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Lapse of Virtual Stock Options in the Event of Voluntary Resignation – Good Leaver or Bad Leaver? | Legal Ninja Snapshot

by Dr. André Zimmermann LL.M., Marianna Urban, Jonas Banse and Asalia Melanie Scheibner LL.M. (UCLA) | March.25.2025

On March 19, 2025, the German Federal Labor Court (BAG) handed down a landmark ruling (10 AZR 67/24) that is expected to have a significant impact on ...

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EU Inc. Envisions New Startup Structure

December.11.2024

A petition calling for a new pan-European corporate structure for startups has been sent to the EU Commission with 13K+ signatures.

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State of European Tech 2024: A Word from Orrick

November.19.2024

The 2024 State of European Tech report makes clear that tech and innovation continue to drive the European economy.

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EU Inc: A Vision for a Unified European Corporate Structure

by Christopher Grew, Patrick Driscoll and James Badge | November.01.2024

The concept of a pan-European company has garnered renewed attention, with an online petition launched in mid-October amassing over 10,000 signatures ...

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NIS2: Where do European Countries Stand on Implementing Cybersecurity Strategies?

by Julia Apostle, Adele Harrison, Rami Kawkabani, Hanna Hewitt and Dr. Odey Hardan | October.31.2024

The Network and Information Security 2 Directive (“NIS2”) was implemented into law in the EU on 17 October 2024 .

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Analysis of the CJEU Judgment Which Paves the Way for Competitor Civil Actions Regarding GDPR Violations

by Dr. Daniel Ashkar | October.28.2024

Dr. Daniel Ashkar discusses the landmark judgment from the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) dated 4 October 2024 (C-21/23).

The EU AI Act Series: Who and What is Covered?

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The EU AI Act: Who and What Is Covered?

by Julia Apostle, Dr. Christian Schröder, Sarah Schaedler and Rami Kawkabani | September.13.2024

The European AI Act has a broad material and territorial scope of application. This update outlines the main categories of actors that are impacted.

The EU AI Act Series: What Employers Should Know

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The EU AI Act: What Employers Should Know

by Dr. André Zimmermann LL.M., Marianna Urban and Jonas Banse | September.13.2024

The EU AI Act is a new set of rules that regulates the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the European Union. It is the first of its kind in the ...

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Depositions in Switzerland: How to Depose a Witness in Switzerland for Litigation in the United States

by Vanessa Liborio, Rena L. Scott and Ali Al-Khasawneh | August.19.2024

U.S. lawyers seeking to depose a witness residing in Switzerland for purposes of litigation in the U.S. often seek advice on how to properly do so.

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The EU Pay Transparency Directive - What Employers Need to Know

by Dr. André Zimmermann LL.M., Marianna Urban and Jonas Banse | July.31.2024

With the aim of ensuring equal pay for equal work or work of equal value, the European Pay Transparency Directive (Directive (EU) 2023/970, the ...

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The European Data Act: 5 Things Cloud Services Provider Should Know

by Dr. Christian Schröder, Julia Apostle, Henry Wu and Robert Weinhold | June.28.2024

In this guide, we answer these five pressing questions about the European Data Act for providers of cloud-based services.

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Does the Regulatory Climate in the UK, US and EU Affect Where Cryptoasset Firms Operate?

by Rebecca James, Daniel Jones and Guy Stevenson | May.02.2024

How do regulatory frameworks in the U.S., UK and EU affect where cryptoasset firms operate? Do they foster or hinder growth?