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. In this article we cover the applicability of NIS2 to digital infrastructure providers and digital services providers (collectively “digital providers”), an expansion in scope under NIS2 that represents a major shift for the EU’s digital sector ...
SyCipLaw Senior Partner and Head of Banking, Finance & Securities Department Philbert E. Varona, Partners Mark Xavier D. Oyales, Ricardo Jesus E. Gutierrez, and Associate Marcella Maria L. Karaan contributed the Philippine chapter of the new Chambers Project Finance 2024 Global Practice Guide ...
SyCipLaw Senior Partner and Head of Banking, Finance and Securities Department Philbert E. Varona, Partners Jan Celine C. Abaño-Ranada, Camille Angela M. Espeleta-Castillo, and Ricardo Jesus E. Gutierrez prepared the Philippine chapter of the latest Chambers Debt Finance 2024 Global Practice Guide (GPG) ...
Introduction Directive No. 19 (the “Directive”), issued by the Central Bank of Malta (the “CBM” or the “Central Bank”) on the 7th July 2021 officially came into effect on 1st January 2022, with amendments issued in September 2024. It applies to all paper-based instruments issued, processed, or encashed within Malta’s jurisdiction, as long as these instruments are denominated in euros ...
Carey Olsen advises on sale of SandpiperCI's food retail business to Morrisons The Carey Olsen Jersey corporate and property teams led this cross-border acquisition, which included a pre-completion group reorganisation and advice on real estate, finance, employment, and pension matters for stores operating across Jersey, Guernsey, and Alderney ...
November 15, 2024 By: Artin Betpera, Christina Morgan and David Liu I. Introduction Any business operating a website needs to be aware of the proliferation of lawsuits targeting websites which use any type of customer tracking technology. While advantageous to the business in its marketing efforts, the data collection subjects the business to potential liability ...
Chapter 647 of the Laws of Malta, titled the Markets In Crypto-Assets Act (hereinafter referred to as “Chapter 647”), integrates all aspects of Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 of the European Parliament and Council on markets in crypto-assets (“MiCAR”) ...
On 8 November 2024, the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, after three readings, adopted the amendedAnti-Money Laundering Law(the "Amended AML Law"), which will take effect on 1 January 2025 and replace the originalAnti-Money Laundering Law(the "Original AML Law"), in effect since 2007 ...
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. Given that cloud-based architecture is now considered the industry-norm, data centres have become the custodians of the vast majority of our digital economy and form a core aspect of any critical infrastructure or service ...
The Krogerus Data Symposium 2024 brought together hundreds of data and AI experts on 23 October at Lasipalatsi to discuss the upcoming changes brought by the Data Act and the AI Act. This year, the programme highlighted both the practical challenges and opportunities that technological advancements and the EU legislator's responses to them will present to companies' operations ...
On October 11, 2024, the United States Department of Defense (DOD) published a final rule implementing its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program, which is designed to verify that defense contractors are adequately protecting sensitive information from cybersecurity threats. The CMMC applies to contractors who process, store, or transmit Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) or Federal Contract Information (FCI), which is most DOD contractors ...
1. Introduction We are not only living in a digital age but also in an age where individuals and businesses increasingly depend on banks for their day-to-day activities. The convergence of these two factors is compounded with the increased use of artificial intelligence (AI) both generally and specifically in the banking sector. From a general perspective, AI start-ups in 2013 received USD 2 bn in investments globally which increased twelvefold in 2018 to USD 24 bn [1] ...
Integrating AI tools at work is not without danger. Three experts from the independent Belgian law firm, ALTIUS, explain how companies should best guard against ethical risks, data protection, intellectual property rights, and trade secrets. “It is essential that organisations teach their people to work with AI safely and responsibly ...
The Product Regulation and Metrology Bill (the “Bill”) was published on 4 September 2024 and will provide the Secretary of State with wide regulation making powers to replace, amend or update product safety legislation in the UK. Why is the Bill needed? The Department for Business and Trade’s impact assessment of the Bill stated that the “UK lacks powers to end recognition or to recognise new and updated EU regulations in GB” ...
The gaming industry, which has transformed from a niche market to a global powerhouse, has seen a significant surge in venture capital (VC) investment over the past few years. This trend is driven by the rapid growth of the gaming market, advancements in technology, and the increasing societal acceptance of gaming as a mainstream form of entertainment. Here’s a closer look at the emerging trends and key players in VC investment within the gaming sector ...
****Dear Ladies and Gentlemen!**** Since 2022 restrictions are imposed with respect to transactions with persons from “unfriendly” countries in the Russian Federation. Thus, for a certain number of transactions/operations (i.e. issuance/repayment of loans, execution of financial instruments, distribution of dividends/profits etc ...
Carey Olsen takes lead role in new TISE 'Specialist Companies' equity rulebook Carey Olsen is part of the TISE Rules Committee, which helped finalise the Specialist Companies Equity Rules (as well as all previous Listing Rule updates). The Specialist Companies Equity Rules are intended to attract privately held structures whose securities are not intended to be frequently transferred or traded and which are primarily held by institutional and professional investors ...
As the year winds down, it’s a good time to take stock of your life as both a person and a litigator. Are you going in the direction you want, are you shortchanging one aspect of your life to benefit another? Is it working for you? Guests Anne Marie Seibel and Paula Hinton are experienced and highly successful litigators who explain how they learned to balance family and careers, professional goals, and personal aims ...
On November 1, 2024, the Ministry of Commerce of the PRC ("MOFCOM") and five other administrative authorities issued revisions to theMeasures for the Administration of Strategic Investment in Listed Companies by Foreign Investors(the "Measures"), which make significant changes to the original version promulgated in 2005 ...
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. The major changes brought about by NIS2 include stricter security measures, new incident reporting obligations and will substantially expand enforcement powers for regulators ...
How far can employers search for personal data to answer an access request? Can they check personal mobiles or laptops - or personal emails on a work device? Here we look at invading staff privacy to respect someone else's data protection rights. In this series we have already looked at taking control of data subject access requests (DSARs) through data protection by design, and understanding when you can refuse to comply with a DSAR ...
The FCA has published the results of its culture and non financial misconduct survey. Here are some points to note. Key facts: The FCA surveyed regulated wholesale financial services firms asking questions about incidences of non-financial misconduct and the firm’s policies and procedures relating to firms’ culture ...
Federal Decree-Law No. 51/2023 Promulgating the Financial Reorganisation and Bankruptcy Law (the Bankruptcy Law) introduced a new bankruptcy regime in the UAE, but left a number of key issues to be addressed under later implementing regulations. These regulations have now been issued under Cabinet Decision No. 94/2024 On the Implementing Regulation of the Financial Restructuring and Bankruptcy Law (the Implementing Regulations) ...
The International Entrepreneur Rule (“IER”) is a mechanism enacted by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) in 2017 to help encourage noncitizen investors and entrepreneurs to continue their business ventures in the United States. Under the IER, Entrepreneurial Parole is available for up to three persons who have a substantial ownership interest (at least 10%) in a startup entity created in the U.S. in the past five years ...
By: Melissa Groisman, Esq. As of October 1, 2024, Florida has implemented stricter flood disclosure requirements for residential real estate transactions. This means that sellers are now required to disclose a property’s flood risk to potential buyers prior to executing a purchase and sale agreement. What Does This Mean for Sellers and Buyers? Sellers: To comply with the new law, sellers must disclose any previous flood damage claims and federal assistance received due to flooding ...
