Tom Whittaker and Ravi Tandon outline how AI is impacting litigation, before looking in depth at its impact on eDiscovery. 1 – Trends AI is becoming increasingly relevant not just in what disputes are about but also in how they are handled. On the substance, there are still few reported cases. However, anecdotally, AI-related disputes…
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Anne Todd looks at the pros, cons and risks of customised versus off the shelf AI tools. When a business is looking to implement a new AI system it may consider whether it is preferable to build a unique, bespoke AI system or to buy an existing third party system. Procuring an existing off the…
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Shanthini Satyendra separates the wood from the trees on what matters to leaders in companies seeking to adopt AI. Drawing out how pivotal a role lawyers can have in this respect. Including in this article insights she has curated from leaders in AI including General Counsel and C-suite members who, together with Shanthini, are part…
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UK law CMA issues rules for the digital markets competition regime levy Section 110 of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 gives the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) powers to charge a levy to firms designated with strategic market status (SMS) to recoup costs which the CMA incurs in exercising its digital markets…
Ofcom has issued a consultation and a series of statements under the Media Act, which may be of interest to tech lawyers. Designation of television selection services Ofcom is consulting on its provisional view of the television selection services it proposes should be designated under the Media Act 2024. It says that it is critical…
The Product Regulation and Metrology Act has received Royal Assent. Among other things, it aims to boost powers to tackle unsafe products which are sold online. The Act includes measures to hold online marketplaces to account. One example of the safety concerns it aims to resolve concerns fires caused by lithium-ion batteries used in e-bikes….
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The Competition and Markets Authority is proposing to designate Google with strategic market status (SMS) in general search and search advertising under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024. The CMA is consulting on the proposal before it makes a final decision in October. If designated, the CMA would be able to introduce targeted…
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The ICO is consulting on new guidance for smart products. It points out that from smart speakers and fitness trackers to Wi-Fi fridges and interconnected air fryers, smart products often collect large amounts of personal information from users, including sensitive information, so manufacturers and developers must ensure their products are designed with data protection in…
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UK law UK government consults on draft regulations to commence Sections 61 to 64 of the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022 The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology is consulting on draft secondary legislation to commence sections 61 to 64 of the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022 (the Renewals Provisions). The…
UK law Secretaries of State reply to Select Committees’ joint response to copyright and AI consultation The Secretaries of State for Science, Innovation and Technology and for Culture, Media and Sport have replied to the February 2025 CMS and SIT Committees’ joint response to the government’s consultation on AI and copyright. They have shared the…