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Influencer Marketing: at the intersection of intellectual property, AI and consumer protection. General perspective on the (modern) legal architecture of influencer marketing

December 2025 by Cristina Stoica and Marta Datcu Romanian version of the materials is available HERE. In a digital ecosystem that evolves at a speed that makes FOMO seem like an outdated concept, influencer marketing has become an industry in itself, characterized by significant economic milestones and an accelerated degree of professionalization. The management of intellectual…
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The Constitutional Court of Romania reaffirms the administrative powers of the National Consumer Protection Authority

by Irina Văleanu and Diana Drăgan Through a recent Decision of the Constitutional Court[1], a consistent jurisprudence has been reiterated regarding the powers of the National Consumer Protection Authority (“ANPC”), the Constitutional Court settling the issue: ANPC does not carry out jurisdictional activity, but exclusively administrative activity. Where did the controversy arise from? In accordance…
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International Human Rights Day. Intellectual Property is a human right. Article 27, UDHR

December 2025 by Marta Datcu International Human Rights Day is one of the moments to pause and reflect on a topic that sits at the heart of our practice: the intricate and evolving relationship between intellectual property (IP) and human rights. The right to intellectual property has long been recognized as a self-standing human right.…
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AI Chatbots and copyright: Anticipating the ruling in CJEU’s Case C-250/25 Is there any space left for generative AI in the EU copyright legislative framework?

December 2025 Like Company v Google Ireland Limited marks the first referral to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) for a preliminary ruling concerning generative AI (GenAI) and copyright. Referred by the Budapest District Court in spring 2025, Case C-250/25 seeks to assess whether Google’s Gemini (LLM-based chatbot) infringed press publishers’ rights…
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Unlocking the Future for Law Students: Step into Answers, heartfelt conversations with mentors – Narcis Codori

December 2025 Step into Answers is our way of opening up conversations about mentorship: how it looks and what it means when you are at both ends of the journey. This time, we turn to Narcis Codori: Do you remember the first time someone offered you an opportunity early in your career? How do you…
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BACIU PARTNERS named Best Law Firm in Gambling Law in Romania in 2025

December 2025 Described by clients as “versatile, agile and modern”, BACIU PARTNERS has continued throughout 2025 to manage complex mandates with significant regulatory and commercial components for clients across the gaming ecosystem. Our professional and relational standards have been consistently acknowledged by independent legal observers. Recent examples include: Finalist for Regulatory Firm of the Year…
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Overview of the current Legislative Framework regulating the Gambling Sector in Romania. BACIU PARTNERS at the 2025 Casino Inside event.

December 2025 BACIU PARTNERS is the Legal Partner for the Casino Inside events dedicated to the gambling industry, taking place this December, in line with our commitment to a longstanding involvement and expertise in Romania’s regulatory landscape. In its 13th edition, the ReUNION of Gambling Professionals (4 December 2025, Crowne Plaza Bucharest) sees our firm…
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Eastern European Gaming Summit (EEGS) 2025: Regulatory Model Romania

November 2025 Eastern European Gaming Summit | 26-27 November 2025 | Sofia, Bulgaria Ana-Maria Baciu joined the panel dedicated to the evolving regulatory frameworks across Southeast Europe during the 2025 edition of the Eastern European Gaming Summit (EEGS), rolled out during the first day of the event. The session titled “New Regulatory Models in SEE –…
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Cybersecurity Elements: Andrei Cosma on the main obligations imposed by the Cyber Resilience Act

November 2025 At Cyberlaw Elements, a conference organized by Juridice.ro, Andrei Cosma explored how the accelerating digital regulation can be transformed into strategy that brings competitive advantages. Including references to the obligations introduced by the Cyber Resilience Act, Andrei focused on providing practical insights on navigating the intersection of law, technology and online platforms with…
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Copyright Talks: Originality and Artificial Intelligence: Where Does Human Input End?

November 2025 The Working Group on Intellectual Property (IP) within the Public Ministry, under the auspices of the National Institute of Magistracy (INM), and with the support of several IP-focused business partners, organized a one-day seminar that brought together judges, academics, and IP practitioners. The much-anticipated yearly gathering that took place on 10 November 2025…
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