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The European Union is an economic and political partnership comprised of 27 nations within the Eurozone. The EU was established in 1948 to promote stability and cooperation among member states in the aftermath of WWII. The EU maintains a common currency as well as several intranational institutions, including the European Parliament and the European Commission. less -

EMEA - Data Privacy, Digital and AI Round Up - July 2025

BCLP on 8/4/2025

As we pass the mid-point of 2025, it’s a good time to review the important developments we have seen in the first 6 months of this year, particularly reforms to the UK’s data protection laws, the EU’s pathway to...more

Briefing Note on UAE Economic Substance Regulations

A&O Shearman on 9/25/2019

Cabinet resolution number 31 of 2019 concerning economic substance requirements was recently published on the Ministry of Finance website. The issuance of this resolution requires companies operating a ‘relevant activity’ in...more

No Deal Brexit and Data Transfers: Companies Must Prepare Now

Latham & Watkins LLP on 3/20/2019

Companies should identify data flows, implement a data transfer solution, and update internal documents and privacy notices. Since our blog on “What a “No Deal” Brexit Means for UK Data Privacy”, the European Data...more

DIFC Issues New Direct Marketing and Electronic Communications Guidelines

Latham & Watkins LLP on 2/4/2019

The DIFC guidelines provide practical guidance for DIFC-registered entities engaging in electronic direct marketing, including useful “dos” and “don’ts”. What Do DIFC-Registered Entities Need to Know? In January 2019,...more

The DIFC-LCIA Releases New Arbitration Rules

Morgan Lewis on 11/23/2016

The new rules are designed to expedite proceedings and arbitral tribunal formations. The DIFC-LCIA Arbitration Centre (DIFC-LCIA) recently released new arbitration rules (2016 Rules) deigned to mirror the London Court of...more

The Basics of International Privacy Law for Commercial Litigators, Part 2: Global Trends

Proskauer - Minding Your Business on 4/28/2016

Although the volume of data that flows between the EU and the U.S. ensures that EU privacy law occupies most of the spotlight on the world stage, other countries have their own privacy laws worth noting as well. ...more

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