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UK to ban social media platforms serving under-16s

Legislation to implement the ban will be introduced before Christmas

Agentic AI changes supplier due diligence for financial services firms, say experts

Scanlon said customers should also assess AI-specific security controls as a distinct category of due diligence.

World Cup heightens UK compliance duties for online platforms

Ofcom also recommended providing service users with some control over the content they see.

The Bermuda Monetary Authority advises on the proposed regulatory framework for asset tokenisation

A central feature of the Consultation Paper is the BMA's proposed adoption of a "substance over form" regulatory approach.

Data protection complaints: New legal requirements and recommended actions

Existing privacy notices and procedures may be used for this purpose but are likely to need review and updating to comply with the new legal requirements.

Maples Group Drives Digital Transformation in Aviation ABS Management

The Maples Group’s Managing Agent software for Aviation ABS is live for new deals in Ireland, with Phase 2 enhancements to follow.

Preparing for JFSC examinations and AI guidance

These examinations are designed to enable the JFSC to understand how businesses are meeting regulatory requirements in a specific, clearly defined area.

Withers convenes panel on AI, cybersecurity and reputation in modern family office governance

The panel positioned AI as both a transformative tool for efficiency and a critical governance consideration

Guidelines support providers with ‘high-risk’ AI self-assessments

Wesley Horion of Pinsent Masons was commenting after the European Commission published much-anticipated draft guidelines on ‘high-risk’ AI.

Latham Wins Digital Infrastructure Law Firm of the Year at GlobalCapital US Securitization Awards

Firm honored for market leadership and innovative approach to securitization in data centers, AI, and other digital infrastructure.

Womble Bond Dickinson wins Best Law Firm for Legal Tech at the Legal Cheek Awards 2026

The award adds to a strong showing for the firm at this year's Legal Cheek Awards, where WBD was also highly commended in three categories

Singapore: Due Diligence in AI Contracting (Thomson Reuters Practical Law 2026)

Singapore currently does not have a single overarching AI law.

Legaltech News Features Debevoise’s AI Innovation and STAAR Platform

The feature includes insights from Debevoise partner and co-chair of the Data Strategy & Security Group Avi Gesser and chief information officer Karen Levy on AI governance

Four Freshfields Partners Selected to 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Cyber Lawyers Guide

The guide recognizes world leaders in privacy, data, security, incident response and the deals and lawsuits that revolve around all things cyber.

Legal Privilege in the Age of AI

Lawyers are not the only ones affected.

Facial recognition ruling opens door to wider police deployment as court rejects privacy challenge

Live Facial Recognition works and is one of the biggest break throughs for policing

New cyber obligations proposed for British energy businesses

Currently, only some energy businesses in Britain are subject to cyber regulation.

UK government updates its telecoms priorities

The SSP follows a public consultation held last year.

Dubai’s VARA establishes formal derivatives regime and clarifies virtual asset issuance rules

Firms offering derivatives will also be required to provide clear, fair and ongoing communications to clients.

Five Mayer Brown partners named to Cybersecurity Docket's 2026 "Incident Response Elite" list

Marcus, who was named to Cybersecurity Docket's “Incident Response 30” three times

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