A strong legal system protects and encourages social and economic development that in turn comes about by strong domestic and international investment. In the UAE, the rule of law is similarly a cornerstone of its fast-paced ongoing social and economic growth. Continue reading “The continued development of a world class legal system in the United Arab Emirates”
Litigation in India
What is the structure of the Indian legal system, especially concerning litigation matters?
India’s court system is primarily divided in three distinct streams, ie Criminal Courts, Civil Courts and Tribunals with High Courts and the Supreme Court exercising supervisory jurisdiction. Continue reading “Litigation in India”
Battle of the brands: safeguarding your IP in the social media and post-Brexit era
The task of safeguarding and enforcing intellectual property rights was always challenging but the irrepressible rise of social media over the last decade and political shifts like Brexit have added significant new layers of complication. Continue reading “Battle of the brands: safeguarding your IP in the social media and post-Brexit era”
Cyprus, an innovation hub
Cyprus is gaining momentum as the preferred location for entrepreneurs and fintech businesses. Continue reading “Cyprus, an innovation hub”
Administrative enforcement of intellectual property rights in Greece
Greece, as a longstanding member of the EU, has implemented the EU legislation on the enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs), including the IPED (Intellectual Property Rights Directive 2004/48/EC). The IPED, providing for civil protection of IPR holders, has been contemplated by the national procedural law and criminal sanctions for copyright and trademark infringement. Continue reading “Administrative enforcement of intellectual property rights in Greece”
Don’t fear the robots
Nathalie Tidman, The In-House Lawyer and Legal Business: Welcome everyone. We have a fantastic panel of extremely talented and insightful people here this evening.
As a starter for ten, what do you see as the real opportunities and benefits for in-house lawyers using generative AI in your day-to-day dealings? Continue reading “Don’t fear the robots”
‘You need to understand the user journey so you can understand the risks’ – what in-house lawyers need to know about fintechs
The rapid progression of fintech from a fairly niche play to the mainstream means that companies across all sectors are increasingly having to incorporate a fintech offering into their business models. Continue reading “‘You need to understand the user journey so you can understand the risks’ – what in-house lawyers need to know about fintechs”
Governing the crypto ecosystem: key challenges faced by regulators in India
Governing the crypto ecosystem: G20 New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration and Communique by G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors
‘While cryptoassets are not yet a significant part of the global financial system, they have the potential to emerge as a source of systemic risk in specific jurisdictions if they gain traction for payments or retail investments’ noted the Synthesis Paper on ‘Policies for Cryptoassets’ (Synthesis Paper) developed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Financial Stability Board (FSB) at the request of the Indian G20 Presidency. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), India’s central bank has been similarly concerned about the macro-economic risks of private cryptocurrencies operating as ‘shadow currencies’. Continue reading “Governing the crypto ecosystem: key challenges faced by regulators in India”
Artificial intelligence considerations for large merchants
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the payments industry, offering new opportunities and challenges for large merchants. AI can enhance various aspects of the payments business, such as transaction processing, customer communications, fraud detection, and innovation. However, AI also poses risks for these businesses, including regulatory complexity, ethical and social implications, cybersecurity threats, and class action litigation risk. This article provides an overview of the terminology, use cases, legal and regulatory landscape, principles, and risks and mitigation strategies that large merchants should consider when deploying AI systems in the payments space. Continue reading “Artificial intelligence considerations for large merchants”
Scottish banking transactions – national security issues and light at the end of the tunnel
All things being equal, Scottish banking transactions pose no greater a risk to national security than their English counterparts. And yet, how Scots law share security is taken has placed Scottish banking transactions centre of the net cast by the National Security and Investment Act 2021 (NSIA) in a way not experienced by banking transactions south of the border, where equitable charges are recognised. Continue reading “Scottish banking transactions – national security issues and light at the end of the tunnel”