AI Act: the future is now!
On July 12th, the Official Journal of the European Union published the Regulation establishing a series of collective regulations on artificial intelligence, the so-called AI Act. The purpose of the Regulation is to improve the functioning of the internal market and promote innovation through the dissemination of artificial intelligence (AI) that is based on the […]
Read More »EU Artificial Intelligence Act: Key Considerations for Data Protection Officers
Andersen professionals from the European IP, IT and Data Protection department published an insight in light of the inclusion within the Official Journal of the European Union last July 12 of the much-discussed AI Act, which is expected to come into force in August 2024. Paraphrasing the words of European Commission officials, we are faced […]
Read More »Understanding the Legal Framework of Influencer Marketing in the EU
In our newsletters, we typically delve into the intricacies of litigation and arbitration, focusing on the institutions and regulations that govern disputes. However, we’ve recently developed a unique interest in the art of influencing people, not within the courtroom, but in everyday life. As such, we’re thrilled to introduce our latest edition dedicated to influencers […]
Read More »Remote work in Europe
Agile work (or smart working) is a mode of performing a subordinate work relationship characterized by the absence of time or spatial constraints and an organization based on phases, cycles, and objectives, established through an agreement between employee and employer. This mode helps workers balance life and work times while simultaneously fostering their productivity growth. […]
Read More »Employment Insights – June 2024
With the monthly newsletter, Employment Insights, Andersen provides a comprehensive overview of the latest developments in labor law, judicial updates, case studies, and collective agreements in various countries. This edition includes contributions from experts in 22 European jurisdictions. The European labor law department at Andersen comprises experienced lawyers and accountants who offer ongoing advice to […]
Read More »M&A and Private Equity 2024 – Q1 Results
In the first quarter of 2024, the European mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and private equity (PE) landscape demonstrated particularly buoyant activity, a sign of a dynamic market. With an increase of 48 percent in deal value over the previous year, total investments reached 192.5 billion euros. A surge that can be seen as an indication […]
Read More »Employment Insights – May 2024
With the monthly newsletter, Employment Insights, Andersen offers a comprehensive overview of the latest developments in labor law, judicial news, case studies, and collective agreements in various countries. This edition includes contributions from experts from 21 European jurisdictions. The European department of Andersen dealing with labor law consists of specialized lawyers and accountants who are […]
Read More »France towards sustainable fashion: AGEC anti-waste law, Triman logo and tax on fast fashion
In a context in which the issue of sustainability in the textile sector is taking on a particularly important role, several European countries are equipping themselves with important standards to accommodate, even anticipate, what the EU has set forth. France, in particular, is making a significant commitment by initiating, in line with what has been […]
Read More »Employment Insights – April 2024
With its monthly newsletter, Employment Insights, Andersen provides a comprehensive overview of the latest developments in employment law, case law news, case studies and collective agreements in different countries. This edition includes contributions from experts from 21 European jurisdictions. Andersen’s European labor law department consists of specialized lawyers and accountants who are dedicated to actively […]
Read More »Italian visa for digital nomads and remote workers
On 4 April 2024 the long-awaited decree of the Ministry of the Interior was finally published, setting out the procedures and requirements for the entry and stay in Italy of digital nomads and remote workers. It should be noted that the issuance of this decree was already foreseen by the amendment inserted in March 2022 […]
Read More »Sustainable Fashion: New Measures and Main Regulations
The fashion sector stands out as one of the most impactful industrial pillars both economically and for what concerns the use and consumption of its products. As highlighted in a previous article Sustainability in Fashion: from fast to sustainable fashion, textiles bring with them complex industrial supply chains with a significant environmental and social impact […]
Read More »The Revolution of WWW
Over the past 35 years, the World Wide Web (WWW) has revolutionized nearly every aspect of our lives, profoundly altering how we communicate, learn, work, and interact with the world around us. In this in-depth analysis by Andersen’s Industry Group Technology, lawyer Paola Finetto, partner of the firm and expert in data protection and cybersecurity, […]
Read More »Digitization of proceedings conducted before EU Courts
With this newsletter, the European Litigation & Arbitration department of Andersen aims to provide an overview of the state of digitization of litigation in Europe. As can be seen from the various contributions, the progress of the digitization of justice varies considerably depending on the jurisdiction. However, it is very encouraging to see that the […]
Read More »European Employment Insight March 2024
The Andersen European Employment Service Line comprises specialized attorneys and tax advisors dedicated to actively advising both national and international companies across diverse sectors. These professionals offer comprehensive support throughout the entirety of the employment cycle, from contract initiation to termination. The monthly newsletter, Employment Insights, offers a comprehensive overview of recent advancements in employment […]
Read More »Sustainability in fashion: from fast to sustainable fashion
The unsustainability of fashion Textiles and furnishing textiles play a fundamental role in our daily lives as they are used in the fashion, medical, construction and automotive industries. In recent years, the growth in the production and consumption of textiles has led to a significant increase in their impact on climate, water and energy consumption, […]
Read More »European Employment Insight – February 2024
The Andersen European Employment Service Line consists of specialist lawyers and tax advisors who proactively guide national and international companies in various sectors. The professionals assist the client throughout the entire employment relationship, from the signing of the contract to its termination. The monthly newsletter Employment Insights provides an overview of the latest developments in […]
Read More »ESG and hospitality
The impact of sustainability in the hospitality sector The Sustainable Innovation Desk was responsible for conducting research designed to understand how the hospitality sector is evolving toward greater sustainability. This dynamic appears to be driven not only by operators, but also by consumers who are increasingly incentivized to seek solutions that meet sustainability requirements. Sustainability […]
Read More »Incentives and violations on incentivized plants: the Energy Services Manager’s Regulation
On 22nd December 2023, the GSE issued the Regulation for the classification of the violations and the definition of the reduction percentages applicable in the context of control activities on electricity production plants powered by renewable sources in operation. Therefore, the Regulation identifies the violations entailing the reduction of the originally recognized tariff, by establishing […]
Read More »European Employment Insight – December 2023
The December newsletter prepared by Andersen‘s European Employment & Labor department explores aspects of labor law related to vacations and how contracts and vacations differ in different European jurisdictions. In this edition, the service line has prepared a detailed comparative overview of holidays in December and January, examining both traditional and national holidays with their […]
Read More »Class Actions across various jurisdictions
The contemporary economic scenario is characterized by the global exchange of goods and services and an international network of producers. Andersen professionals working in several European jurisdictions have focused on the analysis of class actions from a litigation perspective. In this in-depth study by Andersen’s Litigation & Arbitration service line, we analyze how while interconnection […]
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