Publications
Housing Stressed Zones in Spain: 2025 Update
What are stressed housing market areas?
Stressed residential market areas are those areas where there is particular difficulty in accessing housing in affordable conditions. Law 12/2023, of 24 May, on the right to housing, establishes the criteria for their declaration and regulates the measures that can be applied in them to limit the impact of real estate speculation and guarantee access to housing.
New Regulation of Artificial Intelligence in the European Union
Why is the EU regulating Artificial Intelligence?
The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has brought enormous benefits, but also significant risks in fundamental rights, privacy and employment. To address these challenges, the European Union has proposed the Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act), with the aim of regulating its use and ensuring that it is safe and ethical.
Penal Code Reform Strengthens Penalties Against Tax Fraud
The Government approved in January 2025 a new reform of the Penal Code that toughens penalties for the crimes of tax fraud, money laundering and corruption in the public and private spheres. The measure, which will enter into force next month, aims to strengthen the fight against tax evasion and improve transparency in resource management.
Digital Wills and Internet Asset Rights
What is a digital will?
A digital will is a legal document that allows a person to determine what will happen to their digital assets after their death. In the digital age, it is increasingly common for citizens to own online assets, such as digital bank accounts, social media, cryptocurrencies and other virtual assets, creating a need to regulate their post-mortem management.
Implementation of the Digital Services Act in 2025: Impact on Users and Businesses
As of 1 June 2025, the Digital Services Law (DSL), approved by the European Union in 2022, will be fully implemented, imposing greater responsibilities on online platforms to ensure security and transparency in the digital environment. This regulation aims to protect users from illegal content and to improve the supervision of the recommendation algorithms used by large technology companies.
The Reform of the Criminal Code and its Impact on Economic Crime
Organic Law 14/2022 of 22 December introduced significant amendments to the Spanish Criminal Code, especially with regard to economic crimes such as tax fraud, corruption and money laundering.
Corporate Criminal Liability: Avoiding Legal Risks in 2025
In today's business environment, the criminal liability of legal persons remains a crucial issue. With evolving regulations and stiffer penalties, companies need to strengthen their legal compliance strategies to avoid risks. In this article, we explore the main preventive measures that companies should implement in 2025 to mitigate their criminal liability.
The reform of the Penal Code will toughen the penalties for environmental offences
The Spanish Congress of Deputies has recently approved a reform of the Penal Code that toughens penalties for environmental crimes, especially in the improper management of hazardous waste, water and soil pollution, and illegal dumping.
New Regulation on Labour Recruitment and Teleworking in Spain
The Spanish Government has approved new legislation regulating telework and employment contracts in the context of the digital transformation and the advancement of new forms of employment. The law, which will come into force on 1 July 2025, introduces important changes in the relationship between employers and workers, with the aim of ensuring a fairer working environment adapted to the digital era.
