By Luca Gambini and Elisa Stefanini 1. Introduction For the first time in Italy, a court has affirmed that when a data controller changes, there is no need to acquire new consent from the participants of a research project involving the processing of sensitive data, should the research purposes not change. Such an innovative principle is particularly relevant in the case of a merger and acquisition (M&A) deal involving a change of ownership of a database containing sensitive data such as a...

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By Josh Epstein | Director of Communications, New York | josh.epsteindlapiper.com |+1 212 776 3838 DLA Piper is pleased to announce that it has been recognized as a "powerhouse" law firm for class actions and complex commercial litigation by BTI Consulting Group in its recently published BTI Litigation Outlook 2018 report. The firm was also named a "standout" in IP litigation, securities and finance litigation, complex employment litigation, everyday employment litigation, product liability litigation and everyday commercial litigation. DLA Piper was one...

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By Sarah Cadiot - Associate: Privacy and Data Protection - scadiotwsgr.com | Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati On January 10, 2017, the European Commission published a Proposal for a Regulation (Proposal) relating to privacy rules for the electronic communications sector. The Proposal will impose new, more rigorous privacy regulatory obligations on nearly all companies doing business in the EU over the Internet. It will address a host of important issues including the processing of communications content and metadata, and the...

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  GRUNFELD, DESIDERIO, LEBOWITZ, SILVERMAN & KLESTADT LLP is pleased to announce that   NEIL S. HELFAND and JORDAN C. KAHN have become of Counsel to the Firm. Mr. Helfand will be Resident in the New York Office   Mr. Kahn will be resident in the Washington D.C. office   GDLSK is a firm member of the EACCNY

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By B. Building Business We have expanded to New York City and are currently accepting membership applications for our 18,000 sq. ft bèta space in the Brooklyn Navy Yard.    B. New York City is New York City’s global centre for tech and creative companies. We are a collaborative space that accelerates innovation and economic growth by connecting the world. We provide a soft landing for companies entering the US market and vice versa and sets them up for growth.  B. New...

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By ING Corporate Communications ING Group announced yesterday it will redeem USD 500 million of 6.2% Perpetual Debt Securities on the call date being 15 October 2017, in line with ING's goal to continuously optimize its capital structure. The securities (CUSIP 456837400; ISP) will be redeemed in full in accordance with their terms, with payment to be made on 16 October 2017, the first business day after the call date. The redemption price will be USD 25.00 per USD 25.00...

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By Sally A. Painter and Mathilde Defarges, with contribution from Jeremiah Baronberg  | BlueStar Strategies Helping companies smartly navigate a new era of globalization through conscientious local engagement. This is a critical time for the United States, Europe, and the transatlantic partnership. On both sides of the Atlantic, societies are revolting against policy elites. Nationalism, identity, and sovereignty are the order of the day. Protectionist and isolationist sentiment and threats of trade wars are common headlines. Calls for a “pullback” from globalization...

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By William K. Doran (Washington DC)  President Trump has nominated a retired coal company executive to head the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA). The White House announced that David G. Zatezalo, the former chairman of Rhino Resources, would be the next Assistant Secretary of Labor for Mine Safety and Health. Zatezalo’s nomination must be confirmed by the United States Senate. There was no immediate indication of when that confirmation vote might happen. Zatezalo has wide-ranging experience in the coal industry....

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