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The Online Safety Act 2023 received royal assent in October 2023 and is already sparking serious debate over the immediate action required by businesses and the wider impact on the sector. “Big Tech” players are already under considerable pressure in Europe following the implementation of the EU’s Digital Services Act in November 2022, meaning that the UK’s new regulatory regime risks deterring online service providers from participating in the UK market.
Third parties often find their assets entangled in confiscation orders. We specialise in representing interested parties, typically family members or business associates, who are inadvertently involved in confiscation proceedings. Under Sections 10A and 18A of the Proceeds of Crime Act (PoCA), courts can consider input from third parties before issuing a confiscation order.
Confiscation proceedings are a critical aspect of the legal process that follows a conviction involving financial gain or attempted financial gain. Governed by the Proceeds of Crime Act (PoCA) 2002, these proceedings aim to address key questions: has the defendant benefited from the crime, what is the value of this benefit, and what sum is recoverable from the defendant?
Account Freezing Orders (AFOs) have become a prevalent tool for investigative authorities to temporarily freeze funds in accounts held by individuals and businesses. These orders are typically triggered following a Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) made by a financial institution, such as a bank or building society, due to unusual transaction activities.
The UK's Serious Fraud Office (SFO) plays a pivotal role in combatting serious financial crimes, including fraud, bribery, and corruption. Known for their thorough approach, the SFO is one of the few entities that both investigates and prosecutes these complex and significant cases. Understanding the scope and methods of the SFO is crucial for anyone involved in such investigations.
Can an artificial intelligence (generative AI) system or its owner be held accountable for defamatory remarks made by the AI? In considering this question, a recent Wall Street Journal article recounted an incident where OpenAI’s Generative AI tool, ChatGPT, was asked about its relationship with an editorial cartoonist but provided an inaccurate description, shedding light on the potential risks associated with AI generating defamatory statements.
The recent AI Safety Summit in the UK, hosted by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, marked a significant milestone in addressing the complexities and risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI). Bletchley Park, global leaders, tech executives, and academics convened to discuss the risks, opportunities and impacts of AI, particularly in high-stakes sectors like healthcare.
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in the medical industry comes with regulatory and standardisation challenges. A study conducted by the University College London Medical School identified several key areas that require further regulatory clarity.
The rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) have permeated the legal industry over the past few years. In the realm of dispute resolution, the integration of AI into dispute resolution procedure and ultimately decision-making is almost inevitable. AI holds the promise of positive reform for the court system, with the potential to make it more accessible, efficient and ultimately, more just.
Artificial intelligence (AI) has already emerged as a transformative tool across numerous industries. However, its potential goes far beyond utility for specific applications for the workforce and extends to reshaping how companies are run. With the logistics of business management already rapidly changing from the advent of COVID-19, AI presents a multitude of opportunities for boardrooms to enhance decision-making processes, with the power to enhance corporate governance.
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