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Trying times: Clare Hughes-Williams & Patrick Hill advise on how best to mitigate exposures in an economic downturn
The Law Commission has launched a call for evidence on decentralised autonomous organisations (DAOs)—a type of organisation typically reliant on blockchain systems that are increasingly important in crypto-markets.
A call for evidence on the operation, risks and benefits of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and the wider blockchain has been launched by the Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Committee. 
The Law Commission is to review legal uncertainties around digital assets, cryptocurrencies and electronic trade documents.

What is asset tokenization? In this week’s NLJ, Michael Patchett-Joyce continues a series of cyber articles by 36 Commercial. 

What is tokenization & why it is becoming important today? Michael Patchett-Joyce of 36 Commercial provides a rundown of the expanding asset token economy
How much do you know about NFTs? It’s a rapidly-evolving technology but you may not need excessive technical or programming knowledge to be able to assist clients on cryptoassets
Nicholas Towers provides a handy introduction to injunctive relief against cryptoassets

Firms will need to consider purchasing separate cyber attack insurance this year, the Law Society has warned

The Law Commission has unveiled draft reforms to the law on digital assets such as crypto-tokens and cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens (NFTs)
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Birketts—trainee cohort

Birketts—trainee cohort

Firm welcomes new cohort of 29 trainee solicitors for 2025

Keoghs—four appointments

Keoghs—four appointments

Four partner hires expand legal expertise in Scotland and Northern Ireland

Brabners—Ben Lamb

Brabners—Ben Lamb

Real estate team in Yorkshire welcomes new partner

NEWS
Robert Taylor of 360 Law Services warns in this week's NLJ that adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) risks entrenching disadvantage for SME law firms, unless tools are tailored to their needs
From oligarchs to cosmetic clinics, strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs) target journalists, activists and ordinary citizens with intimidating legal tactics. Writing in NLJ this week, Sadie Whittam of Lancaster University explores the weaponisation of litigation to silence critics
Delays and dysfunction continue to mount in the county court, as revealed in a scathing Justice Committee report and under discussion this week by NLJ columnist Professor Dominic Regan of City Law School. Bulk claims—especially from private parking firms—are overwhelming the system, with 8,000 cases filed weekly
Writing in NLJ this week, Thomas Rothwell and Kavish Shah of Falcon Chambers unpack the surprise inclusion of a ban on upwards-only rent reviews in the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
Charles Pigott of Mills & Reeve charts the turbulent progress of the Employment Rights Bill through the House of Lords, in this week's NLJ
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