TechLaw Chat – Episode 4
Episode 4 of Matthew Lavy and Iain Munro‘s podcast series, TechLaw Chat, is now available. This episode is the second of two podcasts looking at ransomeware attacks. Episode 4 specifically addresses liability arising out of a cyber attack involving highly confidential client data. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or online via TechLaw.chat.
7th December 2020
AI and Data Protection: The ICO Guidance (2)
In a two part article for the Society of Computers and Law, Quentin Tannock surveys the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) Guidance on AI and Data Protection, identifying remaining challenges and those areas where further Artificial Intelligence (AI) related materials are anticipated from the ICO. In the first instalment of the article, Quentin looks at the background […]
19th November 2020
Reasons to Issue a Claim Form in UK–EU/EFTA Disputes in 2020, while the Going is Good
With the Brexit transition period set to end on 31 December 2020, this article looks at the implications for jurisdiction and the recognition & enforcement of judgments in cross-border litigation involving parties split between the UK and EU/EFTA member states, with a particular focus on litigation before the courts of England and Wales. It concludes […]
4th November 2020
AI and Data Protection: The ICO Guidance (1)
In a two part article for the Society of Computers and Law, Quentin Tannock surveys the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) Guidance on AI and Data Protection, identifying remaining challenges and those areas where further Artificial Intelligence related materials are anticipated from the ICO. In the first instalment, Quentin looks at the background to the Guidance and […]
21st October 2020
TechLaw Chat – Episode 2
Episode 2 of Matthew Lavy and Iain Munro‘s recently published podcast series, TechLaw Chat is now available. This episode, titled “Give me my Bitcoin back!”, addresses the legal remedies that are available when Bitcoin are misappropriated, and some of the practical challenges of enforcement. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or online via TechLaw.chat.
21st October 2020
#LitigationHacks for cryptocurrency fraud
Matthew Lavy will be speaking at the latest BrightTALK webinar on 20th October 2020 alongside Danny Quah of Providence Law Asia LLC. Matthew and Danny will address court-based tools in England and Singapore that victims of cryptocurrency fraud can consider using to recover their stolen assets. Such tools include: Proprietary, “Black Swan” and “Persons Unknown” […]
Podcast: The ICO perspective on AI and data protection with Simon McDougall
The latest episode of 4PC Podcast is brought to you by Quentin Tannock. Quentin talks with Simon McDougall, Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) Deputy Commissioner, on the topic of AI and data protection. Their discussion covers the ICO perspective on AI and data protection, the recent ICO Guidance on the topic, key challenges and opportunities for industry in the […]
23rd September 2020
4 Pump Court are gold sponsors of the Society of Computers and Law Annual Conference 2020
We are delighted to be sponsoring the SCL Annual Conference again this year, albeit under different circumstances to usual. This year’s conference will be held virtually across two days on 7th and 8th October. The schedule for the conference runs as follows: Tech for Tech Lawyers – understanding the technology behind Software Development & Technology […]
Podcast: Explaining Artificial Intelligence with Terry Bergin KC and Quentin Tannock
The third episode of 4PC Podcast is brought to you by Terry Bergin KC and Quentin Tannock. In this episode, Terry and Quentin discuss the issue of explaining Artificial Intelligence with specific reference to processing personal data in light of the recent guidance published by the Information Commissioner’s Office. This podcast was originally produced for […]
2nd September 2020
ExplAIning Artificial Intelligence
In a recent article for the Society of Computers and Law, Terence Bergin KC and Quentin Tannock look at the importance of explaining Artificial Intelligence, outlining recent guidance from Project ExplAIn and discussing explanation related challenges for organisations that deploy Artificial Intelligence to process personal data. Read the full article on the Society of Computers […]
3rd August 2020
Contact Tracing – The Ethical and Legal Issues
Anthony Speaight KC, Iain Munro and Anna Hoffmann Three members of chambers examine the ethical debate and legal issues surrounding the adoption of a contact tracing app. They conclude that the technology which the British Government has to date favoured raises a host of ethical dilemmas and legal challenges. The technological responses to the pandemic […]
3rd June 2020
Tech Disputes Network event hosted by CYK
Quentin Tannock addressed an audience of around 40 solicitors and barristers at the inaugural Tech Disputes Network event in London. Quentin’s presentation, titled ‘21st Century problems’ identified emerging dispute hotspots in the FinTech sector and introduced resulting stakeholder disputes (including with shareholders, employees and suppliers), M&A related disputes and disputes arising out of insolvencies. Quentin […]
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