Tag results for 'ethics'

AI, lawyers and law firms: a case for greater emphasis on law firms’ responsibilities

The article explores the growing responsibilities of law firms in the age of AI, arguing that firms must adopt appropriate governance, policies and risk-management frameworks to support their lawyers in complying with ethical and professional duties in the use of AI. It also considers emerging challenges relating to supervision, billing, training and insurance in the effective and responsible adoption of AI in legal practice.

Released on Aug 7, 2026

Mind your client: law firms must choose to be responsible gatekeepers

Putin’s invasion of Ukraine has prompted international legal service providers to shut down operations in Russia, marking a palpable shift in the sector. If law firms do not re-examine their ethical standards and the moral standing of their clients, regulators may do it for them.

Released on Apr 25, 2022

Telemedicine in Spain today: regulatory and ethical challenges

This article’s focus is a very simple concept: telemedicine, which enables services normally performed by healthcare professionals to be accomplished by remote means with the support of information and communication technologies (ICT)

Released on Jun 24, 2021

Sports governance under scrutiny as Russian track and field banned from Rio

The long-awaited decision on Russia’s participation in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro finally came on 17 June when the world athletics governing body slammed Russia’s athletics federation for categorically failing to meet the readmission criteria.

Released on Jul 16, 2016