The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is the latest patent office to confirm that inventions by artificial intelligence (AI) are not patentable. This is a potential issue for all … [Read more...] about USPTO denies patent application for invention by AI
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We need to talk about whistleblowing
Whistleblowing continues to be in the news and is very much the focus of many a regulator. It is also being recognised - when done and managed properly - as a necessary part of good corporate … [Read more...] about We need to talk about whistleblowing
The Commencement of the Pre-Election Period (‘Purdah’)
As of Wednesday 6 November 2019, Parliament is dissolved and the pre-election period of sensitivity officially begins. This period is more commonly known and referred to as 'purdah'. It covers the … [Read more...] about The Commencement of the Pre-Election Period (‘Purdah’)
Carts and horses: The Key Differences between the Decisions on Prorogation
Over the course of six days in this past two weeks, the Divisional Court of England and Wales and the Inner House of the Court of Session of Scotland considered two very similar cases. The cases … [Read more...] about Carts and horses: The Key Differences between the Decisions on Prorogation
The Brexit Withdrawal Agreement deconstructed
The Withdrawal Agreement sets out the terms on which the UK will leave the EU. Since the Brexit process began, the content of the Withdrawal Agreement has been closely scrutinised and criticised both … [Read more...] about The Brexit Withdrawal Agreement deconstructed
What does no-deal Brexit mean?
The political slogan coined by Theresa May 'No deal is better than a bad deal' has taken hold in discussions on Brexit. Although this option was not aired during the EU referendum campaign, it now has … [Read more...] about What does no-deal Brexit mean?