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Le risque de fermeture pour cause de pandémie est assumé par le propriétaire
La crise sanitaire liée au Covid 19 a eu un impact majeur sur de nombreuses personnes, en particulier sur le plan financier. Tant les locataires que les propriétaires d'immeubles commerciaux ont dû endurer les mesures prises par le gouvernement dans le but d’endiguer la pandémie. Il n'est pas rare que les propriétaires se voient demander par leurs locataires de renoncer aux loyers dus pendant les périodes de fermeture obligatoire.
German Court Sides With Louboutin in Platform Liability Lawsuit
A recent case development worth noting: The Regional Court of Düsseldorf held that an Amazon European entity is liable for design infringement and issued a preliminary injunction against an arm of the retail behemoth on the basis that the standards set by the Court of Justice of the European Union (“CJEU”) in a string of Christian Louboutin-initiated trademark cases can also be applied in the Community design law context.
ITC Closes Investigation in Crocs' Quest to Block Alleged Knockoffs
The International Trade Commission (“ITC”) has terminated an investigation centering on footwear that allegedly infringes Crocs well-known foam clogs.
Compliance With CSDDD, Applicability & Risks
Last year, the European Commission introduced a proposal known as the Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (“CSDDD”) – or the European Union Supply Chain Act. In a previous article (Part I of this series), we discussed the national initiatives within the European Union that are focused on developing due diligence frameworks alongside the EU-wide process of adopting and implementing the CSDDD.
As Governments Focus on AI, U.S. Senators Introduce Framework
Amid ongoing hearings in Washington that focus on the rise and widespread adoption of artificial intelligence (“AI”), including generative AI, and the need for legislation to address corresponding ethics, privacy, infringement, and transparency/neutrality risks, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) have announced the launch of a bipartisan framework focused on AI.
Nike Argues Against First Sale Doctrine in "Customizer" Case
Nike lodged a first sale-centric briefing in a since-partially-settled case that centers on a third party’s “customization” of Nike’s popular Air Force 1 sneakers. On the heels of Judge John Holcomb of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California directing Nike and Defendant Customs By Ilene d/b/a Drip Creationz to “provide briefings applying the ‘first sale’ doctrine test in light of Bluetooth SIG Inc. v.
What Companies Can Expect
Last year, the European Commission introduced a proposal known as the Directive on corporate sustainability due diligence – or the EU Supply Chain Act. Since then, significant progress has been made on the topic of conducting human rights and environmental due diligence, both within specific jurisdictions and at the European Union (“EU”) level.
Court Says No to Use of ChatGPT in Louboutin Trademark Lawsuit
Louboutin has prevailed in the latest round of a trademark battle in India, with the court issuing an injunction that bars an unaffiliated footwear company from offering up copycat shoes with red sole shoes. At the same time, the court shed light on how we can expect artificial intelligence (“AI”)-generated evidence to be treated going forward. In an August 22 decision, Justice Prathiba M.
The EU Supply Chain Act (Part 1)
Last year, the European Commission introduced a proposal known as the Directive on corporate sustainability due diligence (“the CS3D”also “The EU Supply Chain Act”). Since then, significant progress has been made on the topic of conducting human rights and environmental due diligence, both within specific jurisdictions and at the European Union (EU) level.
A Global Guide for In-House Counsel: Doing business in a rapidly changing world - IR Global
Real Estate – Inflation We see three important issues regarding inflation that influence the market. Firstly, in our jurisdiction the price of building materials is rising. This problem is influencing the execution of contracts that were signed before the inflation crisis. Contractors are facing a rise in prices from their suppliers, but can only pass on these increasing prices to their customers when this was explicitly foreseen in a hardship clause in their contract.
The New VAT Rules For E-commerce Are Approaching!
To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. By 1 July 2021, pursuant to the amended EU directive and the execution directive, new VAT rules for e-commerce will come into force. It is therefore time for all businesses with e-commerce activities to prepare for this. Due to the corona crisis, the European Commission had postponed the entry into force of this new VAT rules from 1 January to 1 July 2021. So there is not much time left to comply.
L'entrée En Vigueur Des Nouvelles Règles De TVA Pour Le Commerce En Ligne Approche À Grand Pas !
European Union: L'entrée En Vigueur Des Nouvelles Règles De TVA Pour Le Commerce En Ligne Approche À Grand Pas ! 14 May 2021 Seeds of Law To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. Au 1er juillet 2021, les nouvelles règles de TVA pour le commerce en ligne entreront en vigueur. Il est donc grand temps pour toutes les entreprises impliquées dans le commerce en ligne de s'y préparer.
De Invoering Van De Nieuwe Btw-regels Voor E-commerce Komt Stilaan Dichterbij!
European Union: De Invoering Van De Nieuwe Btw-regels Voor E-commerce Komt Stilaan Dichterbij! 14 May 2021 Seeds of Law To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. Tegen 1 juli 2021 treden de nieuwe btw-regels ingeval van e-commerce in voege. Het is dus hoog tijd voor alle bedrijven die aan e-commerce doen om zich daar op voor te bereiden.
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