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Legal Week Law | Most Downloaded The first steps in a commercial dispute - a point-by-point guide DLA Piper - England & Wales White Paper Disputes come from two directions. Either a claim form or a letter threatening legal action lands on your desk, or you discover that you have a potential legal claim against a third party. When this happens, what are the most important areas to concentrate on? Download White Paper Legal Week Law Most Downloaded Resources A guide to bitcoin and blockchain: how it works, regulatory concerns and an A-Z of key terms Reed Smith Global White Paper Cryptocurrencies have gained significant attention since bitcoin’s introduction in 2009, and blockchain (the technology underlying bitcoin) is now being adopted by financial services and technology firms, prompting regulatory scrutiny. This whitepaper attempts to demystify blockchain. Wearable technology at work: legal risks for employers to consider DLA Piper Global White Paper With wearable technology such as fitness trackers becoming increasingly popular, employers considering the use of such technology to monitor employee activity must be aware of the relevant data privacy rules and employment laws. This DLA Piper briefing looks at some of the key legal risks. A reminder of the need to comply carefully with contractual requirements in notifying warranty claims Herbert Smith Freehills England & Wales White Paper In a recent decision, the High Court struck out claims for breach of warranty on the basis that they were not notified in accordance with the relevant mandatory contractual provisions, as this Herbert Smith Freehills briefing explains. The Market Abuse Regulation – the nightMAR(e) becomes a reality Nabarro European Union White Paper The EU Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) will become effective this July, and listed companies only have a limited period of time in which to implement some significant changes. The changes introduced by MAR are complex and confusing - this briefing offers a summary of the key points to be aware of. The General Data Protection Regulation: two years to comply with Europe’s new privacy regime Latham & Watkins European Union White Paper The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which came into force this week, introduces a rigorous privacy framework - and businesses have two years to comply. This briefing looks at the regulatory climate, the impact of the GDPR and its implications. Holding back the flood: innovation and the search for efficiency in regulatory compliance Legal Week Intelligence Global White Paper Corporate fines in the US, UK and Europe are on an upward trajectory, and companies face increasing regulatory challenges. This Legal Week report, in association with Pinsent Masons, has found that 73% of senior in-house lawyers expect their business's compliance spend to rise in the coming years. Brexit: the potential legal ramifications for businesses Reed Smith European Union White Paper At present, the only thing that appears certain about Brexit is the uncertainty that it poses for UK and EU businesses. This briefing summarises the potential legal ramifications for businesses should Brexit occur, covering subjects including financial regulation, employment and competition. The EU Market Abuse Regulation: an overview of the key details Gowling WLG European Union White Paper As of 3 July this year, the EU Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) will repeal and replace the Market Abuse Directive and its implementing legislation. This briefing looks at the scope and key provisions of MAR, and the potential fines individuals and companies can expect if there is a breach. The client engagement dichotomy: the opportunities that law firms are missing Microsoft Global White Paper Client insight, cross-collaboration and innovation are at the core of all successful commercial businesses. If legal services are transitioning to a more commercial model, why are business development and marketing still sitting in the back office? This web seminar tackles these issues and more. More from Legal Week Law FREE Membership to Legal Week Law As a member of Legal Week Law you will receive free access to our library of legal briefings from worlds leading law firms. Briefings are easy to find and constantly being updated. You can also discover what briefings your peers in other companies are looking at. Create your FREE Account Search Legal Week Law Commercial Law Banking and Finance Company Secretariat Corporate Employment Energy Environment Financial Services Regulation Intellectual Property Real Estate Litigation and Dispute Resolution Taxation More from Legal Week Law