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EU Machinery Regulation

Olivia Satchel 20 October 2026

Key requirements of the Machinery Regulation, changes to the Machinery Directive, overlaps with other regulations, and what companies should do now.

EmpCo – the Empowering Consumers Directive

Dr. Evelyne Sørensen 19 October 2026

Greenwashing, green claims, climate Neutrality, sustainability and self-issued seals: What companies can still say about themselves and their products under EmpCo.

Cloud and AI Development Act (CADA)

David Weihbrecht 22 September 2026

What requirements does CADA set out, who must comply with them, and how can businesses start preparing now for the new requirements on digital and EU sovereignty?

DMA fine imposed on Google

Dr. Evelyne Sørensen 20 September 2026

We explain the fine imposed by the European Commission under the Digital Markets Act and outline the opportunities that the regulations governing Google’s platforms may present for providers.

Changes to the AI Act under the Digital Omnibus

Michael Plankemann 28 July 2026

What does the Digital Omnibus mean for businesses in the field of AI? We explain the reform of the AI Act and its implications.

AI transparency requirements in marketing

Olivia Satchel 21 July 2026

When must AI chatbots, as well as image, audio, and video files and texts created or modified using AI, be labelled as such?

EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework at risk following U.S. Supreme Court ruling

Martin Röleke 2 July 2026

In Trump v. Slaughter, the highest court in the United States grants the President powers that threaten independent data protection supervision in the US. We explain the consequences of the ruling.

Pay Transparency Directive and data protection

Haykuhi Gevorgyan 12 June 2026

Transparency regarding remuneration structures and the protection of personal data – how can the Pay Transparency Directive, the GDPR and the BDSG be reconciled in practice?

The German legislation implementing the AI Act

Vasiliki Paschou 26 May 2026

The German government presents a draft of the implementing legislation for the AI Act. Above all, companies must expect increased scrutiny, which requires sound AI governance.

Litigation readiness as an element of modern compliance

Jung-Hun Kim 30 April 2026

How to protect your business objectives in court and before the authorities through optimised litigation readiness.

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