WAVE Emerging legal trends in digitalisation
Introduction Digitalisation is transforming how businesses operate and how they are held to account. As technology becomes increasingly embedded in products and processes, it is changing how businesses operate – often challenging long-held assumptions about responsibility, control and coordination. This shift introduces new forms of risk, ranging from AI tools that act autonomously to user experiences that raise questions about fairness and control. However, not all this risk stems from fast-moving
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The new corporate criminal offence of "failure to prevent fraud" is set to reshape the compliance landscape for commercial organisations. Building on the foundation laid by the Bribery Act, this offence holds companies accountable for fraudulent activities carried out by associated persons for their benefit. With its broader scope and stringent requirements, understanding the implications and preparing for compliance is crucial. In this Insight we address some of the most common questions regarding this
Osborne Clarke's International Deals Report: Trends and Outlook 2025
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