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The legal implications of a crisis in the Red Sea

Alex McIntosh discusses the impact of the Red Sea crisis on international trade and the potential legal disputes specific to commercial shipping

Can patent protection be obtained for inventions generated by AI? Dr Thaler meets a dead-end in the UK

Dr Rachel Free dissects the recent ruling by the Supreme Court on whether an artificial intelligence system can be named as an inventor for the purpose of obtaining a patent

Securing evidence from overseas: competition investigations and new law for the digital age

Peter Binning and Edward Hodgson look at a range of recent cases limiting the extraterritorial application of criminal (and civil) powers in enforcement cases against corporates, and consider how parliament is creating laws to overcome these problems, particularly in the field of big tech

Digital compliance is critical to help legal firms rise above regulation

Regulated UK firms, including legal practices, are grappling with increased regulatory demands amid shrinking budgets

The UK’s Cyber Governance Code of Practice

Beverley Flynn and Sinead Hughes discuss the government’s proposed voluntary Cyber Governance Code of Practice and what it would mean for businesses

Litigation Funding: Empowering legal professionals in the pursuit of justice

A comprehensive guide to Litigation Funding for legal professionals

The power of public relations in law firms: building trust and driving success

In the hustle and bustle of the legal world, effective public relations is pivotal for law firms, fostering trust and success

SJ Interview: Fleur Rochester, the new president of London FOIL

In December, Fleur Rochester, a partner in Kennedys professional liability team, was appointed the new president of the London division of the Forum of Insurance Lawyers (FOIL) for 2024