Assistant lawyer Nikola Cīparsone compiled the material. Data protection Regulation (EU) 2023/2854 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 December 2023 on harmonised rules on fair access to and use of data and amending Regulation (EU) 2017/2394 and Directive (EU) 2020/1828 (Data Act) Adopted: 13 December 2023 The Act addresses the transformative impact of data-driven […]
Crafting an effective IP licensing agreement involves safeguarding interests and fostering mutually beneficial partnerships. Whether you are an author or acquirer of copyright-protected work, here are four key aspects to bear in mind when drafting these agreements. The article has been written by our associate with the Competition and Regulatory team Helery Maidlas. In the […]
Elvis Grinbergs, associate, and Āris Kakstāns The fight against racism in sports is broad, active and well-heard. FIFA and UEFA, the leading football organizations, are particularly actively involved in it, both by leading public awareness campaigns and by applying a zero tolerance policy for any activities displaying racism. The past year in Latvian sports, in […]
On 19 December 2023, at a meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers, new regulations entitled “Regulations on Permits for the Introduction of New Electricity Production Equipment or the Increase of Electricity Production Capacity” (the Regulations) were adopted, which were issued on the basis of the second part of Article 22 of the Law on the […]
Assistant lawyer Nikola Cīparsone compiled the material. Technology & intellectual property Artificial Intelligence Act: European Parliament and the Council reach provisional agreement Reached: 9 December 2023 The AI Act introduces dedicated rules for general purpose AI models that will ensure transparency along the value chain. Specific banned applications of AI are set, as well as […]
