Sayenko Kharenko has successfully represented Philip Morris in a criminal case regarding the illegal use of its trademark by a group organizing the wholesale production and sale of counterfeit Bond Street cigarettes.
Kocian Solc Balastik Advises Webglobe on eBola.cz Acquisition
Kocian Solc Balastik has advised web hosting company Webglobe on the acquisition of its eBola Czech competitor operating under the eBola.cz brand name.
JPM & Partners Advises on Big Bang Acquisition of BC Group
JPM & Partners has advised Slovenia's Big Bang on its acquisition of Serbian online retailer BC Group. The Andric Law Office reportedly advised the sellers.
Digital Services Act Takes Effect on Large Platforms
August 25, 2023, marks a monumental shift as the Digital Services Act (“DSA“) takes center stage, impacting industry giants like Amazon, Google, Apple, and TikTok. With 19 platforms and search engines, each having a minimum of 45 million users, the DSA takes action to uphold data privacy, combat disinformation, and eliminate online hate speech. This dynamic legislation aims to give users, including minors, enhanced rights and control over their online presence, fostering a high level of privacy and security.
Aksan Advises APY Ventures on MaviKanatlar Investment
The Aksan law firm has advised APY Ventures on its investment in the Ankara-based MaviKanatlar drone technology and software company in the course of an investment round.
New Czech Cybersecurity Regulation: What You Need to Know
Does your business produce computers or other electronic or electrical equipment? Maybe you make machinery and equipment, pharmaceuticals, medical devices or food? Do you have 50 or more employees? Then your company is likely to be subject to the new cybersecurity regulations. The same applies if your activities are in the chemical industry or you provide a variety of digital services – for instance cloud computing, data centre services or online marketplaces.
CMS Advises Bitdefender on Acquisition of Horangi
CMS has advised the Bitdefender cybersecurity company on its acquisition of Singapore-based Horangi Cyber Security. Singapore's Dentons Rodyk & Davidson reportedly advised the unidentified sellers.