Copyright and Generative AI: An update from the experts
As the interplay between copyright and generative AI continues to dominate the headlines, the pressure on governments to find workable solutions, and to provide clarity, for both the creative and AI sectors is palpable.
In our latest podcast, Laura Houston and Richard Barker discuss:
the current position in the EU, including the scope of the existing exceptions for text and data mining, the copyright-focussed obligations in the EU AI Act, and the latest draft of the General Purpose AI Code of Practice;
the UK’s latest consultation on copyright and AI; and
the key cases relating to copyright and generative AI in the UK and the EU.
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Insurance in focus: From Decline to Demand – The Evolving UK Annuities Market
In the fourth episode of 'Insurance in focus' Jonathan Marks, Nick Pacheco and Sarah Osprey discuss:
Recent increases in sales of individual annuities
The broader market including the bulk annuity market
Related regulatory themes, including issues with customers obtaining advice
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Tax News: The One Big Beautiful Bill
Zoe Andrews and Tanja Velling are joined by Arvind Ravichandran, Tax Partner at Cravath, to discuss the impact the proposed section 899 could have on US capital markets if enacted but how it is unlikely to be a big issue in practice.
They cover:
The purpose and potential withdrawal from the Bill of Section 899, a proposed tax on foreign investors, in response to global tax developments
How changes to the GILTI regime aim to more closely align U.S. tax policy with OECD standards
The mix of permanent tax cuts and temporary “America First” measures included in the Bill
Key negotiation points for Congress including the SALT cap, Medicaid reforms, and clean energy tax credits
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Insurance in focus: From crisis to coverage
In the third episode of our ‘Insurance in focus’ podcast series, Nick Bonsall is joined by Efstathios Michael and Tahlia Brysha-Pullen where they discuss:
Lessons learned for business interruption policy wording following the pandemic
The case law which has developed since 2020
Future proofing policies for emerging risks
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Insurance in focus: Private capital’s growing role
Join Insurance partner, Tom Peacock, and Co-head of Private Equity, Harry Bacon, for the second episode of 'Insurance in focus'.
In this episode, they delve into:
The drivers of the ongoing interest of private equity, and private capital more generally, in the insurance sector
Related topics including key areas of regulatory scrutiny
Impacts upon M&A deals
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