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Generative AI: A global guide to key IP considerations
Artificial intelligence (AI) raises many intellectual property (IP) issues.
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Canada | Publication | March 13, 2020 7:20 PM ET
A few hours ago, we published a Legal update answering the questions most frequently asked by employers in Québec.
Since then, the situation has been evolving at a brisk pace. The closing of both public and private establishments has multiplied, reminding us of the importance of having a structured business continuity plan in place. But what can be done when a business interruption, even a temporary one, must be considered?
This situation may unfortunately become a reality for some organizations, which may have to, for instance, deploy medical prevention measures or find that they are unable to stay open due to a high absenteeism rate.
Due to this exceptional situation, we believe that employers may be able to temporarily lay off employees without pay under the circumstances.
In such a scenario, the following elements should be taken into consideration:
Obviously, such a decision will not be without consequences for employees and businesses alike, which is why we would like to make a few recommendations should such a course of action become necessary:
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Artificial intelligence (AI) raises many intellectual property (IP) issues.
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The UK remains a world leader in offshore wind, accounting for roughly 20 percent of global offshore wind capacity, with 11.3 GW operational. It is forecast that installed capacity will rise to 19.5 GW by mid 2020s.
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On 21 May 2024, the European Council (or Council) adopted the so-called ‘Hydrogen and decarbonised gas market package’ (the Gas Package). The package contains a recast of the 715/2009 gas regulation (Gas Regulation) and a recast of the 2009/73 gas directive (Gas Directive) aimed at reforming the existing EU regulatory framework to support the deployment of renewable and low-carbon gases, in particular hydrogen. As such, it represents a major development in the EU gas market.
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