European Legal update: 30.04. – 14.05.

Assistant lawyer  Natālija Ķīse compiled the material.         Data protection Digital Markets Act: Commission initiates market investigation for X and designates Booking as gatekeeper Published: 13 May 2024 In accordance with the Digital Markets Act (DMA), the European Commission decided not to designate X Ads or TikTok Ads and instead named Booking as the gatekeeper for […]

AML Watcher: Can Spotify be used as a Money Laundering Front?

Violeta Zeppa-Priedite, head of Sorainen Latvia Corporate Crime practice has recently mentioned that the development of various social networks and online platforms has not only created new opportunities for people to consume and publish different types of content, but unfortunately has also opened up new horizons for criminals to engage in illegal activities. As the […]

New report – Independent production and retention of intellectual property rights

The European Audiovisual Observatory publishes a new in-depth analysis of the national definitions of independent production in Europe and the frameworks governing copyright retention by independent producers. The study has been co-financed by the European Commission under Creative Europe. The data used in the report was provided by a pan-European team of national experts and […]

The AI Act is here – the time to act is now

The AI Act is a comprehensive legislative framework designed to govern the development, deployment and use of artificial intelligence (AI) systems within the European Union, with the aim of ensuring safety, transparency and respect for fundamental rights. On 13 March 2024, the European Parliament adopted the consolidated AI Act. The next step before the Act […]

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