Welcome to the latest edition of the Stephenson Harwood Data and Cyber Update, covering the key developments in data protection and cyber security law in March 2026. In data regulation news, the UK government publishes its long-awaited Copyright and Artificial Intelligence report and impact assessment, and the European Data Protection Board and European Data Protection Supervisor issue a joint Opinion on the European Biotech Act proposal. In cybersecurity news, the European Commission publishes draft guidance on the Cyber Resilience Act, Companies...

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Expanding your business to the U.S. is an exciting venture! But if you're coming from a VAT-familiar region, like the EU, you'll quickly discover that U.S. sales tax plays by different rules. Don't worry, this guide is designed to be your friendly compass, helping you translate your VAT know-how into confident U.S. sales tax compliance! VAT BASICS (A QUICK REFRESHER) To truly grasp U.S. sales tax, let's briefly revisit the VAT system many international businesses are accustomed to: What is VAT? Value Added Tax...

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For European companies eyeing sustained success in the American market, employing locally in the U.S. is one of the most decisive strategic moves a business can make. While early stages of a U.S. market entry may rely on remote management or existing distributors, this approach offers only a fragile foothold. Building a dedicated local team provides the crucial market insight, operational agility, and intrinsic trust required to establish long-term growth and credibility. It signals to competitors, clients, and partners alike...

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to be held this summer across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, will present players and federations with challenges on and off the pitch. While players strive for on pitch glory, off the pitch this World Cup presents a complex landscape of international tax obligations for players, especially nonresident athletes earning income from participation bonuses or other event-related earnings across the U.S. Understanding these tax rules is crucial for players, federations, and sponsors....

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Expanded European Tech Champions Initiative offers growth finance for European innovators and new platform for private sector participation. Powered up Defence Equity Facility to nurture Europe’s security and defence venture capital ecosystem. EIB and EIF Boards also endorse €11.4 billion for competitiveness, housing, energy security and affordability and EU space sector. The Boards of Directors of the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group endorsed the scaling up of successful financing instruments to strengthen Europe’s technological leadership and defence capabilities. The significant...

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