Are the terms crypto asset and cryptocurrency interchangeable in the eyes of the English law? And could NFTs be recognised as property? Max Schreeve-McGiffen looks at the conundrums raised by the recent decision in Wang v Darby….
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Ofcom has also designated the ASA as co-regulator…
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We are planning a predictions and reflections special issue of Computers & Law for release in January. The deadline for submissions is the 7th January so what better way to spend the festive period than crafting your own predictions for the techlaw sector. We’d like as many members to contribute as possible so if you…
Sarah Hill, Chair of the new SCL Group, explains what sustainability looks like in the techlaw context and why the launch of the new group is timely….
Call for views aims to better understand the current framework’s function to support innovation….
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Nathan Evans (Partner) and Julia Carey (Newly Qualified Solicitor) of HCR Hewitsons share their experiences of working remotely within private practice during the pandemic and explain some of the lessons learned for the “new normal”….
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What is digital transformation? Where do the risks lie that may result in disputes between customer and supplier? William Hooper with some insights from the expert witness perspective…
Peter Yapp, our regular contributor on cybersecurity, sets out some useful reminders on how to minimise the intrusion of privacy when using the major social media networks and thus reduce your exposure to data breach…
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The CMA requires Facebook/Meta to sell Giphy after finding deal could harm social media users and UK advertisers….
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In addition, the ICO has issued a provisional notice to stop further processing of the personal data of people in the UK and to delete it….
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