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Orphan Drugs: A Hope for Rare Diseases and Global Access Frameworks

Rare diseases, while creating a distinct area within healthcare systems due to the challenges in diagnosis and treatment, are associated with drugs that are considered "orphan" because of their limited market potential.

Kemal Altuğ Özgün

Emire Özeyranlı

Şevval Lafçı

29.04.2025

Protection of Personal Data in Clinical Research from the Perspective of Turkish Personal Data Protection Law and GDPR

While clinical trials pave the way for innovations in the field of healthcare, they proceed on a sensitive ground in terms of data protection law due to the processing of personal data of volunteers.

Bilge Derinbay

Bengisu Çakırca

28.04.2025

Protection of Personal Data and Data Subject Rights in the Context of Artificial Intelligence Technologies

The processing of personal data in accordance with fundamental principles and the protection of the rights of data subjects and the accurate and adequate response to their requests will essentially minimize the risks of harm to individuals arising from the processing of personal data in artificial intelligence technologies and serve to protect their personal rights at all times.

Begüm Yavuzdoğan Okumuş

28.04.2025

Advertising Board Takes Firm Action: Combating Counterfeit Goods and Deceptive Ads

The Advertising Board has intensified its efforts against counterfeit products and misleading advertisements through decisive actions detailed in its 346th and 348th bulletins, underscoring its dedication to consumer protection and enforcement of intellectual property laws.

Burcum Evgin

Melis Karadeniz

28.04.2025

Employment Law Newsletter I January-February-March 2025

The statutory minimum wage, severance pay cap, and administrative fines stipulated under the Turkish Labor Law are updated at the beginning of each year. The updated amounts applicable for 2025 have come into effect as of 1 January 2025.

Ceren T. Savaşçı

28.04.2025

Arbitration in Turkish Trademark Law: A Viable Option or Limited Tool?

Arbitration, as an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) method, is widely used in various areas of law to settle conflicts without resorting to traditional court proceedings. It offers benefits such as quicker resolution, confidentiality, and the option to select expert arbitrators.

M. Tuğberk Dekak

Bensu Ayöz

28.04.2025

Regulation on the Independent Practice of Healthcare Professionals in Force: Supervision Procedures Defined

The Regulation, effective as of March 29, 2025, requires existing health service units to become compliant within three months and obtain licenses if necessary. This marks a significant transitional period, particularly for HCPs currently operating without a license.

Duygu Beyazo

28.04.2025

Short Selling Ban Extended

With the announcement made pursuant to the resolution dated 18 April 2025 and numbered 24/733, the Capital Markets Board extended the short selling ban, certain facilities provided for share buybacks of listed companies and the flexibility of the maintenance margin ratio in transactions on credit until the end of the session on 30 May 2025.

Muhsin Keskin

Ali Çetin

28.04.2025

Two-minute Recap of Competition Law Matters in Türkiye - March 2025

The 12 Banks saga is finally over. The Turkish Competition Authority’s (TCA) initially fined 12 banks for fixing prices, commissions related to credit and credit card services in 2013. Banks appealed the fine and the TCA finally issued its final ruling in 2025.

Bulut Girgin

Orçun Horozoğlu

Enis Doğa Küçükay

Ahmet Kerem Demir

28.04.2025

Parallel Trade and Its Legal Framework in Turkey

In today’s globalized economy, brands and products cross borders with ease, making parallel trade a growing reality. Parallel trade refers to the import or export of genuine products by parties other than the trademark owner’s authorized distributors or dealers.

Okan Çan

Emir Ersan

28.04.2025

Türk Parasının Değerini Koruma Mevzuatındaki Değişiklikler

6 Mart 2025 tarih ve 32822 sayılı Resmi Gazete’de T.C. Hazine ve Maliye Bakanlığı tarafından yayımlanan 32/72 sayılı Tebliğ ile 15 Mart 2025 tarih ve 32842 sayılı Resmi Gazete’de yayımlanan 9595 sayılı Cumhurbaşkanı Kararı ...

Burçak Kurt Biçer

Uğurkan Şeber

Doğaç Karakurt

28.04.2025

Dijital Sağlık: Diyetisyen ve Klinik Psikologlar İçin Yeni Dönem

1219 sayılı Tabâbet ve Şu’abatı San’atlarının Tarz-ı İcrâsına Dâir Kânun ek madde 13 kapsamında klinik psikolog, hemşire, ebe, fizyoterapist, odyolog, diyetisyenler sağlık meslek mensubu olarak tanımlanmıştır.

Erler Memiş Kalender Attorney Partnership

Deniz Özder Erler

28.04.2025

The Cybersecurity Law No 7545

The Cybersecurity Law No 7545 was published in the Turkish Official Gazette No 32846 on 19 March 2025, marking its official entry into force. The Law aims to determine the principles of mitigating the possible effects of cyber incidents, ...

Arpat Şenocak

Ecem Nur Aksoy Özerden

Ali Koç

28.04.2025

BRSA Updates the Limit for Credit Rating

The Banking Regulatory and Supervisory Authority, with its decision dated April 17, 2025 and numbered 11199, has increased the total risk threshold for a credit rating from TRY 500 million to TRY 750 million.

Muhsin Keskin

Seray Karaalp

28.04.2025

Digital Health: New Era for Dieticians and Clinical Psychologists

Article 13 of Law No. 1219 on the Practice of Medicine and Medical Professions defines clinical psychologists, nurses, midwives, physiotherapists, audiologists, dieticians as health professionals.

Deniz Özder Erler

28.04.2025

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Short Selling Ban Extended

BRSA Updates the Limit for Credit Rating

Kalkınma ve Yatırım Bankalarının Fon Temini Süreçlerine İlişkin Yeni Yönetmelik

Türk Parasının Değerini Koruma Mevzuatındaki Değişiklikler

İhracat Destekleri Hakkında Değişiklik Yapılmasına Dair Karar Yayımlandı

Türk Parası Kıymetini Koruma Mevzuatında Güncel Değişiklikler

Two-minute Recap of Competition Law Matters in Türkiye - March 2025

Newsletter No.20 | Competition Market Overview

Two-minute Recap of Competition Law Matters Around the Globe - March 2025

Construction Law Wrap Up 2024

Construction Arbitration: Türkiye - Part 4

Construction Arbitration: Türkiye - Part 3

Protection of Personal Data and Data Subject Rights in the Context of Artificial Intelligence Technologies

The Cybersecurity Law No 7545

KVKK Data Transactions Guideline

Somutlaştırma Yükü

The ICC 2024 Preliminary Statistics

Anayasa Mahkemesi, İstinaf ve Temyize İlişkin Parasal Sınırların Uygulanmasında Dava Tarihinin Esas Alınması Gerektiğine Hükmetti

Uzaktan İletişim Araçları Yoluyla Piyasaya Arz Edilen Ürünlerin Piyasa Gözetimi ve Denetimi Yönetmeliği Yürürlüğe Girdi

New Era for E-marketplaces and E-sellers-providers in Turkey (Updated 28 March 25)

E-Ticaret Mevzuatında Meydana Gelen Gelişmeler (18.03.2025)

Elektrik Piyasasında Toplayıcılık Yönetmeliği Ne Getiriyor?

Kamuda Enerji Performans Sözleşmesi Uygulaması

Ulusal Taşıt Tanıma Sistemi Uygulama Genel Tebliği Hakkında Bilgilendirme

İklim Kanunu Teklifi TBMM Çevre Komisyonu'nda Kabul Edildi

Türkiye Sürdürülebilirlik Raporlama Standartları Uygulama Kapsamında Değişiklikler Yapıldı

Amendments to Türkiye Sustainability Reporting Standards

Dijital Cüzdan ve BKM API Geçitine Uyum Süreleri Uzatıldı. Hesap Hizmeti Sağlayıcısı Tanımı Daraltıldı.

Kripto Varlıklara İlişkin Beklenen İkincil Düzenlemeler Yayımlandı!

Expected Secondary Regulations on Crypto Assets Published!

Sigorta Şirketlerinin Sermaye Yükümlülükleri ve Mali Bünyelerinin Zayıflaması Halleri

Insurance Litigation 2025 in Turkey

Capital Obligations of Insurance Companies and Circumstances of Financial Weakening

Arbitration in Turkish Trademark Law: A Viable Option or Limited Tool?

Parallel Trade and Its Legal Framework in Turkey

Sale of Counterfeit Products on Online Sales Platforms and Legal Liability of Platforms

A New Era in Federal Sentencing: Updates to the Guidelines and the Elimination of Departures

Navigating New Compliance Challenges for Financial Institutions and Payment Processors: The U.S. Treasury’s Enhanced Terrorist Finance Tracking Program

The BR International Trade Report: April 2025

Employment Law Newsletter I January-February-March 2025

Yabancılık Unsuru Taşıyan İş Sözleşmelerinde Hukuk Seçimi Anayasa’ya Aykırı Bulundu

SGK 2025/8 Sayılı Genelgesi ile İşten Çıkış Kodlarının Düzeltilmesine İlişkin Yeni Esaslar

Orphan Drugs: A Hope for Rare Diseases and Global Access Frameworks

Protection of Personal Data in Clinical Research from the Perspective of Turkish Personal Data Protection Law and GDPR

Regulation on the Independent Practice of Healthcare Professionals in Force: Supervision Procedures Defined

Advertising Board Takes Firm Action: Combating Counterfeit Goods and Deceptive Ads

Advertising Alcohol on Social Media

Updates on the Ban Regarding Foreign Currency Payment in Movable Sale Contracts

M&A Essentials: A Practical Guide for Buyer, Seller, and Advisors

Legal Due Diligence in M&A Deals: Key Areas and Compliance Focus

The Power of Disclosure: How Disclosure Letters Shape Liability in M&A Transactions

Arsa Payı Karşılığı İnşaat Sözleşmeleri: Arsa Sahibinin Hak ve Yükümlülükleri

Construction Contract: Rights and Obligations of the Landowner

Kentsel Dönüşümde Mülkiyet Hakkı İhlalleri

İpoteğin Paraya Çevrilmesi Yolu İle İlamsız ve İlamlı İcra Takip Türleri ve İpotek Kat İhtarnamesi: Hukuki ve Uygulamalı Analiz

İcra ve İflas Kanunu Uyarınca Yapılacak Satışların İlanlarına İlişkin Parasal Limitlerin Güncellenmesi Hakkında Tebliğ Yayımlandı

Communiqué on the Update of Monetary Limits for Announcements of Sales to Be Made Under the Enforcement and Bankruptcy Law is Published

Startup Investments: A Handbook for Investors and Entrepreneurs

TEKMER (Teknoloji Geliştirme Merkezi) Nasıl Kurulur ve Girişimcilere Hangi Destekleri Sunar?

Ters Hak Ediş (Reverse Vesting) Nedir?

Pillar One – Amount B will not Apply to Transactions of Distributors, Sales Agents and Commissioners Operating in Türkiye

9487 Sayılı Cumhurbaşkanı Kararı ile Gelir Vergisi Kanunu Geçici 67. Maddesi Kapsamında Değişiklikler

Amendments Enacted Under Presidential Decree No. 9487 within the Scope of Provisional Article 67 of the Income Tax Law

Yapay Zekada Ön Yargı: Riskler ve Çözüm Yolları

Bias in Artificial Intelligence: Risks and Solutions

Türkiye’de Bir İlk: Siber Güvenlik Kanunu Yayımlandı

Liability Regulations in Cargo Damage During Sea Transport: A Comparative Analysis of Turkish and English Maritime Law

Regulation on Pilotage and Towage Services Published

Limanlar Yönetmeliğinde Değişiklik Yapılmasına Dair Yönetmelik Yayımlandı

İç Soruşturmadan İş Akdi Feshine

From Internal Investigation to Prosecution in Türkiye: Part 2 – Legal Remedies Against Employee & Third-Party Fraud Under Turkish Law

İnsana Değen Yönetişim

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