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From the 1 October 2024 companies and other legal persons can register information about their beneficial owners.

Intellectual property (IP) is a critical aspect of the gaming industry, as it protects the unique elements that distinguish a game from others and provide it with value.

When buyers and sellers cannot agree on a company's value during M&A negotiations, earn-out clauses offer a practical solution by linking part of the purchase price to future performance. This comprehensive guide examines how to structure effective earn-out arrangements that protect both parties' interests while minimizing the risk of post-transaction disputes.

Open-source software (OSS) is software with source code that anyone can inspect, modify, and enhance for free.

Norwegian employment law draws a sharp line between employees and contractors, but the distinction turns on substance, not labels. Recent Supreme Court judgments clarify how misclassification is assessed under the Working Environment Act and what it costs businesses that get it wrong.

This is a sequel to my previous article, which analysed the risk of loot boxes being considered gambling and provided an overview of the current legal environment and relevant court cases. In this article...

The Working Time Act was amended in 2020. At this stage, there is already a degree of experience regarding its application.

Warranty and Indemnity insurance has become a standard feature in Finnish M&A transactions, yet many parties misunderstand its actual scope of protection. This examination reveals five critical coverage gaps that frequently catch buyers and sellers off guard, from the treatment of known risks to the challenges of proving losses. Understanding these limitations and how to address them through proper deal structuring can mean the difference between effective risk transfer and unexpected liability exposure.

Game IPs are more popular than ever and protecting the distinctive features of a game has never been more important.

In a limited liability company, it is in the interest of the company and its shareholders that the shareholders working for the company do not engage in competing activities...

Bankruptcy of a tenant can be a challenging situation for a lessor of a business premises. Act on Commercial Leases (481/1995) sets the guidelines and framework within which a lessor must act in such situations.

The employer may need to consider reducing its workforce or unilaterally changing an essential term of their employment contracts for financial or production -related...

Understanding the legal framework surrounding trade names is essential for any business owner. This article explores how trade names function as identifiers in the marketplace...

The EU Data Act's Chapter VI now mandates binding cloud switching rules for providers serving EU customers, prohibiting switching fees from January 2027 and establishing strict timelines for service transitions. Nordic public sector buyers are increasingly requiring credible exit strategies as a competitive factor in procurement, even in Norway and Iceland where the regulation does not yet formally apply.

The Finnish Cybersecurity Act has fundamentally transformed business insurance requirements by extending cyber risk management obligations to thousands of companies across new sectors. With management now personally liable for cybersecurity compliance and facing potential fines up to EUR 10 million, organizations must reassess their cyber insurance coverage, directors' and officers' liability policies, and overall risk management frameworks.