On May 12, 2026, Colorado lawmakers passed SB 26‑189 (the “2026 Law”), a sweeping rewrite of the state’s landmark artificial intelligence law. The new bill repeals and replaces much of Colorado’s existing AI regulatory framework, enacted as SB 24‑205 in
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Copyright Pitfalls in Outsourcing Software Development: A Swiss legal Perspective with Comparative Insights from Poland and Ukraine

Outsourcing software development has become a strategic tool for Swiss companies seeking cost efficiency, scalability, and access to global talent. While traditionally associated with support and maintenance services, today’s outsourcing landscape increasingly focuses on high-value software engineering and product development.…
Japan: APPI Reform – Key Changes

After a longer‑than‑anticipated review process, Japan has unveiled the long‑awaited bill for reform of its data protection regime. On 7 April 2026, the Cabinet approved and…
Political Agreement reached on Digital Omnibus on AI, amending the EU AI Act, Consistent with Evolving Global Trends on AI Regulation
On Thursday 7 May 2026 the European Parliament and Council of the EU reached political agreement on the Digital Omnibus on AI, which will amend the EU AI Act.
The European Commission published the Digital Omnibus on AI proposal…
Colorado Two-Step: Already Facing Potential Amendments, a Federal Court Pauses Enforcement of Colorado’s Forthcoming AI Law
On April 27, 2026, a federal court paused enforcement of Colorado’s SB 24‑205 (the “Colorado AI Act”), placing one of the country’s most comprehensive state AI laws on hold while lawmakers are reconsidering the timing and scope of the Colorado…
Germany’s Draft Act to Combat Digital Violence

New disclosure, evidence-preservation and account-suspension obligations for online platforms, hosting providers and ISPs — and a brewing tension with the Digital Services Act
I. In brief
This article is of practical relevance for technology companies operating in Germany — providers…
Emerging AI Regulations in Latin America: What Multinationals Need to Know
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries across Latin America, presenting both exciting opportunities and complex challenges for multinational companies. In 2026, the region is witnessing a surge in regulatory activity, operational risks, and new technology-driven business models. While many countries…
Thought for the week: To Claude or not to Claude, that is the question
This article was originally published by IAPP linked here.
The U.S. Department of Defense’s designation of Anthropic’s AI model Claude as a national security supply-chain risk could have broad implications for companies.
As you begin your week, check out…
Vibe Coding: Legal Pitfalls When AI Agents Write Software

AI agents capable of completing tasks independently have found their first widespread application in the software industry. This raises questions regarding both the intellectual property rights to the developed software and compliance with new legal requirements for software security.
Artificial…
European Union: EUDI Wallet – White Label vs. Proprietary Scenarios

The EUDI Wallet will have significant impact on VLOPs, app stores, social media services, video-sharing platforms, regulated services such as gambling or adult media, healthcare providers, financial and banking services, public sector bodies and everyone who is obliged either by…