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Blockchain

Why not all blockchain has a heavy carbon footprint

The carbon footprint of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies has been making headlines recently. We explain what drives their energy consumption

Online Safety

UK government announces draft Online Safety Bill

The first draft of the UK's Online Safety Bill has been published, and it contains a few surprises

Employment and pensions

Can pension schemes invest in cryptocurrencies?

The recent increase in Bitcoin's price has renewed interest in cryptocurrencies, but what legal issues should trustees consider before investing?

Corporate

UK passes new law allowing government intervention in transactions on national security grounds

Substantial change is now set for the UK M&A landscape, with a wide range of transactions in scope, including current

IT and data

How 'reality checks' can tailor IT security obligations to specific projects

Can information technology security be considered an 'obligation of result'?

AI, Data and Transformative Technologies

European Commission proposes new regulatory framework for artificial intelligence

Draft legislation will create a pyramid of risk-based regulation for artificial intelligence in the EU, including heavy fines for non-compliance

Smart cities

How individual buildings support collaboration within an urban environment

Our series exploring how buildings contribute to the 'smartness' of city environments considers the role of collaboration

AI, Data and Transformative Technologies

Where next for intellectual property protection and artificial intelligence in the UK?

The government's recent response to views on the implications of AI for IP policy highlights the need to consider protections

Digitalisation

Debate ranges wide on legal and regulatory questions for artificial intelligence

With AI-specific legislation expected from the EU in the next month, what are the issues that are currently of most

Decarbonisation

Can gene-editing help solve the energy crisis?

What role can biofuels play in fighting climate change and can CRISPR sequencing technology help it reach its potential?

Blockchain

UKJT consults on new Digital Dispute Resolution Rules for FinTechs

The UK Jurisdiction Taskforce (UKJT) has proposed a new, faster and more flexible approach to dispute resolution tailored for disputes