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A Kill Switch for AI? The Most Interesting Part Is What’s Missing From the Debate
In July, an AI model broke out of its test environment and attacked someone else’s systems. Congress responded with a bill for an emergency shut-off. Brussels got new enforcement powers and has already used them. Beijing set up an international organisation of its own. Then September revealed that everyone had been reacting to the wrong […]
Warwick Legal Network Announces Appointments to Its Board of Directors
Warwick Legal Network (WLN) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jackie Wu of Long An Law Firm, China; J. Christopher Erb of White and Williams LLP, United States; Carlo Gurioli of bureau Plattner, Italy; and Mario Van Santvoort of Everest, Belgium, to its Board of Directors. Jackie Wu and J. Christopher Erb join the […]
Hardware Is Not Just Software in a Box: The Complexity Behind Physical Products
This article was written by Adv. Ronit Scharf, from our Commercial Department at ABADI & CO., which advises technology companies, start-ups, and entrepreneurs on commercial and corporate matters, including complex agreements in the fields of software, hardware, intellectual property, licensing, distribution, and international transactions. Over the years, Ronit has advised on significant transactions and commercial initiatives for […]
Mergers and Acquisitions in Italy: What to know about
Are you planning to acquire a business or a participation in a company in Italy? If so, it is important to know how to successfully structure the process and to consider all the legal, tax and financial aspects related to the transaction. In this article, we will provide a simple explanation of what M&A entails, […]
How are corporations and partnership companies taxed in Italy
If you are planning to establish or acquire a company in Italy, it is essential to analyze the tax regime applicable to corporations and partnerships in Italy. Taxation of corporations In Italy, the main types of corporations include the Limited Liability Company (Società a responsabilità limitata – S.r.l.) and the Joint-Stock Company (Società per Azioni – S.p.A.). Corporations […]
Five legal considerations every Startup Founder should know
Founders are often driven by passion, ambition, and the excitement of building something new. In the rush to develop a product or secure the next round of funding, it is easy to fall into a common trap: believing that “we’re friends, everything is working well, and we’ll deal with the legal paperwork later, once we […]
Marketing of Domestic and Foreign Funds in ADGM: A Regulatory Overview
Abu Dhabi Global Market (“ADGM”) has established a comprehensive regulatory framework to govern the establishment and functioning of domestic and foreign funds in its jurisdiction. The ADGM Fund Rulebook issued in September 2025, provides extensive guidelines for establishing of funds and related managing, marketing, winding up activities. This article will cover the guidelines for marketing […]
Digital Gold: The Ultimate Guide to Protecting Intellectual Property in Digital Projects
In today’s digital economy, intellectual property is one of the most valuable assets a business can own. From marketing content and software code to databases and digital platforms, a significant portion of a company’s value is tied to intangible yet strategic digital assets. Yet many businesses start digital projects – such as website development, marketing […]
Labor Disputes and Employee Claims Against Employers – How to Avoid Unnecessary Disputes?
Even in workplaces that are managed professionally and properly, tensions may develop between employees and employers, and at times, these tensions evolve into labor disputes and even complex and costly legal claims. Many of these disputes do not arise in a single day, but rather develop gradually, and sometimes it is possible to prevent their […]
Exit Tax in Poland vs Austria – A Practical Comparison
What is exit tax in principle? “Exit tax” (Wegzugsbesteuerung also called “tax on unrealised gains”) is a set of rules designed to tax latent (unrealised) capital gains when a taxpayer (or assets) leaves a jurisdiction in a way that would otherwise deprive that jurisdiction of its future taxing right on a later disposal. In cross-border […]