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Government White Paper sets out UK approach to AI regulation

Published on 07 Jul 2023. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner, Technology, Media & Telecoms Sector Lead

How is the UK Government looking to regulate AI?

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ICO updates its guidance on AI and data protection

Published on 07 Jul 2023. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner, Technology, Media & Telecoms Sector Lead

What are the key data protection principles which the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) expects organisations to follow when integrating AI into their product and service offerings?

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Thinking - Podcast

Unlocking Generative AI’s Potential: Ethics, Creativity, and Impact

Published on 29 Jun 2023.

What if you could unlock the full potential of Generative AI and its impact on your life and company?

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The "Unicorn Kingdom's" AI White Paper

Published on 12 May 2023. By Helen Armstrong, Partner and Ricky Cella, Senior Associate and Joshy Thomas, Knowledge Lawyer

The UK's pro-innovation AI White paper has been published. It landed almost simultaneously with an open letter from the Future of Life Institute which called for a six-month halt in work on AI systems more powerful than the generative AI system: GPT-4.

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Generative AI and intellectual property rights—the UK government's position

Published on 03 May 2023. By Helen Armstrong, Partner and Jani Ihalainen, Associate and Joshy Thomas, Knowledge Lawyer

The IPO is to produce a code of practice by the summer that will provide guidance to support AI firms in accessing copyright protected works as an input to their models.

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Thinking - Publication

Sports Ticker (27 April 2023) – PL gambling sponsor ban, WWE x UFC merger and Schumacher's AI interview – a speed-read of commercial updates from the sports world

Published on 28 Apr 2023. By Jeremy Drew, Partner, Head of Commercial and Joshua Charalambous, Partner and Samuel Coppard, Senior Associate and Joseph Akwaboa, Associate

In a fortnight which saw Corach Rambler win the Grand National, the UK & Ireland submit its bid to host the UEFA Euro 2028 men's tournament, and 48,000 runners take to the streets for the London Marathon, we bring you updates on Spotify's new integration with Strava and Team GB's collaboration with Birds Eye. We also feature stories on a controversial AI-generated interview with Michael Schumacher and our own Kate O'Malley's sub-three hour marathon success.

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Retail Compass Spring 2023

Published on 27 Apr 2023. By Jeremy Drew, Partner and Karen Hendy, Partner

Welcome to our Spring edition of Retail Compass, where we guide you through the key legal and policy changes affecting retail and consumer brands and provide our thoughts on those crucial, need-to-know issues.

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Understanding and managing the risks in artificial intelligence (AI) technology projects

Published on 12 Apr 2023. By Helen Armstrong, Partner and Ricky Cella, Senior Associate and Joshy Thomas, Knowledge Lawyer

How do you go about managing the risks and challenges that might arise during the deployment of AI technology?

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RPC reacts to UK Government White Paper on AI

Published on 30 Mar 2023. By Jon Bartley, Partner and Ciara Cullen, Partner, Retail & Consumer Sector Lead and Richard Breavington, Partner and Kelly Thomson, Partner, ESG Strategy Lead and Helen Armstrong, Partner and Patrick Brodie, Partner, Head of Employment, Engagement and Equality and Mamata Dutta, Partner

RPC reacts to UK Government White Paper on AI

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What if the CEO asks me about... using Artificial Intelligence in our Retail stores?

Published on 28 Mar 2023. By Paul Joukador, Partner

The term "artificial intelligence" (AI) describes a range of technologies that enable machines to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as the ability to comprehend, act and learn.

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AI technology projects – the regulatory landscape

Published on 24 Feb 2023. By Helen Armstrong, Partner and Ricky Cella, Senior Associate and Joshy Thomas, Knowledge Lawyer

Parties engaged in AI technology projects should be mindful of the regulatory landscape, and the changes taking place within it. A failure to do so could result in an AI solution that is not compliant from a regulatory perspective, the use of which potentially creates risk for the technology provider and user.

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UK Government sets out proposals for regulation of AI

Published on 10 Oct 2022. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner, Technology, Media & Telecoms Sector Lead

What are the UK Government’s plans for the future regulation of artificial intelligence (AI)?

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ICO launches AI and Data Protection Toolkit

Published on 28 Jul 2022.

How can those engaged in the development of artificial intelligence (AI) systems utilise the Information Commissioner’s Office’s AI and data protection risk toolkit (the Toolkit) to better ensure compliance with data protection legislation?

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UK government announces the launch of an AI standards hub

Published on 12 Apr 2022. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner, Technology, Media & Telecoms Sector Lead

What does the new artificial intelligence (AI) standards hub mean for businesses seeking to develop AI technologies?

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UK authorities consider position of AI in preparation for a new Golden Age of Tech

Published on 09 Jun 2021. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner, Technology, Media & Telecoms Sector Lead

The question: What direction is the UK taking regarding policies on artificial intelligence (AI)?

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ICO publishes guidance on AI decision making

Published on 02 Nov 2020. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner, Technology, Media & Telecoms Sector Lead

How can companies comply with data regulation when using AI to make decisions affecting individuals?

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Annual insurance review 2024

Published on 11 Jan 2024. By Simon Laird, Partner, Insurance Sector Lead and Robert Morris, Partner and Toby Higginson, Partner, Co-head of Clients and Markets (Insurance)

Hello and welcome to RPC's Annual insurance review – a look back at the events that shaped the insurance market in 2023 and a look forward towards what to expect in 2024.

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Thinking - Publication

Annual Insurance Review 2023: USA

Published on 12 Jan 2023.

In this chapter of our Annual Insurance Review 2023, we look at the main developments in 2022 and expected issues in 2023 for the USA.

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Annual Insurance Review 2022

Published on 10 Jan 2022.

Welcome to RPC's 2022 annual insurance review – a look back at the events that shaped the insurance market in 2021 and a look forward towards what to expect in 2022.

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Annual Insurance Review 2021

Published on 14 Jan 2021.

Welcome to RPC's 2021 annual insurance review. No prizes for guessing what we will be talking about this year.

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Annual Insurance Review 2020

Published on 08 Jan 2020. By Simon Laird, Partner, Insurance Sector Lead and Robert Morris, Partner

Hello and welcome to the 2020 edition of RPC’s annual insurance review. Here you will find updates from our experts across a whole range of business classes as well as from around the world. In the articles that follow you will be able to read our take on key issues that have impacted your market in the year gone – and our thoughts on the issues likely to affect you in the year to come.

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Technology and cyber

Published on 08 Jan 2020.

In this chapter of our Annual Insurance Review 2020, we look at the main developments in 2019 and expected issues in 2020 for technology and cyber.

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Regulatory

Published on 08 Jan 2020. By Lauren Murphy, Senior Associate

In this chapter of our Annual Insurance Review 2020, we look at the main developments in 2019 and expected issues in 2020 for regulatory.

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Thinking - Publication

Marine and shipping

Published on 08 Jan 2020. By William Jones, Of Counsel and Toby Savage, Partner

In this chapter of our Annual Insurance Review 2020, we look at the main developments in 2019 and expected issues in 2020 for marine and shipping.

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Annual Insurance Review 2019

Published on 21 Jan 2019. By Simon Laird, Partner, Insurance Sector Lead and Robert Morris, Partner

Welcome to RPC’s Annual Insurance Review

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Annual Insurance Review 2018

Published on 17 Jan 2018.

Welcome to RPC’s Annual Insurance Review for 2018.

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Annual Insurance Review 2018: Accountants

Published on 17 Jan 2018.

In this chapter of our Annual Insurance Review 2018, we look at the main developments in 2017 and expected issues in 2018 for accountants.

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Thinking - Publication

Annual Insurance Review 2017

Published on 09 Jan 2017. By Simon Laird, Partner, Insurance Sector Lead

Last year we identified the standout insurance law event of 2015 as the impending introduction of the Insurance Act 2015. Little did we anticipate the tumultuous events of 2016 that would shake up the global economic markets as a whole.

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Thinking - Publication

Annual Insurance Review 2016

Published on 08 Jan 2016.

Landmark insurance law reform and market consolidation

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Annual Insurance Review 2014

Published on 16 Jan 2015.

Landmark insurance law reform and dealing with economic recovery which remains gradual

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Thinking - Blog

Surveying the risks: RICS proposed updates tackling financial crime

Published on 02 Jun 2025. By Ben Goodier, Partner and Emma Wherry, Of Counsel and Catherine Zakarias-Welch, Knowledge Lawyer

Financial crime is on the rise. In response to the new technologies criminals are using, such as AI and cryptocurrency, RICS launched a consultation calling on members, regulated firms and key stakeholders to respond to its consultation on proposed changes to "The Financial Crime Standard" (The RICS Countering Financial Crime: Bribery, Corruption, Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing, and Sanctions Violation Professional Standard).

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Money Covered: The Week That Was – 30 May 2025

Published on 30 May 2025. By Rachael Healey, Partner and Robert Morris, Partner and David Allinson, Partner and George Smith, Partner and Matthew Watson, Partner

Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the financial services sector over the last seven days.

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Warranty and Indemnity Insurance Q&A – Current Trends and What to Look Out For

Published on 29 May 2025. By Andrew Carpenter, Partner and Heidi Ng, Associate

The Asia Warranty and Indemnity (W&I) insurance market is expanding rapidly to meet demand as businesses and market participants become increasingly aware of the benefits that transactional insurance can offer. The dynamics in this space are everchanging – the incorporation of W&I in deals, insurers' expectations on the level of due diligence, terms of policies and level of coverage provided are all adapting to demand. This article highlights some recent trends we have encountered and factors to look out for in order to seize opportunities in current market conditions.

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Lliuya v RWE AG - Expanding climate impact litigation

Published on 29 May 2025. By Lucy Dyson , Partner and Marcela Calife Marotti, Senior Associate

The German court has today (28 May 2025) dismissed the long-running climate impact litigation case of Lliuya v RWE , heard before the Higher Regional Court of Hamm, Germany, between 17 and 19 March 2025.

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Money Covered: The Week That Was – 23 May 2025

Published on 23 May 2025. By Rachael Healey, Partner and Robert Morris, Partner and David Allinson, Partner and George Smith, Partner and Matthew Watson, Partner

Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the financial services sector over the last seven days.

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A look at Takaful insurance (With Wajahat Khawaja)

Published on 20 May 2025.

Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode Peter is joined by Wajahat Khawaja and the topic of discussion is Takaful, an Islamic form of insurance.

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Money Covered: The Week That Was – 16 May 2025

Published on 16 May 2025. By Rachael Healey, Partner and Robert Morris, Partner and David Allinson, Partner and George Smith, Partner and Matthew Watson, Partner

Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the financial services sector over the last seven days.

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Council liability in cases of personal injury suffered on public highways

Published on 14 May 2025. By Thom Lumley, Partner and Catherine Zakarias-Welch, Knowledge Lawyer

We take a look at the case of George Morriss v London Borough of Hillingdon [2025] EWHC - In another significant ruling on liability for injuries sustained on public highways, the court reinforces the considerable evidentiary responsibility resting with claimants.

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Money Covered: The Week That Was – 9 May 2025

Published on 09 May 2025. By Rachael Healey, Partner and Robert Morris, Partner and David Allinson, Partner and George Smith, Partner and Matthew Watson, Partner

Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the financial services sector over the last seven days.

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ML Covered - May 2025

Published on 02 May 2025. By Matthew Watson, Partner and Rachael Healey, Partner and Kim Wright, Senior Associate and Zoe Melegari, Senior Associate and Andrew Oberholzer, Senior Associate and Charlotte Bray, Associate

We are pleased to share our latest instalment of ML Covered, our monthly round-up of key events relevant to those dealing with Management Liability Policies covering D&O, EPL and PTL-type risks.

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Money Covered: The Week That Was – 25 April 2025

Published on 25 Apr 2025. By Rachael Healey, Partner and Robert Morris, Partner and David Allinson, Partner and George Smith, Partner and Matthew Watson, Partner

Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the financial services sector over the last seven days.

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Money Covered: The Week That Was – 17 April 2025

Published on 22 Apr 2025. By Rachael Healey, Partner and Robert Morris, Partner and David Allinson, Partner and George Smith, Partner and Matthew Watson, Partner

Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the financial services sector over the last seven days.

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Insurance Covered: A look at D&O insurance (With Natalie Graham)

Published on 16 Apr 2025.

Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance.

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Money Covered: The Week That Was – 11 April 2025

Published on 11 Apr 2025. By Rachael Healey, Partner and Robert Morris, Partner and David Allinson, Partner and George Smith, Partner and Matthew Watson, Partner

Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the financial services sector over the last seven days.

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ML Covered - April 2025

Published on 04 Apr 2025. By Matthew Watson, Partner and Rachael Healey, Partner and Kim Wright, Senior Associate and Zoe Melegari, Senior Associate and Andrew Oberholzer, Senior Associate and Charlotte Bray, Associate

We are pleased to share our latest instalment of ML Covered, our monthly round-up of key events relevant to those dealing with Management Liability Policies covering D&O, EPL and PTL-type risks.

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Thinking - Publication

Money Covered: The Week That Was – 4 April 2025

Published on 04 Apr 2025. By Rachael Healey, Partner and Robert Morris, Partner and David Allinson, Partner and George Smith, Partner and Matthew Watson, Partner

Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the financial services sector over the last seven days.

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Thinking - Podcast

Insurance Covered: Navigating the world of insurance finance (With Stephen Brookson)

Published on 31 Mar 2025.

Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance.

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Money Covered: The Week That Was – 28 March 2025

Published on 28 Mar 2025. By Rachael Healey, Partner and Robert Morris, Partner and David Allinson, Partner and George Smith, Partner and Matthew Watson, Partner

Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the financial services sector over the last seven days.

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Thinking - Podcast

Insurance Covered: A look at reinsurance (With Ben Rose)

Published on 17 Mar 2025.

Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance. In this episode Peter is joined by Ben Rose, Co Founder of Supercede.

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ML Covered - March 2025

Published on 07 Mar 2025. By Matthew Watson, Partner and Rachael Healey, Partner and Kim Wright, Senior Associate and Zoe Melegari, Senior Associate and Andrew Oberholzer, Senior Associate and Charlotte Bray, Associate

As we welcome the New Year, we are pleased to share our latest version of ML Covered, our monthly round-up of key events relevant to those dealing with Management Liability Policies covering D&O, EPL and PTL-type risks.

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