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30 Sep 2026 | in ARTICLES, Personal data protection - Intellectual Property, by , and

Data Protection, AI & Cybersecurity Brief – August & September 2026

We are pleased to share the August & September 2026 edition of our Data Protection, AI & Cybersecurity Brief.This edition covers the latest developments in data protection, AI regulation, cybersecurity, and intellectual property across Greece and Europe.Key Highlights:Trump v. Slaughter: EDPB Letter to the European Commission HDPA Decision 15/2026: Ransomware Attack on EETAA Systems Processing Childcare-Programme Data New State Credit-Scoring System for Citizens and Businesses Guidance on Smart Glasses and Privacy DSA: Designation of ChatGPT, Reddit and Roblox HDPA Opinion 10/2026: Unified Property Hub (EKA) AI Act: First European Standard on Quality Management Systems AI Act Enters Enforcement Phase "Trendsetting" Designs Get No Wider Protection: PUMA Loses... READ FULL ARTICLE

04 Aug 2026 | in ARTICLES, Personal data protection - Intellectual Property, by , and

Data Protection, AI & Cybersecurity Brief – July 2026

We are pleased to share the July 2026 edition of our Data Protection, AI & Cybersecurity Brief.This month’s edition covers the latest developments in data protection, AI regulation, and intellectual property across Europe.Key Highlights: Greece Adopts National Law Implementing the EU AI Act Modernised EU Design Legal Framework Commission Preliminarily Finds the Addictive Design of Instagram and Facebook in Breach of the Digital Services Act HDPA Issues Three Advisory Opinions on Draft Legislation HDPA Fines Energy Provider and Bank for GDPR Violations HDPA Fines Two Companies for CCTV-Related GDPR Violations EDPB Sheds Light on Anonymisation and Web Scraping for Generative AI EU Trademarks Push IP Filings to... READ FULL ARTICLE

14 Jul 2026 | in ARTICLES, Employment law, by

Legislative Alert | Transposition of EU Directive 2023/970: Overview of the Pay Transparency Law  

On 6 July 2026, Greek law 5316/2026 was published in the Government Gazette, which transposes  into Greek law Directive (EU) 2023/970 on pay transparency and equal pay. The new legislative framework establishes a set of obligations aimed at strengthening the principle of equal pay for equal work or work of equal value and enhancing transparency in remuneration practices across both the private and public sectors. The rules apply to all employers, regardless of sector, with certain obligations depending on employer size. The provisions concerning employer pay transparency obligations enter into force on 1 November 2026. READ FULL ARTICLE

29 May 2026 | in ARTICLES, Personal data protection - Intellectual Property, by , and

Data Protection, AI & Cybersecurity Brief – May 2026

We are pleased to share the May 2026 edition of our Data Protection, AI & Cybersecurity Brief – keeping you informed on the latest developments shaping the digital legal landscape. This month’s edition covers the latest developments in data protection, AI regulation, cybersecurity, and intellectual property across Europe.  READ FULL ARTICLE

11 May 2026 | in Competition law, by and

The EU’s Draft Merger Guidelines Are Here — What does this mean for businesses?

  Introductory remarks On 30 April 2026, the European Commission (the Commission) published its long-awaited draft updated merger control guidelines (the Draft Guidelines). This represents one of the most significant reforms to the EU merger control framework of the past decades. Once adopted, it will replace the current 2004 Horizontal Merger Guidelines and the 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE

29 Apr 2026 | in ARTICLES, Personal data protection - Intellectual Property, by , and

Data Protection, AI & Cybersecurity Brief – April 2026

We are pleased to share the April 2026 edition of our Data Protection, AI & Cybersecurity Brief – keeping you informed on the latest developments shaping the digital legal landscape. This month’s edition covers the latest developments in European data protection, digital regulation, and intellectual property law. READ FULL ARTICLE

30 Mar 2026 | in ARTICLES, Personal data protection - Intellectual Property, by , and

Data Protection, AI & Cybersecurity Brief – March 2026

We are pleased to share the March 2026 edition of our Data Protection, AI & Cybersecurity Brief – keeping you informed on the latest developments shaping the digital legal landscape. This month's edition covers a broad range of developments spanning data protection enforcement, intellectual property, cybersecurity regulation, and AI governance. Read the full March edition below, and feel free to contact our team for more information. READ FULL ARTICLE

16 Mar 2026 | in ARTICLES, Litigation & Arbitration, by

Substantive Administrative Disputes: Second judicial recourse under Article 70 of the Code of Administrative Procedure – When is it permissible?

This article examines the exceptional circumstances under which the applicant may file a second judicial recourse under Article 70 of the Code of Administrative Procedure, despite a prior recourse of the same matter having been dismissed. It analyzes the legal basis of this exception and outlines the specific conditions that must be met in order for a second judicial recourse to be admissible. The article is prompted by a recent case successfully handled by our firm, which serves as the starting point for discussing the practical application of this provision in administrative litigation. READ FULL ARTICLE

11 Mar 2026 | in ARTICLES, Competition law, by , and

Abuse of Dominance and Follow-On Damages: Recent Developments in Heineken v MTB Case

On 18 February 2026, the Amsterdam District Court accepted the damages methodology proposed by Macedonia Thrace Brewery (MTB), known for its Vergina brand, in its long-running dispute with Heineken and its Greek subsidiary, Athenian Brewery (AB), ruling that MTB’s damages amount to at least EUR 43 million. The case stems from a 2014 decision of the Hellenic Competition Commission, which found that AB had abused its dominant position in the Greek beer market through an exclusionary strategy, including exclusivity arrangements with on-trade outlets, conditional shelf-space discounts at retail level, and discriminatory credit policies at wholesale level. Our latest article... READ FULL ARTICLE

02 Mar 2026 | in ARTICLES, Employment law, by

The National Social Agreement in Practice: What Law 5278/2026 Means for Employers

On February 16, 2026, Law 5278/2026 “National Social Agreement for the Strengthening of Collective Agreements”, entered into force in Greece. The Law forms part of the broader Action Plan for the Promotion of Collective Bargaining (2026–2030), adopted pursuant to Law 5163/2024, and introduces changes, namely, to extension mechanisms of Collective Bargaining Agreements and their after-effect rules, trade union registries, and mediation and arbitration proceedings. In this article, we present the key pillars of the new framework and their practical implications. READ FULL ARTICLE

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