As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform various sectors of society, the question of its legal status has become increasingly relevant. Should AI systems, particularly those that demonstrate high levels of autonomy and complexity, be granted legal personhood? This question has…
Transforming Justice: The Role of GenAI in Legal Decision-Making
Generative AI (GenAI) tools hold significant potential to transform the legal profession. These tools can enhance efficiency, for example, by streamlining research, and speeding up legal document generation. While GenAI could revolutionize how lawyers and judges handle complex legal tasks, the…
AI vs. Organized Crime: Balancing innovation and security in a transnational fight
After the agreement on EL PAcCTO 2.0 was introduced in November 2023, the program to combat transnational crime was officially launched in March 2024 in Panama City. The initiative seeks to strengthen cooperation between Latin America, the Caribbean, and the European…
GDPR in Action: Key CJEU Rulings on Data Minimisation and Health Data Processing
by Luca Farkas In two recent cases, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) clarified the interpretation and application of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), a cornerstone of EU data privacy law designed to protect individuals’ personal data….
How AI affects legal services? – International Bar Association publishes its report
by István Kopácsi The International Bar Association (IBA) has published its report, „The Future is Now: Artificial Intelligence and the Legal Profession”,[1] which explores the profound impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) on the legal profession, examining its influence on law firms, regulation, and…
The reform of the European Union’s judicial system will come into force on September 1st
by István Kopácsi Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2019 amends Protocol No 3 on the Statute of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) and will come into effect on September 1, 2024. This amendment expands the jurisdiction of the Court,…
Country report from Kyrgyzstan – The Digital Contracting in the Kyrgyz Republic. What can we learn from EU Law?
by Dzhusupov Akylbek Embracing digital contracts can streamline business processes, reduce transaction costs, and attract foreign investment, thereby contributing to economic prosperity. Therefore, it is vital to choose the model law which will facilitate the Kyrgyz Republic’s economic integration into the global…
Quick law review: European regulation of crypto-asset markets
According to an opinion issued in January 2019 by the European Banking Authority (EBA) and the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA),[1] while some cryptoassets may be subject to EU legislation, the application of these rules to the assets concerned was not…
Common patterns in the diverse and evolving landscape of global AI regulations
Summary International efforts to regulate AI have intensified in recent weeks. The President of the USA issued an Executive Order on October 30, 2023, that may impact the competition for the primacy of artificial intelligence worldwide. On the same day that…
Biden’s AI Executive Order: Balancing Significance and Criticism
by Sanar Shareef Ali The Biden administration recently acknowledged the significant impact of AI on a number of aspects of society through an executive order. This indicates the need to enact certain laws and take decisive steps in order to harness…