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Consumers are increasingly focused on sustainability. Studies have shown that products with green claims sell better than others. But where are the limits of what is permitted when using green claims?

Biodiversity ensures the functioning of all the ecosystem services that humans depend on. It supplies us with drinking water, forms the basis for food production and provides energy sources. It regulates the climate and protects us from natural hazards. Biodiversity is, therefore, not only of importance to nature. It is a foundation for our society and the entire economy. A large proportion of companies depend directly or indirectly on biodiversity.

The revised Swiss Data Protection Act will come into force on 1 September 2023. There is no "grace period" in the sense of a transition period. For this reason, implementation measures should be prepared and taken early. Furthermore, the Federal Data Protection Commissioner had pointed out in advance that all existing data transfer agreements for existing foreign data transfers should have already been replaced by the updated EU data transfer standard clauses by the end of 2022. The TMC and data protection team of CMS Switzerland has created a brochure to accompany your company in the implementation of the revised DPA in a risk- and re­source-ori­ented manner based on an analysis of the current situation. Our team is available to discuss these matters with you and show you how you can implement the new obligations of the revised DPA in a targeted and resource-saving manner.

What’s next? In a world of ever-ac­cel­er­at­ing change, staying ahead of the curve and knowing what’s next for your business or sector is essential. At CMS, we see ourselves not only as your legal advisers but also as your business partners. We work together with you to not only resolve current issues but to anticipate future challenges and innovate to meet them. With our latest publication, CMS Next, our experts will regularly offer you insights into and fresh perspectives on a range of issues that businesses have to deal with – from ESG agendas to restructuring after the pandemic or facing the digital transformation. We will also share with you more about the work that we are doing for our clients, helping them innovate, grow and mitigate risk. To be able to provide you with the best support, we immerse ourselves in your world to understand your legal needs and challenges. However, it is equally important that you know who we are and how we can work with you. So, we invite you to meet our experts and catch a glimpse of what is happening inside CMS. Enjoy reading this publication, which we will update regularly with new content. CMS Executive Team

Which entity is responsible for registration of domain names in the country code top-level domain (ccTLD)?The registry for the ccTLDs . ch (for Switzerland) and . li (for Liechtenstein) is handled by...

Patent law protects inventions and gives inventors the right to exclusively use, license and market their inventions. This is considered a reward and incentive for research and development. Judicial decisions...

Overview The Swiss media landscape faces fundamental structural changes owing to the world­wide di­git­al­isa­tion trend. The population is increasingly informing itself through alternative online media...

Patent law protects inventions and gives inventors the right to exclusively use, license and market their inventions. Patents are a reward and incentive for research and development in all fields of technology...

Below you will find the topics of the news­let­ter:EUROPEAN UNION ARTICLESTrade Secret Law ReformsEuropean Court of Justice On Trade Mark Law: Is The Unauthorized Use Of A Quality Testing Label For A Toothpaste...

Multimedia & trademarks – old or new rules for the digital world? In the last decade, stationary trade has become of stagnating relevance, whereas online-generated business has won a substantial...

Who we are and what we can do for you CMS von Erlach Partners is the result of the 2014 merger of CMS von Erlach Henrici and ZPG Avocats, which brought together two prominent Geneva and Zurich based law...