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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

UK government advisory body rules out setting up an AI regulator

Committee on Standards in Public Life warns of dangers posed by AI but doesn't want a 'new, shiny' regulator
OFFICE OPENING

Crowell & Moring's international trade consultancy arm opens Singapore office

C&M International office will be its second in Asia and will focus on digital transformation
FINANCIAL REGULATION

Senior FCA official underlines common ground between UK and EU post-Brexit

FCA head of international underlines shared focus on outcomes, not identical rules
COMBINATION

Dentons' global march continues as it unveils Kensington Swan arm in New Zealand

Global giant adds another 130 lawyers to its network; becoming only third international firm in New Zealand
OFFICE TRANSFERS

Castrén & Snellman transfers Russian offices to Capital Legal Services

Helsinki-based Castrén ends 25-year presence in Russia, handing over Moscow and St Petersburg arms
OFFICE OPENING

Shearman to launch in Dallas as it targets growth in Texas Triangle

New York-based firm to open third Texas office as part of US expansion strategy
TEAM HIRE

Clyde & Co makes three-partner hire in Melbourne from Norton Rose

Trio grow UK-based firm's Australia partner count to 32
SOCIAL MEDIA

Singapore judge rules burden of proof lies with government in first fake news court case

Judge sides with government in first appeal against online correction notices but makes key procedural rulings
DISRUPTION

New law pioneer Axiom acquires legal resourcing rival Bliss Lawyers

Acquisition is first since on-demand lawyer specialist abandoned a much-anticipated IPO

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