My friend and Partner Jocelyn Paulley sent me this piece which suggests that one of our Titans of Tech believes he may replace himself as a leader in one-to-ones by an AI-powered Avatar. It is said … [Read more...] about Why AI will never replace good leadership (or employment lawyers)
Copyright ends the data rush: No mining for AI chatbots
The Regional Court of Munich I recently issued a landmark decision in the GEMA vs. OpenAI case on the use of copyright-protected content in AI training. This article takes a closer look at the case … [Read more...] about Copyright ends the data rush: No mining for AI chatbots
Chat GPT v Justice: Ireland fights back. England, please copy.
Believe it or not, Industrial Tribunals (as they were then called) were supposed never to have lawyers in them. The idea was there would be quick and simple resolution of workplace disputes on the … [Read more...] about Chat GPT v Justice: Ireland fights back. England, please copy.
Good news / BAD news – November 2025
Welcome to the twelfth edition of the “Good News / BAD News” Blog! Our BAD Team (that is, our Brands, Advertising and Designs Team), serves as trusted advisers to some of the most valuable brands … [Read more...] about Good news / BAD news – November 2025
Artificial Intelligence at work: co-determination is a must, not a nice-to-have
AI is no longer a topic for the future; it has become an integral part of everyday work. Whether it's shift planning, recruitment or analysing performance data, smart tools promise efficiency and new … [Read more...] about Artificial Intelligence at work: co-determination is a must, not a nice-to-have
UPC’s first decision concerning a second medical use patent
On 13 May 2025, the Düsseldorf Local Division (LD) of the UPC issued the first decision about a second medical use patent, EP 3 536 712, in force in five UPC member states … [Read more...] about UPC’s first decision concerning a second medical use patent