California is considering new regulations on the use of technology or artificial intelligence (AI) to screen job candidates or make other employment decisions. If the regulations become law, California would be the first state to adopt substantive restrictions specifically addressing this emerging, and often misunderstood, technology. Background AI generally refers to […]
Emily Parkin
What is the future of commercial real estate law?
SearchFlow one of the biggest conveyancing search providers in England and Wales has over 2,500 legal clients and conducts more than 1 million searches every year. On the 17th of May SearchFlow’s web seminar will brings together leading lawyers and practitioners to discuss the future of commercial real estate law. […]
Events, dear boy: EU proposes new cyber law
It’s getting hard to keep up with the flurry of legislative activity from the European Union these days. Barely a month goes by without a major technology law being announced, whether it’s the DSA, the DMA, the Data Act or the AI Act. Such is the pace of law-making that, […]
The technology taxis under the draft Law on Road Traffic
1. Conditions for establishment of 100% State-owned enterprises The Government has just issued Decree 23/2022/ND-CP on the establishment, rearrangement, ownership conversion and transfer of the right to represent the owner in 100% state-owned enterprises. Accordingly, 100% state-owned enterprises shall only be considered for establishment when fully meeting the following conditions: […]
Opinion | An Update of Rape Laws Would Be a Step Back on Consent
A major effort to update the model criminal code on rape may actually undermine new understandings of consent advanced by the #MeToo movement. Silence or a lack of resistance, as we have now learned, does not signal consent. Yet the proposed code — a blueprint for states in updating their […]
Should I record changeover with the other parent? – Family Law
16 May 2022 Bennett & Philp Lawyers To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. This article is part one in a series of articles that will address some of the common issues and mistakes that we see in […]
Singapore’s Zilingo debt holders recall loan; new finance adviser appointed
Fashion technology startup Zilingo’s debtholders have decided to recall their entire loan, leading the Singapore-based company to appoint a financial adviser to assess options, its board said on Friday. “Due to Zilingo’s failure to fulfill prior obligations under the loan agreement, the company’s lenders have […]
Day in the Life of an employment law solicitor turned TikTok star
Richard Grogan is a Dublin-based employment solicitor, and you may well be familiar with his videos and catchphrase, ‘that’s the law and that’s a fact’, from your Instagram or TikTok feed. Since March 2021, Mr Grogan has been filming advice videos on various issues around employment law, and he has […]
Decision for Mr Duncan John Blackburn McKee
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Using Social Media During Pending Family Law Litigation
The improper use of social media by parties during pending family law litigation can result in detrimental effects that impact custody, child support and alimony outcomes. As but one example, recent social media posts made by Kanye West criticizing his ex-wife Kim Kardashian have generated not only media attention but […]