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The AI Act and Risk Management in Practice: Who are the Addressees?
The AI Act imposes unprecedented regulatory challenges on all categories of market actors. How the Act will affect companies depends on a number of factors including entity type, system modifications,...Read more
Andrej Savin
Professor, Copenhagen Business School, Denmark
Neutrals in Time of War
The proliferation of sanctions on one hand and the growing gap on the other between how “the West” and “the Global South” view the Laws of War present a challenge...Read more

Jürg Gassmann
Principal, Gassmann Consulting, Ireland
How in-house legal teams thrive through purposeful integration
For in-house legal teams to thrive, they must be more than a support function - they must be embedded within the organisation’s fabric, with a clear sense of purpose and...Read more

Kerry Phillip
Fractional General Counsel, The Legal Director, UK
U.S. Broker Reporting Rules for Cryptocurrencies and Other Digital Assets: An Overview

On June 28, 2024, the U.S. federal revenue department (the Internal Revenue Service, or IRS) issued final regulations (the Final Regulations) requiring the prospective reporting of sales by U.S. custodial...Read more

Stevie Conlon
Vice President, Tax and Regulatory Counsel, Wolters Kluwer Financial Services, USA
Robert Schwaba
Manager, Specialized Consulting, Wolters Kluwer Financial Services, USA, USA
Assignment of Invention – the importance of the assignment date and impact on patent validity

In the recent case, Regents of the University of California and Others v Eurolab (Pty) Ltd and Others ( 2024-039643 ; 2023-108509) [2025] ZACCP 1 (25 February 2025) the Court...Read more

Madelein Kleyn
Chief Legal and IP Officers, Omnisient Rf Pty, South Africa

Janusz Luterek
Partner, Hahn & Hahn Attorneys, South Africa
The In-House Counsel's Identity Crisis: How Inhouse Counsel Can Improve Their Value
“When are you coming back to legal practice?”
This question, from a young associate surprised me. I was called to the bar twenty years ago (when he was seven years old)....Read more

Allan Rwakakooko
Lawyer, Umeme, Uganda
Canadian Policy and Corporate Governance Recommendations to Address the United States’ Tariffs
Canada is one of the few countries in the world experiencing the most pronounced effects, including financial and job losses, of President Trump’s tariffs (i) upon exports of Canadian goods,...Read more

Richard Leblanc
President, Boardexpert com Inc, Canada
Seizing the Opportunity to Influence Legislation and Policy
Opportunities to influence legislation and engage with proposed procedural reform may feel reduced when transitioning to an in-house role. In-house lawyers typically have more of an operational focus and are...Read more

Lauren Gest
Legal Counsel, Johnson Matthey, UK
Moving Beyond Titles & Positions: Becoming ‘Romeos’ and Embracing a Post-Career Life
Retirement marks a significant transition in life, often accompanied by a shift in identity and purpose.
For many individuals, their sense of self has been closely tied to their professional...Read more

Jeffery Tan
Group General Counsel & Chief Sustainability Officer , Jardine Cycle & Carriage Limited, Singapore
The Current Status of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Efforts in U.S. Companies: Challenges, Progress, and Future Directions
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives have become central to the missions of many U.S. companies. These efforts seek to address historical inequities, foster inclusive environments, and serve an increasingly...Read more

Mary Kennard
Vice President & General Counsel (retired), American University, USA