Technology Law and Digital Law

The Central Bank of Ireland has issued comprehensive guidance on prohibition notices under its fitness and probity regime, while simultaneously releasing its second payment and e-money newsletter addressing critical compliance matters. These publications coincide with the second edition of the Financial Crime Bulletin, which emphasizes escalating fraud risks and the evolving AML/CFT supervisory framework across Ireland's financial services sector.

Cyprus property law now intersects with cryptocurrency regulation as international buyers increasingly seek to use Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins for real estate acquisitions. While crypto-funded property purchases are legally possible in Cyprus, they require careful structuring to satisfy contract law, Land Registry requirements, anti-money laundering obligations, and the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA).

Malta is exploring how tokenisation could reshape financial markets by enabling financial instruments and real-world assets to be issued, traded and managed using distributed ledger technology (DLT). The consultation seeks to create a secure regulatory framework that supports innovation while protecting investors and maintaining market integrity.

The Central Bank of Ireland has issued comprehensive guidance on prohibition notices under its fitness and probity regime, while simultaneously releasing its second payment and e-money newsletter addressing critical compliance matters. These publications coincide with the second edition of the Financial Crime Bulletin, which emphasizes escalating fraud risks and the evolving AML/CFT supervisory framework across Ireland's financial services sector.

AI solutions for patent search and analysis are redefining how teams approach innovation workflows, mitigating the risks of “innovating blind” while improving their IP knowledge. Discover how artificial intelligence tools support workflows for patents and R&D, and how to transform data into innovation strategy using generative AI.

Granting leave to amend at a late stage would allow the applicant to change its litigation strategy after the fact. A diligent patentee should coordinate its EPO and UPC positions from the beginning, rather than reacting once parallel proceedings develop unfavorably.

For founders and international businesses, losing access to Meta platforms has evolved from a technical inconvenience into a critical business continuity and reputational risk. This publication examines the legal and strategic considerations surrounding Meta account disputes, including platform governance, executive impersonation, GDPR implications, and the importance of coordinated escalation strategies in an increasingly platform-dependent digital economy.

Des pirates ont réussi à s'introduire dans les systèmes d'information de la Direction générale des Finances publiques en usurpant l'identité d'agents, compromettant les données personnelles de 678 000 particuliers et professionnels. Face à cette violation massive incluant des informations fiscales sensibles, quelles mesures de sécurité ont été déployées et comment les citoyens peuvent-ils se protéger contre les risques d'hameçon

The European Union's Cyber Resilience Act introduces mandatory cybersecurity requirements for products with digital elements, with critical notification obligations taking effect in September 2026.