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The European Union is an economic and political partnership comprised of 27 nations within the Eurozone. The EU was established in 1948 to promote stability and cooperation among member states in the aftermath of WWII. The EU maintains a common currency as well as several intranational institutions, including the European Parliament and the European Commission. less -

EU’s New Export Due Diligence Guidelines: Keeping Tabs on Cyber-Surveillance Technology

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 10/25/2024

In 2021, the EU adopted an updated version of the EU Dual-Use Regulation, which establishes common standards for the control of dual-use item exports by EU member states. Among its new provisions, Regulation (EU) 2021/821...more

Decoded - Technology Law Insights, V 5, Issue 8, October 2024

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 10/25/2024

Welcome to our eighth 2024 issue of Decoded - our technology law insights e-newsletter. Thank you for reading. EU AI Act Tightens Grip on High-Risk AI Systems: Five Critical Questions for U.S. Companies - Why this is...more

Timeline Set for UK Cybersecurity and Resilience Reforms

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 10/15/2024

On 30 September 2024, the UK Department of Science, Innovation and Technology announced that the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill (Bill) will be introduced to Parliament in 2025. The Bill was first announced in the King’s...more

Navigating the New Cybersecurity Landscape: Key Implications of the EU’s NIS 2 Directive

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 10/14/2024

The deadline for EU countries to transpose the expanded cybersecurity directive, NIS 2, into national law is 17 October 2024, but the implementation status varies significantly from country to country. Some of the member...more

Cyber-attack victim obtains injunction to prevent publication of stolen data

A&O Shearman on 9/6/2024

Following a high-profile cyber-attack earlier in the year which impacted the medical data of NHS patients, the English High Court granted Synnovis an interim injunction which prevents the publication of the stolen data. This...more

AI Safety: The Role of the Board in Assessing and Managing AI Risk

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 9/4/2024

As AI systems become more complex, companies are increasingly exposed to reputational, financial and legal risk from developing and deploying AI systems that do not function as intended or that yield problematic outcomes. The...more

AI, Allocation of Responsibilities and Liability

Mayer Brown on 8/3/2024

As the European Union sets the stage for groundbreaking AI regulation, our podcast offers a comprehensive exploration of this landmark legislation. Join us as we dissect the EU AI Act, unpacking its key provisions and...more

The EU’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) – 2024 Update

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 7/19/2024

As implementation of the EU’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) approaches, financial market participants and their technology service providers (both in and out of Europe) face a critical compliance deadline. The new...more

European Commission Seeks Feedback on NIS2 Draft Cybersecurity Measures

McDermott Will & Emery on 7/1/2024

WHAT HAPPENED: On June 27, 2024, the European Commission published for feedback a draft implementing act (draft implementing act) under the Network and Information Security 2 Directive (NIS2). It specifies cybersecurity...more

The London Space Law Symposium

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 6/28/2024

On 9 May 2024, Skadden held the inaugural London Space Law Symposium, where six panels of Skadden representatives and industry experts discussed legal aspects of the new space economy. The event was held in the Naim Dangoor...more

The EU AI Act: What Businesses Need To Know

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 6/27/2024

The newly approved Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act or the Act) aims to create a secure and trustworthy environment for the development and use of AI in the European Union....more

The EU’s AI Act: Obligations of AI Users and GDPR Article 35

Ankura on 4/19/2024

In December 2023, European Union (EU) lawmakers reached an agreement on the EU AI Act. In our article titled An Introduction to the EU AI Act, we focused on applicability, thresholds, timing, and penalties related to the EU...more

The Impact of the New EU AI Act on the Medtech and Life Sciences Sector

McDermott Will & Emery on 4/16/2024

As technology continues to advance almost every aspect of healthcare, so the use of AI has become an increasing focus for developers and the regulators who are racing to keep pace with rapid advancements in technology. ...more

The EU Artificial Intelligence (Al) Act: A Pioneering Framework for AI Governance

Womble Bond Dickinson on 4/16/2024

On March 13th, 2024, the European Parliament approved the EU Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act, marking a significant milestone in AI governance. This comprehensive regulation aims to ensure responsible AI development, protect...more

Akin Intelligence - March 2024

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP on 4/10/2024

Welcome to the March edition of Akin Intelligence. This month, the EU AI Act was approved by the European Parliament, moving one step closer to becoming the first major AI law. In the U.S., the DOJ brought criminal charges...more

AI regulation introduced in Europe - setting the way forward for the rest of the world or slowing down the adoption of new tech?

Dorsey & Whitney LLP on 3/25/2024

The EU AI Act, which was passed by the European Parliament on 13 March and is set to become law later this year, will probably be the world’s first legislation to introduce a general regulatory framework for artificial...more

Decoded - Technology Law Insights, V 5, Issue 2, March 2024

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 3/8/2024

HHS Cybersecurity Performance Goals and the Healthcare Industry - The healthcare industry is a major target for cyberattacks because of all of the personal information collected from patients. Recognizing that the healthcare...more

The Informed Board - Winter 2024

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 2/19/2024

The oversight obligations of boards continue to expand. Recent enforcement actions and new laws in areas such as cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and supply chains create new challenges for boards, as we explain in this...more

Jenner & Block Japan Newsletter - January 2024

Jenner & Block on 2/12/2024

Welcome to the January 2024 edition of the Jenner & Block Japan Newsletter, a publication containing updates about legal developments in the United States that may be noteworthy to our clients and other leaders in the...more

Latest Text of EU AI Act Proposes Expanding Obligations for High-Risk and General AI Systems and Banning a Third Category

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 2/7/2024

On 21 January 2024, a near complete draft version of the proposed text for the EU AI Act was unofficially shared with the public by a European media publication, after which a senior advisor in the European Parliament shared...more

EU Artificial Intelligence Act — Final Form Legislation Endorsed by Member States

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP on 2/6/2024

The long-awaited proposed AI Act, once enacted, will be a comprehensive cross-sectoral regulatory framework for artificial intelligence (AI). Its aim is to regulate the development and use of AI by providing a framework of...more

2024 Insights: Other Regulatory Developments

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 12/22/2023

AI in 2024: Monitoring New Regulation and Staying in Compliance With Existing Laws Companies that develop or employ AI tools have to consider proposed AI-specific regulation as well as an array of existing IP, privacy,...more

UK AI Regulation Bill Proposes New AI Regulator

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP on 12/18/2023

While the focus of attention in the world of AI has been the EU AI Act: EU AI Act Agreed – Discerning Data in recent weeks, there have also been some other noteworthy legislative developments. On 22 November 2023, the...more

EU AI Act Agreed

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP on 12/12/2023

Late on Friday (December 8th), the European Union Commission, Parliament and Council concluded its “trilogue” negotiations for the EU Artificial Intelligence Act. The summary below is based on the information available to...more

Latest Draft of the European Cybersecurity Certification Scheme for Cloud Services – Updates for Non-EU Cloud Service Providers

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 12/1/2023

A recent draft of the EU Agency for Cybersecurity’s (ENISA’s) European Union Cybersecurity Certification Scheme on Cloud Services (EUCS) reveals what requirements are currently being considered (and what requirements have...more

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