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Investments in technology companies in Spain: mechanisms for managing the impact of foreign investment screening rules
Far from being a fleeting factor, foreign investment screening has become a structural element with a determining effect on the design and negotiation of investments in Spanish technology companies. Incorporating a regulatory analysis from the outset and providing contractual mechanisms for managing regulatory delays and uncertainty are key for the success of these transactions.Spanish government extends ban on dismissals until September 2026 and strengthens sustainable commuting plans
The Comprehensive Response Plan to the Middle East Crisis provides that companies receiving the direct aid established under Royal Decree-Law 18/2026 may not carry out objective dismissals until September 30, 2026, and that failure to implement a sustainable commuting plan will trigger the obligation to repay the aid received.Spain: The Supreme Court confirms the application of the Spain-Brazil DTA exemption to 'juros sobre o capital proprio
The court dismisses the appeal of the State Attorney's Office, concluding that there is already jurisprudence of the court itself and that the need for a new pronouncement is not appreciated.How to combat deepfakes and other synthetic content (III): civil law protection of the right to honor
The emergence of synthetic content has reignited the debate over whether traditional legal mechanisms are sufficient to protect the right to honor. This right is now facing unprecedented challenges that strain the established standards by which it has traditionally been defined.EU Council approves Regulation on Compulsory Licensing in Crisis Situations
The European Union is strengthening its emergency response capacity with the adoption of a new regulation that allows compulsory licenses to be granted to ensure access to essential technologies and products in crisis situations.