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You're Invited (In Cannes): "Supercharging Creativity Through Compliance"
The Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance is hosting an exclusive program aboard the iconic Stad Amsterdam in Cannes, bringing together industry leaders to explore how responsible advertising, smart self-regulation, and bold creativity can work together to build stronger global brands. The event features fireside chats with Heineken's Global Digital Director and the Dutch Advertising Self-Regulatory Authority, examining the intersection of compliance and creative excellence.
Netherlands Media & IT
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Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz
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L’actualité Juridique Numérique De La Semaine – 27 Juillet 2026
La Cour de justice de l'Union européenne a rendu une décision majeure concernant le géoblocage et le droit d'auteur transfrontalier dans l'affaire opposant l'Anne Frank Fonds à plusieurs organismes ayant publié en ligne les manuscrits d'Anne Frank. Cette affaire soulève des questions cruciales sur la protection des œuvres dont le statut juridique varie selon les États membres de l'UE.
Netherlands IP
HA
Haas Avocats
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Dutch Court Rejects Request To Suspend Prohibition On Public Interest Concerns Of Solvinity Acquisition
A Dutch court has dismissed an interim relief request seeking to suspend a government prohibition on Kyndryl's acquisition of Solvinity, a Dutch IT services provider that hosts the DigiD digital identity platform. The ruling addresses concerns about potential US access to sensitive government data while criticizing the State Secretary's handling of transparency and document disclosure during the proceedings.
Netherlands Government
LL
Loyens & Loeff
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Telecoms, Mobile & Cable Communications

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Investment Screening In Practice: The Prohibition Of The Acquisition Of Solvinity
The Dutch government has prohibited a US IT company from acquiring Solvinity, the operator behind DigiD, the Netherlands' digital identity verification system. This decision raises important questions about how national security concerns intersect with foreign investment in critical telecommunications infrastructure and what legal mechanisms exist to protect public interests in the digital age.
Netherlands Government
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Buren
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Advertising, Marketing & Branding

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Swiss Court Rejects Similarity Between Medical Products And Medical Services In CannaMed Trademark Dispute
A pharmaceutical company's trademark dispute over 'CannaMed' raises critical questions about brand protection in the rapidly evolving cannabis and medical sectors. The case highlights the intersection of traditional pharmaceutical branding with emerging cannabis industry nomenclature. Legal and commercial implications of this trademark conflict could set important precedents for companies operating at the convergence of these two industries.
Netherlands IP
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Novagraaf Group
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