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OpenAI loses copyright case in Germany

Central to the court’s ruling was its finding that the copyrighted lyrics were memorised within ChatGPT.

New dashboard offers insight into Australian data breaches

The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) launched the interactive Notifiable Data Breach (NDB) statistics dashboard, with a mobile version in development, as a new way to publish its bi-annual NDB reports.

A guide to blockchain and cryptocurrency laws and regulations 2026: Cayman Islands (GLI chapter)

The Cayman Islands is a leading global financial centre and has developed a reputation as one of the world’s most innovative and business-friendly places to operate.

Getty’s copyright case against Stability AI fails

The UK government is not formulating its policy on AI and copyright in a vacuum.

Open finance in the UAE: laws and regulation

The main objective of the UAE’s open finance framework is to enable the cross-sectoral sharing of data

Capturing the Value of Data in Technology Transactions

Data exemplifies the failure of US IP law to keep up with today’s technological advances.

AI in professional services: Hard but inevitable

AI excels in some areas and struggles in others, creating a "jagged frontier" of capability. This makes AI transformation in professional services complex.

Landmark data breach penalty a warning to Australian businesses, with more penalties expected

While compliance with data protection obligations have been the subject of recent regulatory action, the data retention and destruction obligations are also expected to come into focus in future actions

Hong Kong SAR signals ‘regulatory pivot’ on technology

The framework will need to address operator licensing, safety certification, insurance cover, liability for accidents, and data protection where aircraft capture images or location data.

Latham & Watkins Represents Coinbase in Acquisition of Echo

Multidisciplinary team supports the cryptocurrency platform in its purchase of the onchain private investment platform.

UK cyber watchdog sounds preparation warning after sharp rise in significant attacks

The number of significant cyber attacks doubled in the last year

Acting as Cayman Islands counsel to Pipe Foundation on their official Token Generation Event (TGE)

The Pipe Network introduces a decentralised content delivery network and storage protocol built on the Solana blockchain

The use of Generative AI in corporate governance and deal advisory

These AI-powered capabilities promise to enhance speed, efficiency, and accuracy

‘AI first’ approach endorsed in new EU strategies

The first strategy, the ‘apply AI’ strategy, includes sector-specific commitments for industries such as health, manufacturing, defence and energy, as well as pledges with cross-sector relevance.

Burges Salmon strengthens Privacy & Data offering with strategic partner hire in London

His arrival will further enhance the firm’s ability to support clients who are navigating digital transformation, data governance, AI, cyber security and emerging technologies.

Fintech Laws and Regulations British Virgin Islands 2025

The British Virgin Islands (BVI) is recognised across the globe as a leading offshore financial centre which, as at the end of Q4 of 2024, had over 355,000 business companies on the Register of Companies.

Latham & Watkins Recognized by 2025 TMT Finance Awards USA for Data Center Deal of the Year

Firm also ranked top Digital Infra Legal Advisor by Value at annual awards celebrating digital infrastructure dealmaking and investment.

DFSA launches consultation over new DIFC crypto token rules

The move comes just days after the Financial Services Regulatory Authority in the Abu Dhabi Global Market revealed revamped rules for fiat-pegged crypto tokens.

Ropes & Gray Adopts Centari to Enhance AI-Driven Counsel

The private funds group will also benefit from Centari, allowing for enhanced client-service for our asset management practice.

Tokenisation: the approaching revolution for funds

Tokenisation makes the leap to decentralisation of data, where no-one "holds" the data.

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