Overview of recent developments amid Covid-19 pandemic
This note seeks to provide an overview of some of the key recent developments in the area of competition law with regards to the challenges brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic (“the pandemic”) and the disruption induced by digitalization and online marketplaces.
THE CYBERSECURITY COMPETENCE CENTRE STARTS TO TAKE SHAPE REGULATION ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE EU
Introduction In the recent years, cybersecurity has become one of the crucial areas that the European Union (“EU”) decided to invest in to get fit for the digital era. In order to acquire leadership and autonomy in this field, the EU takes steps to develop competencies, capacities and capabilities.
Liability of Shareholders in a Thai LLC
By definition, the liability of shareholders in a “limited liability company” is limited. However, in many countries case law has evolved that “pierces the corporate veil”. In this contribution, we will analyze whether the principle is upheld strictly in Thailand, or whether there are significant exemptions.
GDPR decisions – April 2021
Application of old TLS version drew criticism from the Danish DPA When looking into a case initiated by the DPA itself, the DPA established that the self-service solution available with the Police for applying for a firearms certificate (www.digimeld.politi.dk/vaaben/HTML/index.aspx?type=p70401) – during which your personal ID number must be entered – warns you about the page …
Open data future for court rulings in France
In its decision of 21 January 2021, the French Administrative Supreme Court (Conseil d’Etat) gave three months to the Minister of Justice to issue an order setting out the date from which court rulings will be made available to the public. This has now been carried out with a slight delay with the publication of the order …
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Malta Government Announces More Incentives to Aid Businesses
Addressing the press conference with the major local Unions, in the run up of the National Workers Day, Prime Minister Robert Abela together with Energy and Enterprise Minister Miriam Dalli states that the government will continue helping businesses grow in such troubling times and pivot in light of the new realities.
EU unveils new Artificial Intelligence Rules
The EU Commission has revealed its latest legislative framework with regard to the regulation of AI. With the aim of creating a global standard, the EU Commission has adopted a risk-based approach to regulating this vast and ever-growing computer science. The legislative framework creates a four tier risk system which can be updated with the …
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The first-ever legal framework on AI: EU Commission proposes a new Regulation
Artificial intelligence (AI) will shape our digital future. Self-driving cars, smart cities, digital factories and more precise medical diagnoses – the opportunities of AI are endless. However, its use also triggers significant risks. Algorithms or deep learning tools which are not accurate might severely affect people. In specific cases it might even raise complex ethical …
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Tanman is not similar to Atmantan
Bombay High Court heard an appeal against the order of the Ad-hoc District Judge-6, Pune, in a trademark infringement and passing off dispute, dismissing the injunction application filed by the Plaintiff. The Plaintiff, Sharmilee Kapur and Ors (SK) filed the suit before the District court against the Defendant, Kiran Bharekar (Kiran) alleging trademark infringement.
World Intellectual Property Day
A Significant Day for WIPO Back in the year 2000, the member states of the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO) designated the 26th of April to be marked as World Intellectual Property Day.