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Cornerstone InsightsThe AI Act Digital Omnibus Is Now Official
Today, Regulation (EU) 2026/1744, commonly referred to as the AI Act Digital Omnibus, was published…
Cornerstone InsightsWhen Guidance Becomes Regulation: Spanish Court Annuls AEPD Biometric Guidance
The Spanish National Court (Audiencia Nacional) has annulled one of the most controversial data protection…
NewsCeyhun Necati Pehlivan Re-Elected Secretary General of the Spanish-Turkish Chamber of Commerce
Ceyhun Necati Pehlivan has been re-elected by the General Assembly as Secretary General of the…
NewsGlobal Privacy Law Review Publishes Volume 7, Issue 2
The latest issue of the Global Privacy Law Review (GPLR) is now available online and…
Cornerstone InsightsAI Transparency Takes Centre Stage: What the New EU Code of Practice Means for Businesses
The European Commission has invited providers and deployers of generative AI systems to sign the…
Cornerstone InsightsPrivacy Enters the Game: Spain and Belgium Publish New Guidance for the Video Game Industry
The Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) and the Belgian Data Protection Authority (APD) have recently…
NewsGoodbye, Calle Jorge Juan 6: The AEPD Moves On
For many privacy professionals in Spain, the headquarters of the Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD)…
Cornerstone InsightsPrivacy as a Competitive Advantage: A Lesson from the Streets of Madrid
Walking through Madrid recently, I came across a striking advertisement covering an entire building in…
Cornerstone InsightsCJEU narrows the hosting safe harbour: Does algorithmic curation amount to “control”?
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has delivered what may prove to…
NewsFundación MAPFRE Hosts Cultural and Networking Evening for the Spanish-Turkish Business Community
Fundación MAPFRE recently hosted an exclusive cultural and networking event in Madrid, bringing together members…
NewsThe Future of the Legal Function: Insights from the IE University & Naturgy “Activando Alas” Programme
Last week, I had the pleasure of speaking to the legal team of Naturgy at…
Cornerstone InsightsEuropean Parliament Approves AI Act Amendments Under the Digital Omnibus Package
The European Parliament has formally approved the amendments to the EU AI Act proposed under…
Cornerstone InsightsSpain’s AI Governance Bill: A Detailed Analysis of the New AI Enforcement Framework
On 12 June 2026, the Spanish Parliament published the draft Ley para el Buen Uso…
Cornerstone InsightsOperating in Spain? GDPR May Not Be the Only Reason You Need a Data Protection Officer
When organisations assess whether they are required to appoint a data protection officer (DPO), the…
NewsUnlocking AI Value from Voice Data: Discussion at the U.S. Embassy in Madrid
Ceyhun Pehlivan, Managing Partner of Cornerstone Counsel, recently participated in a roundtable discussion hosted by…
NewsAWS Summit Madrid: AI, Cloud Computing and the Future of Digital Transformation
Ceyhun Pehlivan, Managing Partner of Cornerstone Counsel, attended AWS Summit Madrid, one of Spain’s leading…
NewsSouth Summit Madrid: Technology, Investment and Innovation
South Summit Madrid once again brought together a diverse community of entrepreneurs, investors, technology companies,…
NewsReflections from the Spanish Supreme Court
This week, I had the opportunity to spend time at the Spanish Supreme Court (Tribunal…
NewsStrengthening Academic Ties Across Europe: Reflections from Madrid
One of the most rewarding aspects of participating in European legal events is the opportunity…
NewsParticipation in the 15th Anniversary Celebration of the European Law Institute in Madrid
Our firm was pleased to attend the 15th Anniversary Celebration of the European Law Institute…
Cornerstone InsightsSpain Approves Draft Bill Implementing the EU AI Act
The Spanish Government yesterday approved the draft bill on the governance and responsible use of…
Cornerstone InsightsEuropean Commission Publishes Draft Guidelines on High-Risk AI Systems under the EU AI Act
The European Commission has published draft Guidelines on the classification of high-risk AI systems under…
NewsReception at the Residence of Switzerland in Madrid
Our Managing Partner was pleased to attend a reception hosted at the Residence of Switzerland…
Cornerstone InsightsAI Act Omnibus Deal: Simplification, Delays and New Prohibitions
The European Parliament and the Council have reached a provisional political agreement on targeted amendments…
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