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Interpretation is trumping truth in copyright law, says Arrigo Cipriani
Intellectual property law is becoming too complicated, says luxury icon Arrigo Cipriani in the run-up to the Luxury Law Summit next week.
Asian exchanges catch the AI market surveillance wave
South Korea's main bourse operator is the latest to join the wave of Asian exchanges implementing AI surveillance.
Sang-froid towards liberté, égalité and fraternité from France's women lawyers
New survey from public Defender of Rights and young lawyers' union in France reveals discrimination in the French legal profession.
Fast-tracked regulation puts Xiaomi on course for world's biggest IPO since 2014
Xiaomi's listing application seen as early vindication for Hong Kong's securities regulator and exchange operator aggressive reforms.
Rethinking IP law and jurisdiction
In this month's Bookshelf, The Global Legal Post's Editor-At-Large, Dr David Cowan, picks two books analysing Intellectual Property Law.
World Intellectual Property Day 2018 celebrates women inventors
WIPO celebrates World Intellectual Property Day 2018 by releasing data celebrating women inventors and warning a gender gap persists.
Luxury brand Gucci and Guess end nine-year trademark dispute
Gucci and Guess have agreed to end a global legal battle in an agreement over Gucci's iconic "G".
New York attorney general launches inquiry into cryptocurrency
The initiative requires digital currency trading platforms to provide information on their policies and practices.
UK sets out principles for an ethical AI future
A UK committee calls for artificial intelligence ethics and calls for legal clarity on liability.
China telecoms firm ZTE hit by US sanctions
China telecoms firm ZTE Corp has been hit with a 7-year ban for a sanctions breach by the U.S. government.
Banks shut down cryptocurrency trading in Chile
Appeal court will hear complaint on action as banks effectively shuts down cryptocurrency in Chile.
IMO adopts plan to halve shipping GHG emissions by 2050
The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) compromise aims to cut GHG emissions by half.
Uber endures a week of legal headaches
It has been a busy week for Uber's legal team with major setbacks in America and Europe.
Levi Straus hits Kenzo with Trademark Infringement Lawsuit
Levi Strauss accuses fashion designer Kenzo of red tab trademark infringement
In-house lawyers 'sweeping' Ireland's legal profession
In-house lawyers are 'growing like Topsy', according to the head of the Law Society of Ireland.
SFO using AI to replace lawyers
The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) is using Artificial Intelligence to replace work carried out by lawyers following its successful use in Rolls-Royce investigation.
UK report warns organisations to prioritise cyber security
Most attacks will only be defeated by organisations prioritising cyber security, warns a new report.
Marfrig beefs up US business
Linklaters and Lefosse Advogados advises on the deal which is going ahead despite Brazilian company Marfrig's US beef ban.
DOJ to allow Bayer's acquisition of Monsanto
The US Justice Department (DOJ) is to allow Bayer's a $62.5 billion deal to acquire Monsanto.
Saudi could go it alone on Aramco IPO
A global Saudi Aramco IPO would be world's largest IPO and a bonanza for dealmakers and law firms