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Our Personal Data Privacy team has contributed an insightful article titled “Amendments to the Cross-Border Data Transfers” to the latest edition of The Legal Industry Reviews. Please see below the full article authored by Maral Anna Minasyan and Bahar Esenturk.

Our colleagues, Mihai Fifoiu, Lucian Barbu and Laurentiu Neacsu have authored the Romanian chapter of the 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 – 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, published by the Global Legal Group.   The chapter covers important aspects related to gambling laws and regulations in Romania, including relevant authorities and legislation, application for a licence, licence restrictions, online gambling, enforcement and liability.   The ICLG – Gambling 2025 guide explores the legal and regulatory frameworks governing the gambling industry across 40 jurisdictions worldwide.   The full chapter on the Romanian gambling legislation is available in the first comment below.   #NNDKP #ICLG #Gambling

EU’s New Product Liability Rules: Game-Changer for AI & Software Businesses On November 18th, 2024, Directive 2024/2853 on Liability for Defective Products (“PLD”) was published in the Official Journal of the EU. PLD shall replace Directive 85/374, after 40 years from its entry into force, in order to align with the emergence of ground-breaking technologies, such as AI. It is part of EU’s AI Strategy (along with Regulation 2024/1689 known as “AI Act” and the Proposal for AI Liability Directive, known as “ALID”). The EU’s updated product liability rules transform how businesses handle software and AI. Key takeaways: ·   Software = Product: Software, including SaaS and cloud-based tools, is now considered a product. Defects can trigger liability, just like physical goods. ·   AI Liability: AI developers are accountable as manufacturers. Liability applies to defects in AI systems, including those arising from self-learning capabilities or unsafe algorithms. ·   Cybersecurity Risks: Failing to provide updates to address cybersecurity vulnerabilities makes manufacturers liable for damages caused by unsafe products. ·   Open-Source Software: Open-source is excluded unless integrated into a commercial product, transferring liability to the manufacturer of the final product. ·   Smart Services Included: Integrated digital services, like AI-driven health monitors, are treated as components, with liability for defects falling on manufacturers. ·   Easier Claims for Complex Tech: Victims of AI or software-related damages need only demonstrate the likelihood of a defect and its link to the harm caused. ·   Broader Scope: Includes digital manufacturing files and AI products that evolve post-sale, ensuring accountability across the product lifecycle. Countdown to 2026: The Directive takes full effect on 9 December 2026. Businesses have two years to adapt to these groundbreaking rules, ensuring compliance and minimizing liability risks. Stay ahead—innovate responsibly! #AI #Software #ProductLiability #EULaw

#KGLawFirm proudly participated in the 7th Compliance Conference, hosted by NOMIKI BIBLIOTHIKI, with over 300 professionals joining in person and online. Our Senior Associate, Natalie Soulia, shared insights during the panel on "AI Act, Ethics, Data Governance, and Intellectual Property," highlighting the interplay between AI and cybersecurity in today's compliance landscape. #ComplianceConference #NomikiBibliothikiConferences #nbconferences

✨ 𝐏𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐧𝐨 𝐦𝐞𝐝 š𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢! Naša odvetnica Darja Miklavčič je že tretjič zapored predavala študentom na Delovno-pravni kliniki Pravne fakultete Univerze v Ljubljani. Študentom je predstavila ključne vidike priprave pogodbe o zaposlitvi, kar je nepogrešljivo znanje za prihodnje pravne strokovnjake. Najlepša hvala organizatorjem za ponovno povabilo. Ponosni smo, da lahko prispevamo k izobraževanju in navdihujemo prihodnje generacije pravnikov! #Izobraževanje #DelovnoPravo #ZnanjeJeMoč ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ✨ 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬! Our attorney Darja Miklavčič gave her third consecutive lecture to the students of the Labour Law Clinic organized by the Faculty of Law, University of Ljubljana. She shared key insights into drafting employment contracts, an essential skill for future legal professionals. We are grateful to the organizers for inviting us once again. We are proud to contribute to education and inspire the next generation of legal experts! #Education #LabourLaw #KnowledgeIsPower

On November 15th, 2024, Law 5157/2024 was enacted, bringing significant reforms to improve access to healthcare services, enhance system efficiency, and prioritize prevention.   The Law establishes the Personal Physician as a central pillar of primary care, responsible for prevention, chronic disease management, specialist referrals, and updating Personal Health Records. Registration with a Personal Physician is now mandatory for all adults, with certain exceptions. A new evaluation system will assess Personal Physicians based on qualitative and quantitative performance indicators.   Eight University Healthcare Centers are introduced, linked to universities, offering services like telemedicine, preventive medicine, and public health research, while also serving as training hubs for healthcare professionals.   Finally, measures are foreseen to strengthen prevention and target major public health challenges such as obesity and excessive alcohol consumption.   Access the Law here: https://shorturl.at/t5nik #HealthcareReform #PersonalPhysician #PublicHealth #PreventiveCare #PrimaryCare

On 7 November 2024, BOYANOV & Co. with the support of the European Investment Bank (EIB) organised the international conference "Life-Cycle Challenges of the Start-Ups". With this conference, BOYANOV & Co. reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the start-up ecosystem in Bulgaria The increase in the number of high-tech startups in Bulgaria is a significant trend. There is a high potential for the development of startups in the coming years in the following sectors: biotechnology, fintech, Internet of Things, smart cities, artificial intelligence (AI), virtual and augmented reality, robotics, electric vehicles (EVs) and autonomous cars, drones, 3D printing, process digitalization. Southeastern Europe (SEE) is the fastest-growing region in Europe in terms of funding start-ups over the period 2019-2023. In Bulgaria, the anticipated injection of 520-620 million EUR public capital over 2025-2029, alongside the Eurozone joining, is expected to leverage the start-up ecosystem development to the next level. Bulgaria leads the charts in terms of start-up density across SEE. The main challenges and current problems were identified as follows: lack of funding at the end of 2024, with hopes for new sources of financing in 2025; necessity of restoring Bulgarian start-ups' competitive edge; need for Bulgarian institutions to take a more active role in removing obstacles for pension funds and VC funds to invest in start-ups; significant portion of the investment in start-ups is related to AI, etc. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dvQEbKu8

On November 13rd, 2024, the draft Law transposing into Greek legislation Directive (EU) 2022/2555 on measures for a high common level of cybersecurity across the EU (NIS2 Directive) was introduced to the Greek Parliament, following the conclusion of the public consultation procedure on November 2nd.   The draft Law features significant amendments and additions, especially for the cybersecurity οbligations of public electronic communications network providers.   It has now been allocated to the competent parliamentary committee for further processing and discussion and will be thereafter introduced to the Plenary for approval.   Τhe law-making procedure is expected to have been completed before January 17th, 2025, i.e. the date by which obligated entities should have declared to the National Cybersecurity Authority the information necessary for their inclusion into the ENISA registry of entities providing cross-border services.   #NIS2 #cybersecurity #electroniccommunications #ENISA

We are thrilled to present the fourth edition of the European Investigations Guide published by Hogan Lovells International LLP. Our Co-Managing Partner Eni Kalo, Partner Shirli Gorenca and Senior Associate Frensis Nakuci made a valuable contribution covering the Albanian jurisdiction. #InvestigationGuide#Cross-BorderInvestigations#DataPrivacyinInvestigations#LegalFramework

Please click to read Neyzar Ünübol's and Doğa Seylan’s latest article, "Turkish Merger Control Rules on Notification of Extraterritorial Joint Ventures”, published on Mondaq: https://lnkd.in/dgfwWFCi