Hong Kong’s Balancing Act: Innovation and Investor Protection
Hong Kong aims to balance innovation with investor protection through its guidelines on virtual asset trading platforms.
Ireland’s Foreign Investment Review
By the 2nd quarter of 2024, Ireland will commence the review of foreign investments to ascertain that they do not pose a threat to national security or public order before being allowed into the country. This is regulated by the Screening of Third country Transactions Act enacted on 31st October 2023.
The Future of Generative AI: Are Regulations Going to Change the Landscape?
The UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has sparked discussions with its recent consultation series on data protection and generative AI (GAI).
India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act
After decades of deliberations, India took the step towards strengthening data protection in the digital space in 2024. This move was put in motion in August 2023 with the introduction of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023.
Steamboat Willie Version of Mickey Mouse in the Public Domain
The year 2024 welcomed everyone with a news flash on Mickey Mouse, an iconic cartoon character. The Steamboat Willie, the first version of Mickey and Minnie Mouse, created in 1928, entered the public domain after the copyright expired, precisely 95 years after its first production. This just happened a few months after Disney celebrated its […]
South African High Court to Redefine Family Leave
The South African High Court has declared family laws unconstitutional, citing discrimination in maternity and paternity leave provisions.
Ohio State to Tighten Social Media Security for Minors
Ohio State introduces Parental Notification by Social Media Operators Act to mandate digital companies identify users under the age of 16.
Prada’s Triangle Not Unique to Trademark
Prada’s triangle has been the focal point of a trademark case in the European Union Intellectual Property Office.
Lineablu Publication in The European Business Review
We were recently published in The European Business Review, an article based on our insights and considerations into the future of AI and the legal ramifications related to copyright infringement. The article published in The European Business Review can be found here, the contents read below: Will AI be tamed? Will it halt the benefits […]
A Turn of Events: Nigeria’s New Stablecoin
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) lifted the ban on cryptocurrency and is now set to launch its own stablecoin this month.
