Our new episode of the Wolf Theiss Soundshot Podcast is the third one in our "Digital Law" series.

In this episode, Jakub Pietrasik and Phillip Wrabetz from our IP & TMT team discuss the recently adopted EU Artificial Intelligence Act and how businesses should already begin preparing for the new legal framework.

The AI Act applies not only to big players in the tech industry but to every single organization involved in the creation or use of AI systems. Based on a practical example, Jakub and Phillip explain how to assess the legal implications for companies using AI systems. They also touch upon compliance requirements, including technical and organisational measures that companies may need to implement.

Listen to the new podcast episode on our website, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Amazon Music under “Wolf Theiss Soundshot”.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at soundshot@wolftheiss.com, jakub.pietrasik@wolftheiss.com and phillip.wrabetz@wolftheiss.com.

Our new episode of the Wolf Theiss Soundshot Podcast is the second part of the podcast series on “Digital Law”.

This time our experts, Katerina Mikulova, with expertise in e-commerce, IP and data privacy rights law, alongside Adolf Zemann, focused on IP & TMT law, address the Digital Services Act (DSA). They delve into the new legislation that is transforming the digital landscape and its effects on businesses.

The significance of the DSA as a major overhaul of regulation in the digital domain will be explained, highlighting its impact on online enterprises of all sizes. Additionally, our experts will explore compliance responsibilities and related liability risks.

Listen to the new Soundshot episode on our website, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Amazon Music under “Wolf Theiss Soundshot”.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at soundshot@wolftheiss.com, katerina.mikulova@wolftheiss.com or adolf.zemann@wolftheiss.com.

In this episode of our Soundshot podcast, our arbitration partner Stefan Riegler delves into the topic of "careers in international arbitration" with our distinguished guest speakers Claudia Salomon, President of the ICC International Court of Arbitration, and Stefan Kröll, Director of the Willem C. Vis Arbitration Moot.

Our speakers tell their personal stories and shine a particular spotlight on the significance of the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot. They share valuable insights on how to pursue a career in international arbitration, underscoring the crucial role of having an open mind. This episode serves as a useful resource, providing insights and practical tips for enhancing your professional journey in this field of law.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at soundshot@wolftheiss.com.

In this episode of our Soundshot podcast, Birgit Kraml and Jela Mohr discuss the topic of "ESG at Wolf Theiss".

The two experts explain the responsibilities of Wolf Theiss as a law firm. They explore the importance of sustainability for companies and service providers, the impact a law firm has environmentally, but also its social responsibility, be it with regard to allowing flexible work for parents, diversity or pro bono work.

Birgit and Jela further discuss topics such as the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, how to prepare, audit and publish an ESG Report, and the significant influence ESG has on business strategies.

You will get an inside look into the measures we are currently implementing, such as our Greenhouse Gas Balance, and how important Diversity and governance transparency is.

You can listen to the new Soundshot episode on our website, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Amazon Music accessible under the tile “Wolf Theiss Soundshot”.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us at soundshot@wolftheiss.com, birgit.kraml@wolftheiss.com and jela.mohr@wolftheiss.com .

The current episode of the Wolf Theiss Soundshot podcast introduces a new series on digital law. Throughout this series, our tech and data law experts will provide practical insights for navigating the complex landscape of the EU's legislative initiatives in the field of digital law.

In this first episode, Roland Marko and Phillip Wrabetz give an overview of what to expect from our new series and discuss key elements of the EU's Digital Strategy, including the Digital Services Act, the Artificial Intelligence Act, the Data Act and the EU's new cybersecurity framework. Subsequent episodes of the series will focus on individual aspects of the Digital Strategy, featuring insights from our colleagues across Wolf Theiss offices in the CEE/SEE region.Find out more in our new Soundshot episode, available in English.Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at soundshot@wolftheiss.com, roland.marko@wolftheiss.com or phillip.wrabetz@wolftheiss.com.

In this episode of our Soundshot podcast, Martin Gassler delves into the topic of “Competition Law and Sustainability” with our guest speakers Sonja Rentz, a lawyer representing the Austrian Federal Cartel Prosecutor and Moritz Schwarz, an economist and doctoral researcher at the University of Vienna.

They examine whether competition law has has undergone a shift towards greater environmental responsibility, specifically addressing developments and the necessary trajectory for competition law and policy to align with eco-friendliness. Our experts provide an overview of the current state of affairs and interwine the subjectsof antitrust, merger control and state aid. Furthermore, they examine the European Green Deal 2019, theEU's goal of achieving climate-neutrality by 2050 and the Austrian Cartel Act. They explore the specific conditions associated with these aspects and delve into other interesting topics, including guidelines and legal frameworks, with the support of case studies.

You can listen to the new Soundshot episode on our website, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Amazon Music accessible under the tile “Wolf Theiss Soundshot”.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us at soundshot@wolftheiss.com and martin.gassler@wolftheiss.com.

Unsere neue Folge des Wolf Theiss Soundshot Podcasts ist der vierte Teil der Podcastreihe zum Thema "Nachhaltigkeitspflichten von Unternehmen".

Diesmal stehen Fragen zur verpflichtenden Errichtung von Photovoltaik-Panelen bei Neubauten und regulatorische Fragen zum Betrieb und Verkauf von durch PV-Anlagen generierten Strom.

Unsere Experten, Birgit Kraml, Immobilien- Bau- —und Nachhaltigkeitsrecht, und Harald Strahberger, Energie- und Umweltrecht, erläutern die Erfordernisse bei Errichtung von PV-Anlagen nach den Bauordnungen, die Änderungen durch die Wiener Bauordnungs-Novelle 2023 und regulatorische Aspekte sowie Bewilligungspflichten nach Wohnungseigentumsgesetz und Mietrechtsgesetz.

Hören Sie sich die neue Soundshot Folge über unsere Website, über Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts oder Amazon Music unter "Wolf Theiss Soundshot" an.

Bei Fragen stehen wir unter soundshot@wolftheiss.com, birgit.kraml@wolftheiss.com und harald.strahberger@wolftheiss.com gerne zur Verfügung.

Unsere neue Folge des Wolf Theiss Soundshot Podcasts ist der dritte Teil der Podcastreihe zum Thema "Nachhaltigkeitspflichten von Unternehmen".

Anders als die ersten beiden Episoden – deren Schwerpunkt auf der Richtlinie über die Sorgfaltspflichten von Unternehmen im Hinblick auf Nachhaltigkeit lag – stehen diesmal rechtliche Risiken und Konfliktpotential im Bereich Nachhaltigkeit und ESG zur Debatte.

Die Disputes-ExpertInnen von Wolf Theiss, Theresia Welser und Markus Taufner, sind dazu heute mit unserem Gast Maximilian Bülau, Partner der renommierten deutschen Anwaltssozietät Hengeler Mueller, im Gespräch. Gemeinsam beleuchten sie ausgewählte Aspekte zu bestehenden und zukünftigen Haftungsfragen zum Thema Nachhaltigkeit und ESG, einschließlich Organhaftungsrisiken, Klimaklagen, Greenwashing, Verbandsklagen und Prozessfinanzierung.

Hören Sie sich die neue Soundshot Folge über unsere Website, über Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts oder Amazon Music unter "Wolf Theiss Soundshot" an.

Bei Fragen stehen wir unter soundshot@wolftheiss.com, theresia.welser@wolftheiss.com, markus.taufner@wolftheiss.com und maximilian.buelau@hengeler.com gerne zur Verfügung.