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We are excited to announce the launch of the latest product from Lexology – Lexology Academic.  Designed for US Law School Students, Lexology Academic is a new global legal research platform that will shape the next generation of lawyers. Explore now: https://lnkd.in/ewqRtzda #ProductLaunch #LexologyAcademic #LegalResearch #LawSchools 

ARNON is joining us on 5 December 2024 to lead a free masterclass (https://lnkd.in/d34-H3Kb) on the topic of navigating Israel's updated privacy protection law. The experts will break down the key changes and their implications for businesses operating in Israel. Key areas covered in this session: - Alignment with international standards - Mandatory appointment of a Data Protection Officer (DPO) - Reduced database registration obligation - Enhanced enforcement and penalties - Criminal offenses and increased investigative authority - Required compliance by August 2025 - Director's obligations #DataPrivacy #DataProtection #ComplianceManagement

Lexology In-Depth: Third Party Litigation Funding, edition 8 edited by Erik Bomans of Deminor, is now available on Lexology: https://lnkd.in/eFRtXK2F In-Depth: Third Party Litigation Funding (formerly The Third Party Litigation Funding Law Review) provides an overview of and an annual guide to the law and practice of third party funding in jurisdictions where it is reasonably well established. With a focus on significant recent cases and developments, it examines the key features of the legal and regulatory regimes governing funding agreements, as well as practical considerations when structuring these agreements.

Next week, on 5 December 2024, two experts from AZB & Partners and Hanling & Partners are joining us to deliver a free masterclass (https://lnkd.in/dMJ9hz8v) on the crucial changes to India and China's merger control regimes. It is important for businesses to understand these when they are dealing with transactions that have an Indian or Chinese element. They will cover the following areas: - Notification thresholds, including the introduction of transaction value thresholds in India and China. What and how? - What makes India’s deal value thresholds distinct from other jurisdictions that also adopt deal value thresholds? - Local nexus requirement - Exemptions and derogations from open market purchases - Gun-jumping decisions - Enforcement sector priorities - Delegation of reviewing powers in China - China’s new guidelines on horizontal concentration of undertakers Speakers: - Hemangini Dadwal, Partner, AZB & Partners, Delhi - Yuchuan Sun, Partner, Hanling & Partners, Shanghai #MergersAcquisitions #CorporateFinance #Antitrust

On 4 December 2024, Benesch Law is joining us to deliver a free masterclass (https://lnkd.in/dU_bhCk2). The use of AI in the compliance field can present potential risks and pitfalls. Marisa Darden, Shaneeda Jaffer and Alma M. Angotti will be leading this session and addressing all of the following questions: - What are the risks and rewards of incorporating AI tools in your compliance programs? - How will the government treat a compliance program that relies heavily on AI or one that spurns the use of AI altogether? - How can you recognise the potential pitfalls of AI in order to avoid them? #ArtificialIntelligence #ComplianceManagement #LegalTech

Frost Brown Todd is joining us on 10 December 2024 for a free masterclass (https://lnkd.in/dJy6cudg) to talk about the best ways in which you can navigate and comply with data privacy laws when it comes to AI use and development. Data tends to be at the heart of all AI technologies. This can be in the form of inputs such as prompts, algorithms and training data or in the form of outputs and usage. It is crucial to equip yourself with the correct knowledge so that your organisation can support innovation and mitigate risks. Speakers: Gene F. Price, Mason Clutter and Barbara Bennett, AIGP. #ArtificialIntelligence #DataProtection #DataPrivacy #LegalTech

Lexology Panoramic: Technology M&A 2025, edited by Arlene Arin Hahn (she/her) Hahn and Neeta Sahadev of White & Case LLP, is now available on Lexology: https://lnkd.in/g-F7-zQi Lexology Panoramic: Technology M&A is a quick reference guide enabling side-by-side comparison of local insights into key laws, regulations and government approvals primarily implicated in technology M&A transactions; due diligence, including the transfer of licensed intellectual property, software due diligence, and the use of code scans; representations, warranties and other deal terms common to technology M&A transactions; and recent trends. #LexologyPanoramic

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP's free masterclass (https://lnkd.in/dARBSC3c) is taking place on 12 December 2024 at 4.30pm. It will be themed around the topic of the UK NISA. The experts will provide insights into how investors, corporates, and research facilities/universities can navigate this regime effectively. As the geopolitical and economic environment continues to evolve, ensuring compliance with the UK NSIA will be an essential part of all potential decision-making processes. Speakers: - Davina Garrod, Head of International Competition - Scott Pettifor, Partner #ForeignInvestment #CorporateFinance #ComplianceManagement

Lexology In-House View: China M&A 2024 edited by Richard Pu, @Jushan Wang, Mia Jiang, Catherine Ou, Liu Ning, Kexiao Sun, Yulan Ouyang and Huanhao He of Tencent, is now available on Lexology: https://lnkd.in/gYbZisB8 In-house View: China M&A provides topical analysis of trends, opportunities, challenges and risks posed at key stages of M&A transactions with a nexus to China. #InHouseView

Australia's "world-leading" #SocialMediaMinimumAgeBill 2024 was introduced to the country's Parliament on 21 November 2024. If it becomes law, #socialmedia platforms will need to take “reasonable steps” to prevent children under 16 from owning accounts on their platforms or face fines of up to AUS$50 million (US$32.5 million).  #onlinesafety #LexologyPRO Reporter: Eden Elouisa Spence