When Can a GDPR Data Access Request Be Refused as Abusive? The CJEU Clarifies the Limits of Article 15 GDPR
On March 19, 2026, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) issued an important ruling clarifying when a data subject access request (DSAR) may be refused because it constitutes an abuse of rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The decision CJEU, Case C-526/24, Brillen Rottler addresses a situation that has increasingly […]
Amazon’s €746 Million GDPR Fine Annulled: What the Luxembourg Decision Means for Data Enforcement
A Turning Point in Major GDPR Litigation In March 2026, the Administrative Tribunal of Luxembourg annulled the €746 million GDPR fine imposed on Amazon by the Luxembourg data protection authority. The decision is one of the most significant developments in European privacy litigation since the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) entered into force in 2018. […]
When Can Employees Request Their Work Emails Under GDPR?
Lessons from Recent French Case Law on Data Access Requests Authoritative legal analysis for executives and legal departments Executive Summary Recent French case law has clarified an increasingly important question for employers operating under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): Can a former employee demand access to their entire professional email history under the GDPR […]
OpenAI 1 – 0 Italy: Why the Rome Court Annulled the €15M GDPR Fine Against ChatGPT
A Key Legal Turning Point for Generative AI and Data Protection On March 18, 2026, the Tribunal of Rome annulled a €15 million GDPR fine imposed on OpenAI by the Italian data protection authority. The case concerns the regulatory treatment of ChatGPT and generative AI models trained on large datasets containing personal data. For legal […]
Photovoltaic Panels on Existing Roofs: When Does Decennial Liability Apply?
Executive Summary:In French construction law, the applicability of the 10‑year decennial liability regime (“garantie décennale”) to photovoltaic panels installed on existing buildings depends on how the panels function within the structure of the building. Recent jurisprudence, especially the French Supreme Court’s decision on February 19, 2026 (Court of Cassation, 3rd Civ., No. 24‑10.702), clarifies this […]
When AI pretends to be a Lawyer: New York’s attempt to regulate chatbot professional impersonation
The Legal Problem Behind AI Chatbots Acting Like Lawyers Generative AI systems can now simulate professional expertise with striking accuracy. Legal questions.Medical guidance.Financial strategies. In many cases, AI chatbots deliver responses that resemble professional advice traditionally reserved for licensed practitioners. This raises a fundamental legal question: Can an artificial intelligence system effectively engage in the […]
Our Experience with Foxpilot in Adopting AI Tools at Exadvize
Adopting artificial intelligence in a company is not about stacking tools. The real challenge is identifying the right use cases, structuring the approach, and supporting teams so that AI becomes a concrete driver of performance. That is exactly the mindset behind our collaboration with Foxpilot. At Exadvize, we develop a platform designed for legal departments […]
When the Owner Already Knew: Why the Architect or Engineer May Still Be Liable at Project Acceptance
Lessons from the French Conseil d’État (Dec. 1, 2025, No. 503890 – Commune d’Orbec) Executive Summary A recent decision of the French Conseil d’État (Dec. 1, 2025, No. 503890, Commune d’Orbec) clarifies an important rule in public construction law: Even when a public owner is aware of defects before the formal acceptance of a construction […]
How Artificial Intelligence is Gradually Integrating Into the Daily Workflow of Legal Departments
In many companies, legal departments still operate using three primary tools: Word, Excel, and SharePoint. While these tools are sufficient for drafting documents and storing information, they do not allow for sufficient file structuring or effective long-term tracking. Today, the landscape has drastically changed: information volumes have exploded, the number of cases is multiplying, and […]
When AI Drafts the Pleadings, Courts Push Back
Early Judicial Signals on Generative AI in Litigation Artificial intelligence is rapidly entering legal practice. Drafting tools powered by large language models are now routinely used to summarize documents, structure arguments, and even generate litigation pleadings. But courts are beginning to draw clear boundaries. Recent decisions from French administrative courts illustrate a growing judicial concern: […]