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Why the intelligent DMS is key to firms’ future AI transformation

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Using numerous separate AI tools to increase productivity can often lead to more headaches for law firms. Kerri Dearing, VP of international at NetDocuments, explains how an intelligent DMS brings the power of AI tools...more

Ankura

Is Internal Audit Falling Short?

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Against the backdrop of the recent “Dear CEO” letter issued by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), and the number of regulatory enforcement actions, this article aims to explore the role of Internal Audit (IA) in ensuring...more

IR Global

Service of Process in the Cayman Islands

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Legal processes involving foreign entities in the Cayman Islands are governed by the civil procedure rules of the jurisdiction where the claim was filed. We strongly recommend that clients familiarize themselves with the...more

A&O Shearman

Zooming In on AI - #6: AI under financial regulations in the U.S., EU and U.K.

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Many governments are grappling with the question of how to regulate artificial intelligence to ensure it is adopted safely and used responsibly without hampering innovation. Governments have generally indicated similar...more

Walkers

The Benefits of Using Guernsey Companies

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Guernsey companies are extremely popular, and are used for a wide variety of purposes. Guernsey companies can be incorporated quickly and a large number of corporate services providers offer day-to-day administration...more

NAVEX

The UK Worker Protection Act: A New Era of Workplace Safety

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The UK Worker Protection Act 2023, amending the 2010 Equality Act, represents a significant milestone in safeguarding employees against sexual harassment. With a compliance deadline of October 26, 2024, this Act places a...more

Cooley LLP

Consultation on Increased Public Access to Documents in Civil Proceedings

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The Civil Procedure Rules Committee is consulting on a proposed draft amendment to Civil Procedure Rule (CPR) 5.4, which would allow significantly increased public access to documents with potentially far-reaching impacts....more

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Why Guernsey and Jersey for private equity?

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Guernsey and Jersey have long been popular places used by private equity investors in acquisitions of target businesses given the advantages they offer over other jurisdictions. We're taking a closer look at some of these...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

Internal Controls Grab the Focus in the FRC’s Changes to the UK Corporate Governance Code

Following a 16-week consultation into changes to the UK Corporate Governance Code, the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) published the 2024 UK Corporate Governance Code on the 22 January 2024. The FRC has kept changes to...more

A&O Shearman

Two Recent Cases Looking At Statutory Formalities For Signing Of Documents

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Two recent English cases illustrate a strict and a more flexible approach by the courts when considering whether the signing of a legal document has complied with, or is rendered ineffective by non-compliance with, prescribed...more

StoneTurn

ESG is a Four Act Play and Intermission is About to End

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As socially responsible investing has gone mainstream, regulators in Europe and the United States have stepped in and are now formalizing rules around disclosures pertaining to Environment, Social and Governance (“ESG”)...more

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Marshall Islands Maritime Act Amended

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In August 2023, the parliament of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Nitijela, adopted amendments to the Maritime Act of 1990 (the “Maritime Act”), which can be found here. Set forth below is a summary of the...more

Sullivan & Worcester

A Game-Changer for the Trade and Trade Finance Industry - the Short and Simple Electronic Trade Documents Act 2023

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Electronic Trade Documents Act - The passing of the Electronic Trade Documents Act 2023 (the “Act”) often touted as “game-changing” and “revolutionary” is the UK’s alternative to adopting the UNCITRAL Model Law on Electronic...more

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The Electronic Trade Documents Act 2023 To Become Law

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London, UK - The Electronic Trade Documents Act (ETDA) will shortly receive Royal Assent and will come into effect two months later. The culmination of years of work by many people and industry bodies, once it takes...more

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Finally — It's Almost Here ... Electronic Trade Documents Act 2023

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Jacqueline Cook, Of Counsel, and Larissa Head, Trainee Solicitor, sum up the key points of the Electronic Trade Documents Act 2023 (the Act) which will shortly receive Royal Assent and come into force two months later. ...more

Goodwin

Distress in the Hotel Sector

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The pandemic has brought much uncertainty to the hotel sector — Intermittent national and regional lockdowns, work from home mandates and restrictions around domestic and international travel have left hoteliers in the...more

A&O Shearman

Disclosure Pilot Scheme: meaning of “control” over third party documents

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In proceedings subject to the Disclosure Pilot Scheme, a third party’s willingness to cooperate in the provision of potentially relevant documents did not amount to a party’s “control” over those documents. Even if a party...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Road Map to Europe II - Bridging the Documentation Gap Between the US and Europe in Venture Capital Transactions

It's a common issue: a US venture capitalist and a European company agree on the commercial terms of an investment transaction and think that the hard work is done but quickly find themselves at an impasse over the way the...more

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