Image created by AI The concept of lawfulness in relation to user status or user acts has been gradually established in EU digital copyright law as a condition for the enjoyment of certain copyright exceptions. However, the concept has proliferated inconsistently, lacking a clear normative content and shape. There is variant terminology: “lawful acquirer of … Read more
In a move to further secure contactless payment, Mastercard last month introduced in Singapore tokenisation of payment chips that can be simply attached on battery-less wearables and accessories such as watchstrap and keyrings. The company has teamed up with Singapore-based banking-as-a service provider MatchMove and wearable payment integrator Tappy Technologies to develop the innovation that … Read more
The Costs of Mexico Illegally Transferring 29 Nationals to the US On 27 February, the Mexican government transferred 29 alleged drug lords to the US. Some of them, long wanted, had pending extradition proceedings. However, instead of undergoing the due process required for extradition, they were simply removed of their cells, put on a plane … Read more
Introduction The last year has seen the publication of the Letta and Draghi Reports and a flurry of EU Deals all concerning the EU’s competitiveness. The recurring theme is the imminent demise of Europe. This pessimism is fed by industrial decline, the election of Donald Trump and the impact of that on the liberal world … Read more
A former strip mall mogul was sentenced to five years in prison for orchestrating a fake WeWork Inc. takeover bid to profit from stock options he bought just before the company’s November 2023 bankruptcy filing. Jonathan Larmore, sentenced on Tuesdayin federal court in Manhattan, was convicted of fraud in October following a weeklong trial — … Read more
