Improving Child Safety Online: Evidence, Challenges and Solutions
On April 15th, a multi-stakeholder roundtable convened in Brussels under the joint auspices of La villa numeris, Interface EU, Snap Inc. and SAMMAN Law firm to hold an evidence-based discussion on how to effectively improve child safety online. Speakers representing academia, the European Parliament, the European Commission, EU Member States, child protection NGOs, […]
“Reaffirming Freedom of Expression in the Digital Age”
Building a Free, Safe and Demanding Space for Expression By Thaima Samman, Attorney, Chair of the Working Group “Reaffirming Freedom of Expression” – La villa numeris A cornerstone of democracy, freedom of expression is a fundamental freedom of the highest order. Like any fundamental freedom, it is not without constraints, which must be […]
IAPP Webinar: EU Digital Law and Policy: Mapping the Emergent Landscape
Our colleague, Anca Caruntu, participated in the IAPP webinar “EU Digital Law and Policy: Mapping the Emergent Landscape” (December 2025). The discussion explored the upcoming 2026 EU legislative agenda and examined the anticipated impact of the Digital Omnibus package unveiled by the European Commission in November 2025. Read more on the IAPP website
The traditional Galette des Rois at the office!
At the start of this busy new year, we still took the time to share this delightful treat, much to the joy of all generations.
Happy New Year !
As part of our commitment in favor of the protection of minors, we have chosen this year to support e-Enfance. A recognized public interest organization accredited by the Ministry of Education, e-Enfance operates the 3018 hotline and app, which helps young victims of cyberbullying and other forms of digital violence and offers guidance on […]
Preliminary analysis of the disqualification from running for public office of Marine le Pen, far right leader in the next presidential election
On March 31st, the criminal division of the Paris judicial court found Marine Le Pen, leader of the Rassemblement National (National Rally, far-right – RN), guilty in a graft case and barred her from public office for a period of 5 years, with immediate effect (meaning that an appeal will not have a suspensive effect). […]
No AI Without Women – December 5th, 2024 – Elysée Palace
Event report SAMMAN Law and Corporate Affairs is proud to have contributed to the organization of the No AI Without Women conference, an event that delved into the critical challenges and opportunities within the realm of artificial intelligence—an area at the core of our expertise. Co-organized by the European Network for Women in […]
Reaffirming freedom of expression in the digital space: a challenge for our democracy
The digital revolution has offered us all the possibility of freely expressing ourselves on social media without intermediation. At the same time, these new spaces of freedom have witnessed the emergence of negative side effects, such as misinformation, hate speech, and the manipulation of opinion. The working group on “Reaffirming freedom of expression in the […]
47th WorldSkills Competition
WorldSkills Competition: bakery, nursing, masonry, hairdressing, manufacturing… Samman law firm was present in Lyon during the 47th WorldSkills Competition to celebrate a wide range of expertise. More than 1,400 young competitors from 65 countries shared their enthusiasm in an Eurexpo exhibition center full of curious visitors eager to explore the 70 trades represented. […]
French Snap Elections – 1st Round Results and 2nd Round Perspectives
Yesterday, June 30th, the 1st round of the French legislative elections took place, following the unexpected dissolution of the National Assembly (lower house of Parliament) by President Emmanuel Macron on the evening of the EU elections. 1st Round Results Four main blocs were facing off today. First polls indicate the following results: 33,15% for […]