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Employment and pensions

UK Employment Law Coffee Break: Changing working arrangements, fit notes and menopause

Welcome to our latest Coffee Break in which we look at the latest legal and practical developments impacting UK employers
Employment and pensions

Dutch government proposes bill to provide more clarity on workers' status

The bill is part of broad labour market reforms for greater security for workers and more agility for entrepreneurs
Intellectual property

Polish authority fines company and president for using 'dark patterns'

Consumer protection body intensifies its crackdown on dark patterns with a heavy fine on a dietary supplement business
Competition, antitrust and trade

General Court finds geo-blocking of video games breaches EU competition law

Commission's finding upheld that Valve and five PC game publishers had anti-competitive 'geo-blocking' agreements
Competition, antitrust and trade

Foreign Subsidies Regulation: new EU mandatory notification regime takes effect on 12 October 2023

Notification to the Commission of qualifying M&A and public tenders are now required before completion
Intellectual property

Abolition of the so-called "Professor Privilege" in Italy: new guidelines on contracts between research institutions and financing parties

Law no. 102 of 24 July 2023, containing Amendments to the Industrial Property Code (pursuant to Legislative Decree no. 30
Regulatory and compliance

UK sanctions: is every company in Russia controlled by Putin?

Surprise Court of Appeal opinion has potentially wide-ranging impact on UK businesses dealing with Russian companies
Intellectual property

Omnibus Directive: the practical implementation of the legislation in Poland

What actions has the competition and consumer protections authority taken and what new obligations are on the horizon?
Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence: How can businesses seize AI opportunities while managing the legal risks ?

Understanding both how AI works – its opportunities and pitfalls – and the current legal framework is critical for businesses
Corporate

Tech M&A: Top tips for a successful deal

What do serial entrepreneurs and legal experts say are the secrets for a smooth deal process?
Navigating restructuring plans

Approaching restructuring plans as a landlord in the UK retail and consumer sector

Early engagement, targeted information requests and use of the court's disclosure powers may assist consideration of whether to support or