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PL&B International Conference 2024 Cooperation between the supervisory authorities is not only crucial but also legally necessary. The CJEU stated that the practices which harm data protection law can be an indication of an abuse of a dominant position. The competition authority must consider data protection issues in its work and must cooperate with the data protection authority. Most of Germany’s digitalisation supervisory authorities now work together as Digital Cluster Bonn - Ulrich Kelber, German Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information #BfDI #dataprotection #pricacylaws #plb2024 https://lnkd.in/eRyK9TEh

PL&B International Conference 2024 #Privacy is a fundamental right and not an obstacle to public or private interests. It generates trust. We can achieve public and private rights by protecting privacy which reinforces our objectives elsewhere. There are potential overlaps and gaps regarding laws on competition, copyright, broadcasting to promote certain content. Other relevant issues are equality rights; protection of children online while not sacrificing others’ privacy; finance and banking; money laundering and terrorism financing. A banking code of practice on sharing data will be approved by my office. The Canadian Digital Regulators Forum working with privacy, competition, broadcasting and copyright authorities was created last year - Philippe Dufresne, Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada/Commissariat à la protection de la vie privée du Canada #dataprotection #pricacylaws #plb2024 https://lnkd.in/e9Bs_RH6 https://lnkd.in/e9Bs_RH6

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🔔 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗳𝗹𝗮𝘀𝗵: 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗸𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗱𝗲 – 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄🔔 Significant changes have been introduced with the recent enactment of the Law on Amendments to the Turkish Commercial Code and Certain Other Laws, published on May 29, 2024. These updates bring fresh perspectives on minimum capital requirements, and the dynamics and authorities of company boards. Please find below our detailed newsflash prepared by our Corporate M&A practice group, to have a more comprehensive understanding of these important changes. Emre Özşar, Can Tolga Tezel, Asli Gulum, Batuhan Akarsu #GKCPartners #TurkishCommercialCode #CorporateGovernance #LegalUpdates 

📢 New amendments have been introduced to the Turkish Commercial Code, impacting capital requirements and board governance effective as of May 29, 2024. 🔍 Please find below our newsflash for an overview of these changes.

📌The Law on Amendments to the Turkish Commercial Code, published on May 29, 2024, brings significant changes to minimum capital requirements and company board dynamics. 📌For more details, please see our comprehensive newsflash.

Really interesting piece by Maia Edilashvili Biermann on IAM about Italy's trade secret protection regime and how advanced it is in comparison to much of the rest of Europe. "Between 1 January 2017 and 31 October 2022, there were 151 trade secret proceedings in Italy, with an appeal rate of just 11%," she reports. "By comparison, France had 52 cases, with an appeal rate of 76%, and Germany had 39 cases of which 53% went to higher instance. Similarly, Italy’s infringement claim success rate of 41% looks striking against the backdrop of the European average of just 27%." Why is this? As opposed to most other EU member states, trade secrets cases are tried at specialist IP courts, while there is also a strong body of case law that stretches back a number of years. Italy has a relatively low rate of patenting, could a comparatively strong trade secret protection regime at least partly explain that? If so, is that a good or bad thing? Well worth a read this. For subscribers here ... https://lnkd.in/d9TYQeDD

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Singapore Process Serves 📜In early December 2023, I posted some information about major changes to Process Serving laws and rules in Singapore. I have just been checking competitor websites that offer process serving in Singapore. And I have to say that it amazes me how few process servers that operate in Singapore have taken the trouble to update their websites.  They are not keeping up with the times and could potentialy cost you your case. These comments are in respect of just four companies claiming to serve in Singapore!! 🚩📜 “Singapore is not a signer of The Hague Service Convention “ Wrong! It is. It made changes to its entry in the Hague Convention back in May 2023 and on 1st December 2023, became a fully fledged member of the Hague Convention. 🚩📢 “There is no formal process service method in Singapore” Wrong! There is – now. With effect from 1st December 2023. This company offers informal service in Singapore. The recent changes announced by Singapore shows that it has stated that the Article 10 options are “Not applicable”. 🚩📜 “Singapore is not a party to either of the two international service of process treaties, so formal service requires Letters Rogatory” Wrong!! It is a signed-up member of the Hague Convention. 🚩Another site claims: “In general, we conduct our services through informal services which are the responsibility of our own process server to deliver the documents…” If you are intending to have documents served in Singapore, please do check that the company you are dealing with is keeping up with the times. Or visit our website - HongKongProcessServe.com  #hongkongprocessserve #hagueconvention

I'm honored to have participated in the #17th #International #Law #Enforcement #IP #Crime #Conference in Curaçao! 🌴🔍 As a facilitator for #Training #Session #7: "#Implementing #Solutions to #Reduce #Harm," I had the privilege of contributing to this high-level event co-hosted by: • #INTERPOL • #Government of #Curaçao • #Curinde #Free #Trade #Zone In partnership with #UL #Standards & #Engagement This two-day conference was a goldmine of knowledge and collaboration, featuring expert-led sessions on crucial topics: • #Combatting #Transnational #Organized #Crime in Supply Chains • #Cross-#Sector #Information and #Intelligence #Sharing Solutions • Converting #Capacity #Building into #Operational #Success • #Engaging the #Judiciary for #Maximum #Impact #Against #IP #Crime The event provided an exceptional platform for networking and idea exchange among top professionals from both the private sector and key governmental institutions. A heartfelt thank you to the organizers: 🔹 #INTERPOL #IP #Crime #Investigators #College 🔹 #Government of #Curaçao 🔹 #UL #Standards Your efforts in crafting this world-class event are truly commendable. The insights gained and connections made will undoubtedly strengthen our global fight against IP crime. #IIPCIC #IntellectualProperty #LawEnforcement #GlobalCollaboration #IPProtection #AphaWaves