Consistent with the recent strategic shift in policy around EU regulations, the EU’s seventh package of changes to simplify/lighten their burden has just been approved and, with it, we will see changes to the way the EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act will be applied (although some obligations under this legislation are already in force).The EU’s Council
AI Tools: A Due Diligence Guide for the recruitment sector
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Family Office Insights: Managing Family Office AI Risk
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming embedded in family office technology infrastructure and increasingly shaping how family offices operate. Across the sector, principals are seeking greater efficiency, improved decision quality and more effective systems to navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex investment and operational environment.When appropriately deployed, AI can streamline processes, enhance the synthesis of…
Will businesses be taxed for using AI? Robot, token and floating point operations (FLOP) taxes explained
As AI systems continue to be adopted at scale, they are increasingly performing tasks carried out by human employees. From drafting documents, to writing code, to handling customer queries and concerns have grown about the economic risks this shift may pose, including job displacement and the erosion of the income taxes generated by human labour.This…
Bullseye: Luke Littler is successful in securing a facial trade mark registration
In March 2026 the darts phenomenon and reigning World Champion, Luke Littler, applied to the UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) to register his face as a trade mark in the UK across a variety of different categories [From the Oche to the IPO: can a face function as a trade mark? | Global IP…
From quill to code: George Washington debates the patent future of artificial intelligence on America’s 250th birthday
As America celebrates its 250th year, the pulse of innovation that animated the Founders beats louder than ever. From the first patent debates to today’s courtroom clashes over artificial intelligence, George Washington’s legacy as a mill owner, pragmatic leader, and founding architect of the U.S. patent system remains strikingly relevant. Drawing on Washington’s own letters…
The rise of the machines – dealing with AI grievances
The most common themes for grumbling at all the recent employment law events I have attended have been the same: the youth of today; why the UK’s railway infrastructure is seemingly made of chocolate; and the tide of AI-assisted employee grievances.Can’t help you with the first two, sorry, but somebody will have to do something…
What are the antitrust risks from AI and machine learning in business functions?
As AI and machine learning become embedded in core business operations, they are also creating new and evolving antitrust risks. Companies must understand how these technologies can impact competition and regulatory scrutiny.
In this video, DC partner Lauren Briggerman explores how AI use can raise antitrust concerns and outlines key considerations for businesses deploying AI-driven…
UK regulator introduces “world first” controls on the use of content in Google generative AI features
In October 2025, UK regulator, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), published its final decision to designate Google as having strategic market status (SMS) in the UK in general search and search advertising services. This designation covered Google’s substantial and entrenched market power in general search and search advertising, and whilst Google’s Gemini AI tool…
Pensions quick guide – AI notetakers in trustee meetings
In this #how2dopensions quick guide, we explore the risks and opportunities of using artificial intelligence (AI) to take trustee meeting minutes and notes, along with some practical tips.
What is an AI notetaker?
An AI notetaker is a software tool designed to join online meetings to record, transcribe and summarise the discussions which take place.…