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From 'think before you speak’ to 'think before you WhatsApp': the validity of WhatsApp and other electronic messages as evidence before Dubai courts

The current era of technology and reachable-everywhere-and-anytime lawyers imposed its rules. This wide adoption of instant messaging in some of the Middle East jurisdictions, including the UAE, has been encouraged and regularized by legislation and court decisions that afforded validity and evidentiary weight to instant messaging and electronic communications on equal footing with conventional means of communication and written documentation.

Terrorism and the law: Tech companies central to government response to Westminster attack

The chaos caused by what police believe was a lone man’s killing of four people near Westminster in London has once again stirred the debate on the boundaries of the law and the remit of government bodies intended to prevent terror attacks. At the centre of the debate is messenger service WhatsApp, which the attacker is thought to have used minutes before driving a car onto the busy pedestrian lane on Westminster Bridge.

Digital Services Act & Digital Markets Act: Europe regulates big digital platforms

This article reviews the recent European Union regulations, namely the Digital Services Act and the Digital Markets Act which regulate digital platforms with operations in Europe, from different perspectives. Likewise, the article revises some regulatory projects in Brazil and the United States, before turning to Argentina, where the regulation of the intermediaries’ responsibility is an issue of current relevance. Due to the lack of an ex-ante regulation regarding these topics, this article goes over some of the cases treated with consumer protection regulations as well as with antitrust law and data privacy provisions.

Innovations for the development of remote justice in Nigeria

Like many countries around the world, Nigeria was forced to impose a lockdown in Lagos (Nigeria’s commercial hub) and Abuja (Nigeria’s capital city) to combat the spread of Covid-19. The government’s ban on public gatherings and interstate travel resulted in the judiciary’s suspension of court sittings from March to May 2020, except for hearings of cases that were considered urgent, essential or time-bound.

Digital surveillance’s threat to human rights

The landscape for potential human rights abuses by digital surveillance is changing as the methods used grow ever more powerful. Global Insight considers this evolution and the need for regulatory frameworks to adapt.

Changes to the Competition Act – a catalyst for the Indian economy?

India is increasingly becoming a key jurisdiction for foreign investment. To keep the momentum going, the Indian government has consistently attempted to keep the business environment friendly and less burdensome. This includes: a reduction in corporate tax rates; easing the liquidity problems of non-banking financial corporations and banks; foreign direct investment policy reforms; and easing compliance norms – all with the aim of promoting ‘ease of doing business in India’. After more than a decade, India’s competition law has recently been amended, bringing about key changes that will impact businesses. The 2023 Amendments to the Indian Competition Act 2002 (the Act) introduce changes that several antitrust jurisdictions are still considering. The 2023 Amendments are a mixed bag of changes: several are business friendly – such as commitments and settlements, expedited merger review timelines and introducing a leniency-plus regime – while others aim to achieve greater regulatory oversight and stricter enforcement, such as deal value thresholds, penalties on global turnover and increased liability for hubs in ‘hub-and-spoke’ cartels. The Competition Commission of India (CCI), the body entrusted with the responsibility to nurture and maintain well-functioning markets that facilitate the growth manifested by the Indian government, must adopt a balanced approach to ensure that competition enforcement does not get in the way of ‘economic growth’ as envisaged under the Preamble of the Act. This article examines the impact of the 2023 Amendments on the Indian market. In particular, the writers examine the CCI’s approach in adopting these tools and tailor it according to the requirements of the Indian economy.

The off-channel communications headache

With regulators around the world stepping up their focus on off-channel communications, all businesses must ensure they’ve appropriate policies and procedures in place, as In-House Perspective reports.

Testing the power of regulators in the age of tech

Last autumn, US antitrust agencies blocked a proposed deal between two major book publishers. Global Insight examines the case in the context of the activist approach being taken by regulators, especially towards Big Tech.

Recent developments in EU antitrust enforcement against big tech

The approach currently adopted by competition authorities around the world against so-called big tech hides two main risks, namely the delay in respect of innovation processes that may cause the actions undertaken turn out to be vain and the antitrust over-enforcement. This second feature, particularly, is strictly related to the position that enforcers are prone to adopt on competition law goals, which debate has massively re-emerged in the present context

Dangerous new developments drive government action to counter fake news

The continued proliferation of disinformation online – often referred to as ‘fake news’ – has this summer led to increased scrutiny and action from governments.

Pakistan tightens restrictions on social media giants

This article considers Pakistan’s crackdown on social media giants such as Facebook, Twitter and TikTok, and the relationship between these restrictions and the right to freedom of expression.

UK and Europe: a new hub for data breach class actions?

In this article we look at the growth of data breach class actions in the UK and Europe following the coming into force of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We also consider regulatory activity in the data protection field and the links between investigations and recent class actions. Looking to the future we ask whether current trends are likely to continue, highlighting some powerful policy statements made by the English Court of Appeal in support of data breach class actions, and conclude with a few words on litigation funding and its role in facilitating these kinds of cases.

Recent developments in big tech regulation in India

The article examines the Competition Commission of India’s (CCI) decisional practice in cases of abuse of dominance in relation to big tech companies. The authors note that the CCI has adopted a cautious approach, and has on certain occasions expressed its reluctance in early intervention in a nascent sector. The article examines the need for the CCI to be driven by a fact-based approach in light of the jurisprudence from other mature regulators.

Human rights news from the IBA - June/July 2017

IBA Global Insight June/July 2017. Terrorism and the law: tech companies central to government response; IBA partners with UN for global anti-torture initiative; ‘Vigilant’ French law introduces duty of care for large companies

Legal and business news analysis - October/November 2018

IBA Global Insight October/November 2018 -Russian corruption: growing calls for tougher sanctions to combat ‘dirty’ money; The United Kingdom has long been recognised as a favoured destination for wealthy Russian investors, but the flow of ‘dirty money’ from Russia is tainting the country’s reputation. It is increasingly viewed as a safe haven for the Kremlin’s coffers, according to a recent report by the UK House of Commons’ Foreign Affairs Committee

From the Chairs - Maritime and Transport Law Committee newsletter article, July 2020

By Richard V. Singleton and Godofredo Mendes Vianna. From the Chairs - Maritime and Transport Law Committee newsletter article, July 2020

Online regulation marks global shift towards collective ‘duty of care’

An exponential rise in online abuse and harassment has necessitated governments to step up online regulation.

Mastering litigation in Latin America - IBA Annual Conference 2024 session report

The panel has provided attendees with insights and practical advice on navigating civil and commercial litigation in Latin American jurisdictions. The speakers offered essential guidance to help on the successful management of legal disputes in the complex landscape of Latin American law.

New report from the IBA Communications Law Committee explores the ‘fair share’ debate in internet infrastructure funding

A new comprehensive report from the International Bar Association (IBA) Communications Law Committee examines the ongoing global debate over who should bear the cost of internet infrastructure, expansion and maintenance. It is a controversial issue revolving around whether…

Being apart, together – employee engagement during Covid-19

Like almost every other law firm across the globe, we have had to quickly make changes to the way that we work and make difficult decisions. At the forefront of every decision has been the wellbeing of our colleagues and the family of Harper Macleod. We have sought to create ways that we can ‘be apart together’ and ensure that we all continue to connect and socialise, even if we have to do it virtually. Here we share our journey to ensure the family of Harper Macleod continues to be as one.

New regulations for marketplaces and other digital platforms: latest updates in Argentina, Brazil and Mexico

This article reviews the latest legal updates regarding regulation and scrutiny of marketplaces and other digital platforms operations in Argentina, Brazil and Mexico from an antitrust, data privacy and consumer protection standpoint, and their relationship with recent European regulations such as the Digital Services Act (DSA) and the Digital Markets Act (DMA).

The Spanish Courts and the golden thread: the return of the presumption of innocence?

In 2021, Spanish Courts annulled three relevant decisions of the Spanish Competition Authority (the ‘CNMC’) based on the lack of incriminating evidence. These cases are characterised by an in-depth assessment of the evidence used by the CNMC to find an infringement and send a clear message to competition authorities in Spain to improve the quality of the reasoning and evidence behind their decisions. This article analyses these cases and the lessons that can be extracted from them for authorities and practitioners.

The history and fundamentals of Turkish data protection law

This article considers the history and fundamentals of Turkish data protection law.

Toe to toe with the tech giants

IBA Global Insight February/March 2018 - Online innovation moves at a rapid pace and legislators can struggle to keep up. Global Insight examines whether competition law provides the necessary tools to keep the major players in check.

Competition policy in the digital economy: a developing country perspective

The competition law agenda for digital markets in developing countries should be threefold. First, in response to the threat of globally dominant firms, greater international cooperation and coordination is required to address these threats in smaller countries given the more limited importance of their markets, the more limited enforcement resources and jurisdictional reach. Second, the disruptive force of digital markets should be harnessed to address existing high levels of market concentration

From the Editors: Litigation Committee newsletter – spring 2025

Welcome to the spring 2025 edition of the IBA Litigation Committee's newsletter, entitled: 'Shopping for justice: strategic forum choices and the rise of international commercial courts in commercial disputes." In an increasingly globalised legal landscape, parties in international commercial disputes are making ever more deliberate choices about where to litigate, navigating jurisdictional complexities, procedural nuances, and the growing presence of specialised international commercial courts.

From the Co-Chairs – Construction Law International – June 2024

Litigating in the age of social media – tips, tricks and traps

Report on a Young Litigators seminar held at the Singapore office of Allen & Gledhill

Virtual M&A transactions and negotiations – a dream, nightmare or the next normal

Virtual M&A transaction and negotiations – a dream, nightmare or the next normal

Deepfake technology presents imminent challenge to democracy

In mid-February, a video of Manoj Tiwari, President of India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, was released on WhatsApp. In it, Tiwari speaks convincingly in Haryanvi, a Hindi dialect spoken by voters the BJP is targeting. The video is a deepfake: in the original recording, Tiwari speaks in English. The footage marks the first time a political party has used deepfake technology for campaigning purposes. A ‘deepfake’ is new video and audio of a person generated by an AI algorithm learning from real footage.