ESRS: The consolidated version (including the corrigendum) of the first set of European sustainability reporting standards is now available in EUR-Lex
These standards, which have applied since January 1, 2024, specify the information that companies must disclose on sustainability matters, as well as the uniform manner in which they must present it.
Criminal proceedings and the right to be forgotten: until when can the personal data of convicted persons be published?
A person involved in criminal proceedings may acquire what has come to be known as "supervening notoriety" and have to accept that his or her identity will be disseminated. However, after a number of years, the question arises as to the possible…
Reduction of the maximum working hours: 4-day week or fewer hours in annual calculation?
The question of whether to reduce working hours is being analyzed in different countries. There has been much comment in recent years about the possible reduction of the working week to 4 days. However, this change is not exempt from debate due to…
This is the Artificial Intelligence Strategy in the Strategic Plan of the Spanish Tax Agency
El Plan Estratégico de la Agencia Tributaria española establece los principios que deberán guiar el uso de la inteligencia artificial para la prevención y lucha contra el fraude fiscal. Se echan de menos, no obstante, referencias expresas a derechos…
Garrigues Sustainable Newsletter - April 2024
In this newsletter we compile the most relevant legal news on ESG matters in Spain, published by Garrigues.
Regulation prohibiting products made with forced labor from entering the EU market approved
The European Commission will set up a database of specific geographic areas or products where there is a risk of forced labor.
European Parliament gives green light to Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence
The directive regulates companies’ obligations relating to actual and potential adverse human rights and environmental impacts, liability for breaching such obligations and the requirement that companies adopt and put into effect a transition plan…
The European Union gives a new boost to the directive promoting the repair of products to foster the circular economy
This new regulation, which is part of the Circular Economy Action Plan, seeks to foster more sustainable consumer habits and business models.
Severance payments in the European context
Despite unfounded rumors, the Council of Europe has not yet ruled on the complaint filed by UGT against the compensation system in Spain. These rumors are creating enormous confusion and are based on highly questionable arguments.
The Supreme Court confirms that a third party may not use the ZARA trademark
The Supreme Court has confirmed that the use of another’s trademark to identify the prize in an advertising campaign constitutes an act of trademark infringement and ordered the infringer to pay compensation for damages.
Labor and Employment Newsletter - April 2024
En la Newsletter Laboral de Garrigues recopilamos las novedades legales más relevantes en el ámbito del derecho del trabajo en España.
Investment arbitration on the rise in Latin America
We look at new trends in investment arbitration in Colombia, Chile, Peru and Mexico, and provide a few figures on recorded cases and industries with the largest number of disputes.