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Discover thought leadership and legal insights by our legal experts from across CMS. In our Expert Guides, written by CMS lawyers from across the jurisdictions where we operate, we provide you with in-depth legal research and insights that can be read both online and offline. You can also find Law-Now articles with focused legal analysis, commentary and insights to help you anticipate future challenges and much more.



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Expertise
11/10/2023
Comprehensive guidance for AI businesses
Navigating the EU Artificial Intelligence Act & AI law related topics
01/06/2022
CMS Next
What’s next? In a world of ever-ac­cel­er­at­ing change, staying ahead of the curve and knowing what’s next for your business or sector is essential. At CMS, we see ourselves not only as your legal advisers but also as your business partners. We work together with you to not only resolve current issues but to anticipate future challenges and innovate to meet them. With our latest publication, CMS Next, our experts will regularly offer you insights into and fresh perspectives on a range of issues that businesses have to deal with – from ESG agendas to restructuring after the pandemic or facing the digital transformation. We will also share with you more about the work that we are doing for our clients, helping them innovate, grow and mitigate risk. To be able to provide you with the best support, we immerse ourselves in your world to understand your legal needs and challenges. However, it is equally important that you know who we are and how we can work with you. So, we invite you to meet our experts and catch a glimpse of what is happening inside CMS. Enjoy reading this publication, which we will update regularly with new content. CMS Executive Team
10/12/2021
Global Life Sciences & Healthcare Festival 2021 – Virtual – Highlights
The emergence of new and sustainable technologies
24/11/2021
On the Pulse
Welcome to CMS ‘On the Pulse’ video/podcast series for all Life Sciences & Healthcare professionals – legal, compliance, regulatory
01/03/2019
BREXIT: What do pharmaceutical and medical device companies need to do?
With its withdrawal from the EU, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) will become a third country. As a result, certain medicinal products and medical devices will no longer be...
17/05/2018
Distribution and marketing of drugs in Austria: overview
The Q&A gives a high level overview of distribution and marketing of drugs law, including pre-conditions for distribution; licensing; wholesale distribution; marketing to consumers; marketing to professionals...
01/01/2018
Good medicine instead of bitter pills
Legal questions regarding healthcare also play an important role in times of economic change. We advise numerous distinguished clients, such as established healthcare facilities in order for them to fulfil...
01/01/2018
For a healthy prospect
Very few fields can claim to be genuinely vital to human existence. Healthcare and the associated scientific and therapeutic aspects, however, fall firmly within this category. Legal issues arising in...
23/05/2016
Obligation to check compounded pharmaceuticals
The Austrian Supreme Court declared in a recent decision that a doctor must check what ingredients a pharmaceutical product contains before administering it
11/05/2016
Duty to inform with regards disc surgery
In a recent decision, the Austrian Supreme Court stated that there was no obligation to provide information about the necessity of carrying out a 2nd spinal fusion operation if the probability of this...
25/04/2016
On the scope of the duty to inform with regards epidural anaesthesia
In a recent decision, the Austrian Supreme Court stated that a patient has to be informed of the risk of paraplegia when being administered an epidural anaesthesia
24/02/2016
Telemedicine: What is the legal basis?
The term telemedicine is a versatile one - what should we actually understand from it, and who is liable for what