Accessibility in the sportlight: what operators need to know under law no. 232/2022
As part of the European Union’s broader efforts to promote equality and eliminate barriers to participation in the digital economy, the legal framework on accessibility will soon become binding for a wide range of service providers, including those active in the gambling sector.
Groundbreaking Labour Disputes Court Ruling in Cyprus on Pension Rights of Employees on Indefinite Contracts
In a groundbreaking decision issued by the Cyprus Labour Disputes Court on 27/3/2025, application 260/2018, it was recognized for the first time that employees on indefinite contracts fall within the scope of European Directive 1999/70/EC and can invoke unfair discrimination concerning their pension benefits.
High Tech: Which pitfall Israeli entrepreneurs should avoid?
In the wake of prolonged geopolitical instability, internal political uncertainty, and the rise of global anti-Israeli sentiment, a growing number of Israeli entrepreneurs are choosing to incorporate their startups abroad—seeking stability, greater access to international investors, and strategic insulation from regional volatility.
Selective Capital Reduction as a Viable Exit Route: The BTL story and lessons taught
The courts in India have time and again reaffirmed that selective capital reduction is a possibility. However, they continue to be debated and challenged by the shareholders who are impacted by it.
THE ENFORCEBILITY OF ARBITRATION AGREEMENTS ON INVOICES
In a significant ruling, the Hon’ble Delhi High Court reaffirmed the principle that accepting goods under an invoice constitutes acceptance of its governing terms and conditions, including an arbitration clause.
RIGHT TO BE FORGOTTEN: THE ONGOING BATTLE BETWEEN PRIVACY AND THE INTERNET’S MEMORY
INTRODUCTION In an era where information dissemination occurs in milliseconds, the concept of privacy seems to be a dream.
AI in the Indian Insurance Market: Regulatory Preparedness
Introduction For some time now, there has been a growing impetus towards establishing a clear regulatory approach and governance mechanism for artificial intelligence in India (AI).
Belgium finally allows for electronically signing employment contracts
Electronic signatures In Belgium, an employment contract executed by using an electronic signature generated by an electronic identity card or an electronic signature that meets the same security criteria as the signature generated by the electronic identity card, is considered equivalent to an employment contract bearing a wet ink signature.
“Moral Damages” in Brazil: What Foreign Businesses Need to Know
“Moral damages” (“danos morais”, in Portuguese), refer to compensation awarded to individuals or entities that have suffered non-material harm, such as damage to reputation, violations of personal rights or emotional distress.
Ultimate Beneficial Owner Declaration in Brazil
Brazilian regulation requires all companies, both national and foreign, registered in the National Registry of Legal Entities (CNPJ), to declare the existence or non-existence of an Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) within thirty (30) days from the date of registration with the CNPJ, in accordance with the guidelines contained in the Normative Instruction No. 2119/2022, issued …
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