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Cooley Launches Cooley GO Lab, Powered by Legora, for Y Combinator Startups

Startups today are operating in a more complex environment – shaped by AI-driven disruption

UAE to ban social media platforms for under 15s

Under the latest rules, children who have turned 15 but are not yet 16 in the UAE will be permitted to access social media platforms

Financial services firms need to secure oversight of suppliers’ AI use

Pinsent Masons cited UK financial services regulations that require financial services firms to have oversight of the services they receive from third parties.

Online platforms responsible for content selected by algorithms

Technology law expert Wesley Horion of Pinsent Masons said the CJEU’s judgment significantly narrows the traditional understanding of “passive hosting”

New DLA Piper research reveals rising corporate AI spend and growing risk management complexity across Hong Kong and Chinese Mainland

One clear trend in the survey was a recognition of the shift in AI investment towards Asia

From issuance to distribution: The next phase of RWA tokenisation

Users interact with the platform by depositing stablecoins into asset-backed vaults.

Data breach notification template developed for EU GDPR

Under the GDPR, organisations are obliged to disclose certain personal data breaches to data protection authorities and affected individuals.

AI use in recruitment, hallucinations and data protection issues – guidance for HR professionals

Given the pace of AI development, AI use in the workplace is now a current HR issue rather than a future one.

‘Withdrawal button’ rule set to impact e-commerce in the EU

The new withdrawal function complements rather than replaces existing withdrawal methods, such as standard withdrawal forms.

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

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