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Crisis Management And Investigations Circular (Q3 2026)
The UK's fraud enforcement landscape is undergoing significant transformation as Jonathan Fisher KC's Independent Review proposes sweeping changes including new corporate criminal offences for digital platforms, anti-fraud levies, and whistleblower incentivisation schemes. Meanwhile, the SFO navigates increased operational intensity alongside the costly settlement of the ENRC litigation, while the FCA expands its Consumer Duty enforcement and the newly formed Fair Work Agency establishes its enforcement pri
United Kingdom Criminal
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Travers Smith LLP
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Ticari Sırların Ve Gizli Bilgilerin Sözleşme Ile Korunması: Türk Borçlar Hukuku Ve Yargıtay İçtihatları Işığında Gizlilik Sözleşmeleri (NDA)
Türk hukuk doktrininde gizlilik sözleşmeleri, kanunda objektif esaslı noktaları düzenlenmediği için "isimsiz sözleşme" (innominate contract) olarak kabul edilir. Bu sözleşmeler bazen hizmet, vekâlet veya eser sözleşmesi gibi tipik sözleşmelerin bir parçasını oluştururken, bazen de tamamen bağımsız bir hukuki işlem olarak karşımıza çıkar.
Turkey IP
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Fidanci & Esin Partners
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Artificial Intelligence: Legislative Decree 160/2026 Enters Into Force On 30 September
Italy's new Legislative Decree No. 160/2026 fundamentally reshapes the legal landscape for artificial intelligence systems by introducing criminal liability for security failures and expanding corporate responsibility under the 231 framework. The legislation establishes strict requirements for high-risk AI systems while imposing significant penalties on organizations that fail to implement adequate technical safeguards and human oversight mechanisms. How will businesses need to restructure their AI governan
Italy Commercial
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LCA Studio Legale
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Raids And Arrests In Investigation Into Suspected IT Services And High-tech Exports To Russia
Dutch authorities have arrested two individuals and raided a company suspected of circumventing sanctions by providing prohibited IT services and exporting high-tech goods to Russia. The investigation reveals connections between a Dutch company and Russian entities, including sanctioned banks and military equipment manufacturers, with goods allegedly routed through third countries to support Russia's defense industry.
Netherlands International
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Duane Morris LLP
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UK Competition Authority Issues Fines For Obstruction During A Dawn Raid On Companies And Individual Employees, Underlining The Importance Of Regular Dawn Raid Training
The UK Competition and Markets Authority has imposed its first-ever civil penalties on individual employees for concealing evidence during a dawn raid investigation into suspected bid-rigging in the construction sector. While the company fine was modest at £25,000, the personal fines of £20,000 and £5,000 on staff members mark a significant enforcement milestone, particularly as new turnover-based penalty rules introduced in 2025 could result in substantially higher fines for similar future m
United Kingdom Anti-trust
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Steptoe LLP
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Crisis Management And Investigations Circular (Q3 2026)
The UK's fraud enforcement landscape is undergoing significant transformation as Jonathan Fisher KC's Independent Review proposes sweeping changes including new corporate criminal offences for digital platforms, anti-fraud levies, and whistleblower incentivisation schemes. Meanwhile, the SFO navigates increased operational intensity alongside the costly settlement of the ENRC litigation, while the FCA expands its Consumer Duty enforcement and the newly formed Fair Work Agency establishes its enforcement pri
United Kingdom Criminal
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Travers Smith LLP
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