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The new Network and Information Systems Directive (NIS2) came into effect on 18 October 2024 and with it comes an overhaul of the way in which cybersecurity risk management is regulated in Europe. For the EU’s energy and critical utilities sector, as well as key suppliers to this sector, the major changes brought about by NIS2 will require organisations to implement stricter security measures and comply with new incident reporting obligations, and it will substantially expand enforcement powers. Sanctions for non-compliance under NIS2 are substantial, with fining powers of up to €10m or 2% of worldwide turnover and (in some cases) sanctions against management and the C-suite...

From 26 October 2024, employers will be required to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. Employers must ensure they understand the parameters of this new duty and have implemented the measures needed to comply with it. What the Act says The Act requires employers to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of their workers in the course of their employment. Under the Act, sexual harassment remains as defined in the Equality Act 2010: unwanted conduct of a sexual nature that violates the victim’s dignity or creates for them an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating or offensive environment...

Shoosmiths has assisted Sovereign Centros from CBRE on securing two new significant lettings at Festival Place, a 1.1m sq ft retail centre located in Basingstoke.The latest deals involve Superbowl UK taking a 16,750 sq ft unit at the centre, while Hans Buffet will open a 10,000 sq ft restaurant. The lettings form part of Shoosmiths’ ongoing support for Sovereign Centros in executing its asset management strategy for Festival Place, with the law firm supporting the strengthening of the centre’s portfolio of brands...

Leading law firm Shoosmiths and artificial intelligence (AI) governance software provider Enzai together announce the launch of AI Comply - a first-of-its-kind solution designed to help businesses navigate the complex AI regulatory landscape.Built on Enzai’s powerful AI governance platform, AI Comply combines the AI governance workflows and automations of the Enzai platform with the bespoke guidance of Shoosmiths’ market-leading AI specialist lawyers. As the adoption of AI technologies surges and AI regulation continues to evolve, businesses using AI technologies will need to adopt more sophisticated compliance frameworks...