ArticlePolitical Agreement On Tender Framework For 9 GW Offshore Wind Until 2030There is political agreement that the expansion of offshore wind power in Denmark must in future be without subsidies.DenmarkEnergy and Natural ResourcesBech-Bruun
ArticleNew Bill Introduces A Tightening Of The Rules On Work And ResidenceOn 12 November 2020, the Danish Ministry of Immigration and Integration introduced a bill amending the Danish Aliens Act (udlændingeloven). DenmarkEmployment and HRBech-Bruun
ArticleNew Danish Production RebateNew Danish production rebate will strengthen the global competitiveness of the film and series industry.DenmarkMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentBech-Bruun
ArticleTrends - Quarterly M&A Real Estate NewsletterThe total transaction volume within Danish real estate was approximately DKK 90bn in 2022. Down by approximately DKK 38bn from 2021, which, however, was a record year.DenmarkReal Estate and ConstructionBech-Bruun
Article[DK] Proposal To Ban Digital Imitations Of Personal Physical Characteristics And Artists' Performances In The Copyright Act And Copyright Protection Of PerformancesOn July 7, the Ministry of Culture sent a bill for public consultation with a deadline of August 21, 2025. The Ministry states that the bill is expected to enter into force on March 31, 2026.DenmarkIntellectual PropertyBech-Bruun
ArticleJudgment Affects Status of Multinational Company ManagersThe most important statute in Danish employment law is the Salaried Employees Act. Usually, the act applies to employees who are subject to instructions from management. A similar criterion applies to a number of other employment law statutes.DenmarkEmployment and HRBech-Bruun
ArticleWhat Is Renewable Hydrogen? The EU Commission Has Given Its DefinitionThe EU Commission's definition allows producers to prove that hydrogen is renewable. In the future, producers will have to comply with "additionality" requirements, meaning...European UnionEnergy and Natural ResourcesBech-Bruun
ArticleEuropean Commission Clears Danish Tax Treatment Of CasinosThe new Danish legislative package, which will enter into force on January 1, 2012, consists of four new statutes: the Gaming Act (spilleloven), the Gaming Tax Act (spilleafgiftsloven), the Danish Game Act (loven om Danske Spil A/S), and the Gaming Distribution Act (spiludlodningsloven).DenmarkTaxBech-Bruun
ArticleEU's AI Code Of Practice – A Step Closer To Navigating The AI Regulation's Copyright ObligationsThe European Commission has published an AI Code of Practice providing guidance on EU copyright law compliance in relation to the AI Regulation.DenmarkIntellectual PropertyBech-Bruun
ArticleThe EU Excludes Economic Operators And Restricts The Use Of Medical Devices Originating In The People's Republic Of ChinaThe EU adopts rules restricting the access of economic operators and the use of medical devices originating in the People's Republic of China to the EU public procurement market.WorldwideFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesBech-Bruun
ArticlePart 5: New Rules On Cooperation Between Competing UndertakingsOn 1 June 2023, the European Commission adopted final revised versions of the block exemptions for certain categories of research and development agreements ("R&D")...DenmarkAntitrust/Competition LawBech-Bruun
ArticlePart 2: Theme: Focus On LeniencyThe leniency rules allow undertakings having entered into unlawful cartel agreements to apply for leniency relief in the form of exemption from or reduction of fines.DenmarkAntitrust/Competition LawBech-Bruun
ArticleNew Act To Introduce A Cap On Electricity Production RevenuesOn 27 April 2023, the Danish Parliament adopted a new Act, introducing a cap on revenues from electricity production (the "Market Revenue Cap Act" (indtægtsloven)).DenmarkEnergy and Natural ResourcesBech-Bruun
ArticleNy rapport fra ekspertgruppen om ophavsret og kunstig intelligens (AI)Kulturministeriet har den 15. september offentliggjort rapport fra ekspertgruppen om ophavsret...DenmarkIntellectual PropertyBech-Bruun
Article2024: Doing Business In DenmarkWhat is the current business climate in your jurisdiction, including major political, economic, and/or legal activities on the horizon in your country that could have a big impact on businesses? DenmarkCorporate/Commercial LawWorld Law Group
ArticleThe Danish Copyright Act: New Ban On Deepfakes And Protection Of Artistic PerformancesDenmark is taking steps towards regulating deepfakes with a new act that includes both deepfakes...DenmarkIntellectual PropertyBech-Bruun
ArticleNew Report From The Expert Group On Copyright And Artificial Intelligence (AI)On 15 September, the Danish Ministry of Culture published a report from the Expert Group on Copyright and Artificial Intelligence (AI).DenmarkIntellectual PropertyBech-Bruun
ArticleAI And Copyright: What Are The Implications Of The Getty And Gema Cases For The Danish Corporate Sector?Two recent European court cases—Getty Images vs Stability AI and Gema vs OpenAI—have delivered contrasting rulings on generative AI and copyright infringement, with significant implications for how businesses assess legal risks when using AI models. While one court found no infringement in AI training processes, the other ruled that memorized copyrighted content in model outputs constitutes unlawful reproduction, highlighting the urgent need for Danish companies to clarify their AI roles and impDenmarkIntellectual PropertyBech-Bruun
ArticleVOD Providers To Pay Cultural Contributions As From 2025 Under The Danish Act On Cultural ContributionAccording to the Act on Certain Media Service Providers' Contribution to Promote Danish Culture, also known as the Act on Cultural Contribution, providers of on-demand audiovisual media services must make an annual payment to the Danish State of 2% of their turnovers in Denmark stemming from the on-demand services and an additional 3% if the investment in new Danish content is below 5%.DenmarkMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentBech-Bruun
ArticleAI og ophavsret: Hvad betyder Getty- og Gema-sagerne for danske virksomheder?To nye europæiske domme om generativ AI og ophavsret viser, at både træningsdata og AI-genereret output kan få afgørende betydning i kommende sager. Getty Images mod Stability AI og Gema mod OpenAI illustrerer, hvordan retsstillingen fortsat er uafklaret på tværs af jurisdiktioner. Hvad betyder disse afgørelser for danske virksomheder, der anvender eller udvikler AI-løsninger? DenmarkIntellectual PropertyBech-Bruun