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Anne Rose has been interviewed by Law360, talking about the unique hurdles UK lawyers face when managing cryptocurrency deals.

Mishcon de Reya’s Private Equity team has advised the management team at Digital Barriers on their equity arrangements, following an investment by 3i. This is the second time Mishcon de Reya has advised management at Digital Barriers, the first being in 2017 when they secured a management buyout of the business when it was taken private by Volpi Capital, a UK private equity investor.

The Bank of England continues to adapt to the innovations and needs of society. From paper money (bank notes) to electronic payments, the Bank has been trying to keep pace with a fast changing world and the digitalisation of the economy.

New rules relating to vertical agreements – such as supply and distribution agreements – come into effect in the UK and EU from 1 June 2022. The rules will now diverge, somewhat, for the first time in over 20 years.

Social Market Foundation research warns that urgent technological reform and investment is needed to support civil and criminal justice institutions and protect the rule of law in England and Wales.

AI tools are now a common feature of recruitment processes and can be a valuable addition to any HR department when placing job advertisements, reviewing job applications or carrying out interviews, for example. However, by using AI assisted recruitment tools there is a risk of unwittingly discriminating against applicants.

Dating site operator, Match, which owns sites such as Match, Tinder and hinge, has been successful in a trade mark infringement and passing off action against a site called Muzmatch.

In April 2022, the Government set out its proposals for reform aimed at strengthening competition in the UK markets and for changes to ensure the UK creates the best possible environment for competitive and dynamic growth, whilst at the same time ensuring high levels of consumer protection.

The recent Court of Appeal judgment in Soteria v IBM brings into sharp focus the need to consider carefully the scope of exclusion clauses when drafting supply contracts to mitigate the risk of exposure to significant claims in damages.