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🌈🎧 Episode 3 of Progress Through Pride is now streaming! Join Craig Giles and Sean Bullock as they explore LGBTQ+ workplace rights, generational expectations, and the courage to be authentic. Listen here: soundcloud.com/twobirdslaw/pr…

The impact of #AI in the workplace - want to know more? Our speakers from the #Employment & AI: Navigating a new technological frontier London event outline their key takeaways & main considerations when navigating AI introduction. Watch the video here: 2bird.ly/4c1nH3I

In collaboration with OXYGY, Warren Brandeis, and the European Commission, we proudly present the 2024 Best Practices Report for the European Blockchain Sandbox. Read more here: 🌐📊 2bird.ly/3KRS5BD

Join our Bird & Bird EmpLaw experts from Bird & Bird France for an interactive English-language seminar on 17 July in London. Our team will provide an overview of navigating #employment law issues in the region, avoiding pitfalls & future legislation. Sign up here: 2bird.ly/3KXG11W

International Bird & Bird EmpLaw expert, Pieter De Koster, provides an overview of the #EWCDirective revision process so far and highlights the upcoming amends that #EU Parliament aims to implement to finalise the draft revised Directive. Read more: 2bird.ly/3XCLv9Q

Ready to unlock the latest legal insights in retail? 🛍 Our latest Talking Shop newsletter, helping you stay up to date with the latest news, trends and hot topics in the international Retail & Consumer sector, is now live! Read more here: 2bird.ly/3XDjI9p

What should you consider when contracting for #AI systems? AI contracts may resemble traditional software contracts, but AI technology’s unique aspects need a tailored approach. Our toolkit guides you through key considerations. Request your copy here: 2bird.ly/4eByEeb

Stay ahead with our latest Competitive Edge newsletter! Curious about the UK’s Green Agreements Regime? Dive into our main article. Plus, explore global #competitionlaw updates and upcoming news, events, and publications. Read more: 2bird.ly/4cEY4WC

What are the current challenges facing AI start-ups? We hear from Dr. Sabine Wiesmüller at Start2 Group on the current challenges within the #AI4good field, alongside Andrea Schlote. Listen here: 2bird.ly/3L3iZ9Y

Today, we become one of the first international law firms to launch a proof-of-concept trial across multiple offices with Leya, a revolutionary platform that uses #AI to automate tasks and provides access to both public and internal data. Read more here: 2bird.ly/4ePg0PS

The UK Supreme Court has recently held that a party is not obligated to accept an offer of non-contractual performance by their counterparty, even if the party can overcome the effects of the specified force majeure event by doing so. Read more: 2bird.ly/45OWmzr

Is it the end of the commercial agency protections? We consider the recent UK government consultation on whether to repeal the Commercial Agents Regulations 1993, an instrument of retained EU law granting additional rights to commercial agents: 2bird.ly/45Xxbeb

🎉 🏆 Double win for the firm at the Women in Business Law Awards EMEA 2024! We are honoured to have been named Diverse Women Lawyers International Firm of the Year and International Firm of the Year in a testament to our firm’s commitment to being a purposeful business.

The UK’s new Labour Government has unveiled its plans for #AIRegulation through the #KingsSpeech this morning, marking a significant shift towards robust, binding regulations for #AI companies. Read our key takeaways here: 2bird.ly/3y14m41

We’re delighted to strengthen our Finance practice in Italy with the addition of two new partners, Corrado Fiscale and Federico Del Monte, who bring over 25 years of expertise in banking and structured finance. Read more: 2bird.ly/4fe7Kt1

Bird & Bird EmpLaw expert, Pieter De Koster, provides an overview on The Belgian Supreme Court position regarding the effective use of ‘cafeteria plans’, the risk of undermining the concept & its value as an instrument of modern #compensation & #HR policies: 2bird.ly/3y7e44Y

Want to learn about the litigation, arbitration & alternative dispute resolution landscape in England & Wales? Read Jonathan Speed & Louise Lanzkron's Lexology Panoramic DR 2024 contribution on emerging themes & hot #ligitation topics: 2bird.ly/3A3MC8E

🔎 Join our annual HR Data Essentials event on Tuesday 10 September 2024, where our International DP and Employment experts will share developments and provide top tips for tackling key #data-related issues in #employment. Find out more and register here: 2bird.ly/3Yj5xGL

We’re thrilled to announce that we have been named across multiple practice areas and industry sectors at the @China Business Law Awards 2024! Click here to view the full results in English: 2bird.ly/3m1QBfr and Chinese: 2bird.ly/3m1QBfr