On July 10, 2023, the European Commission issued the adequacy decision for data transfers from the EU to the U.S., thus endorsing the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework. Find out what this means for Switzerland in our newsletter.
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As of July 1, 2023, the new Swiss-wide Code of Professional Conduct (SSR) came into force. The revision aimed at a general modernization. In addition to the reformulation of professional law and professional ethics, the Code of Professional Conduct was supplemented in particular with regulations regarding digitalization and outsourcing.
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In the Bilanz Ranking 2023, Wicki Partners AG was once again named TOP law firm in Switzerland, confirming its positioning as a specialized commercial law firm. From over 25,000 recommendations from clients and colleagues, the Handelszeitung, in cooperation with Statista, selected the best law firms.
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Can a web designer be liable to prosecution in the future when creating websites? Is the office employee responsible for data protection information? Will online store operators have one foot in the door for fines in the future? This article provides answers to questions about the new data protection law.
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At the beginning of February 2023, our IT lawyer Sven Kohlmeier answered questions on the panel of the "Swiss Startup Conference" at Trust Square near Paradeplatz in Zurich, Switzerland. Together with Tonia Zimmermann, co-founder of UMushroom, and Michael Dudli, founder and CEO of Xelon, they gave very practical advice for Swiss startups. Nearly 500 participants were present to exchange ideas and network.
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On March 3, 2013, Article 95 (3 ) of the Swiss Constitution was incorporated into the Federal Constitution as part of the popular initiative "against rip-offs". The provisions in Art. 95 Para. 3 BV are not directly applicable and identify themselves as mandates to the legislator. Until the implementation of the mandates in the Code of Obligations(CO) as well as in the Criminal Code(SCC), the Federal Council has issued the Ordinance against Excessive Compensation in Listed Stock Corporations(VegüV) as a transitional provision as of January 1, 2014. This article shows in detail how the regulations are implemented in the CO and whether there is a need for action for the stock corporations.
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Sven Kohlmeier spoke at the conference about Cybersecurity Best Practices and Considerations in the Time of Covid. In particular, attacks with so-called ransomware (blackmail Trojans, crypto-Trojans, extortion software) pose a considerable threat, especially for companies. Especially in times of home office and teleworking, basic cyber security measures must therefore be observed.
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We are pleased to support you in the legally compliant introduction of digital contract signing as well as in other digitalization projects. We can draw up appropriate standard clauses or a framework agreement for you and check which contract forms still require a written or QES signature.
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The Federal Act on the Creation of Electronic Public Documents and Electronic Authentication (EBÖG) could soon create the basis for a completely digital authentication of declarations of intent (company formations, inheritance contracts, marriage contracts) as well as other authentication transactions.
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The National Council discussed the Federal Council's proposal to amend a total of nine existing federal laws in civil and financial market law (DLT Act) as the first Council. The Federal Council's proposal was adopted by the National Council with few amendments by 192:0 votes...
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