OUR YEARLY FOCUS (OYF) was launched in 2024 to mark the 70th anniversary of our law firm. Every year within the OYF, we focus on a new topic that is particularly relevant to our lives. The focus is not only on legal issues, but also on interdisciplinary aspects.

OYF 2026: Cybersecurity – an indispensable cornerstone of regulated business operations

 

 

 

Cybersecurity or IT security is an essential prerequisite for orderly business operations. New legal regulations exist for certain sectors that specify minimum standards for network and information security.

But even outside the scope of legal requirements, it is important to take the security of the IT systems used seriously in order to assess risks and prevent damage. As part of our OYF 2026, this topic will be examined from an interdisciplinary perspective and is intended to encourage people to take a closer look at the issue.

Our contributions on this topic (only in German)


OYF 2025: Longevity – the trend towards long and healthy living

 

In December 2023, the two legislative bodies of the European Union announced a political agreement on the "AI Act". The EU's announcement gives rise to numerous discussions.

With the OYF "Myth of AI", we want to look at what is hidden behind the cloak of AI and in which areas of everyday life AI is already in use or will be in the future. We also want to question whether and, if so, what kind of regulation of AI makes sense.

Over the course of this year, experts will therefore have their say here and share their experiences with us.


Our contributions on this topic (only in German)






OYF 2024: Der „Mythos“ KI

 

Im Dezember 2023 wurde von den beiden gesetzgebenden Organen der Europäischen Union eine politische Einigung über den "AI Act" verkündet. Diese Mitteilung der EU gibt Anlass zu zahlreichen Diskussionen.

Wir wollen im OYF "Mythos" KI darauf eingehen, was sich hinter dem Deckmantel KI verbirgt und in welchen Bereichen des täglichen Lebens KI aktuell bereits im Einsatz ist oder künftig sein wird. Weiters wollen wir hinterfragen, ob und wenn ja, welche Art der Regulierung von KI sinnvoll erscheint.


Our contributions on this topic (only in German)