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“Legal operations”, or the optimisation of legal services delivery, is an emerging field in many countries. Below we hear from Jerry Levine, Chief Evangelist and General Counsel at ContractPodAi®, who explains the role of legal operations professionals and how it is likely to change over time.
Since its enaction in 2019, Law 13874 has had significant consequences for the insurance and reinsurance sectors in Brazil. We hear from Luis Felipe Pellon on the impact of this law and additional legislation relating to public bids.
Stephen Cheeseman, VP of Legal and Compliance at Canada Protection Plan, explores the global surge of interest in the concept of the Regulatory Sandbox and the significant shifts it may prompt in the financial and legal industries.
The UK has announced – and has already used – new powers to tackle corruption. Syed Rahman of financial crime specialists Rahman Ravelli wonders just how much of a force for good the UK is set to become. Announcing a strengthening of sanctioning powers, Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab spoke on how the UK has become […]
The World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) released its Technology Trends 2021 report earlier this year, showing significant growth in assistive technology and a surge in Asian patent filing activity. Here, Jose Eduardo T Genilo discusses the report’s findings and what they mean for IP in the Philippines and internationally.
With the UK having exited the European Union, practitioners in England and Wales have new considerations to make while pursuing cross-border disputes. Below, Simon Vumbaca explores what has changed.
The oil and gas industry is a fundamental pillar of the Libyan economy and a major lure for international investment. This month we hear from Abdudayem Elgharabli, who discusses the key regulations that govern the sector.
Below, we hear from Deborah Johnson, an expert in communication and cognitive psychology. She explains the necessity of training witnesses ahead of a trial and her own process in helping them to overcome bad habits and deliver effective testimony.
Lawyer Monthly hears from European Patent Attorney Nils T F Schmid on the latest trends in artificial intelligence and the automotive industry. With autonomous vehicles and AI-driven inventions on the horizon, what changes can we expect to see in the handling of intellectual property?
The full range of mental health disorders can have a considerable impact on the development of family law cases, which involve divorce and separation. Below, we hear from Monica Nemec on how mental illness is handled in the legal sector and what can be done to address its shortcomings.
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