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DCMS commissions a rapid evidence review of skins gambling

The Department for Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) has published a rapid evidence review of 'skins gambling', namely the use of virtual items obtained in online video games as stakes in gambling.

The inventor identity crisis: Dr Thaler's bid to register a patent denied again

Dr Stephen Thaler has become well known in the patent sphere for his global attempts to register patents for two inventions created by his AI machine, DABUS, and naming DABUS (rather than himself) as the inventor. In most jurisdictions, these applications have been refused; only South Africa has accepted one, likely due to basic formal application requirements.

Mishcon de Reya hires Phil Robinson to boost corporate innovation practice

Mishcon de Reya has strengthened its corporate innovation offering with the appointment of Corporate Partner Phil Robinson, who brings extensive expertise in venture capital and technology within the innovation economy.

Fraud trends in 2025: The AI paradox

UPC update: September 2025

Our September 2025 UPC update covers significant developments including the court's transition to a new Case Management System and renewed discussions about Ireland's potential referendum on UPC ratification.

Mishcon de Reya appoints James Boyle as Head of Data

Leading London-based international law firm Mishcon de Reya has announced that it has appointed James Boyle as Head of Data for the firm.

Non-compete clauses are back on the agenda

It is a topic that many thought had exited stage left with the previous Government, but a House of Lords debate this summer about AI and Tech has reignited discussion over introducing limitations on non-compete clauses.

Mishcon de Reya joins NATO’s DIANA Legal Connect Network

Mishcon de Reya is proud to announce that the firm has been selected to join DIANA Legal Connect, a new initiative launched by NATO’s Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA).

Deepfake fraud: protecting your organisation

Deepfake technology has evolved beyond niche internet use to become a prevalent tool for sophisticated fraud.

Financing trends in life sciences: strategic capital solutions for Oxford and Cambridge innovation hubs

Entrepreneurs in the vibrant life sciences hub of Cambridge and Oxford continue to face the significant challenge of securing capital for the journey from research to market success. Since 2021, the financing landscape has shifted dramatically. Traditional venture capital has become more selective, valuations compressed and the path to series B fundraising lengthened. In response, alternative financing models have emerged which, not only provide capital, but carry other benefits such as to preserve equity, accelerate development, and/or align stakeholder interests.

GPAI model guidance and training data templates published by Commission

Following publication of the General-Purpose AI (GPAI) Code of Practice, the Commission has published Guidance that provides clarity on some unanswered questions, such as how GPAI models will be defined and classified, and how the Code will apply to 'downstream' model fine-tuners and integrators.