Legal statement on cryptoassets and smart contracts A landmark statement issued on Monday 18th November 2019, by the UK Jurisdiction Taskforce of the Lawtech Delivery Panel, has concluded that cryptoassets can be recognised as tradable property, and smart contracts constitute enforceable agreements under English Law. The statement brings much desired legal certainty and clarifies the...Read More
An immersive and addictive insight into loot box regulation – Gaming or Gambling? Alongside gaming in general, the Esports industry has grown exponentially in recent years. It’s not unusual for titles like Epic Games’ Fortnite to rake in billions in annual revenue, and there are also reports of some Esport tournaments drawing more viewers than...Read More
Exporting goods after Brexit: is your business is prepared? Detailed discussions are taking place at 10 Downing Street today, but despite this no one can guarantee whether the UK will be leaving the EU on 31 October at 23:00 GMT! We all watch with fervent interest, but as it stands, we could be leaving with...Read More
Technology and Access to Justice In September, The Law Society published its ‘Technology, Access to Justice and the Rule of Law’ report. The report outlines the findings of their research into technology and its ability to improve access to justice. Based on an assessment of 50 initiatives, qualitative interviews and an academic literature review, it...Read More
The implications of Brexit on personal data flows and GDPR Data protection and data flows between the United Kingdom (UK) and the European Economic Area (EEA) will be impacted by Brexit. The uncertainty surrounding the UK's method of withdrawal from the European Union (EU) means that businesses maintaining personal data flows between the jurisdictions must...Read More
Facing the Future: New Developments in Digital Processing of Personal Data Digital innovation and public trust go hand in hand. The success of digital innovation is reliant on consumers trusting organisations with their personal data. The law must progress at pace in order to preserve public trust whilst also facilitating digital evolution. The emergence of...Read More
Acuity Law recruits new Head of Commercial team Erica Westerman has joined Acuity Law as Head of Commercial. Read more on the article published by Insider Media Limited.Read More
71st AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo The 71st AACC Annual Scientific & Clinical Lab expo is currently taking place in Anaheim California. This exhibition showcases the cutting edge science and technology shaping the future of laboratory medicine. With over 20,000 attendees and 800 exhibitors, it is a leading event in the clinical...Read More
Tech Nation event – UK Tech on the Global Stage Report 2019 On Wednesday 17th July, we attended an event at Tramshed Tech in Cardiff, showcasing Tech Nation’s 2019 report “UK Tech on the Global Stage”. Tech Nation provides help and support to tech entrepreneurs across the UK through various initiatives such as growth programmes,...Read More
FCA closes in on UK crypto regulation clarity The UK is close to producing its much awaited guidance on the regulatory treatment of crypto assets which use distributed ledger technology. The UK’s regulatory watchdog, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) intends to publish a policy statement in a matter of weeks outlining its final guidance. This...Read More
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