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Ready to stay ahead in the evolving world of AI regulation? 🌐 We're excited to announce that our EU AI Act Guide has been updated! Your go-to resource now includes the latest insights from the European Commission's guidance published on 4 and 6 February. What’s new? 🔹Prohibited Practices under Article 5 of the AI Act 🛑 🔹The Definition of an AI System under the AI Act 🤖 As always, our guide breaks down key concepts and implementation dates, covers the broad territorial and material scope, and details specific regulatory requirements for different risk categories. We also cover governance, enforcement, and arrangements for testing AI in regulatory sandboxes. Our global AI experts are dedicated to helping you master the details, simplify complexities, and maintain your competitive edge. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to keep you informed on this important journey. 🖱 Click here to access the updated guide: https://lnkd.in/eXhcSy-6 #EUAIAct #Compliance #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #twobirdsAIAct

Join us on Tuesday 10 June at our London office for our annual Energy Futures Conference 2025. The Energy & Utilities sector continues to evolve rapidly, shaped by increasing global energy demand, ongoing geopolitical tensions, and the growing role of AI in advancing the energy transition. At the same time, the need for large-scale investment in clean energy solutions and critical resources remains front and centre. Our annual Energy Futures Conference will bring together industry experts to explore the legal challenges, investment opportunities, market trends and practical considerations surrounding the energy transition. We’ll be covering key developments across areas such as financing the energy transition, battery energy storage systems, the corporate PPA market, and contracting for AI in the energy sector. Click here to RSVP: https://2bird.ly/4cUMwQp #EnergyTransition #CleanEnergy #AIinEnergy #EnergyLaw

Huge congratulations to our Corporate team in China who have been honoured with the prestigious "Deals of the Year 2024" award by China Business Law Journal! The team were recognised for their exceptional support in the global strategic cooperation between FinDreams Battery, a subsidiary of BYD, and BorgWarner, a leading global automotive supplier. Led by partner Sarah Zeng and supported by colleagues from our Beijing, Shanghai, Düsseldorf, and Frankfurt offices, the team navigated numerous challenges to secure a series of critical agreements, including product supply and equipment procurement agreements. Our German IP team provided forward-looking legal advice on technology licensing, laying a solid foundation for this strategic cooperation. Click here to see the full results: https://lnkd.in/eTG6agHa

Greenwashing enforcement continues to gain momentum in Australia and following the ACCC’s action against Clorox Australia, the Federal Court has now approved the agreed $8.25 million penalty and ordered Clorox to pay the ACCC’s legal costs. Our experts @Shehana Wijesena and @Jonathan Tay explore what this means for businesses making environmental claims, and why regulators aren’t slowing down in 2025. Click here to read the latest update: https://2bird.ly/44pkji8 #Greenwashing #SustainabilityClaims #ACCC #Litigation #RegulatoryCompliance

New episode alert – Women in Tech | At the forefront of innovation 🎙 In episode 9, we are joined by Dana Ghosn, AI Program Senior Lead at Doctolib - the fastest growing e-health service in Europe, which acquired Dana’s startup Typeless, a startup using cutting-edge Natural Language Processing (NLP) to revolutionise healthcare. Dana shares how she built a career in AI with purpose, the role of NLP in streamlining medical documentation, and the realities of launching a healthtech startup in Europe. She also talks candidly about the importance of representation in tech, and the balance between innovation and regulation. Please note this episode was recorded prior to Doctolib’s acquisition of Typeless. Interviewed by Cecilia Lahaye, International Employment Counsel in our Brussels office, this conversation is full of insights for anyone interested in the intersection of AI, healthcare, and entrepreneurship – and the unique challenges and opportunities for women in tech. Click here to listen to the episode: https://lnkd.in/e6H-WA4u #WomenInTech #AI #HealthTech #Innovation #Podcast #NLP #StartupLife #BirdandBird

With just two weeks to go, we're gearing up for the LSX - partnering for Life Science eXecutives World Congress! Come meet our dynamic cross-practice team on Tuesday 29 and Wednesday 30 April: James Baillieu, Fiona McFarlane, Mario Subramaniam, and Pieter Miguel Erasmus. They're eager to impart their expertise and join in discussions on the future of the life sciences industry. We're looking forward to seeing you all there! For more details, visit https://2bird.ly/44nFQYs.

Today, in partnership with our consulting arm OXYGY and the European Commission, we're thrilled to announce that the competitive selection process for the third cohort of the European Blockchain Sandbox has officially concluded. We are delighted to unveil the innovative use cases chosen for this round of sandbox dialogues. Click here to read more: https://2bird.ly/3G9HvHe

Is your business prepared for the UK’s new product safety laws? The UK’s Product Regulation and Metrology Bill marks a significant step in reforming product safety post-Brexit. As the Bill moves through Parliament, it introduces new powers for regulating product safety, especially in online marketplaces, and allows the UK to set its own standards, potentially diverging from EU rules. Dispute Resolution expert Russell Williamson outlines the Bill’s key provisions and the potential impacts for businesses, including compliance challenges for those operating in both the UK and EU. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eYhu_VxM #ProductSafety #Regulation #UKLaw #ProductCompliance #Ecommerce #Brexit

From everyone at Bird & Bird, we wish you a very happy Vaisakhi! 🌾☬

Are you curious about the future of ESG reporting in Australia? On 31 March 2025, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) released new Regulatory Guide 280 Sustainability reporting (RG 280), following a public consultation process on its draft regulatory guide on sustainability reporting issued on 7 November 2024. Our experts Sally Barber and Lachlan Holmes analyse ASICS' green light initiative and its impact on shaping the future of ESG reporting. Click here to read more: https://lnkd.in/eDmc5w3S #ESG #Sustainability #CorporateResponsibility