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GDPR and AI: A Practical Guide for Lawyers Using Artificial Intelligence Tools
Compliance5 min

GDPR and AI: A Practical Guide for Lawyers Using Artificial Intelligence Tools

Everything you need to know about GDPR compliance when using AI tools in your law firm.

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Verifactu for Attorneys: Complete Guide to Royal Decree 1007/2023
Compliance6 min

Verifactu for Attorneys: Complete Guide to Royal Decree 1007/2023

The Verifactu Royal Decree requires all practices with invoicing software from July 2025. What it means, what you need to do, and how Lexiel handles it automatically.

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GDPR for Law Firms: Obligations and How to Comply in 2026
Compliance12 min

GDPR for Law Firms: Obligations and How to Comply in 2026

Complete guide to GDPR obligations for law firms: processing records, DPO, consent, breaches, penalties, and compliance checklist.

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Electronic Invoicing for Lawyers: Step-by-Step VeriFactu 2026 Guide
Compliance11 min

Electronic Invoicing for Lawyers: Step-by-Step VeriFactu 2026 Guide

Everything about VeriFactu for lawyers in 2026: obligations, deadlines, technical requirements, penalties, VAT on legal services.

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GDPR in Law Firms: Obligations, Risks and How to Comply in 2026
Compliance10 min

GDPR in Law Firms: Obligations, Risks and How to Comply in 2026

Practical guide to GDPR obligations for law firms: records of activities, data processing agreements, security breaches and the role of the Data Protection Officer.

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EU AI Act and Lawyers in Spain: Obligations, Risks and Compliance in 2026
Compliance10 min

EU AI Act and Lawyers in Spain: Obligations, Risks and Compliance in 2026

EU AI Act compliance guide for Spanish lawyers and law firms: AI tool risk classification, user and provider obligations, sanctions and compliance checklist.

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Online Child Data Protection in Spain 2026: LOPDGDD and GDPR Obligations
Compliance9 min

Online Child Data Protection in Spain 2026: LOPDGDD and GDPR Obligations

Compliance guide on child data protection in digital environments: age of consent (14 in Spain), parental verification, GDPR and LOPDGDD-compliant design and sanctions.

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Criminal Compliance for Law Firms: Art. 31 bis Spanish Penal Code and Corporate Criminal Liability
Compliance10 min

Criminal Compliance for Law Firms: Art. 31 bis Spanish Penal Code and Corporate Criminal Liability

Analysis of corporate criminal liability (Art. 31 bis Spanish Penal Code) applied to law firms and professional partnerships: compliance program requirements, whistleblowing channel and certification.

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Spain Whistleblowing Act 2/2023: Reporting Channel, Deadlines and Sanctions
Compliance8 min

Spain Whistleblowing Act 2/2023: Reporting Channel, Deadlines and Sanctions

Practical guide on Spain Whistleblowing Act 2/2023: who needs a channel, technical requirements, response deadlines, whistleblower protections and sanctions for non-compliance.

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EU AI Act: Key compliance obligations for lawyers and law firms 2026
Compliance9 min

EU AI Act: Key compliance obligations for lawyers and law firms 2026

Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 (AI Act) enters into force in phases from 2024. We analyse which AI systems are high-risk in the legal sector, transparency obligations and fines of up to 3% of global turnover.

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Spain Whistleblowing Law 2/2023: mandatory reporting channel for companies
Compliance7 min

Spain Whistleblowing Law 2/2023: mandatory reporting channel for companies

Law 2/2023 of 20 February transposes EU Directive 2019/1937 and requires companies with 50+ workers to set up an internal reporting channel by 1 December 2023. We cover requirements, timelines and penalties.

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GDPR for law firms: obligations, processing records and fines 2026
Compliance8 min

GDPR for law firms: obligations, processing records and fines 2026

Law firms handle particularly sensitive data: fees, judicial disputes, professional secrecy. We analyse specific GDPR obligations: records of processing activities, legal basis, retention periods and AEPD enforcement regime.

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Second chance for individuals in Spain: requirements, procedure and effects 2026
Compliance8 min

Second chance for individuals in Spain: requirements, procedure and effects 2026

The second chance mechanism (TRLC, Law 16/2022) allows individuals and self-employed to obtain discharge of unsatisfied liabilities. We analyse both paths: payment plan and immediate liquidation with provisional discharge.

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Anti-money laundering for lawyers: obligations and latest SEPBLAC rulings 2025
Compliance7 min

Anti-money laundering for lawyers: obligations and latest SEPBLAC rulings 2025

Lawyers are obliged entities under Law 10/2010 AML when involved in certain transactions (property sales, company formation, fund management). We cover due diligence duties, SEPBLAC reporting and professional secrecy.

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Pay equality and salary transparency: RD 902/2020 and employer obligations Spain 2026
Compliance7 min

Pay equality and salary transparency: RD 902/2020 and employer obligations Spain 2026

RD 902/2020 of 13 October regulates pay equality between women and men. It requires companies to maintain a pay register, conduct a pay audit (if a mandatory equality plan applies) and implement a job evaluation system. We analyse obligations and LISOS penalties.

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ESG in Spain: non-financial reporting obligations (Law 11/2018) and CSRD 2026
Compliance7 min

ESG in Spain: non-financial reporting obligations (Law 11/2018) and CSRD 2026

Law 11/2018 on non-financial information expanded ESG reporting to large companies and listed groups. The CSRD Directive (EU) 2022/2464, in force from 2024, goes much further: expands scope, requires independent assurance and adopts ESRS standards. We analyse the ESG compliance roadmap for Spanish companies.

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Compliance Officer: functions, responsibilities and legal framework in Spain
Compliance11 min

Compliance Officer: functions, responsibilities and legal framework in Spain

The Chief Compliance Officer has become a key figure after Law 2/2023 and the AI Act. We analyse their functions, criminal liability, whistleblowing channel duties and best practices per COSO and UNE 19601.

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GDPR for law firms: records of processing, DPA and compliance 2025
Compliance9 min

GDPR for law firms: records of processing, DPA and compliance 2025

Law firms handle especially sensitive data. We analyse specific GDPR and LOPDGDD obligations: records of processing, legal bases, DPIA, professional privilege and using AI tools with client data.

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NIS2 and cybersecurity for law firms: directly obligated or only as suppliers?
Compliance8 min

NIS2 and cybersecurity for law firms: directly obligated or only as suppliers?

Directive NIS2 (EU) 2022/2555 is in force. We analyse whether law firms are directly within scope, the indirect risk as suppliers of essential entities, and the minimum cybersecurity measures every firm must implement.

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Whistleblowing channel Law 2/2023: practical step-by-step implementation guide
Compliance8 min

Whistleblowing channel Law 2/2023: practical step-by-step implementation guide

Law 2/2023 requires organisations with 50+ workers to have a whistleblowing channel. We analyse the 7 steps to implement it: designate the responsible person, create the policy, choose the technical channel, guarantee confidentiality and protect the whistleblower. Fines up to €1,000,000.

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DORA: Digital Operational Resilience Act for Financial Entities ) Guide 2025
Compliance11 min

DORA: Digital Operational Resilience Act for Financial Entities ) Guide 2025

Complete guide to DORA Regulation (EU) 2022/2554, in force since January 2025: which entities are obliged, the 5 compliance pillars, sanctions and how it affects law firms advising the financial sector.

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GDPR 2026: AEPD fines, AI Act updates and compliance for law firms
Compliance6 min

GDPR 2026: AEPD fines, AI Act updates and compliance for law firms

AEPD fines in 2025-2026, GDPR interaction with the AI Regulation, and compliance obligations for law firms handling sensitive client data.

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GDPR and Spanish Data Protection Law in Law Firms: Practical Obligations (2026)
Compliance11 min

GDPR and Spanish Data Protection Law in Law Firms: Practical Obligations (2026)

Practical guide to data protection for lawyers: GDPR, LOPDGDD, professional secrecy and special categories, controller vs. processor, DPO, AEPD sanctions and basic firm compliance.

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Corporate Criminal Liability in Spain: Art. 31 bis Criminal Code and Compliance Programs
Compliance14 min

Corporate Criminal Liability in Spain: Art. 31 bis Criminal Code and Compliance Programs

Analysis of Art. 31 bis of the Spanish Criminal Code: when a company is criminally liable, compliance program requirements for exemption, supervisory body and quarterly review.

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Mandatory Whistleblowing Channel: Law 2/2023 and Obligations for Spanish Companies
Compliance11 min

Mandatory Whistleblowing Channel: Law 2/2023 and Obligations for Spanish Companies

Everything about Law 2/2023 on whistleblower protection: which companies are obligated (50+ workers), deadlines, whistleblower protection, penalties and how to properly implement the channel.

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Anti-Money Laundering in Spain: Law 10/2010 for Lawyers and Businesses
Compliance12 min

Anti-Money Laundering in Spain: Law 10/2010 for Lawyers and Businesses

Obligations under Law 10/2010 on money laundering prevention: obligated subjects (including lawyers), due diligence, beneficial owner identification, SEPBLAC reporting and penalties.

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