SCL “Tech Law Summer Cinema” – August 2022
SCL has curated a programme of engaging and relevant content from its training library to be shown online for free for SCL members….
Miscellaneous
NortonLifeLock/Avast merger: CMA consults on its provisional clearance of the deal
The CMA has provisionally cleared the anticipated acquisition of Avast by NortonLifeLock following an in-depth merger investigation….
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Digital Securities: UKJT consults on Legal Statement
Following the Legal Statement on the Status of Cryptoassets and Smart Contracts, the UK Jurisdiction Taskforce is consulting on a Legal Statement on Digital Securities….
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UK government announces investment in digital transformation of UK’s legal sector
The new investment will support the second phase of the LawtechUK programme….
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Law Commission consults on proposals for new laws on digital assets
Law Commission proposes a “third category” of property for digital assets called data objects….
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CMA publishes initial findings on music streaming
CMA is consulting on its proposal not to make market investigation reference….
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A Stitch in Time: recovering distressed IT projects
Many relationships have a rocky patch. Most quickly recover. However, some can deteriorate to the point where separation seems like the only option. When the temperature is rising and heated words are exchanged, what can you do to recover a relationship or, if you are past the point of no return, end it with minimal pain and cost? William Hooper and Anthony Rance consider this question from the perspective of both expert and lawyer, sharing their own experiences of distressed IT projects….
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SCL Competition and Tech Group – call for expressions of interest
An invitation to SCL members to be part of this new SCL Group…
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Digital Services Act: Updated infographic
Kuan Hon’s infographic summarising the key points of the Digital Services Act – updated July 2022…
UK government consults on policy statement on regulating AI
Meanwhile the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill is introduced to the UK parliament….
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