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European Union: AI Act Amendments Approved – What Businesses Need to Know
On 16 June 2026, the European Parliament approved agreed amendments to the EU Artificial Intelligence Act as part of the wider Digital Omnibus on AI package. The amendments are intended...
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China: Protecting Trade Secrets During Technology Partnerships – Lessons from a Recent Supreme People’s Court Decision
Trade secrets are among the most valuable assets of technology-driven businesses. Whether a company is entering into a joint venture, attracting investment, licensing technology or negotiating a business acquisition, sharing...
read moreFrance: New Supplementary Birth Leave Comes into Force on 1 July 2026
France has introduced a new form of family-related leave designed to give parents additional time to care for a child during the first months following birth or adoption. Created by...
read moreNetherlands: Letters of Intent in M&A Transactions – When Can a “Non-Binding” Agreement Become Binding?
In most business acquisitions, the relationship between buyer and seller begins with a Letter of Intent (LOI). Although often viewed as a preliminary document, an LOI can play a critical...
read moreKorea: Export Control Violations Increasingly Treated as National Security Risks
As geopolitical tensions and technological competition continue to intensify, export controls are becoming a central pillar of economic security policy around the world. In South Korea, the unauthorised export of...
read moreNew Zealand Legal & Investment Update: M&A, Foreign Investment, Competition Law and Regulatory Developments in 2026
New Zealand continues to present attractive opportunities for international investors, businesses and strategic acquirers, while regulators simultaneously increase scrutiny across competition, privacy, financial services and corporate governance. Recent developments highlight...
read moreSerbia: VAT Registration Rules 2026 – Thresholds, Fiscal Representatives and Compliance Risks for Foreign Companies
Most foreign companies entering Serbia focus on the VAT threshold itself. What many miss is timing. Under Serbian VAT rules, VAT obligations arise the moment the threshold is crossed —...
read moreGermany: New EU AI Rules Require Labelling of Certain AI-Generated Images from August 2026
From 2 August 2026, AI-generated images published beyond purely private use may need to be labelled under certain circumstances pursuant to Article 50 of the EU AI Act (Regulation (EU)...
read moreColombia: Council of State Provisionally Suspends Decree 572 of 2025 on Withholding and Self-Withholding Tax Rates
The Colombian Council of State has provisionally suspended Articles 2 through 8 of Decree 572 of 2025, which had introduced increased withholding and special self-withholding tax rates applicable to...
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