There’s a double bill of tech in this week’s NLJ. Ian McDougall, EVP & general counsel, LexisNexis Legal & Professional, sets out what lawyers need to know about artificial intelligence (AI). Nick Barnard, partner, Corker Binning, reports on new legislative tools being used by enforcement agencies to seize, freeze or destroy cryptoassets
From deepfakes to revenge porn, the rise of online crime has created a tough environment to police
The Law Commission has launched a call for evidence on jurisdiction issues in relation to electronic trade documents and digital assets such as crypto-tokens
Deepfakes, whether of Taylor Swift or Donald Trump, have obviously harmful potential consequences for the unwitting subject—but what legal action can be taken against them?
The government has issued a draft code of practice on cyber security governance to help businesses strengthen their protection against cyber-attack
Chair of the Association of Pension Lawyers joins as partner
Group names Shakespeare Martineau partner head of Sheffield office
Four legal directors promoted to partner across UK offices
The abolition of assured shorthold tenancies and section 21 evictions marks the beginning of a ‘brave new world’ for England’s rental sector, writes Daniel Bacon of Seddons GSC