It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The holiday season is officially upon us, and we’re happy to welcome you to the final Dye & Durham Docket of 2023. Thank you for being such loyal readers of the Docket in its inaugural year; we appreciate your support of our efforts to ensure legal professionals around the world stay up to date on the developments and trends shaping the industry internationally. As 2023 winds to a close, there’s lots going on in the legal tech space, and the recent turmoil at OpenAI has put a major spotlight on artificial intelligence. So please, read on!
Featured article
Who owns your car’s data? As cars are getting smarter, the battle over the right to repair is heating up. Two legal scholars analyze the complex legal debate over whether you and your local mechanic have the right tap into your car’s data to diagnose problems. The arguments span issues of property and consumer rights, trade secrets, cybersecurity, and data privacy.
How are law firms tackling client resistance when it comes to legal tech? While your clients may not always be on board with the latest and greatest technologies, working alongside them to address their worries — and including them in the decision-making process — can help foster innovation rather than stunt it.
Industry highlights
The race to regulate AI continues around the world, but which nations are leading the way? So far, the United Kingdom, the United States, the European Union and China have been establishing their own AI regulations, but there’s a need for global collaboration and alignment.
Legal professionals are becoming increasingly concerned about the rise of deepfakes in courtroom proceedings, according to a recent panel on how generative AI is infiltrating the legal system.
Global news and trends
The Australian scene
A new report conducted by Dye & Durham and the Australasian Legal Practice Management Association found that an increasing number of law firms in Australia and New Zealand will embrace AI in the coming years to enhance talent retention and operational efficiency.
What's up in Canada?
What are Canada’s best law firms? From corporate to cannabis law, the Globe and Mail reveals the top 200 firms that received the highest number of recommendations from others in their field.
Taking a stand: Members of the Canadian legal community are calling for unity amid the conflict in the Middle East.
The market in Ireland
Can technology improve access to justice? Not so fast, says Frank Clarke, the former chief justice of Ireland who spoke at Ireland’s annual conference on human rights.
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