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Report looks at pros and cons of AI in law firms

The opportunities – and risks – presented by artificial intelligence (AI) are outlined in a new report by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)

Association of Costs Lawyers accepts the Civil Justice Council's costs review

A recent report conducted by the association concluded that hourly rates needed updating

Gunnercooke partners with Astana Financial Services Authority in Kazakhstan for development of Digital Assets Activities Framework

The Gunnercooke team included James Burnie FRSA, Meghan Millward, Mark Winters, Grace Du’Arte-Dulaine and Holly Joseph

Carey Olsen advises Lightspeed Faction on launch of blockchain venture capital fund

Carey Olsen's investment funds team in Hong Kong SAR has advised Lightspeed Faction Ventures, LLC (Lightspeed Faction) on the launch of Lightspeed Faction Fund I, LP, a US$285 million closed-ended venture capital fund focused on early-stage blockchain opportunities

Executive Director João Negrão officially announced the launch of the new Mediation Centre of the EU Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), the second-largest decentralised agency of the European Union.

The Mediation Centre will provide alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services for intellectual property disputes free of charge

Law firm appointed to house builder legal services framework

Law Firm Hugh James has been appointed to the legal services framework for the Barratt Developments panel, providing the nation’s largest housebuilder with a wide range of legal expertise for the next three years

UK High Court injunction: court rules against Brazil Iron

The High Court today ruled in favour of 80 residents from two quilombola indigenous communities who alleged that the UK registered mining companies Brazil Iron Limited and Brazil Iron Trading Limited had not complied with an injunction granted on 19 October 2023 to prevent harassment and intimidation of the claimants.

Carey Olsen in Bermuda advises Hamilton Insurance Group on its Initial Public Offering on the New York Stock Exchange

Carey Olsen's corporate team in Bermuda has advised Hamilton Insurance Group ("Hamilton Insurance") on its initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange