act has essentially remained the same, requiring the U.S....more

Hogan Lovells

Repairing the supply chain The EU Directive on a right to repair

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Now it’s adopted: the EU Directive on a right to repair. This is a game changer. It affects manufacturers and sellers alike, and provides new opportunities for repair service providers. Supply chains become repair chains:...more

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New packaging rules will soon become law across the EU – consider the implications for your brand

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The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) is about to come into force and will significantly change packaging laws across the EU. The aim of the legislation is to eliminate packaging waste by ensuring that all...more

Pillsbury - PFAS Observer

French Parliament Unanimously Approves a Bill Banning Certain PFAS Products

As regulation of the use of PFAS in consumer products continues to develop at a rapid pace in the United States, businesses that manufacture or sell products internationally should also keep their fingers on the pulse of...more

Pillsbury - Internet & Social Media Law Blog

The EU and UK Introduce New IoT Security Standards

The FCC’s recent introduction of a new Voluntary Cybersecurity Labelling Program for consumer Internet of Things (IoT) products reflects the continued desire by U.S. regulators to bolster the security of the ever-increasing...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

The EU AI Act: Who Is Covered?

This overview is part of a wider series of articles on the AI Act. For recommended steps to take in the first six months, our latest update is available here. The European AI Act has a broad material and territorial scope of...more

K&L Gates LLP

Brussels Regulatory Brief: March 2024

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Antitrust and Competition - The European Commission Fines Apple EUR 1.8 billion for Abusing Its Dominant Position in the Music Streaming Sector - On 4 March 2024, the European Commission (Commission) fined Apple EUR 1.8...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

EC Publishes Communication on Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing, Announces Targeted Actions

The European Commission (EC) announced on March 20, 2024, that it has proposed a series of targeted actions to boost biotechnology and biomanufacturing in the European Union (EU). The EC states that its March 20, 2024,...more

A&O Shearman

Increased Focus on Forced Labor in the US and EU

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U.S. Customs authorities impounded thousands of vehicles, showing risks to imports linked to forced labor. The U.S. government detained thousands of luxury vehicles deemed to contain a small electronic component sourced from...more

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AI regulation introduced in Europe - setting the way forward for the rest of the world or slowing down the adoption of new tech?

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The EU AI Act, which was passed by the European Parliament on 13 March and is set to become law later this year, will probably be the world’s first legislation to introduce a general regulatory framework for artificial...more

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New Commission Action Plan to boost biotechnology and biomanufacturing in the EU

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Today, 20 March 2024, the European Commission issued an important Communication aimed at boosting biotechnology and biomanufacturing in the EU. These sectors are identified as key strategic areas with ever-increasing growth...more

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Commission Adopts European Defence Industrial Strategy Proposing Additional Funding for Defence Responsiveness

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Introduction - On 5 March, the European Commission (Commission) adopted the European Defence Industrial Strategy (EDIS) and proposed a regulation establishing the European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP)....more

Baker Donelson

Who's Who under the EU AI Act: Spotlight on Key Actors

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Who will play the leading role if we make a new series about AI? If you interview Steven Spielberg, Sundar Pichai, and Sam Altman, you might receive three distinct ideas ranging from the 2001 classic "AI: Artificial...more

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EU Data Act: New Rules On Data Sharing And Portability Of Cloud Services Now In Force

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The EU Data Act came into force on January 11, 2024. The Data Act is part of the European Commission’s data strategy released in February 2020 and obliges manufacturers of connected products to make use-related data available...more

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Brussels Regulatory Brief: February 2024

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Antitrust and Competition - The European Commission Carried Out Unannounced Inspections in the Tires Sector - On 30 January 2024, the Commission conducted dawn raids at the premises of several companies active in the tires...more

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