What's New In Legal? July 2023 Round Up

Haven't had time to keep up with the legal blogosphere last month? No worries – we've done the work for you. Dive into our collection of the most curious stories that emerged in the legal world recently. 

AI Developments

• Generative AI and the future of the legal profession [Legal IT Insider] 
• AI Versus The Legal Workforce [Wealth Briefing] 
• Generative AI won’t disrupt law until late 2020s and beyond, says Susskind [Legal Cheek] 
• Legal sector must play an integral role in the advancement and regulation of AI [Solicitors Journal] 
• I. Stephanie Boyce: proceed with caution and care on AI [Global Legal Post] 

Tech Regulation 

• FCA outlines approach to Big Tech and AI [Solicitors Journal] 
• Wikipedia could shut down in UK after online safety law passes, Government told [PA Media] 
• NFTs, Cryptocurrency, Digital Assets: What Are They Under English Law? [Mondaq] 
• Law Commission Publishes Recommendations for Digital Assets Reform [Katten] 

ESG 

• Ditch the equality pledges and provide more mentoring, flexitime and maternity support, say women lawyers [Legal Cheek] 
• Net Zero – Effective Communications for Law Firms [Lawyer Monthly] 
• How to Build a Law Firm With People-First Values [Lawyer Monthly] 
• Reports demonstrate slow progress in judicial diversity [Commercial Dispute Resolution] 

Privacy and Security 

• Facebook faces legal setback in EU court decision on data privacy and ads [Associated Press] 
• Strengthening cyber defences – The latest guidance for law firms [Legal IT Insider] 

Industries & Research 

• Law firms increasingly reliant on tech specialists [Solicitors Journal] 
• Mismatch between GCs and law firms over generative AI adoption, report finds [Global Legal Post] 

Future of Work 

• ChatGPT took people by surprise – here are four technologies that could make a difference next [The Conversation] 
• Thumbs up to emojis in law? - Rob Aberdein [The Scotsman] 
• The future of law will be shaped by people and culture harnessing the power of AI [Global Legal Post]