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The alliuris compact and briefing newsletters are intended to give a quick overview on the current situation in the countries of the Alliuris member firms. The information is relevant for the moment when it was issued, but we know – and, dear readers, always keep in mind – that the economic and legal framework is much influenced by the current development and its impacts on countrywide health, social life, economy and the consequently its legal framework. If you are planning certain activities or decisions please search legal advice from lawyers – our member firms are ready to support you.

The Alliuris Board Structures Report gives insight into board structures in the different member countries, all written by the members themselves.

This guide is an introduction for owners and investors of growth companies (including overseas companies incorporated outside the United Kingdom (the “UK”)) who are considering accessing the UK’s equity capital markets.  It focuses on the AIM, the NEX Exchange Growth Markets and the Main Market Standard Listing as the three most suitable UK equity capital markets for small and medium sized growth companies.

As part of the Alliuris Legal Lab 2022 in cooperation with the LIPIT programme at the University of Göttingen, international master students researched various topics in the field of digital law. From the revolution of data flows through the Data Act, to the opportunities and risks of artificial intelligence, to the challenges of data compliance and the critical importance of data due diligence in M&A transactions – the analyses shed light on how legal innovations are shaping the economy and society in the digital age.

Content among other things:

• The Data Act
• Artificial Intelligence
• Compliance
• Due Diligence

Rights in data have been regulated only fragmentarily so far – the legal treatment of system data is particularly weak. Yet they have an enormous economic value. This Master’s Thesis is therefore dedicated to the development of a data ownership for system data. Detached from the mere subsumption under property law or copyright law, the Thesis develops its own legal approach. It determines who should be the data owner and what rights he should be entitled to. On the other hand, it flanks data ownership with limitations and exceptions. The work does not only develop a national or European concept for data ownership, but an international one.

Content among other things:

• Copyright Law
• Database protection
• Trade secrets protection
• Property Law
• Characteristics of property law
• The data owner

Digital transformation is accompanied by new legal challenges, which were discussed at the Alliuris Academy 2020. These included the legal implications of working from home and a comparison of Indian and EU data protection rules for videoconferencing. In addition, the legal and ethical aspects of liability, fake news and competition in business platforms were analysed to promote a comprehensive understanding of the legal framework and ethical responsibilities.

Content:

• Chapter One – Corona Epidemic as Force Majeure
• Chapter Two – Work from Home
• Chapter Three – Data Protection Update
  International
•  Chapter Four – Business Platforms
• Chapter Five – Artificial Intelligence

The Alliuris Academy 2021 focused on ‚Digital business and its legal challenges‘. Topics such as artificial intelligence, cloud services, IP protection and data ownership highlighted the complexity of modern business models. The Summer School also focused on NFTs as innovative digital assets, combined with issues of copyright and data hosting, as well as data protection, with practical insights into cookie management and the EU-wide application of the GDPR. An interactive brand quiz provided participants with an exciting conclusion and deepened their knowledge in a fun way.

Content:

• Chapter One – Introduction to Digital Business
• Chapter Two – European Digital Policies and US
  Digital Policies
• Chapter Three – NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens)
• Chapter Four – Data Ownership
• Chapter Five – Data Protection Update
  International – Understanding Cookies Consent
• Chapter Seven – IP & IT Information Websites
• Chapter Eight – Trade Mark Protection in Europe
• Chapter Nine – Legal Basis of Intellectual Property
  Protection in China
• Chapter Ten – Dispute Resolution in China, Litigation and Arbitration
• Chapter Eleven – Trade Mark Protection and Online
  Sales
• Chapter Twelve – Trade Mark Quiz

Alliuris Academy 2022 focused on key legal topics such as the regulation of digital markets, data protection and international business relationships. The focus was on the EU Digital Markets Act and the US Ending Platform Monopolies Act, which aim to regulate Big Tech and promote fair competition. New European directives provided clear definitions and updated obligations for digital products. In the area of data protection, the General Data Protection Regulation and standard contractual clauses for data transfers to third countries such as the US and China were discussed. Finally, the Summer School covered topics such as supply chain contract models and current compliance requirements.