Inside Tech Lawhttps://www.insidetechlaw.com/blog/rss/,-w-,Recent blog postsen{082CD014-B9F2-4417-86EA-D6BCA3B1A54A}https://www.insidetechlaw.com/blog/2024/03/europe-takes-the-early-lead-lawmakers-pass-landmark-ai-legislationMarcus EvansChuck HollisArtificial intelligenceTechnologyBlog postEurope takes the early lead: Lawmakers pass landmark AI legislationOn March 13, the EU Parliament voted to adopt the EU’s AI Act. The AI Act is the EU’s first comprehensive legislation setting rules regulating artificial intelligence on an EU-wide basis. Wed, 13 Mar 2024 21:59:00 ZMarcus Evans, Chuck Hollis{26B87AFC-5E10-4A31-B96A-81E8473A3CE9}https://www.insidetechlaw.com/blog/2024/03/gaming-and-law-what-businesses-need-to-knowLara WhiteMiranda ColeRosemary NanceTechnologyBlog postGaming and law what businesses need to knowGaming raises a multitude of legal issues for businesses. In this series of publications, Gaming and law: What businesses need to know, we cover a number of the most topical issues.Wed, 13 Mar 2024 15:49:51 ZLara White, Miranda Cole, Rosemary Nance{3FA047C0-E80D-4697-9598-2885237A7539}https://www.insidetechlaw.com/blog/2024/03/uk-governments-response-to-ai-white-paper-consultation-next-steps-for-implementing-the-principlesMarcus EvansRosemary NanceArtificial intelligenceAI insightsUK government's response to AI White Paper consultation: Next steps for implementing the principlesThe UK Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology (DSIT) has published its response to its consultation on its white paper, ‘A pro innovation approach to AI regulation’ (the Response). The Response outlines key investment initiatives and regulatory steps.Mon, 04 Mar 2024 15:39:00 ZMarcus Evans, Rosemary Nance{06124A92-7790-4619-BB58-3DAF12FBC7EE}https://www.insidetechlaw.com/blog/2024/02/singapore-proposes-governance-framework-for-generative-aiMarcus EvansWilson AngJeremy LuaJeremiah ChewArtificial intelligenceAI insightsData protectionSingapore proposes Governance Framework for Generative AIOn 16 January 2023, Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), in collaboration with the AI Verify Foundation, announced a public consultation on its draft Model AI Governance Framework for Generative AI (Draft GenAI Governance Framework), showing the areas where future policy interventions relating to generative AI may take place and options for such intervention.Sun, 04 Feb 2024 16:47:00 ZMarcus Evans, Wilson Ang, Jeremy Lua, Jeremiah Chew{9F9E0E82-43BE-4DD9-ABB3-E9C82180739A}https://www.insidetechlaw.com/blog/2024/02/nydfs-issues-significant-guidance-on-insurers-using-ai-or-external-dataDan PepperElyssa DiamondArtificial intelligenceAI insightsNYDFS issues significant guidance on insurers using AI or external dataOn January 17, 2024 the New York Department of Financial Services (“NYDFS”) published a Proposed Insurance Circular Letter (“Proposed Circular”) regarding the use of artificial intelligence systems (“AIS”) and external consumer data and information sources (“ECDIS”) in insurance underwriting and pricing.Fri, 02 Feb 2024 16:47:00 ZDan Pepper, Elyssa Diamond{78476DD6-EFE0-4029-B3DD-90CD5B797A6A}https://www.insidetechlaw.com/blog/2023/12/the-metaverse-a-new-dimension-for-legal-servicesLena HaffnerMetaverse and NFTsThe Metaverse: A new dimension for legal servicesAfter having created and shared the virtual reality (VR) experience several times now with clients during our events with Arthur Technologies, I am so excited about the potential that the Metaverse holds for transforming our industry. Fri, 22 Dec 2023 13:39:58 ZLena Haffner{A7D358BF-4EAA-4E5E-A713-2A5ED5F1CB41}https://www.insidetechlaw.com/blog/2023/12/managing-ai-risks-and-legal-implications-dec23Imran AhmadJohn CassellMaya MedeirosVéronique BarryJesse BeatsonRoxanne CaronJérémie WyattSara A. Levine, KCBlog postArtificial intelligenceManaging AI risks and legal implications, effective cybersecurity, ensuring privacy and the integrity of organizational recordsIn a world where generative AI is driving innovation and technology is outpacing legislation, there’s a lot for companies to consider to maintain operational effectiveness and minimize risk.Thu, 21 Dec 2023 11:56:00 ZImran Ahmad, John Cassell, Maya Medeiros, Véronique Barry, Jesse Beatson, Roxanne Caron, Jérémie Wyatt, Sara A. Levine, KC{8B2DE62A-C590-403F-87D3-CF6D1B9531A6}https://www.insidetechlaw.com/blog/2023/12/the-uk-cmas-ai-foundation-models-initial-reportMiranda ColeBlog postArtificial intelligenceThe UK CMA’s AI Foundation Models Initial ReportThe CMA’s Initial Report (Report), published on 18 September 2023, considers three levels of the AI Foundation Model (FM) value chain (although it focuses predominantly on the first two levels).Wed, 13 Dec 2023 16:10:00 ZMiranda Cole{F42884C0-BDC6-4F76-8C69-F29ED7209F2F}https://www.insidetechlaw.com/blog/2023/12/the-power-of-ai-how-is-artificial-intelligence-transforming-financial-servicesHannah MeakinMarcus EvansHannah McAslan-SchaafMichael SinclairBlog postArtificial intelligenceThe Power of AI: How is artificial intelligence transforming financial services?We have published a new global report, The Power of AI: How is artificial intelligence transforming financing services, which features responses from a cross-section of financial services clients surveyed around the world in relation to the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or machine learning (ML) solutions.Wed, 13 Dec 2023 11:30:00 ZHannah Meakin, Marcus Evans, Hannah McAslan-Schaaf, Michael Sinclair{2518ADA7-A21D-4973-B51F-53F1BB17C057}https://www.insidetechlaw.com/blog/2023/12/the-eus-ai-act-the-position-is-agreedMarcus EvansLara WhiteMichael SinclairBlog postArtificial intelligenceThe EU’s AI Act: the position is agreedIn the early hours of the morning of Saturday 9 December 2023, the European Parliament (the Parliament) and the Council of the EU (the Council) reached an agreement on the outstanding points on the EU’s Regulation on artificial intelligence (AI Act).Tue, 12 Dec 2023 10:52:00 ZMarcus Evans, Lara White, Michael Sinclair{D5B8CDDD-5811-48BD-9F77-A34D9771832C}https://www.insidetechlaw.com/blog/2023/11/artificial-intelligence-regulation-bill-uk-private-members-billMarcus EvansLara WhiteMichael SinclairBlog postArtificial intelligenceArtificial Intelligence (Regulation) Bill: UK Private Members’ Bill underscores wide-spread regulatory concernsA Private Members’ Bill, the Artificial Intelligence (Regulation) Bill (the Bill), has been introduced into House of Lords (the UK’s upper House of the UK Parliament) and is currently at the second Parliamentary stage.Mon, 27 Nov 2023 10:48:00 ZMarcus Evans, Lara White, Michael Sinclair{7FD4CEB0-D822-4B4F-B17E-E73481208778}https://www.insidetechlaw.com/blog/2023/11/president-biden-issues-sweeping-artificial-intelligence-directives-targeting-safety-securityWill DaughertyMarcus EvansGerar MazarakisBlog postArtificial intelligencePresident Biden issues sweeping artificial intelligence directives targeting safety, security and trustOn October 30, 2023, after recognizing that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the most consequential technology of our time and anticipating that it will accelerate more technological change in the next five to ten years than witnessed in the past fifty, President Biden issued an Executive Order directing actions to establish new AI standards.Thu, 09 Nov 2023 12:10:00 ZWill Daugherty, Marcus Evans, Gerar Mazarakis{60BFB871-C358-43AA-9924-3D5478518E49}https://www.insidetechlaw.com/blog/2023/11/international-agreement-on-ai-safety-imran-ahmad-comments-on-bletchley-declarationBlog postArtificial intelligenceCanadaInternational agreement on AI safety: Imran Ahmad comments on Bletchley DeclarationArtificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to fundamentally change business processes, and also have a significant impact on human well-being.Tue, 07 Nov 2023 12:10:00 Z{541587F6-AFF7-473C-B7A6-493382050E6F}https://www.insidetechlaw.com/blog/2023/11/generative-ai-qa-with-professor-peter-mcburneySarah EspritBlog postBlog postArtificial intelligence and digitalisationArtificial intelligenceAI insightsGenerative AI: Q&A with Professor Peter McBurney, Professor of Computer Science, Department of Informatics, King’s College LondonProfessor Peter McBurney specialises in artificial intelligence (AI) and provides AI consultancy services to Norton Rose Fulbright LLP and our clients. Wed, 01 Nov 2023 09:35:00 ZSarah Esprit{B1C60DB0-354A-4AD7-A39C-390D5B9CE747}https://www.insidetechlaw.com/blog/2023/10/part-2-legislative-advances-in-the-world-of-artificial-intelligence-canadaImran AhmadBrian ChauMaya MedeirosSuzie KempBlog postArtificial intelligenceCanadaPART II: Legislative advances in the world of artificial intelligence, Canada – Minister releases proposed amendments to AIDAOn October 5, the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry (ISED) wrote a letter to the Standing Committee on Industry and Technology proposing amendments to Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (AIDA), which was introduced as part of Bill C-27 in June 2022. Further information on AIDA can be found in our previous update.Tue, 31 Oct 2023 12:10:00 ZImran Ahmad, Brian Chau, Maya Medeiros, Suzie Kemp{A00C5456-3CDF-4793-A3DE-ABA7930C1955}https://www.insidetechlaw.com/blog/2023/10/informative-preparatory-papers-on-state-of-frontier-ai-and-potential-safety-risksMarcus EvansLara WhiteBlog postArtificial intelligencePreparatory papers on state of frontier AI and potential risks for UK AI Safety Summit publishedOn 26 October, the UK prime minister gave a speech on the AI Safety Summit to be hosted in the UK on 1 and 2 November.Fri, 27 Oct 2023 11:29:00 ZMarcus Evans, Lara White{4F0C52ED-C513-4AA0-AD33-77138B0C2A9F}https://www.insidetechlaw.com/blog/2023/10/part-1-advances-in-artificial-intelligence-legislation-in-canadaImran AhmadBrian ChauMaya MedeirosSuzie KempBlog postArtificial intelligenceCanadaPART I: Advances in artificial intelligence legislation in Canada ‒ Minister releases generative AI voluntary code as bridge to AIDAOn September 27, the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry released a voluntary code of conduct specific to generative AI.Tue, 24 Oct 2023 12:10:00 ZImran Ahmad, Brian Chau, Maya Medeiros, Suzie Kemp{5F22BCBF-F968-4FEF-AC00-19CD69922B3F}https://www.insidetechlaw.com/blog/2023/10/technology-privacy-and-cybersecurity-summit-1-november-2023Blog postTechnology2023 Technology, privacy and cybersecurity summit | 1 November 2023Norton Rose Fulbright Canada invites you to our annual technology, privacy and cybersecurity virtual summit. Navigating the evolving world of technology is not easy for companies today.Thu, 19 Oct 2023 08:41:00 Z{334A5B37-53A5-4A2C-B1BC-CB91E4731BEF}https://www.insidetechlaw.com/blog/2023/10/gaming-and-law-what-businesses-need-to-knowJustin DavidsonBlog postTechnologyMetaverse and NFTsMetaverse insightsNFTs insightsGaming and law: What businesses need to knowGaming raises a multitude of legal issues for businesses. In this series of publications, Gaming and law: What businesses need to know, we cover a number of the most topical issues.Thu, 19 Oct 2023 08:41:00 ZJustin Davidson{C1B117E9-F631-465F-B80A-0121A5CDDCA3}https://www.insidetechlaw.com/blog/2023/10/uk-information-commissioners-office-publishes-final-guidance-on-employee-monitoringLara WhiteOlivia WintBlog postDataData protectionEmploymentFintechUK Information Commissioner’s Office Publishes Final Guidance On Employee MonitoringThe UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) published its final guidance on monitoring workers on 3 October 2023 (the Guidance).Thu, 12 Oct 2023 14:59:00 ZLara White, Olivia Wint{3096030C-A9E2-49C6-B4FB-2D7E191B9704}https://www.insidetechlaw.com/blog/2023/10/legal-geek-2023-combining-people-use-cases-and-technology-for-meaningful-changeBernhard FiedlerBlog postTechnologyArtificial intelligenceLegal Geek 2023: Combining people, use cases, and technology for meaningful changeThe legal industry is no stranger to the winds of change blowing through its traditional practices. Last week, at the renowned Legal Geek conference, it was evident that the industry is standing at a pivotal stage.Mon, 09 Oct 2023 16:08:00 ZBernhard Fiedler{BD8FD215-5DFA-41DD-A70D-5CC9C536FFAE}https://www.insidetechlaw.com/blog/2023/10/legal-geek-2023-preview-genais-impact-on-the-legal-industryBernhard FiedlerBlog postTechnologyArtificial intelligenceLegal Geek 2023 preview: GenAI's impact on the legal industryAs I prepare to attend this year's Legal Geek conference, I find myself eagerly anticipating the discussions surrounding GenAI, a topic that has significantly evolved since last year's event.Tue, 03 Oct 2023 16:08:00 ZBernhard Fiedler{A37CB014-B418-4B67-961E-0B31A55A09C1}https://www.insidetechlaw.com/blog/2023/09/an-overview-of-the-european-digital-strategyLara WhiteMiranda ColePolina MaloshchinskaiaBlog postDataData protectionRegulationTech Regulation insightsAn overview of the European digital strategyWe have published an article, EU: An overview of the European digital strategy, explaining the aims and key components of the EU digital strategy, outlining at a high-level key legislation that has been published in this space in the past three years and highlighting the way in which the various legislative instruments interact with each other and with European data privacy rules.Tue, 26 Sep 2023 16:08:00 ZLara White, Miranda Cole, Polina Maloshchinskaia{10259A31-9996-4EC3-A3D0-379E09719334}https://www.insidetechlaw.com/blog/2023/09/navigating-the-metaverseJames RussellBlog postTechnologyMetaverse and NFTsMetaverse insightsNFTs insightsNavigating the metaverseIn the space of a very short time, businesses are focusing on what the metaverse means for them. In addition to commercialising the opportunities available to them, such as new channels to market and enhanced customer engagement, businesses will need to understand and address the associated risks.Tue, 12 Sep 2023 16:08:00 ZJames Russell{AFA9137C-298C-4542-808C-6A68A09CA9EF}https://www.insidetechlaw.com/blog/2023/09/spotlight-on-gaming-key-takeaways-from-gamescom-and-devcomMiranda ColeBlog postTechnologyAntitrust and competitionSpotlight on gaming: Key takeaways from Gamescom and DevcomThe gaming industry has always been an early adopter of artificial intelligence (AI) and we are already seeing how it enhances virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) gaming experiences.Fri, 01 Sep 2023 16:08:00 ZMiranda Cole{57630BA4-F61E-43E4-B3EC-C891B5B57AB9}https://www.insidetechlaw.com/blog/2023/08/web-40-and-virtual-worlds-the-next-frontierRebecca LanderBlog postMetaverse and NFTsMetaverse insightsRegulationTech Regulation insightsWeb 4.0 and virtual worlds: The next frontierAs public awareness of Web 3.0, the metaverse and other associated technologies increases, there is further pressure on governments, businesses and regulatory bodies to keep abreast of both the possibilities and the risks of these new worlds.Thu, 31 Aug 2023 16:08:24 ZRebecca Lander{FE60293E-DABF-42C8-B581-8AA714953813}https://www.insidetechlaw.com/blog/2023/08/the-new-influencer-marketing-french-law-from-lol-to-advertisingClement MonnetEloïse Patocki-TomasBlog postIntellectual propertyRegulationThe new Influencer marketing French law: from #LOL to #AdvertisingInfluence and content creation have revolutionized the approach to marketing. In the absence of specific regulations applicable to this new form of advertising, influence marketing has been - until now - solely governed by existing law, in particular advertising law and consumer law.Wed, 30 Aug 2023 16:08:00 ZClement Monnet, Eloïse Patocki-Tomas{723F64E4-D57B-4640-A236-0738F3614C80}https://www.insidetechlaw.com/blog/2023/08/the-new-difc-digital-economy-court-how-are-the-latest-technologies-supporting-partiesAarti ThadaniBlog postTechnologyThe new DIFC Digital Economy Court: How are the latest technologies supporting parties?The New DIFC Digital Economy Court is reflective of the changing legal landscape in which parties are now contracting, engaging and doing business, in the UAE, regionally and globally.Tue, 15 Aug 2023 11:14:00 ZAarti Thadani{AFAE3B47-FD64-49E8-AC06-5BAA3E10E32C}https://www.insidetechlaw.com/blog/2023/07/platform-africa-2023-our-takeawaysMark MauriceOliver StaceyBlog postTechnologyEnergyDigital Infrastructure InsightsLatest insightsPlatform Africa 2023: Our take-awaysNorton Rose Fulbright recently attended the Platform Africa 2023 conference in Marrakesh.Tue, 11 Jul 2023 11:14:00 ZMark Maurice, Oliver Stacey{B826E9A9-3C05-4B97-9A1A-B8211BB67135}https://www.insidetechlaw.com/blog/2023/07/deal-maker-or-deal-breaker-the-legal-ins-and-outs-of-using-ai-in-maImran AhmadRoxanne CaronSuzie SulimanBlog postTechnologyDeal-maker or deal-breaker: The legal ins and outs of using AI in M&ADeals involving AI bring about specific and unique issues for consideration during the due diligence process.Tue, 11 Jul 2023 11:14:00 ZImran Ahmad, Roxanne Caron, Suzie Suliman{121284EA-AF0E-45E9-A727-61B625552BAA}https://www.insidetechlaw.com/blog/2023/06/nfts-cryptocurrency-digital-assets-what-are-they-under-english-lawAdam SanittBlog postTechnologyMetaverse and NFTsNFTs insightsNFTs, cryptocurrency, digital assets: What are they under English law?Digital assets, what are they really? You can’t physically hold them, they’re not legal rights, but they are personal property. So how should they be treated under English law?Thu, 29 Jun 2023 08:35:00 ZAdam Sanitt{6CC9FF97-CA7A-4896-913D-A6395CB093C6}https://www.insidetechlaw.com/blog/2023/06/ai-machine-learning-and-big-data-laws-and-regulations-2023Sean ChristyChuck HollisBlog postArtificial intelligenceTechnologyTech Regulation insightsAI, machine learning and big data laws and regulations 2023The usage and adoption of artificial intelligence (which refer to broadly herein to also include the application of AI to analytics of large data sets and in the context of machine learning (which includes the subsets of ML operations and deep learning)) has increased significantly over the past few years.Fri, 23 Jun 2023 08:35:00 ZSean Christy, Chuck Hollis{92C15C0A-1DBC-47D9-BE48-35BB2C5DE2D0}https://www.insidetechlaw.com/blog/2023/06/can-ai-decide-your-suitability-for-a-job-based-on-your-facial-expressionsPaul GriffinBlog postTechnologyArtificial intelligenceAI insightsCan AI decide your suitability for a job based on your facial expressions?A big question, but not out of the realms of possibility.Wed, 21 Jun 2023 08:35:00 ZPaul Griffin{56310F59-73B3-4D77-9C36-83252B38CFE4}https://www.insidetechlaw.com/blog/2023/06/takeaways-from-singapore-atxsummit-2023Jeremy LuaBlog postTechnologyArtificial intelligenceTakeaways from Singapore's ATxSummit 2023I had the privilege to attend the first two days of plenary sessions of Singapore's ATxSummit 2023, which was held on 6 and 7 June 2023.Tue, 13 Jun 2023 08:35:00 ZJeremy Lua{7A791CF5-4CF4-49CB-B5E4-27AF509EB1A6}https://www.insidetechlaw.com/blog/2023/06/european-digital-and-cyber-regulation-are-you-preparedLara WhiteMarcus EvansChristoph RitzerJurriaan JansenNadège MartinMiranda ColeBlog postTechnologyTech Regulation insightsEuropean digital and cyber regulation: Are you prepared?In 2020, the European Commission published its central digital policy document “Shaping Europe’s Digital Future” which outlined its digital strategy for the next five years.Fri, 09 Jun 2023 15:29:00 ZLara White, Marcus Evans, Christoph Ritzer, Jurriaan Jansen, Nadège Martin, Miranda Cole{602184B9-0EC0-48B5-84C2-BCA407A1CE76}https://www.insidetechlaw.com/blog/2023/05/the-ai-act-a-step-closer-to-the-first-law-on-artificial-intelligenceLara WhiteMarcus EvansBlog postArtificial intelligenceThe AI Act: A step closer to the first law on artificial intelligenceOn 11 May 2023, members of the European Parliament passed their compromise text of the AI Act (the AI Act) at the committee stage, taking this law a step closer to being finalised.Thu, 18 May 2023 09:37:00 ZLara White, Marcus Evans{62A0E6D5-4E0E-4AE1-94B5-E4D951A887FB}https://www.insidetechlaw.com/blog/2023/05/ai-and-the-uk-regulatory-frameworkHannah MeakinMarcus EvansAnna CarrierHannah McAslan-SchaafBlog postArtificial intelligenceAI and the UK regulatory frameworkIn March 2023, the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology published a white paper detailing its proposed approach to regulating artificial intelligence (AI) in the UK. It takes a different approach to the EU with a non-statutory principles-based framework to be applied by regulators in each sector.Mon, 15 May 2023 13:31:00 ZHannah Meakin, Marcus Evans, Anna Carrier, Hannah McAslan-Schaaf{7431F236-CCE2-43D6-8D51-4C6B05023281}https://www.insidetechlaw.com/blog/2023/04/navigating-non-fungible-tokens-a-global-legal-and-regulatory-guideSean MurphyBlog postFintechNavigating Non-Fungible Tokens: A global legal and regulatory guideOnce relegated to the fringe of the crypto/FinTech communities, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are suddenly mainstream, appearing in new and increasingly commercial use cases, such as financial services, automotive industry applications, electronic gaming, sport highlights, music albums, film, art, fashion and digital branding.Thu, 27 Apr 2023 16:10:00 ZSean Murphy{23287D0A-BB00-4CC5-971E-900BD406862C}https://www.insidetechlaw.com/blog/2023/04/everyone-is-using-chatgpt-what-does-my-organisation-need-to-watch-out-forMarcus EvansLara WhiteSteven B. RoosaBlog postArtificial intelligenceTechnologyEveryone is using ChatGPT: What does my organisation need to watch out for?In December 2022, OpenAI released ChatGPT, a powerful AI-powered chatbot that could handle users’ questions and requests for information or content in a convincing and confident manner.Tue, 25 Apr 2023 15:28:00 ZMarcus Evans, Lara White, Steven B. Roosa{7C7FDAB9-AC7D-46C4-B07C-064FE85692EF}https://www.insidetechlaw.com/blog/2023/03/biological-computing-and-related-legal-considerationsAndrea L. D'AmbraGerar MazarakisIntellectual propertyTechnologyLife sciences and healthcareBlog postArtificial intelligenceBiological computing and related legal considerationsAs recent innovations in Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) such as ChatGPT ignite debate over issues such as the legal status of non-humans, privacy implications of novel computing abilities, and rights of intelligent systems’ creators over output, similar considerations confront another emerging computing field—one involving human cells.Thu, 09 Mar 2023 16:41:00 ZAndrea L. D'Ambra, Gerar Mazarakis{164A8BC3-0875-411D-B32C-8A14C5A6F512}https://www.insidetechlaw.com/blog/2023/02/beware-sole-and-exclusive-remedies-clauses-when-seeking-to-terminate-a-contractKelsey OosthuizenBlog postLiabilityBeware sole and exclusive remedies clauses when seeking to terminate a contractThe recent case of James Kemball Ltd v. "K" Line (Europe) Ltd [2022] EWHC 2239 (Comm) serves as a useful reminder to give careful consideration to the effect of so-called “sole and exclusive remedies” clauses contained in contracts before purporting to terminate them.Tue, 28 Feb 2023 12:02:00 ZKelsey Oosthuizen{E824D5DA-10A7-41F9-AD79-307257FEE1A3}https://www.insidetechlaw.com/blog/2023/02/hermes-succeeds-in-enforcing-trade-mark-rights-in-nft-disputeFelicia J. BoydBlog postTechnologyMetaverse and NFTsNFTs insightsHermès succeeds in enforcing trade mark rights in NFT dispute On February 8, 2023, a jury found Rothschild liable for trademark infringement, trademark dilution and cybersquatting based on Rothschild’s use of the Birkin mark to promote and sell the MetaBirkins NFTs. <br/>Mon, 20 Feb 2023 16:41:45 ZFelicia J. Boyd{421642AE-055E-4E64-AA06-B12192585062}https://www.insidetechlaw.com/blog/2023/02/privilege-privacy-and-confidentialityFarah MukaddamIntellectual propertyData protectionBlog postTechnologyPrivilege, privacy and confidentiality; unlike confidentiality, reasonable expectation of privacy is not a precursor to privilegeThe Commercial Court in Jinxin Inc v Aser Media Pte Ltd and others & Others has ruled that an employer’s right to monitor and access private information of an employee held on its systems does not extend to a loss of confidentiality in those documents, and therefore a loss of privilege, as against the employer. Wed, 08 Feb 2023 12:02:32 ZFarah Mukaddam{67662B0C-4E48-4B45-9C11-A9875D25B801}https://www.insidetechlaw.com/blog/2023/01/tech-mergers-and-acquisitions-a-return-to-pre-pandemic-levelsSean MurphyCorporateTechnologyBlog postTech M&A: A return to pre-pandemic levels?Following a surge in M&A activity in 2021 and the first quarter of 2022, deal making in the Tech sector slowed significantly through the remainder of 2022. Overall, the outlook for Tech M&A at the start of 2023 is more positive than it was at the end of 2022.Wed, 25 Jan 2023 10:29:16 ZSean Murphy{AB3B4C40-67A3-4AD5-A4D6-B0F107741FF4}https://www.insidetechlaw.com/blog/2022/12/the-state-of-the-turkish-gaming-regulatory-frameworkH. Alper TüzünCem TecimerTechnologyBlog postLoot box mechanics: The state of the Turkish gaming regulatory frameworkThe rapid growth of the Turkish gaming market has witnessed simultaneous efforts to regulate the industry. As a result, questions arise as to whether and to what extent the industry, including and especially gaming mechanics such as loot boxes, is subject to Turkish laws and regulations.Fri, 30 Dec 2022 09:47:26 ZH. Alper Tüzün, Cem Tecimer{BC2793DE-D655-425F-85C3-A4A795BBC002}https://www.insidetechlaw.com/blog/2022/12/canadas-current-legal-av-frameworkSuzie SulimanImran AhmadAutomotive and e-MobilityCanadaTechnologyBlog postAutonomous Vehicles – Canada’s Current Legal Framework: Liability in Motor Vehicle AccidentsThe arrival of autonomous vehicles in Canada will raise a number of liability-related questions that touch on the areas of owner liability, product liability, and auto insurance. In this post, we discuss the allocation of liability in incidents involving AVs and the future of auto insurance.Mon, 19 Dec 2022 14:59:21 ZSuzie Suliman, Imran Ahmad{F6326A1D-AE0D-4E39-828B-DFD6DE8738A3}https://www.insidetechlaw.com/blog/2022/12/ico-and-ofcom-joint-statement-on-online-safety-and-data-protectionMarcus EvansData protectionDataUKBlog postThe servant of two masters: ICO and OFCOM Joint Statement on Online Safety and Data Protection – coordination so service providers can comply with bothOn 25 November 2022, the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and the Office of Communications (OFCOM) (together, the Regulators) released a joint statement setting out their shared views on the interactions between online safety and data protection (the Statement).Tue, 06 Dec 2022 09:49:19 ZMarcus Evans{017B1232-A631-4868-B1CC-03D8F7B5FF9C}https://www.insidetechlaw.com/blog/2022/11/exclusionary-practices-by-dominant-players-in-light-of-recent-case-law-in-the-digital-sectorMiranda ColeAntitrust and competitionTechnologyBlog postExclusionary practices by dominant players in light of recent case law in the digital sector?On 14 September 2022, the General Court confirmed the decision of the European Commission fining Google for having imposed unlawful restrictions on manufacturers of Android mobile devices and mobile network operators to consolidate its dominant position on the search engine market. Wed, 30 Nov 2022 15:04:07 ZMiranda Cole{4A158917-225D-406A-9A4A-91018F30D5F6}https://www.insidetechlaw.com/blog/2022/10/the-proposed-eu-cyber-resilience-act-what-it-is-and-how-it-may-impact-the-supply-chainPolina MaloshchinskaiaDataData protectionFintechInternet of thingsThe proposed EU Cyber Resilience Act: what it is and how it may impact the supply chainOn 15 September 2022, the European Commission published its proposal for a new Regulation which sets out cybersecurity related requirements for products with “digital elements”, known as the proposed Cyber Resilience Act (the CRA). Mon, 17 Oct 2022 15:12:23 ZPolina Maloshchinskaia{C9D44FD3-29A4-41E7-8BA7-F3D24465E18B}https://www.insidetechlaw.com/blog/2022/10/does-ethereums-merge-point-to-a-greener-future-for-crypto-assetsAlbert WeatherillFintechTechnologyBlog postDoes Ethereum's Merge point to a greener future for crypto assets?Global organisations advocating to reduce their carbon impact face a unique dilemma when they are also engaging in the crypto space, due to the energy consumed in some blockchain networks. Mon, 10 Oct 2022 09:00:27 ZAlbert Weatherill