The European Commission and the European Board for Digital Services support a revised Code of Conduct to counter illegal hate speech online. Integrated with the Digital Services Act, it mandates stricter reporting, monitoring, and transparency from online platforms.
South Korea’s Fair Trade Commission has initiated a consent resolution with Kakao over allegations of unfair supplier practices on its platform. The investigation revealed increased supplier costs linked to mandatory delivery models and higher commission fees.
France’s Data Protection Authority has released new guidelines for integrating SDKs into mobile apps. The rules clarify data privacy responsibilities, require explicit user consent, and mandate strong security measures to ensure GDPR compliance and protect user information.
LegalTech vs LawTech: they are often used interchangeably, but they refer to distinct technological developments. While LegalTech improves legal professionals' workflows, LawTech broadens access to legal services, facilitating how legal support is delivered to businesses and individuals.
The concepts of LegalTech and LawTech have emerged transformational technological processes legal industry. Although often used interchangeably, they represent distinct facets of how technology interacts with legal services.
LegalTech refers to the use of technology specifically designed to support legal professionals, law firms, and corporate legal departments.
In contrast, LawTech represents a broader technological outlook that extends beyond the internal operations of legal professionals. It encompasses innovations that redefine how legal services are delivered and accessed by consumers, businesses, and even governments.
While LegalTech focuses on optimising legal practice, LawTech aims to revolutionise the legal system itself, challenging traditional models and creating new pathways for legal engagement.
The origins of LegalTech can be traced back to the early adoption of basic tools such as word processors and legal research databases, which streamlined traditional legal tasks.
The UK Administrative Justice Council invites evidence on digital tribunal reforms and addressing disadvantages in the administrative justice system. Stakeholders are encouraged to share challenges, best practices, and suggestions to improve access and fairness for all users.
The 2025 State of the US Legal Market Report examines how law firms are adapting to innovation, rising client demands, and shifting market dynamics, showcasing a year of strong performance and changing business strategies.
The Law Society's comparative analysis highlights the UK’s growing role in lawtech, with London emerging as a hub. Investment trends and advancements in eDiscovery and legal research position the UK as a leader in legal technology innovation above other countries.
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