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Suddenly the metaverse is everywhere. But what are the potential legal ramifications of living and working in this parallel universe? In this two part article a team from Norton Rose Fulbright LLP look at the potential legal issues and the technology behind the concept
High Court considers ownership of LinkedIn contacts in an employment context, ICO launches artificial intelligence and data protection risk toolkit, DCMS publishes new research on cyber security issues regarding use of internet-connected devices by businesses and more in this week’s round-up of UK and EU techlaw news developments not covered elsewhere on the SCL website.
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Andrew Agapiou looks at how AI, Big Data and smart contracts could drive a more sustainable built environment.
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Ralph Giles on forthcoming changes to modern slavery statements and some tips on how to draft them
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Imogen Armstrong identifies some of the current issues in green due diligence and why it is an increasingly important part of M&A work
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The Court of Appeal has reversed the High Court's ruling that certain trade marks were not infringed by sales through various Amazon platforms which allowed UK and EU consumers to buy branded goods which had been lawfully manufactured, marketed and sold in the US with US rights-holder's consent.
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Both sets of guidelines are open for consultation for six weeks.
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Ruth Keating forsees some technological advances to help sustainability - and hints at the legal challenges
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Ralph Giles and Hannah Jones explain how Ethereum is moving to 'proof of stake' and what that means for cryptocurrency power consumption
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Health and Care Act 2022 (with restrictions on advertising of “junk foods” online and on TV) granted Royal Assent, High Court rules central government use of private email accounts, instant messaging platforms and auto-delete functions for government business not unlawful, Competition Act 1998 (Vertical Agreements Block Exemption) Order 2022 published and more in this week’s round-up of UK and EU techlaw news developments not covered elsewhere on the SCL website.
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Alex Galtieri explains how his work as in-house counsel at an ISP is adapting to environmental concerns
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Interview with Matthew Gingell, General Counsel of Oxygen House Group and the founder of The Chancery Lane Project
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In his last column for Computers & Law, our regular contributor on cybersecurity, Peter Yapp, looks at the crucial governance issues that must now be tackled to ensure organisations can survive in the face of increasing threats.
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The report highlights the rapid expansion in influencer culture, where content creators build relationships with audiences on social media platforms, exerting both commercial and non-commercial influence.
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Sarah Ellington discusses potential legal and reputational risks in the end use of technology, drawing on examples from court cases and non judicial complaints, and provides some practical pointers on how to mitigate such risks.
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Government plans Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Bill, Media Bill, Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill, Electronic Trade Documents Bill, Data Reform Bill, Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill, Online Safety Bill and Transport Bill.
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The ABCDE of Tech.
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