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Italian media groups file criminal complaint over the WhatsApp hack on journalists

Engadget

It alleges that those responsible violated Italy's laws banning the "illicit installation" of eavesdropping equipment. Italy Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni speaking in Parliament in Rome. However, he insisted the law was "rigorously respected." The company has since released a fix to prevent future uses of the exploit.

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Italy’s ban on cultivated meat could set the industry back

TechCrunch

” The bill will now go in front of parliament, and if passed, any violation of the law in the future could result in fines of up to €60,000, or about $65,000. If you have a juicy tip or lead about happenings in the venture and food tech worlds, you can reach Christine Hall at chall.techcrunch@gmail.com or Signal at 832-862-1051.

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Bookshare without Borders: #2/3

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Globalization and the digital transformation of the book industry also stand behind the recent big news in the publishing world about the mega-merger of Penguin and Random House , says Ed Nawotka. Special thanks go to Charles Coward and Xavier Domènech of the Barcelona law firm Uría Menéndez.

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Leaked Uber Files reveal history of lawbreaking, lobbying and exploiting violence against drivers

TechCrunch

The Uber Files, which were originally shared with The Guardian and the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists , show a company that has knowingly broken laws, gone to extreme lengths to avoid justice, secretly lobbied governments, received aid from top politicians and exploited violence against drivers to drum up business.

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“We are going to create the best environment for startups in Europe”

TechCrunch

Spain’s government is gearing up to pass the country’s first ever startup law. A draft law agreed by ministers was presented to the parliament last month. So — if all goes to plan — Spain will finally get a startup law before the end of this year. This interview has been lightly edited for clarity.

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Where should US-based startups file their patent applications?

TechCrunch

Imagine you have developed a groundbreaking product that is going to revolutionize your industry. Further, differences in the law in some countries can result in you spending significant money for little gain. You do not want your competitors to copy the product.

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Taking stock of the Dutch tech cluster: What The Netherlands needs to win the European startup scene

The Next Web

The Swedes have the law of Jante , the Anglo-sphere has Tall poppy syndrome , but us Dutch have a saying that epitomizes our exaggerated egalitarian desires: “Act normal, that is strange enough.” But our trust is rooted in the security of strong institutions and the rule of law. What we need though, is skill-based trust.