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Data’s ever-increasing value

In September 2020, a father lodged a complaint in the United Kingdom High Court against social media platform YouTube’s parent company Google, alleging that the multinational company had collected children’s data without parental consent. In doing so, the claimant argues, the company has breached the UK’s Data Protection Act and the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Land value tax in Australia?

Land value tax is a wealth tax payable by landowners in Australia. It is one of three forms of taxation payable by real estate investors in Australia.

Arbitrating Small Value Claims in Investment Arbitration

Value-added tax on digital services in Peru

Legislative Decree No 1623, enacted on 4 August 2024, has introduced significant changes to Peru’s framework on value-added tax, extending its application to digital services and intangible goods acquired by Peruvian consumers from foreign providers. This reform addresses the expanding digital economy, imposing new tax obligations on non-resident providers and payment intermediaries, particularly financial institutions.

Character-Infused, Social Value Purpose for Aspirational Leaders

Russia sanctions: UK government underestimating value of strong enforcement

The UK’s civil sanctions enforcement agency has opened investigations into at least 52 suspected breaches of Russian oil sanctions

Building diversity: the value of inclusivity in the construction industry

Andrea Lee and Kaleigh Duvernet argue that companies need to continue developing and implementing initiatives to attract and retain a diverse workforce or fall behind in economic growth. They discuss initiatives to enable progression in this area, such as diversifying management, working with external organisations committed to fostering diversity, mentoring and addressing pay gap issues.

5G in healthcare: maximising digital value in patient care or increasing legal risks?

Allowing high-reliability and low latency, 5G wireless technology is said to be a critical new generation network that will support the economy’s digital transformation and drive innovation. Healthcare is one of the key sectors targeted by 5G and may benefit from its deployment throughout the patient’s pathway, with enhanced remote health services.

Rule of law: ‘grassroots support for democratic values’ needed alongside EU action

Over the past year, the EU has faced multiple rule of law challenges involving various Member States - and criticism of its responses.

Poland: European Commission combats threats to judicial independence to protect core values

On 2 July 2018, the European Commission (EC) launched fresh infringement proceedings against Poland regarding a new law aimed at, the EC says, ‘undermining judicial independence’. The law lowers the retirement age of Supreme Court judges from 70 to 65 and will see approximately one-third of justices forced to leave. The implications are profound.

The role of ESG factors in shaping M&A deal value and reputation

This article discusses how environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors and human rights considerations are increasingly influencing mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deals worldwide, and the importance of an ESG focus on due diligence, integration and disclosure throughout the transaction process. The article explores: the impact of ESG and human rights factors on deal value and corporate reputation; the nature of ESG due diligence; incorporating ESG factors into M&A transaction documents; and best practices for ESG and human rights disclosure in M&A transactions.

Three-dimensional printing of medical devices

3D printing can be used to create customised medical devices using patient-specific data. This article addresses the regulatory status of this transformative technique and its development in Argentina. Although there are no regulations specific to 3D printing used in the manufacturing of medical devices, the National Administration of Drugs, Food and Medical Devices has published a guide outlining the key technical considerations for products developed through additive manufacturing, a broad category that includes 3D printing within its scope.

Telemedicine and remote medical services

In Sweden, the Covid-19 pandemic has so far had a significant impact on the provision of Swedish healthcare. Reports are made of major increases in the use of telemedical services and doctors are seeing their patients remotely to a much greater extent than before – all for the purpose of limiting exposure and spread of the coronavirus. Virtual clinical trials are also emerging, enabling remote medical services not only in clinical practice but also in clinical research.

A new era for medical wearables

Innovations in the wearables sector – for example, smartwatches that can perform medical-grade electrocardiograms – have significant implications for healthcare. Global Insight investigates how the increasing accuracy of these devices has consequences for regulation and the allocation of liability.

Economic impact of the legal profession valued at $1.6tn states new IBA study

In this first known attempt to comprehensively quantify the legal profession's socio-economic influence, The IBA report on the social and economic impact of the legal profession reveals that the legal profession directly contributes $1.6 trillion to the global economy.

Valuing the ‘new oil’: the intersection of international data valuation practice and regulatory regimes

The financial valuation of data – an intangible asset – is an emerging area of increasing strategic significance. While many factors influence data value, this article explores the lesser known interplay between data regulation and data valuation, while also considering key requirements of the International Valuation Standards (IVS) and key value drivers of data. Such considerations may be pertinent for practitioners in transactional, insolvency, regulatory and disputes contexts.

The medical cannabis industry in Uruguay

Uruguay was probably one of the first countries in the world to regulate cannabis production for recreational, medical and industrial use (Law No. 19.172, 20 December 2013 (the ‘Law’). The Law established the legal framework for state-control and regulation of the import, export, planting, growing, harvesting, production, acquisition, storage, marketing, distribution and use of cannabis and its derivatives.

Telemedicine and advanced medical practice in Uruguay

This article explores the regulatory, institutional and operational development of telemedicine in Uruguay, highlighting its evolution since the Covid-19 pandemic. It examines the benefits of this model, particularly in terms of accessibility and equity, and proposes a reform agenda for the advancement towards more sophisticated healthcare practices. Key challenges include interoperability, professional training, ethics, cybersecurity and quality evaluation. Ultimately, the article emphasises the need for a structural public policy that fully integrates telemedicine into the national health system.

Product liability and medical devices in Brazil

This article provides an overview of product liability in Brazil and the application of consumer law standards to suppliers of medical devices with respect to consumers as end users.

The oil and gas general counsel role and shared value transformation in Sub-Saharan Africa

In the last few years, we have experienced changes making it possible for CEOs to create sustainable business strategies in emerging markets. The question has been: how can an Oil and Gas General Counsel (GC) influence news or updated business strategies – namely when going to Angola or to Sub-Saharan Africa and create successful new joint ventures or a local supplier development model? Legal roles have transformed from a legal advisor to a business partner. There is a need to transform current business strategy.

Vera Jourová, Vice President of the European Commission for Values and Transparency

Vera Jourová, Vice President of the European Commission for Values and Transparency, in conversation with IBA Director of Content, James Lewis.

Online rights: EU copyright reforms seek to redress 'value gap' and rein in tech giants

A controversial European law to update copyright rules for the digital environment has moved a step closer amid an ongoing clash over internet freedoms and intellectual property rights.

Product liability and implanted medical devices in Brazil

The import, manufacturing and sale of medical devices in Brazil require prior registration with the Brazilian Health and Surveillance Agency (Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária or 'ANVISA') with evidence of the product's safety, effectiveness and quality.

Metaverse and medical devices: what are the legal issues?

In 2021, Mark Zuckerberg's ambition was to bring internet users into the metaverse. Web giants and major brands have mobilised to develop their projects there. Although there is currently a period of less enthusiasm for the metaverse, it presents real opportunities for a variety of sectors, from gaming to sports, real estate to leisure, retail to education and many others.

Enhanced AI risk management system for importing medical products

Advanced or disruptive technologies are reconfiguring the paradigm, providing innovative techniques that benefit the operations of border control agencies. This article explores the applications and benefits of implementing AI in health controlling authorities' risk assessment for the import of medical products, based on a recent Peruvian experience.

Intellectual property rights and access to affordable medication in Pakistan

Striking a balance between the intellectual property rights of and access to affordable medication in developing countries has long been a debated issue in the healthcare sector and legal community. It is now more important than ever to strike a balance between the two perspectives, particularly in developing countries. This article explores the legal landscape surrounding patented medication and compulsory manufacturing licences in Pakistan.

California and Canada introduce new medically assisted dying laws

In June 2016, California became the fifth US state to allow physician-assisted suicide when its 2015 End of Life Option Act came into force. In the same month, a bill to legalise and regulate assisted dying was passed in Canada's Parliament

Mexican lawyers respond to populist government’s shortages of medical products and services

Mexican lawyers respond to populist government’s shortages of medical products and services

Healthcare: booming medical tourism industry presents challenges for patient safety and redress

Around 14 million people travel abroad each year to receive medical treatment

The impact of the EU’s AI Act on the medical device sector

The EU has created the world’s first government regulation of artificial intelligence (the AI Act) which has significant implications for the medical device industry. The AI Act categorises medical devices as a high-risk group and requires providers to comply with strict standards in terms of risk management, data quality, transparency, human oversight and robustness. In addition to the requirements of the Medical Device Regulation (MDR), medical device manufacturers will have to comply with additional regulations in future.