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Estonian Press Council: Estonian Public Broadcasting violated good journalistic practice by claiming local governments misused education funds
Estonian Public Broadcasting (ERR) violated good journalistic practice with the episode “How effective is the local government as a school operator?” that aired on AK. Nädal on 28 January 2024, according to a recent decision by the Estonian Press Council (EPC). The Lääne-Viru Municipalities Union (VIROL) filed the complaint with EPC against ERR. During a […]
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European Legal update: 23.07. – 05.08.2024.
Data protection European Artificial Intelligence Act comes into force Entered into force: 1 August 2024 On August 1 the European Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act), the world’s first comprehensive regulation on artificial intelligence, entered into force. The AI Act ensures that AI developed and used in the EU is trustworthy, with safeguards to protect people’s […]
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Court grants interim protection to public media ombudsman and obliges SIA Mediju nams to block access to article
Court grants interim protection to public media ombudsman Anda Rožukalne and obliges SIA Mediju nams to block public access to article published on the website neatkariga.nra.lv on 21 November 2023. Anda Rožkalne has held the position of public media ombudsman since 1 March 2022. In performing her duties as ombudsman, Anda Rožkalne prepares opinions on […]
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Corporate crime investigations and compliance issues in 2023: Latvia
“One of the fields of law in which Sorainen provides assistance to clients is criminal law. In this field in 2023, our team of criminal law experts mainly provided legal assistance in cases of possible legalisation of the proceeds of crime, tax evasion, or violations of sanctions,” comments head of Corporate Crime practice in Latvia […]
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European Legal update 05.12. – 19.12.
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 […]