New on the Internet for Lawyers July 2022

In the Newsletter

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a term which is routinely bandied about in discussions about legal technology. Companies selling software to the legal sector almost ubiquitously proclaim that their products are “powered with AI” in their marketing literature. Alex Heshmaty considers whether this apparent meteoric rise of AI within legal tech is of any real consequence or just smoke and mirrors …

AI legal technology: fact vs fiction

Susan Isaacs at Languages Beyond 2000 discovers that language translation apps work really well, but subtle mistakes can be a problem …

Do interpreting apps really work well?

The LSSA has published a white paper on procuring legal software …

LSSA white paper on procuring legal software

Alex Heshmaty reviews the rise of fake online reviews and Competition and Markets Authority plans to clamp down on them …

Clamping down on fake online reviews

William Richmond-Coggan of Freeths LLP provides a concise overview of the Online Safety Bill as it passes through the House of Commons …

The Online Safety Bill – the quest for clarity continues

Partner articles

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Law features

Amanda Phillips-Wylds at Stowe Family Law LLP hopes the new no-fault divorce will encourage amicable collaboration processes …

Will investment in mediation help save the family courts?

Alexander Pelopidas of Newmanor Law discusses the operation and effect of the Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Act 2022 arbitration scheme …

What will the Covid rental arrears arbitration scheme mean for commercial property tenants?

Nicola Smyrl of Taylor Walton advises on action required following changes to the ways in which employers can perform right to work checks …

Changes to right to work checks – take steps to prepare now

Tina Chander of Wright Hassall LLP looks at the potential consequences entering into a romantic relationship at work can have on participants’ careers and also the wider business …

Is coupling-up with a colleague legal?