Welcome to the 13th edition of BirdWatch - our regular newsletter to keep US businesses informed on the latest developments in Europe, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.

The Focus of this edition is on International HR Services and what is changing for employers across the globe. Other Updates include our new Cloud Services Law Site which allows you to map legal issues associated with cloud services on a country by country basis, the European Commission's consultation on the EU Copyright Directive, and a 2020 energy storage update. Our Upcoming Events include a live webinar on how the General Counsel's office can facilitate digital transformation and a series of sessions on how Retail & Consumer businesses can recover from the impact of COVID-19 and look for new opportunities.