2018

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DON’T LOOK: Dangers of Censored Content

28th February 2018
Earlier this month, the UK government unveiled a tool that can accurately detect jihadist content and block it from being viewed. This is obviously good news for tackling extremism and protecting sensitive eyes from seeing morbid content. It will prevent deranged messages from being spread and the confused from following delusional propaganda, which again, is […]
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Regulating Bitcoin Exchanges: Preventing AML

28th February 2018
Dennis Miralis has acted in some of Australia’s most complex fraud matters involving global financial institutions and has advised multinational banks and corporations on the practice and procedure of investigations focusing on fraud and money laundering. He speaks with Lawyer Monthly on changes occurring in Australia to prevent economic fraud, especially with the rise of […]
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Artificial Intelligence Misdiagnosis: Who Is to Blame?

28th February 2018
The news that an artificial intelligence (AI) system has been developed that can diagnose scans for heart disease and lung cancer raises clear questions about accountability. Put simply, if a misdiagnosis is made by an AI system, who is to blame: the hospital or the developer of the software?     Michael Carson, Senior Lawyer […]
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New Advocates’ Graduated Fee Scheme ‘Disappointing’

28th February 2018
Responding to the recent announcement of a new Advocates’ Graduated Fee Scheme (AGFS) the Chair of the Bar, Andrew Walker QC, had this to say: “For years, our system of criminal justice has suffered from a remorseless succession of cuts in funding, and wholly inadequate investment. This has included huge cuts in the fixed fees […]
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Get Flirty, Not Shirty: Is This the Secret to a Pay Rise?

28th February 2018
Getting a pay rise usually comes hand in hand with hard work, effort and time put into your job. But could it potentially be much simpler than that? On the other hand, moving to another firm may be an option. On the rise Pay rises are never far from the minds of the UK workforce. […]
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Germany to Hold Online Marketplaces Liable for Unpaid Merchant VAT

27th February 2018
The new German governing coalition (CDU, CSU, and SPD) is planning legislation to make online marketplaces potentially liable for any unpaid VAT of merchants operating on their websites. If the marketplace is shown that they failed to prevent ‘dishonest’ merchants, they would be held liable for unpaid VAT. The UK has already implemented similar laws. The […]
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10 Countries Where Gambling is Completely Illegal

27th February 2018
10 Countries Where Gambling is Completely Illegal The two biggest points about gambling when it comes to legislation are that it is a hugely profitable industry, and that the risks posed by problem gambling behaviour are real. Governmental regulators are therefore constantly trying to find a balance between reaping the benefits of a good source […]
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