As part of the broader effort to harmonise national legislation with the EU General Data Protection Regulation, the Albanian Data Protection Commissioner issued Instruction No. 2, dated 30 April 2025 (Instruction No. 2), on the protection of personal data in the health sector. This Instruction repeals the previous 2020 framework and establishes a comprehensive set of rules governing the collection, use, and disclosure of health and genetic data.
Companies May Have Six More Months to Comply with the NIS2 Directive
“To comply with the cybersecurity requirements of the NIS2 directive, affected businesses may get an additional six months to prepare,” announced the Supervisory Authority for Regulatory Affairs of Hungary (SZTFH) in a statement on 5 May 2025.
Zepos & Yannopoulos Advises Tao Digital Solutions on Acquisition of Software Competitiveness International
Zepos & Yannopoulos, working with LLA Logos Legal Advisor, has advised Tao Digital Solutions on its acquisition of Software Competitiveness International.
MFW Fialek and Greenberg Traurig Advise on V4C's Acquisition of Univio
MFW Fialek has advised Value4Capital on its acquisition of a 51% stake in Univio. Greenberg Traurig advised the sellers.
Tabakov, Tabakova & Partners Advises on PDO Registration for Natural Mineral Water Hissarya
Tabakov, Tabakova & Partners has advised Mineral Water Hissar on the protected designation of origin registration of Naturalna mineralna voda Hissar / Naturalna mineralna voda Hissarya / Hissarska naturalna mineralna voda in the Register of Geographical Indications of the European Union.
Interview with the AI Agent: The Legal Side of HR Sci-Fi
HR sci-fi is unfolding before our eyes: there is no doubt that HR technologies represent one of the fastest-evolving segments of digitalization and artificial intelligence. Today, it’s entirely common for candidates to be interviewed by AI chatbots, payroll processes to be assisted by AI-based software, and predictive analytics powered by AI to be used in workforce planning. While progress cannot be halted, it's essential to pay close attention to legal compliance requirements during this hyperspace-speed transformation—otherwise, poorly executed digitalization could lead to serious headaches.
Individual, Collective and Certification Trademarks – What’s the Difference?
Trademark protection represents one of the most important aspects of legal protection of business operations and brand identity in the Serbian market. By properly selecting and registering the appropriate type of trademark, rights holders ensure a competitive advantage, brand recognition, and consumer trust. In this article, we provide an overview of the basic types of trademarks under the current Law on Trademarks (Official Gazette of the RS No. 6/2020), with a special focus on practical aspects of their application.