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The EU’s General-Purpose AI (GPAI) Code of Practice, a voluntary framework designed to help providers of general-purpose AI models comply...
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From 28 June 2025, all new consumer-focused products and services offered in the EU must be accessible for persons with disabilities to...
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Storage and access technologies (‘cookies’ to most people) remain a top priority for regulators in the EU and UK. Enforcement activity is...
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On 15 July 2025, the EBA, EIOPA, and ESMA (the “European Supervisory Authorities” or the ESAs) clarified the designation mechanism for...
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Join us on July 24 for our CLE program, “Stablecoins in America: Regulation, Adoption and Institutional Growth,” where we will unpack the...
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While the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) will not apply until 2026, the first significant cybersecurity obligations for radio equipment -...
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Case Background: Application and Google Search A recent decision by the Federal Labor Court of Germany (BAG) has clarified the...
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The EU AI Act entered into force in August 2024 and is set to apply gradually over the coming years. The AI Act essentially establishes a...
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There are new developments regarding the implementation of the NIS2 Directive in Germany: After discussions on the transposition of the...
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A major milestone in the implementation of the EU Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) is approaching. Under Article 85(3)(a), a suite of...
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On Tuesday, May 27, 2025, Governor of Texas Greg Abbot signed Texas Senate Bill 2420 into law. The bill, known as the App Store...
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The countdown has begun: Starting June 28, 2025, the German Accessibility Strengthening Act (BFSG) will come into force. This important...
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Copyright lawsuits relating to artificial intelligence are increasing, and courts are weighing in. In a recent federal copyright suit in...
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The clock is ticking for businesses in the EU (and those offering goods and services in the EU) as we're only one month away from the...
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The German Federal Court of Justice (FCJ) has recently clarified important legal standards for companies providing digital services. In...
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As matters stand, there is no global liability framework for operators of civil nuclear-powered ships. Without one, nuclear-powered...