European Union: Media, Telecoms, IT, Entertainment

A French court has taken a significant step in protecting artists' rights against AI voice cloning, ordering the disclosure of a YouTube channel operator's identity after a comedian discovered his voice was being used without authorization in AI-generated podcasts. This preliminary ruling addresses the growing challenge of AI-generated content that mimics human voices and its impact on performers' neighboring rights.

In this episode, Gary Cox, Principal at Wrays | Intellectual Property, a leading Australian IP firm with over 106 years of history, shares the fascinating journey of expanding an established Perth firm across the vast Australian continent and the strategic decision to join the global Rouse Group with our host, Hanane Fathi Roswall.

June 2026 – Austria has enacted a European Media Freedom Act Implementation Act (EMFG-Begleitgesetz (BGBl I No. 20/2026)), introducing significant changes to the Austrian media regulatory and merger control framework.

Ask any business owner what keeps them up at night and payroll will almost certainly be on the list. Not because it is complicated in concept, but because the consequences of getting it wrong are immediate, personal, and in many cases costly. Employees expect to be paid correctly and on time, without exception.

Explore upcoming industry events where CSB Group will showcase specialized services across yachting, gaming, and financial sectors throughout 2026. Discover opportunities to connect with experts...

From the moment you spot a familiar hotel sign after a long journey to the engineered comfort of your room, intellectual property shapes every aspect of the modern hospitality experience.

Le rachat de Trident Media Guard (TMG) par Forward Global, révélé par le Figaro , n'est pas une simple opération de croissance externe.

The cinematic release of the 2021 novel, Project Hail Mary, has received rave reviews, with audiences praising the film as a faithful and visually stunning adaptation of the book.

Coimisiún na Meán has published guidance on the Article 40(4) Digital Services Act process, which enables Ireland's media regulator to request Very Large Online Platforms and Search Engines to provide data to vetted researchers. This novel regulatory mechanism involves complex evaluations of confidentiality concerns...

In our days the rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed many professional services and replaced several job roles, without leaving the legal sector unaffected.

A Dutch court has dismissed an interim relief request seeking to suspend a government prohibition on Kyndryl's acquisition of Solvinity, a Dutch IT services provider that hosts the DigiD digital identity platform. The ruling addresses concerns about potential US access to sensitive government data while criticizing the State Secretary's handling of transparency and document disclosure during the proceedings.

As artificial intelligence reshapes legal workflows in 2026, a generation of young lawyers confronts fundamental questions about career longevity and professional identity. Drawing on multiple industry surveys and the perspectives of Gen Z practitioners, this analysis examines whether AI represents an existential threat or a transformative tool that will redefine what it means to practice law.