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AI washing in the workplace: when “AI made us do it” is not enough

March 2026 – Artificial intelligence is increasingly invoked as the explanation behind organisational changes, productivity shifts, or even workforce reductions. In many cases this reflects a genuine technological transformation. In others, however...

Kinstellar, together with Goodwin Procter as lead counsel, advises Telehouse Holdings and Andon Zlatev on the sale of Telepoint to Digital Realty, marking its entry into Bulgaria

March 2026 – Kinstellar is pleased to announce that, together with Goodwin Procter as lead counsel, it has advised Telehouse Holdings and Andon Zlatev on the sale of shares in Telepoint to Digital Realty, the world’s largest cloud- and carrier-neutral...

Europe recalibrates: AI copyright and GDPR scope under pressure

March 2026 – Two parallel developments suggest that Europe is drawing clearer boundaries around both AI ownership and data protection. One comes from the Council and the other from a German court, and both signal a more cautious approach toward redefining...

Europe’s AI rulebook is taking shape, but the technology is not waiting

February 2026 – Artificial intelligence is entering a decisive phase in Europe. Despite the EU’s ambitious AI Act framework, key guidance remains pending while enforcement scrutiny intensifies and AI adoption accelerates.

Bulgaria’s long road to NIS2 is over

February 2026 – Across most of the European Union, the NIS2 Directive has already become operational reality. Bulgaria’s path to transposition, however, has been materially delayed. The Cybersecurity Act amendments intended to implement the NIS2 Directive...

The year of digitalisation and AI in Kazakhstan: New regulations

February 2026 – On 6 January 2026, the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan signed a Decree declaring 2026 the Year of Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence. At present, the legislative framework in this area is actively being developed. For...

Protecting children in the digital space

February 2026 – The protection of children in the digital environment has become one of the most important regulatory topics worldwide. While this area is currently addressed primarily through broad regulatory frameworks (e.g., the GDPR and DSA), combined...

Kinstellar advises Rivean Capital on Austrian-law aspects of its majority investment in Engelmann Sensor

January 2026 – Kinstellar has provided legal advice to Rivean Capital in connection with its acquisition of a majority stake in Engelmann Sensor (“Engelmann”) from funds managed by DPE Deutsche Private Equity.

Kinstellar advises Foxway on the acquisition of All Birotic Devices Trade & Service in Romania

January 2026 – Kinstellar has advised Foxway, a leading provider of sustainable technology solutions, on the acquisition of All Birotic Devices Trade & Service (ABD), a Romanian company specializing in the refurbishment of IT devices to premium...

AI automation: The buzzword behind the layoff waive?

December 2025 – Layoffs have reached historic highs this year, and the AI arms race could be partly to blame. In the United States, over one million jobs were cut between January and October, up 65% from the same period in 2024, according to a report...