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The Rise of Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, and the Next Generation of International Rules Governing Cross-Border Data Flows and Digital Trade
1. Introduction and Overview – Developing international rules for cross-border data flows and digital trade. Cross-border data flows are integral to the modern economy, enabling communications, financial transactions, access to a vast array of services, efficient manufacturing, medical research, and so much more. Cross-border data flows are even more important now with the rapid growth…
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DeFi protocol Uniswap and investors avoid suit for fraudulent activity on digital asset exchange
On August 30, 2023, in a case of first impression, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York dismissed in full a putative securities class action against Uniswap Labs, a decentralized finance (“DeFi”) digital asset exchange (“DEX”), Uniswap Foundation (together with Uniswap Labs, “Uniswap”), and Uniswap’s CEO and founder, Hayden Adams, as…
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D.S.C. Dismisses Most Claims Against Blood Temperature Regulator Device
South Carolina is a lovely state with mostly lovely weather, though this time of year its appearance on the map looks like the country’s jutted chin daring a hurricane to sock it. South Carolina courts have been known to sock it to defendants, particularly in asbestos cases….By: Reed Smith
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Russia-Ukraine War: Kim’s Tour in Russia Highlights Risk of Increasing Military Ties
While in Russia, the North Korean leader has visited a plant that makes fighter jets and viewed rockets similar to the ones his country hopes to build to launch military satellites.
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‘We Are Accidentally Alive’: A Muslim Cleric Reflects on His War Experience
Said Ismahilov fled Russians in eastern Ukraine and then fled the suburb of Bucha when the war began. Once the mufti of Ukraine, he is now a medic on the front line.
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After Rubiales’ Restraining Order, Spain’s Women’s Team Makes Demands
The players’ demands came on a day that a restraining order was granted against Luis Rubiales, the former head of the federation, who forcibly kissed a star forward, Jennifer Hermoso.
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As Junta Tightens Grip, Niger Is Being Strangled by Sanctions
Border closures and a freeze on financial transactions imposed after soldiers seized power are hurting millions, while Western nations remain divided over what to do.
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European Countries to Keep Some Missile Sanctions on Iran
U.N. sanctions are set to expire in October, as part of the 2015 nuclear deal. Other nations, including Russia, will be free to buy Iranian missiles and drones.
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TIFF 2023: Seven Veils, Do Not Expect Too Much of the End of the World, The Convert
Since I missed last year’s in-person return to the Toronto International Film Festival, it was my turn to enjoy this year’s fall festival homecoming: a robust slate of new films, hugging friends along the street, chatting up new acquaintances in line and in theaters, trying to stay awake at parties and pubs for one more…
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TIFF 2023: Memory, The Promised Land, Origin
An incredibly strong Venice led to full days at TIFF, wherein ticket buyers could catch up on acclaimed films that had just premiered in the beautiful Italian city. I had a full day of Venice catch-up, and it only solidified how strong the film lover’s event was this year. It included these three excellent dramas. One…
