Google Chrome’s incognito mode tab has always been used by users as a way to avoid Google tracking. However, Google has recently confirmed that in the “incognito” mode browsing tab collects the same data and tracks users in the same way as if they were browsing from a normal tab. In June 2020, a class action lawsuit was filed against Google in California federal court, stating that the Ad Manager and Google Analytics tools, among other applications, collected user data through Google Chrome, even when “incognito” browsing mode was enabled. They claimed that this action was a violation of priva ..read more

Nowadays, no one can say that they have not heard the words “Artificial Intelligence” in any field, as this technology has impregnated almost all areas of our lives. And as far as law in general, and intellectual property in particular, it has been no exception, and we in the legal world must be aware of its implications, risks and limitations. The first aspect to take into account is whether or not we should rethink the concept of author, given that before the advent of this type of system, we only knew human beings as those with creative capacity. Nowadays, this has been questioned to some e ..read more

Italy has done it again. Almost a year after the restriction imposed by the Italian Data Protection Authority, the Italian regulator has once again accused OpenAI of violating several provisions of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data (hereinafter, “General Data Protection Regulation” or “GDPR”). Background to the OpenAi complaint Let’s remember that in March 2023, Italy imposed an emergency measure due to the following breache ..read more

Often, what starts as an exciting adventure between two good friends ends up becoming a corporate conflict among founding partners. However, we should not only consider this scenario, but also situations such as that of a collaborator who joined the company with great promises but, due to different life circumstances, failed to achieve the expected results. How to deal with corporate conflicts Additionally, we must consider cases like that of an industrial partner who, unfortunately, did not fulfill their promises.When facing a corporate conflict, it is essential to consider the sector’s sayin ..read more

Following the provisional agreement reached in November 2023 on the European Digital Identity Regulation, the process continued to move forward until it reached a significant milestone last February 29. On this date, the Plenary of the European Parliament approved the Proposal for a European and Council Regulation aimed at amending Regulation 910/2014, known as eIDAS, with the digital future of Europe as main focus. This change focuses specifically on the establishment of a Framework for the European Digital Identity, so that common standards and requirements are established for the issuance ..read more

The recent reform of the Law for the Creation and Growth of Companies in Spain, known as the “Crea y Crece” Law, has sparked a wide range of opinions and debates about its impact on the country’s business landscape. At the heart of this reform is the reduction of the minimum share capital required to set up a limited liability company to just 1 euro. While this measure has been touted as a way to encourage entrepreneurship by reducing incorporation costs and offering greater flexibility to founders, it is crucial to critically examine both the advantages and disadvantages associated with this ..read more

In the process of incorporation of a capital company or the company in formation, which usually takes a long time, there is never a strict chronological correspondence between the execution of the public deed of incorporation and the registration of the new company. For this reason, the law establishes a special regime to which the acts and contracts that may be entered into on behalf of the company in the period between the execution of the public deed and the registration of the company are subject, in these cases we speak of a “capital company in formation”. What is a company in formation ..read more

On September 19, 2023, the Royal Decree 609/2023, dated July 11, 2023, the incorporation of the Central Register of Real Ownership (“RCTIR”) and approving its operating regulations came into effect. This regulatory framework aims to fulfill the imperative need to comply with the third and fourth additional provisions of Law 10/2010, dated April 28, regarding the prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing. Definition of Real Owners To fully comprehend the scope and application of the RCTIR, it is essential to clarify the definition of real owners in the Spanish legal framework. In t ..read more

The AEPD has developed a global strategy on minors that addresses a crucial issue: the protection of minors in the digital environment, especially with regard to digital health and privacy. This initiative is presented at a crucial time, where children and adolescents are increasingly immersed in a digital world. The AEPD proposes to adopt additional provisions to the Law on Comprehensive Protection of Children and Adolescents in collaboration with the Working Group on “Minors, digital health and privacy”, and will be involved in the formulation of Guidelines on minors in the European Comision ..read more

This Royal Decree aims to establish a legal framework to prevent and reduce environmental impact throughout the lifecycle of packaging. Objectives and key points of the packaging and packaging waste Royal Decree Its main objectives and key points focus on: Waste prevention and reduction: To promote waste reduction at the source, encouraging the use of reusable packaging and minimizing unnecessary packaging. Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR): To establish the obligation for manufacturers and distributors of packaged products to assume responsibility for the management of the packaging and ..read more