MIPIM 2024 once again affirmed its significance as a pivotal event in the international real estate sector. Yearly, this conference brings together key figures from all over the international property industry, fostering dialogue and expediting the transformation of the real estate environment. This blog explores the central themes and outcomes that characterised this year’s event. […] The post Reflecting on MIPIM 2024: what did we learn? appeared first on LoupedIn ..read more

This week, the Government has introduced a bill which seeks to reverse the effect of the Supreme Court’s much-publicised PACCAR decision on litigation funding. That decision, arising out of the “trucks cartel” litigation, effectively rendered many litigation funding agreements unenforceable. There has been clamour since, both from the funding industry and from claimant groups, to […] The post This Vehicle is Reversing – Government seeks to reverse PACCAR funding decision appeared first on LoupedIn ..read more

As we approach Neurodiversity Celebration Week, I think it’s important to share stories and experiences to drive awareness. I am currently on the waiting list for an assessment for ADHD, and despite more awareness around neurodivergent conditions over the last few years, I still have to take a deep breath before sharing that openly. Unfortunately, […] The post Through my lens – navigating neurodiversity in the workplace  appeared first on LoupedIn ..read more

The AI Act was agreed today. Here are the key points for intellectual property. The post The AI Act and IP appeared first on LoupedIn ..read more

Our BAD Team (that is, our Brands, Advertising and Designs Team), serves as trusted advisers to some of the most valuable brands in the world, and we wanted to share our recent experiences in the hope of helping brand owners navigate the ever-changing landscape. The post Good news / BAD news – March 2024 appeared first on LoupedIn ..read more

Thought on the USPTO "Inventorship Guidance for AI-Assisted Inventions". The post The USPTO’s Guidance on AI-Assisted Inventions appeared first on LoupedIn ..read more

Lawyers from our global Real Estate team will be attending MIPIM 2024 Find us at The London Stand We are pleased to be an exhibitor at The London Stand this year, ideally positioned at the heart of MIPIM. The London Stand symbolises the resilience and diversity of London’s developing real estate environment, making it the […] The post Gowling WLG at MIPIM 2024 appeared first on LoupedIn ..read more

The UK government will set out its position on text and data mining soon. Stakeholders expect an "opt out" approach similar to the EU. The post Text and data mining – A UK Update appeared first on LoupedIn ..read more

As a current trainee in the Employment team, I had the pleasure of accompanying avid gamers, Jonathan Chamberlain (Head of Employment, Labour & Equality) and Rebecca Burford (Head of Tech Venture Capital) to the Guildford.Games Festival 2024. With my limited gaming background, consisting primarily of nostalgic experiences including playing Animal Crossing on Nintendo DS over […] The post Making fun is fun: an encounter with the gaming community appeared first on LoupedIn ..read more

Following Data Privacy Day (28 January 2024), we take a look at data protection areas to watch in 2024: If you have any questions, please contact Jocelyn Paulley or Helen Davenport. The post What are the top 5 data protection developments for 2024? appeared first on LoupedIn ..read more