This week, the UK Government announced a new subsidy control system that will provide financial aid to UK businesses following Brexit. Contrary to the rhetoric, under the EU's State aid regime, … [Read more...] about UK Government launches new subsidy control system to support UK businesses after Brexit
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End to coal power brought forward to October 2024
The deadline to phase out coal from Great Britain's energy system has been brought forward by a whole year to October 2024. With COP26 coming up soon, the announcement highlights the UK's … [Read more...] about End to coal power brought forward to October 2024
Extreme control over proceedings is a costs risk for third party funders
As litigation funding grows in popularity, the court's ability to make heftier costs orders against commercial litigation funders has come into focus. Whether the so-called 'Arkin cap' will apply to … [Read more...] about Extreme control over proceedings is a costs risk for third party funders
Actuaries tackle the ethics of AI and data science
The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries has produced guidance for its members on "ethical or professional issues when carrying out data-science related work". Rebecca Keating and Laura Wright, authors … [Read more...] about Actuaries tackle the ethics of AI and data science
Will the US drive greater IP protection for AI?
The US National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence has concluded that IP policy for AI is a US "national security priority" and has called for a review of patent eligibility for AI-related … [Read more...] about Will the US drive greater IP protection for AI?
Smart Cities can help us get back on the road to levelling up our society
The COVID-19 crisis has affected every part of the country, including my own former constituency of Loughborough. On the face of it, the virus has been primarily a public health issue, but the reality … [Read more...] about Smart Cities can help us get back on the road to levelling up our society