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Professional Secrecy Protection for In-House Counsel
Press release on the protection of professional secrecy for in-house counsel in civil procedural law:
ECLA Survey on Data-Driven Business Models (DDBMs)
Digitalisation will continue to accelerate this year, bringing new challenges for us as in-house counsel. In this context, data-driven business models are at the heart of the global digital economy, and an increasing number of companies have implemented such models.
Civil Procedure Law – Right to Refuse Cooperation
In June 2021, the Federal Council adopted a consultation draft to revise Switzerland’s Code of Civil Procedure (CCP), focusing on practical applicability and enforcement.
Responsible Business Initiative (RBI)
On 29 November 2020, the popular initiative “For Responsible Businesses – Protecting Human Rights and the Environment” was rejected by Swiss voters.
Data Protection
In September 2017, the Swiss Federal Council presented its draft of the fully revised Data Protection Act (E-DPA). This comprehensive overhaul aligns Swiss legislation with recent developments in the EU and the Council of Europe. The main goals include:
Labour Law
On 1 July 2020, the revised Swiss Gender Equality Act entered into force. Under this revision, companies with 100 or more employees (regardless of workload percentage) are required to conduct an equal pay analysis every four years, which must be reviewed by an independent body.
Company Law Reform (Revision of the Swiss Code of Obligations – Company Law)
The Swiss Federal Council is pursuing a modernisation of Swiss company law. On 23 November 2016, it submitted its message to Parliament.
Professional Secrecy Protection for In-House Counsel
The long-standing matter of professional secrecy protection for in-house counsel has taken a step forward.