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Swiss Council backs stronger IP protection against "AI misuse"
17.09.2025
The Swiss National Council (NC) rejected the parameters originally proposed by the Motion 24.4596 "Besserer Schutz des geistigen Eigentums vor KI-Missbrauch" / "Better Protection of Intellectual Property Against …
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When the "tone at the top" itself comes under scrutiny: Why clear processes at C-suite level are essential
09.09.2025
Recent incidents at global corporations and organisations (Nestlé, WEF) clearly show that compliance violations are no longer just an issue in operational units or in "isolated cases" in …
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Swiss Arbitration Centre Issues New Rules for Trust, Estate and Foundation Disputes
23.07.2025
As of 1 July 2025, the new Supplemental Swiss Rules for Trust, Estate and Foundation Disputes (TEF Rules) issued by the Swiss Arbitration Centre are in force. Recognizing …
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ESG regulation for Swiss companies – Quo Vadis?
08.07.2025
Since 2022, various ESG reporting and due diligence obligations have applied to Swiss companies, largely influenced by regulatory requirements at the EU level. However, these requirements remain in …
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Switzerland intends to move towards a Senior Managers Regime
07.07.2025
On 6 June 2025, the Swiss Federal Council unveiled a comprehensive package of proposals to strengthen the country's banking regulation in the wake of the Credit Suisse crisis. …
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Swiss Competition Commission Clears Novartis of Patent Abuse Allegations
04.07.2025
The Swiss Competition Commission (COMCO) has published its decision to discontinue its investigation against Swiss pharmaceutical company Novartis. The investigation assessed whether Novartis had engaged in alleged anti-competitive …
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Shareholders' Loans and Equitable Subordination: A New Landmark Case Law Brings Clarity
16.06.2025
For years now, the provision of liquidity to a company in financial distress in the form of loans ( i.e. liabilities and not equity) by related parties (e.g. …