OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Pushes for AI Policy on Capitol Hill Visit After Middle East Tour
Apr 12, 2024 02:09 am UTC| Technology Law
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman visited Capitol Hill on Thursday to push for U.S. artificial intelligence legislation amid stalling efforts in Congress. Following a Middle East tour, Altmans visit highlights a critical juncture for...
Germany decriminalised cannabis: why the UK should consider doing the same
Apr 09, 2024 12:47 pm UTC| Insights & Views Law
The German government has approved new legislation which decriminalises cannabis. This policy allows over-18s to possess a maximum of 25 grams of cannabis for personal use and grow up to three plants at home. From...
How the UK’s new rights around flexible working will affect employees and businesses
Apr 08, 2024 06:11 am UTC| Insights & Views Law Business
Employees in the UK have just received a new right to request flexible working arrangements from the first day of a new job. This is courtesy of the Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act and supporting secondary...
Lawsuit Against Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley Over Archegos Collapse Dismissed by US Judge
Mar 29, 2024 05:23 am UTC| Business Law
A US judge on Thursday ended investor litigation against two banking giants, Goldman Sachs Group Inc and Morgan Stanley. The lawsuits accused them of market manipulation and insider trading, which allegedly contributed to...
Julian Assange: how British extradition law works
Mar 28, 2024 12:05 pm UTC| Insights & Views Law
Julian Assange will have to wait a further few weeks to learn whether he can appeal his extradition to the US. The UK High Court has delayed making a decision on the case, giving the US three weeks to provide assurances...
Updated U.S. law still leaves Indigenous communities in Canada out of repatriations from museums
Mar 28, 2024 12:02 pm UTC| Insights & Views Law
A new amendment to the United States Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) came into effect in January 2024. The amended law now has some teeth to penalize museums who have thus far been very slow...
Walmart Wins Legal Battle to End Credit Card Partnership with Capital One
Mar 27, 2024 05:44 am UTC| Business Law
On Tuesday, a federal judge ruled in favor of Walmart, allowing the retail giant to terminate its credit card partnership with Capital One ahead of schedule. The decision was based on Capital Ones failure to meet the...
Johannesburg in a time of darkness: Ivan Vladislavić’s new memoir reminds us of the city’s fragility
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