TECH
LAW HUB
Balancing K-AI
South Korea's AI Basic Act, effective in 2026, balances innovation and regulation for law firms
A comparison of developments in healthtech
South Korea boosts drug development; Russia tackles telemedicine and data protection
2024: Keep up!
A wrap-up of the year’s most significant events affecting legal in the region, and how they impacted in-house counsel, policymakers, regulators and law firms
A mixed blessing
Part two of our legaltech series explores how AI adoption drives innovation while raising fresh questions, writes Brian Yap
Risky business
Geopolitical tensions in Asia are driving lawyers to adopt new risk management strategies
Legaltech take-off?
Regulatory changes are shifting mindsets in Asia, easing concerns about AI adoption in legal tech
Under attack
Safeguarding the company against cyber threats is even tougher with new disclosure regulations in the mix
Japan’s AI regulation for businesses
AI's exponential growth lacks regulatory maturity, yet each innovation propels the next swiftly
AI and the law in the Philippines
ChatGPT's global surge sparked broader debate on AI innovation and risk management among policymakers and stakeholders
A comparison of developments in healthtech
South Korea boosts drug development; Russia tackles telemedicine and data protection
2024: Keep up!
A wrap-up of the year’s most significant events affecting legal in the region, and how they impacted in-house counsel, policymakers, regulators and law firms
Risky business
Geopolitical tensions in Asia are driving lawyers to adopt new risk management strategies
Legaltech take-off?
Regulatory changes are shifting mindsets in Asia, easing concerns about AI adoption in legal tech
Japan’s AI regulation for businesses
AI's exponential growth lacks regulatory maturity, yet each innovation propels the next swiftly
AI and the law in the Philippines
ChatGPT's global surge sparked broader debate on AI innovation and risk management among policymakers and stakeholders
Regulating AI: Navigating India’s challenging regime
GenAI is revolutionizing daily life with content creation, marketing, customer service via chatbots, medical diagnostics, entertainment, and autonomous driving
Analysis of AI regulatory frameworks in South Korea
In a digital era, AI reshapes our world, revolutionizing industries and societies
Lawyers must embrace digital knowledge to power their future
Lawyers who are slow to embrace the digital future are likely to be swallowed by it, warns Hong Kong law professor Steven Gallagher
Connect the DOTs
All the hype around crypto art raises concerns about fraud and counterfeiting in an unregulated market, but digital ownership tokens could shield from such threats
What’s ahead?
We gathered opinions from legal professionals on their hopes and plans for this year, and what they have done to survive the past tumultuous years
Bollywood buzzing over NFTs
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are all the rage among Indian celebrities, but scepticism remains due to the legal ambiguity of the blockchain ecosystem
High five
From creating a manga version of patent examination guidelines to easing applications without a patent attorney, the heads of five major IP offices share their strategies to spur innovation while fostering collaboration
Not so stablecoins
Following the US regulator's decision to deem a stablecoin unregistered security, Asian jurisdictions may adopt the similar approach to ensure effective oversight
Challenges navigating Taiwan’s emerging insurtech sector
The rise of new technologies and increasing demand for innovative products have provided the groundwork for the island’s insurtech sector to grow – and the regulator is catching up
Pressing need for regulating cryptocurrencies
Different approaches to cryptocurrencies across jurisdictions cause disparity in the understanding and classification of digital assets
Taxation era for Indonesia’s digital financial world
The rapid development of crypto-asset trading and transactions in the country has enticed the government to impose a tax on the commodity
A comparison of digital banking regulations
As technology revolutionises the banking sector, brick-and-mortar retail is increasingly becoming obsolete as regulators jump to set new standards for inclusive finance
Under attack
Safeguarding the company against cyber threats is even tougher with new disclosure regulations in the mix
Taiwan: Governing the AI genie
Rapid development in artificial intelligence is creating a worldwide legal minefield
Navigating business opportunities in Thailand
The country’s strong economic performance and regional partnerships have attracted many foreign businesses
ACC report finds increasing role for CLOs in cybersecurity
Company chief legal officer’s (CLO) roles and responsibilities are expanding with growth seen in cybersecurity strategy and oversight, says a report released by the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Foundation.
A comparison of cybersecurity regulations
As the world grapples with rampant cyberattacks, policymakers in the region have toughened their data security measures and business compliance is crucial
