Featured publications
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Debunking ‘green sheen’: the new rules on environmental claims
In this newsletter we compile the most relevant legal news on ESG matters in Spain, published by Garrigues.
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Investment arbitration on the rise in Latin America
We look at new trends in investment arbitration in Colombia, Chile, Peru and Mexico, and provide a few figures on recorded cases and industries with the largest number of disputes.
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Reduction of the maximum working hours: 4-day week or fewer hours in annual calculation?
The question of whether to reduce working hours is being analyzed in different countries. There has been much comment in recent years about the possible reduction of the working week to 4 days. However, this change is not exempt from debate due to…
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Criminal proceedings and the right to be forgotten: until when can the personal data of convicted persons be published?
A person involved in criminal proceedings may acquire what has come to be known as "supervening notoriety" and have to accept that his or her identity will be disseminated. However, after a number of years, the question arises as to the possible…
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This is the Artificial Intelligence Strategy in the Strategic Plan of the Spanish Tax Agency
El Plan Estratégico de la Agencia Tributaria española establece los principios que deberán guiar el uso de la inteligencia artificial para la prevención y lucha contra el fraude fiscal. Se echan de menos, no obstante, referencias expresas a derechos…
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The Supreme Court confirms that a third party may not use the ZARA trademark
The Supreme Court has confirmed that the use of another’s trademark to identify the prize in an advertising campaign constitutes an act of trademark infringement and ordered the infringer to pay compensation for damages.
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Portugal launches international public tender for the first phase of the Lisbon to Oporto High-Speed Railway Line
The Government of Portugal has authorized the opening of a public tender for the concession. This project, part of the National Railway Plan and the National Investment Program 2030, aims to promote decarbonization and improve the capacity of…
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European Parliament gives green light to Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence
The directive regulates companies’ obligations relating to actual and potential adverse human rights and environmental impacts, liability for breaching such obligations and the requirement that companies adopt and put into effect a transition plan…
Publications
Regulation prohibiting products made with forced labor from entering the EU market approved
The European Commission will set up a database of specific geographic areas or products where there is a risk of forced labor.
The European Union gives a new boost to the directive promoting the repair of products to foster the circular economy
This new regulation, which is part of the Circular Economy Action Plan, seeks to foster more sustainable consumer habits and business models.
Severance payments in the European context
Despite unfounded rumors, the Council of Europe has not yet ruled on the complaint filed by UGT against the compensation system in Spain. These rumors are creating enormous confusion and are based on highly questionable arguments.
Peru: The deadline is approaching for Peruvian consortia, funds and trusts to submit the declaration of ultimate beneficial owner
Any Peruvian or foreign company or investor who directly or indirectly participates in the results or exercises effective control of the legal arrangement shall take into account the declaration to be made within the first 20 days of July 2024.
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