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"The internet is not a place where the law does not apply" – the Court of Appeal allows Bitcoin fiduciary duty appeal

On Friday 3 February 2023 the Court of Appeal allowed Tulip Trading Association (Tulip)'s appeal of the High Court's decision to dismiss their claim against the developers of the blockchain software underpinning Bitcoin. We previously discussed the first instance decision, and the fact it was being appealed.

Fast Track Judicial Procedure for Tackling IP Infringements at Mobile World Congress

Attendees of the Mobile World Congress in February/March this year may be interested to know of the measures adopted each year by the Commercial Court of Barcelona and the European Union Trade Mark Court of Alicante in respect of alleged infringements identified at the event.

How artificial intelligence is expected to change the insurance sector

Anne Rose and Charlie Wright on Web3 potential for sporting goods businesses

Anne Rose and Charlie Wright have been featured in the 2023 World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry magazine, looking at the potential of Web3 technologies for sporting goods businesses.

CJEU clears the way: Amazon model may infringe trade marks by advertising counterfeit Louboutin shoes

Trade in counterfeit goods is a major risk for today's global economy. A recent decision of the European Court of Justice is likely to have far-reaching implications for online platforms that advertise and sell their own goods alongside those of third party sellers.

Peter Nunn discusses AI 'plagiarism' in The Times

Partner Peter Nunn discussed the recent cases brought against AI image generators in The Times. In both the US and the UK, following the rise in popularity of AI image generators, several artists have expressed concern that their original works are being plagiarised.

Daniel Hoadley on the future of Legal AI for Law Society Gazette

In a watershed moment, the first case at The Old Bailey supported by commercial legal machine-learning technology was last year’s trial of James Watson for the 1994 murder of six-year-old Rikki Neave in Peterborough.

Mishcon de Reya advises i-Resource, backed by the nGAGE Talent investment group, on the acquisition of Ryalto

Mishcon de Reya has advised i-Resource, one of the UK's largest privately owned specialist recruitment firms, on its strategic acquisition of Ryalto, a leading workforce communications, engagement and flexible shift booking app.

Does statistical bias equal discrimination - AI in the workplace

In our series of articles about the potential legal issues arising from the use of AI we have identified the risk of inherent bias and the steps that will be needed to reduce the risk when AI operates in practice. However, the question of at what point statistical bias amounts to unlawful discrimination is more complex.

Entitlement to the "FRAND bargain" explored by Court of Appeal

Following Mr Justice Meade's first instance decision in "Trial F" in this case, the Court of Appeal recently considered, and dismissed, appeals by both Optis and Apple.

Mishcon de Reya announces commercial deal with recent MDR Lab alumni Version

After finishing the most recent cycle of the MDR Lab programme in late September 2022, Mishcon de Reya is delighted to announce that it has signed a new commercial agreement with US-based legal tech start-up, Version Story. Founded by Kevin O'Connell, a Stanford-trained lawyer turned software developer and Jordan Bryan software engineer, Version Story helps lawyers compare, track and merge documents with ease.