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Deepfake scam warning in wake of Lewis advert
Money saving expert’s likeness used for bogus investment scheme

Susskind seeks National Institute for Legal Innovation
Lawtech pioneer believes single body needed to preserve role of English law

English law works for digital assets, Commission reports
Law reform proposals would strengthen regime for new types of property

Inner House launches regular live stream appeal service
Court of Session Live project will allow remote viewing of appeal hearings

Academics propose anti-"ghostbot" clauses for wills
Paper suggests ways to prevent digital reincarnations after death

Victims to get virtual introduction to court experience
New technology will provide interactive experience ahead of giving evidence

Lawyer warns of data breach risk from ChatGPT
Entering confidential information could lead to unintended disclosure

Faculty launches 2023 World IP Day conference
Bookings open for free event on Friday 21 April

Abertay project seeks to detect online “romance fraud”
Tool being developed to spot scammers using dating platforms

Survey running on remote civil court hearings
Research seeks to support future development of digital programme

EHRC issues guidance on avoiding discrimination from AI
Equality regulator embarks on monitoring projects to aid understanding

English Law Commission launches major crypto-token paper
Discussion paper proposes new category of personal property

Peers warn of risks from unregulated justice system AI
Report calls for strict regulation to ensure benefits from informed use

Using new tech in policing could breach rights: Faculty
Response warns of dangers from possible misuse of AI

South Africa allows patent to AI inventor
First success for team seeking recognition for non-human creators

Sheriff courts all using virtual platform from today
Civil case WebEx capability rolled out across Scotland following civil pilots

UK will not be part of Unified Patent Court, ministers confirm
Brexit red lines prevail over business streamlining