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Clifford Chance: What are your hopes and fears for Tech in 2021?

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Business Technology

Dr. Carissa Véliz, best-selling author of Privacy is Power and an Associate Professor, Faculty of Philosophy, Institute for Ethics in AI at University of Oxford, and Jonathan Kewley, Partner and Co-Head of the Tech Group at Clifford Chance provide illuminating answers to this and other insightful questions posed by Clifford Chance associate, Herbert Swaniker in […]

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Alston & Bird: US Disrupt Different Malware Strains With Global Co-Operation

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Malware

On January 27 and 28, 2021, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced two successful operations to disrupt two different strains of malware, Netwalker ransomware and a banking Trojan known as Emotet, which have affected victims around the globe and caused millions of dollars in damage in recent years. The law enforcement actions against Netwalker and Emotet are the

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AI Law Trends in 2021: What Can We Expect?

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Law tech ai

The Morgan Lewis ‘Spotlight’ blog looks at developing trends with law firms, including this interview with Andrew Gray, a partner in Morgan Lewis’s intellectual property practice who advises companies on blockchain, cryptocurrency, computer and internet law issues, and financing and transactional matters that involve technology firms and the sale and licensing of technology. Currently, Andrew

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Morgan Lewis: Biden Administration Issues Order on Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation

Briefings, Briefings, US Law /
Joe Biden

As one of his first actions in office, President Joe Biden has issued an executive order ensuring that last year’s US Supreme Court decision in Bostock v. Clayton County is applied immediately and efficiently by all federal agencies that enforce any laws that prohibit sex discrimination. In Bostock, the Court ruled that employees are protected against discrimination based on sexual

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Resolving Cross-Border IP Issues Via Arbitration

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Arbitration

Morrison & Foerster’s article on the “Arbitration of Intellectual Property and Licensing Disputes”, featured in The Asia-Pacific Arbitration Review 2021, examines the viability and desirability of arbitration as an alternative mechanism for resolving cross-border IP and IP-related disputes. Rights holders have traditionally turned to court litigation to protect rights such as patents, copyrights, trademarks and

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The “COVID Comeback” – Law Firm Tech Leaders’ Survey Shows Growth Again in 2021

Briefings, Briefings, Law Firm Technology /
Legaltechnology lawfuel

The Morrison & Foerster survey of Tech leaders reveals that two-thirds of dealmakers anticipate the market to expand this year; points to continued “COVID comeback” following record run in 2020.  The survey points to major impact of the pandemic on buyers’ tech priorities and dealmaking for 2021.   SAN FRANCISCO (January 12, 2021) LawFuel.com –

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Why Law Firm Directories Should Help Drive Law Firm Diversity

Briefings, Briefings, Law Firm Directory, Law Marketing /
Lawdirectories lawfuel

Clare Murray *– It is legal directory submission time again, the most important PR exercise of the year for firms and individual lawyers.  Practices are built, promotions secured, and opportunities gifted on the back of legal directory rankings. And the person who holds the pen in those submissions, holds the career of colleagues and the

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Linklaters – Australia moves one step closer to joining the global Magnitsky campaign

Australia Law News, Briefings /
Magnitsky lawfuel

Linklaters:  The Australian Parliamentary Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade has recommended that the Australian Government enact legislation to establish a worldwide human rights sanctions regime. The Committee’s proposed model is informed by Canadian, UK and US models, but has notable unique features. The inquiry into an Australian human rights sanction regime

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FAQ: Is It A Good Idea To Hire A Public Adjuster For Your Insurance Claim?

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why you must use an attorney in contract law

Making an insurance claim in respect of anything from damage to a vehicle or home, or theft, has been likened to taking a full time job.  It will frequently involve working with an insurance adjuster who will assess the damage figure. Working with adjusters in a claim of just about any sort can involve a mountain

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Major Developments in Australian Law in 2021

Australia Law News, Briefings /
Sydney

Linklaters – Year in Review 2020 and Year to Come 2021 summarises some of the major developments across Australia last year, and a selection of key changes that we anticipate over the coming year. There are links to further reading, where available. COVID-19 necessitated measured responses from governments and regulators to help businesses, consumers and

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