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Why AI Will Never Replace Our Amazing Marketing Team Members: A Humorous Legal Perspective

Filipe Consciência Filipe Consciência from  Caria Mendes Advogados  on 

Ah, marketing! That deliciously complex art of convincing people to want what they didn’t even know they needed.

Can South African Citizens Travel In and Out of South Africa on a Foreign Passport?

Jason Morris Jason Morris from  Snaid and Morris  on 

There is a little misconception amongst many people who immigrate from the Republic and/or acquire the citizenship of another country.

We Can Stop Beating Around The Bush: Court Firmly Recognises The Tort Of Invasion Of Privacy Under Australian Common Law

Alex Dittel Alex Dittel from  KHQ Lawyers  on 

In the case of Walller v Barrett, Tran J at the County Court in Victoria recognised a separate tort of invasion of privacy under Australian common law.

2024 Autumn Budget – Private Individuals

Michael Woodward Michael Woodward from  Carter Lemon Camerons LLP  on 

The 2024 Autumn Budget (the Budget), announced on 30 October, introduced several significant changes many of which will adversely affect individuals. In this series, we take a closer look at the announced adjustments.

Mitigate Risks Of Lender Liability Claims When Reworking Troubled CRE Loans

Charles Jacob Charles Jacob from  Goulston & Storrs  on 

I recently had the opportunity to present during a Strafford CLE webinar on strategies for mitigating the risks of lender liability claims when reworking troubled commercial real estate loans.

Taiwanese Competition Law Addresses Improper AI Application

Hung Ou Yang Hung Ou Yang from  Brain Trust International Law Firm  on 

On July 15, 2024, the Taiwanese National Science and Technology Council released a draft of the Artificial Intelligence Basic Act, revealing seven basic principles, including sustainable development, human autonomy, privacy protection, security and safety, transparency and explainability, fairness and non-discrimination, and accountability, as the directions for Taiwan to enhance the development of artificial intelligence ("AI") technology and applications. Article 9 of the draft provides: "The government shall prevent the applications of AI from causing damages to citizens' lives, bod

Further Updates To The Massachusetts Estate Tax

Kerry Spindler Kerry Spindler from  Goulston & Storrs  on 

Now that we have had a year of working under the new law and with the Massachusetts Department of Revenue—and a clarification from the Legislature—here are some key concepts to know about the Massachusetts estate tax.

Will Applying For A Taiwanese Gold Card Turn Out To Be A Trap When Expecting Tax Incentives?

Hung Ou Yang Hung Ou Yang from  Brain Trust International Law Firm  on 

Since 8 February 2018, foreigners who would like to work more freely and more conveniently in Taiwan may apply for Taiwanese Gold Card, which combines work permit, resident visa, alien resident certificate, and re-entry permit.

Is AI A Real Danger To Our Profession? Considerations About AI Mistakes And Risk Of Lack Of Confidentiality

Filipe Consciência Filipe Consciência from  Caria Mendes Advogados  on 

When I started working with Artificial Intelligence (AI), and seeing its abilities, I became convinced that the future of our profession would be severely affected.

‘No Added Sugar’ Claims Sitting Between A Rock And A Hard Place

Charles Fisher Charles Fisher from  KHQ Lawyers  on 

The prevalence of ‘no added sugar’ claims on food labels has led Food Standards Australia New Zealand, aimed at ensuring consumers are well informed about the sugar content of food products they purchase.

Taiwanese Competition Law Addresses Improper AI Application

Hung Ou Yang Hung Ou Yang from  Brain Trust International Law Firm  on 

This article will explore the unfair competition issues caused by the improper applications of AI from two aspects: "false advertisement" and "price discrimination" that AI may involve.

AI Legal Research Tool Eases Victorian Lawyer’S Work Pressure But At A Great Cost

Alex Dittel Alex Dittel from  KHQ Lawyers  on 

A Victorian solicitor (afforded the protection of a pseudonym) has been referred to the Victorian Legal Services Board and Commissioner for submitting to the court a list and summary of fictitious authorities generated by a legal research tool powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI).

SOLID East 2024 Recap

Nordo Nissi Nordo Nissi from  Goulston & Storrs  on 

The recent SOLID (Summit on Legal Innovation and Disruption) East Event brought together legal innovators and thought leaders to explore the intersection of innovation, advanced technology, and the business of law.

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