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Tech, Media and Comms

Wireless Infrastructure Strategy maps role for the future of telecoms in the UK

What is the background to the UK government strategy, its main measures and its potential implications?
Artificial intelligence

Rise of the machines: AI is opening up a new front in the war on cyber crime

All new technologies create opportunities for criminals and it is a constant race to stay ahead of the latest threats
Life Sciences and Healthcare

Pharma impacted by new EU packaging and packaging waste proposals

The European Commission concludes its feedback period from stakeholders on its draft regulation
Regulatory and compliance

Criminal offences of insider dealing to be aligned with the UK Market Abuse Regulation

An update of the list of securities and markets in the Criminal Justice Act 1993 is long overdue
Tax

Spanish General Directorate of Taxes: important ruling on Corporate Income Tax exemptions on the sale of subsidiaries

The Spanish General Directorate of Taxes has published a binding ruling that the income generated on the transfer of shares
Energy and Utilities

The Energy Transition | First meeting of the Solar Taskforce highlights the 'untapped potential' of rooftop solar

Welcome to our top picks of the latest energy regulatory and market developments in the UK's transition to net zero.
Unified Patent Court

French, German and Italian UPC local divisions to now offer English as alternative language of proceedings

A late-stage U-turn may not provide claimants with as much control over language of proceedings as it initially appears
Energy and Utilities

Unlock the gridlock: GB electricity industry calls for a fit-for-purpose connections regime

How have recent Ofgem proposals been received and can they deliver what generators want from the connection regime?
Unified Patent Court

UPC publishes list of the acceptable languages before the local and regional divisions

The language of proceedings has caused controversy but the system adopted provides some flexibility for claimants

General purpose AI systems and foundational models: future obligations for commercialisation in Spain

These obligations will require substantial investments in regulatory compliance

Employment and pensions

The Supreme Court reiterates the importance of agreeing in detail on the aspects relating to the probationary period in employment contracts

The Supreme Court considers the termination of a contract for failure to pass the probationary period to be unfair dismissal