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UK Proposal Extending Property Right to Digital Assets Could Have Sweeping Consequences

Though not surprising, experts suggest that the U.K.'s approach to regulate digital assets could influence ongoing debates around how to apply existing bodies of law to Web3 technologies.
4 minute read

International Edition

Gowling WLG Brings on Former Meta In-House Counsel to Co-Lead Canadian Cyber and Privacy Group

Guilmain said it's a "hot moment" for privacy law in Canada and around the world as jurisdictions are updating their privacy legislation.
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International Edition

Top Lawyers Respond to Appointment of Truss as UK Prime Minister

'The likelihood of a Labour government in 2024 has just gone up by a large percentage', said one UK lawyer.
5 minute read

International Edition

Welcome to London! What Newcomers Need to Know...

With an impending recession, a new prime minister starting Monday, and a buzzing hiring market, those setting up in London must prepare themselves.
4 minute read

International Edition

Former Pinsents Employee Banned From Profession for 'Offensive Language' in Messages

The employee was dismissed by Pinsent Masons for gross misconduct in 2020.
2 minute read

International Edition

McDermott London Partner Rebuked by UK Regulator

The firm said it has been 'fully supportive' of the partner and firmly believe she made an 'honest oversight'. 
2 minute read

International Edition

Thanks to US Government Regulators, Law Firms See Increasing Business in ESG

Demand is up in ESG and corporate practices as clients sweat the SEC's proposed climate risk disclosures.
5 minute read

International Edition

UK's New AI Regulatory Approach Diverges From EU, But Shares Common Principles

The U.K.'s first step in its approach to regulating AI is revealing of the government's post-Brexit promise for more flexible regulations that still bolster innovation. But could its unique, "future-proof" approach bring with it its own set of challenges?
5 minute read

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Hogan Lovells' German M&A Compliance App Underscores Broader Automation Push

As Germany's criteria to pass the national security requirements of international M&A transactions grows, Hogan Lovells is looking to technology to ease the complex process.
4 minute read

International Edition

Judging The Line Between Incompetence and Dishonesty

'All too often the regulated person has offered the explanation of workplace pressures in mitigation of their conduct', writes Abby Adamah.
5 minute read

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