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    28.03.2023
    Europe

    Eu­ro­pean Par­lia­ment and Coun­cil ready to start ne­go­tia­tions on EU Data Act – Eu­rope gets clo­ser to adop­ting a data law

    In February 2022 the European Commission presented its proposal for the EU Data Act, which – if adopted - will introduce a far-reaching legal regime on access to and use of non-personal data in the EU and will, similar to the GDPR, be applicable to businesses established outside the EU. The proposed regulation contains a set of rules defining how various forms of data can be used and by whom for purposes across all economic sectors with the aim of creating a new data-agile ecosystem. While the new law will bring new opportunities, it will also create legal challenges for all actors in the...
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    10.03.2023
    England and Wales

    On­line ope­ra­tor’s third li­cence re­view by the Gam­bling Com­mis­sion re­sults in £6.1m fine

    In January 2023, the UK Gambling Commission published its sanctions of InTouch Games Limited, including a fine of £6.1m, after an investigation revealed a number of social responsibility and anti-money laundering failings.InTouch’s key failings consisted of the following:AML: Breaches of paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of licence condition 12.1.1Paragraph 1 requires licensees to conduct an assessment of the risks of their business being used for money laundering and terrorist financing. Such risk assessment must be appropriate and must be reviewed as necessary in the light of any changes of circumstances,...
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    09.03.2023
    International

    CMS Ex­pert Guide to ESG Com­pen­sa­tion

    Incorporating ESG KPIs into directors’ remunerationThe urgent need to place sustainability at the heart of company strategy is inextricably linked to incentives provided to its directors and employees. This Expert Guide aims to provide practical insights into key market practices and trends aimed at incorporating sustainability and/or Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) KPIs into directors’ remuneration.The regulations and recommendations on ESG-related remuneration vary considerably from sector to sector and from country to country. The trend is, however,...
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    06.03.2023
    Pologne

    Green­wa­shing - new gui­de­lines and first pro­cee­dings

    GB PL
    Promoting products or services using slogans related to their positive environmental impact is becoming an increasingly prominent marketing technique in the public space. International initiatives such as the adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals and climate neutrality policies are among the reasons for the growing popularity of so-called 'green claims'. More and more consumers also expect businesses to pay attention to their company's environmental impact and are taking these claims into account when making purchasing decisions.New marketing strategies can carry the risk of so-called 'greenwashing',...
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    01.03.2023
    International

    New EU sanc­tions against Rus­sia

    On 25 February 2023, one year after Russia started its invasion of Ukraine, the EU adopted its tenth sanctions package against Russia. Together with the existing sanctions the European Commission considers the entirety of the measures imposed on Russia  (see also our Handling EU sanctions website) to be the toughest sanctions ever introduced by the EU.The tenth sanctions package has the following four main elements:widens export bans;widens import restrictions;lists additional individuals and entities; andtakes a tougher stance on circumvention.Export bansThe EU imposed new export bans....
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    28.02.2023
    Royaume-Uni

    North Sea Tran­si­tion Au­tho­rity - Re­gu­la­tory Up­date

    It has been two years since the NSTA published its revised Strategy, which focused the oil & gas industry’s attention on its role in working towards ‘net zero’. Since that time, there have been numerous examples of guidance, reports and communications from the NSTA seeking to assist and accelerate the industry’s progress on energy transition in all aspects of activity – from exploration to decommissioning. The NSTA has also continued to advance its regulatory approach and has increasingly used its powers of sanctions. An overview of these key developments can be...
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